Friday, May 28, 2010

running camp lowdown

I emailed ruthie (assistant coach, coming for our running camp) with Lydia's question about what the camp sessions would be like. Here is her reply: (and here is her email addy: ruthie.swedlund@gmail.com)


as far as the day goes.... it would look similar to this:


  • meet up visit for a bit until everyone arrives.... warm up (nice easy jog for as long as Coach says)
  • Stretch
  • Workout (each day would be a bit different... speed work, distance, form drills, aerobics, fartleks, and conditioning such as ab-work, leg work and upper body work etc)
  • cool down
  • stretching
  • Discussion time where we cover a variety of topics (nutrition, shoes, goal setting, training plans etc)

with that said.. . First day he will prob be analyzing their form and begin to formulate what each person needs to do to correct that. He will note their weaknesses and work on showing them how to get stronger in those areas. I assume he will want a bit of flexibility with our schedule to not have things set in stone so he can get each person what they needs. You will see how gifted he is at what he does and be amazed to watch him work :)

I am not sure if this helps any... and if they are wanting a more specific information (like if they wonder if he will cover "this or that") please just have them email me and we can go from there.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Running Camp In Lake City!

Cool Runnings Track and Field Lake City Colorado Summer Camp July 19th-July 21st 2010


Cool Runnings is a Track and Field Club located in Abilene Texas. Our youth program has over 100 athletes from age 4 to 18 years old. We also have

many adults who train with Coach Art as well as participate in Coach Ruthie’s Half Marathon Group Training Program. Please join us for our first summer camp in Lake City. We work with all ages and abilities. Cool Runnings Summer Camp is a 3-day program designed to educate, motivate, and inspire runners.

What does a typical day at Cool Runnings Summer Camp looks like?

Youth program:

7am to 8:30am Morning Run (warmup/cooldown/workout/stretching etc) 8:30 to 8:45am Break and "Thought for the Day" 8:45am to 9:30 Nutrition Education (including snack) 9:30am to 10:15 Running Education (Famous Historical Runners) 10:15am to 11am Games

Adult Program 5:30pm- 8:30 pm Run and time with Arthemon Our Adult program will include but is not limited to the following: form drills and technique, working on correct running form, trail runs, aerobics, stretching technique, nutrition information, proper shoe

and clothing choices, how to set and achieve goals and improve your overall time.

Cost for Camp: $90.00 per person

There will be a minimum number we need in order for the camp to begin. Payments will also need to made in full at the time you sign up. If we do not have a minimum number of participants by July 5th then those who have signed up will be refunded their money and our camp will not take place. Encourage your family and friends to join us!

To sign up or for more information, please contact: Coach Ruthie: ruthie@coolrunningstrack.com or Josha Smith (Lake City Resident)at lolacoolj@gmail.com or 944-0339