2025 Trail Running Trip with Karma Dentistry

Date: September 2025

Participants: 11

Goal: To enjoy the beautiful outdoors together, step out of your comfort zone, grow physically and mentally, and return as a stronger team.

At BEAT Expeditions, we believe in something very simple: moving outdoors is the absolute best thing for both body and mind. That is why we challenge people every day to get outside, find their own pace, and push their boundaries. This can start small: what your limit is, is personal. But the rule remains: step out of your comfort zone, seek out nature, and discover what you are truly capable of. Believe us, you will immediately feel a lot healthier and stronger… inside and out!

Our trail running trips fit perfectly into this vision: no performance pressure, just adventure, experience, and growth. At the beginning of September, we headed into the Alps with a motivated group from Karma Dentistry. Read on if you want to know what a trip like this looks like!

Before we even set foot on the mountain, the adventure began at home. We had an inspiring session with endurance coach Wouter Dijkshoorn, who guided the team on how to train smartly, manage energy, and above all: how to get the most out of such a challenge with the right mindset. In addition, we organized joint preparation meetings, put together a complete packing list, and held Q&A sessions covering everything from shoes to nutrition. It ensured that everyone started with confidence (and a healthy dose of nerves).

We started the trip in a relaxed way with lunch by the water at Walchsee, a walk through Zell am See, and a dip in the lake to shake off the journey.

The following day consisted of yoga by the lake, a sauna, and lunch at the Edelweissspitze. Then we began our first hike along the Pasterze Glacier, where the trail running shoes could get used to the rugged terrain. In the evening, it was time to relax and eat well. On a trip like this, it is essential to have a good balance of exertion and recovery.

A rainy morning brought us to Mayrhofen, where the tension became palpable: the Ultraks Trailrun was just around the corner. Race numbers were collected, followed by an evening briefing and pasta. No staying up too late, because everyone could feel it… Tomorrow is the big day.

And then: race day. The 50km runners set off at sunrise into a white, snow-covered mountain landscape. An hour later, the 30km runners followed, while Team BEAT was out on the course to cheer them on and help wherever needed. Many hours and quite a few kilometers later, everyone returned to the accommodation. Exhausted, but above all satisfied and proud. With a beer in hand, experiences were shared.

We concluded with a cozy Austrian-style dinner and a final toast to the week. A week in which everyone found their own pace, but in which we also moved together.