Gold Coast Hinterland Run & Recovery Retreat with Elite Marathon Coach

The Run and Recovery Retreat with Ben Lucas represents a new paradigm in performance-focused wellness experiences. Over four immersive days, you'll discover how elite athletes approach training—not through grinding harder, but through intelligent programming that balances intensity with intentional recovery. This is the kind of knowledge that transforms not just your running, but your entire approach to movement and wellbeing.

Each day begins with guided trail runs through the stunning Tallebudgera Valley, where Ben focuses on form, efficiency, and confidence-building drills. Unlike traditional running clinics, there's no pressure to keep pace or compete—you're encouraged to listen to your body and engage at a level that serves you. Morning runs are followed by nourishing recovery breakfasts designed by chef Darryn Bonhomme, featuring locally sourced, protein-rich meals that support both performance and pleasure.

The midday hours bring strength and mobility labs where you'll build functional durability, followed by fuel and mindset workshops that give you practical tools to carry into everyday life. Afternoons are dedicated to recovery rituals—ice baths, sauna sessions, guided stretching, or simply rest. These aren't optional add-ons; they're core to the retreat philosophy that recovery is where performance actually happens.

As the sun sets over the hinterland, optional slow flow yoga sessions help release the day's effort, followed by communal dinners where conversation flows naturally around training, wellbeing, and life's bigger questions. Evenings conclude with campfire Q&As and goal-setting sessions, creating space for reflection and intention. The retreat culminates in a closing ceremony that honours your journey and the connections formed.

What sets this experience apart is its holistic approach. Ben brings over 20 years of experience and 40+ marathons worth of wisdom, but the retreat isn't about hero worship—it's about knowledge transfer. You'll leave understanding your body better, with practical strategies for sustainable performance, and perhaps most importantly, a renewed sense of why you move in the first place.

What's included

- 3 nights luxury accommodation at EcoView Retreat Centre - Daily trail runs with performance coach Ben Lucas - Strength, mobility, and recovery sessions - Performance labs and nutrition workshops - Ice bath and sauna rotations with guided breathwork - Optional evening yoga or slow flow sessions - All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks - Wholesome locally sourced menus - Access to EcoView facilities (pools, sauna, massage chairs, fire pit, forest trails) - Connection circles and fireside chats - Closing intention ceremony - Welcome drinks and grazing boards

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Private one-on-one sessions with Ben Lucas - Transfers outside scheduled times - Travel insurance - International or domestic flights - Personal expenses - Additional spa treatments beyond included offerings