The women’s training trail will be something special. We will be joined by Barbara Jolič, a successful Slovenian trail runner and a certified sports coach specializing in endurance sports and trail running, working with both individual and group training approaches. She will present an overview of the basics of trail running training: running technique, intensity zones, training planning, women’s sports preparation, and practical advice — especially for those who are just starting out.

Lecture by Barbara Jolič: “Introduction to Trail Running”

We will begin with the lecture and learn the fundamentals of trail running.

• The lecture is free of charge

• Estimated lecture time: 9:00–10:00

After the lecture (around 10:00), we will head out for a trail run through the beautiful hills of the Vipava Valley — with two route options (L and M). The trail will take us past scenic viewpoints and iconic hilltop churches on Marija Snežna, Tabor, and Sveti Peter, offering views toward the Nanos ridge, the Gora plateau, and the Karst region. After climbing onto the ridge above Planina, the panorama will open up toward the Trnovo Forest Plateau.

The longer L route will include a section of the “Vertovec Trails”, extending toward Šmarje and ascending to Tibot and Ostri vrh. The stunning views will be endless. We will return along vineyard paths through the villages of Slap and Lože, past the giant bench near Lože Castle, before making the final climb back up to Goče.

• Before the run, please make sure to save the GPX track of your chosen route.

• This event is organized as a running training session (not a hiking version).

Participation in the UTVV training trail is free of charge.

To help us prepare and organize the UTVV training sessions, please confirm your attendance by filling out the form below.

You are welcome to join both the lecture and the run — or just the lecture, or just the run.