Hey Fam,
Summer seemed like it would never end but it finally has and we’re ready to put on our trainers and go for a run! That said, we’re going to do more than just run; we’ve decided to make a real event out of it and make this a “Running around Sunrise” retreat with our good friends at Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing, one of the most gorgeous hotels we have ever set our eyes on. Just take a look at these photos and you’ll see what we mean.
Here’s what we have planned for you*:
Day 1 (Saturday, 2016/9/10)
2 pm: Check-in Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing
4 – 5.30pm: Outdoor Running Clinic with TN Ambassador Jacky
Bring your running gear, we’re going to attend a running clinic taught by TN Ambassador Jacky, Head Coach for Beijing’s NIKE+ RUN CLUB (NRC) who’d have just returned from his debut as part of NRC’s Greater China team (together with runners from Taiwan and Hong Kong) at the HTC (Hood to Coast) Run in Oregon, United States (also known as the Dream Run of all Runners around the world) and we’re excited to see what running tips he has to share with us.
5.30 – 6.30pm: Wash up and get ready for dinner
6.30pm: Dinner at VIEWS Bar & Restaurant by Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing Executive Chef Kevin Andrew Stone
You’ve run hard and fast and earned your dinner! Sit down to an exclusive 3-course meal designed by Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing’s Executive Chef Kevin, using organic ingredients supplied by TRIBE
Dinner Menu
To Start
Summer Veg & Egg - Free Range Soft Poached Egg, Asparagus, Beets, Zucchini, Mozzarella,Sunflower Seeds and Lemon Mayonnaise
In-between
Running Man-Grilled Seabass Grilled Seabass - Crispy Skin Seabass, Roast Onion Puree, Fennel, Charred and Pickled Cucumber, Basil and Coriander Pesto
or
Good Pace Grilled Chicken - Grilled breast of marinated chicken, roasted fennel, carrot puree, red wine sauce
To End
TRIBE Raw Chocolate “Cheesecake” - Made With Cocoa Nibs, Pistachio & Cashew
8.30pm – 10pm: Moon Appreciation Session,VIEWS Bar & Restaurant
It’s a week before the Mid-Autumn Festival so let’s taste some delicious TRIBE organic mooncakes, sip on some organic wine, enjoy some quality conversation with your retreat mates and don’t forget to look up and appreciate the fullness and beauty of the moon.
Day 2 (Sunday 11 September 2016)
7am: Outdoor Exercise Area, Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing
Rise early and start the day by doing some light stretching then going for a short jog around the hotel followed by a yoga cool down.If the air is not good, we’ll conduct a morning yoga session before you go for breakfast.
8.30am: Standard Hotel Breakfast
9.30 - 11am: Explore the hotel grounds. Our friends at Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing will give you an exclusive tour of the hotel and its grounds, including Yanqi Island.
12pm: Check out and reluctantly return to reality.