Luxury sporting camps, wellbeing retreats & creative escapes at the gorgeous Chateau de la Motte Henry. Hosted by experts so you get better & feel better.
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Wellness Wednesdays: Mindful Movement
It’s not just what you do, but how you move.
During training or daily life, notice posture, breath, alignment. Small adjustments prevent injury and bring focus. Mindful movement is wellness in motion.
Coach’s Corner: Consistency Beats Intensity
One big session won’t move the needle, showing up regularly will.
Progress comes from stacking small, repeatable efforts over weeks and months. Missed days don’t define you. Returning does.
Mini Movement Challenge
Fun Friday challenge: Pick a favourite exercise (push-ups, lunges, or planks) and see how many reps you can do before lunch.
Share your number in the comments, let’s cheer each other on! 💪
👉 Comment your reps and tag a friend.
Wellness Wednesday: Nature Reset
Nature is a free, powerful reset.
Even 10 minutes outside can lower cortisol, boost mood and improve focus. Walk barefoot on grass, listen to birds, breathe deep. Let the outdoors recharge you.
👉 Snap a moment in nature and tag us.
Fun Fact Friday
Did you know? Smiling while exercising can actually improve performance and reduce perceived effort. 😄
Try it this weekend and see if your runs, rides or swims feel lighter!
👉 Save this or comment with your “smile test” experience.
Wellness Wednesday: Stress Check-In
Stress is inevitable, but how we manage it is everything.
Pause midweek. Close your eyes. Take three slow breaths. Notice tension. Small, intentional resets help your body recover and mind reset, before it becomes overwhelm.
Coach’s Corner: Recovery Is an Active Skill
Recovery isn’t just rest days, it’s a skill you practice daily.
Sleep, mobility, gentle movement and stress management all determine how well your body adapts to training. The goal isn’t to do more. It’s to absorb more.
Coach’s Corner: Recovery Is an Active Skill
Recovery isn’t just rest days, it’s a skill you practice daily.
Sleep, mobility, gentle movement and stress management all determine how well your body adapts to training. The goal isn’t to do more. It’s to absorb more.
Here’s what’s coming up at the Chateau:
Run Well with Nick Bester: Mar/Apr
Capture Your Imagination: Apr
Weekend Wellness Reset: TBC
Creative & Life Coaching Escapes: TBC
Rebuilding Performance: TBC
Evolve Endurance Festival: July 9–15
Community Shoutout
We love seeing you out there; running, riding, swimming, growing stronger every week. 🧡
Tag your workout buddy or someone inspiring and give them a shoutout. Let’s celebrate community and connection!
👉 Tag your inspiration.
Wellness Wednesday: A Balanced Plate
Nutrition doesn’t need to be complicated.
Think variety, colour and whole foods. Protein for repair, carbs for energy, fats for endurance and brain fuel. Treat each meal as a chance to nurture your body.
Coach’s Corner: Fuel Before You’re Empty
Waiting until you feel flat to fuel is already too late.
Whether it’s a long run or a hard session, proactive fuelling protects performance, recovery & mindset. Training the body also means training the gut.
Fuel early. Fuel often.
Train smart, recover smarter. 💪
Rebuilding Performance (movement re-education & functional therapy) gives you expert-led progress whether you’re coming back from injury or chasing longevity. Tailored programmes. Proven results.
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Train smart, recover smarter. 💪
Rebuilding Performance (movement re-education & functional therapy) gives you expert-led progress whether you’re coming back from injury or chasing longevity. Tailored programmes. Proven results.
𝗧𝗮𝗴 someone who needs to see this.
Weekend Wellness Reminder
It’s the weekend, time for fun AND self-care. 🌿
Take 20 minutes to stretch, roll, walk in nature, or just breathe. Fun Friday is about movement AND balance. How are you planning to move AND rest this weekend?
👉 Comment your weekend plan.
Wellness Wednesday: Sleep Priority
Recovery starts while you’re asleep.
Aim for quality over quantity, wind down, screen-free time, deep breathing before bed. Your body adapts, repairs and strengthens while you rest. Treat sleep as training for life.
Coach’s Corner: Strength Training Isn’t Optional
Two short, consistent sessions a week can improve power, efficiency and injury resilience across running, cycling and swimming. You don’t need fancy kit. You need intent, consistency and good movement.
Open your mind, sharpen your craft and reconnect with your creative voice.
Capture Your Imagination is designed for photographers, writers and makers ready to step out of the everyday and see the world and their work anew.
📍 23–27 April 2026
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