Winter Distance Camp


*“Everybody runs in the summer. Champions train all year long.”* *December 26th, 27th, 29th, 30th 2008* Location: Big River Running Company West Couny (Fri, Mon, Tues) & Forest Park (Sat.) Time: 9am – 1pm on Friday December 26th, Monday December 29th and Tuesday December 30th. Saturday's camp will be held in conjunction with the St. Louis Track Club's Frostbite Series. Further details to come... Camp will not be held on Sunday December 28th. Mission: To provide 7th -12th graders who participate in the sport of distance running with four days of winter training, classes and speeches from elite runners, and a whole lot of fun! Big River Running Company is commited to being the area's number one resource for youth and high school running. Our website, bigriverrunning.com, provides young athletes with interviews and training tips from the area's top runners as well as pictures from big meets, rankings and more. In September Big River sponsored the third annual Forest Park Cross Country Festival, with more than 2,000 athletes from over 100 teams! This camp is another great way for us to give back to the running community and an even better way for young athletes to learn about the importance of year-long training for distance running. CAMP STAFF: Matt Helbig: Matt is the co-owner of Big River Running Company and has extensive coaching experience at both the high school and college levels. As an assistant coach at Rockwood Summit last spring, he coached Aimee Bonte to two All-State performances including a state title in the Class 4A 3200m. As a graduate assistant coach at Division I Iowa State University Matt served as director for the Cyclone Wilderness Cross Country Camp from 2003-2006. Matt's own running accomplishments include being a High School State Champion in the 800 meters and a Division II All-American in cross country and track. He boasts a personal best of 4:10 for the mile. Ben Rosario: Ben is the other co-owner of Big River Running Company. Ben's coaching experience includes two years at the junior high level in Rochester Hills, MI. He currently works with the Saint Louis Blazers Track Club as an assistant coach. He recently guided Big River's Steph Hood to top 11 finishes at the Boston and Chicago Marathons. Ben's running resumé includes two years running professionally for the Hansons Brooks Distance Project where he was the youngest qualifier for the 2004 US Olympic Trials Marathon. He also qualified for the 2008 Trials and has personal bests of 2:18:53 for the Marathon and 4:06 for the mile. Mike Nelson: Mike is the head cross country and assistant track and field coach at Marquette University in Milwakee, Wisconsin. An All-State high school athlete himself, Mike also competed at the Division II National Cross Country Meet in 2001 and 2002. Mike is a great source of knowledge in NCAA recruiting rules and regulations. YOUR CAMP FEE INCLUDES: Moisture-Wicking Technical Camp T-Shirt Paid entry for the St. Louis Track Club's Frostbite Race (2 miles or 10 miles) Daily Post-Run Lunch (Last year's lunches included Chipotle, Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Papa Johns) & World Famous Big River Pancake Brunch!* on Saturday following the Frostbite Race Big River Training Log Training Information and Pace Charts CAMP SCHEDULE: ............................................................................Check out last year's photo gallery! 9:00: Camp Starts 9:10: “Running 101” 10:00: Games 10:30: Technical Drills 11:00: Daily Run 12:30: LUNCH 1:00: Camp Ends CAMP HIGHLIGHTS: Running 101 Class- Each day we will have an expert talk about various topics including; weight training for runners, the importance of higher mileage, nutrition, injury prevention, proper shoe selection and more. Free Stuff- We will have some surprise goodies from Big River Running Company to give away all week long including free shoes/spikes, winter apparel and more! Running in College Panel Discussion- Current and former collegiate runners including former Missouri State Champions will answer questions about running in college, the recruitment process and the stresses of life at the next level. Frostbite Race (10M/2M) / Pancake Brunch- On Saturday we will race at the St. Louis Track Club's Frostbite Series followed by the famous, an all-u-can eat pancake brunch at St. Louis University High School. The Return of Intern John- Intern John will be home on break and will be on hand everyday to help lead camp. WHAT TO BRING? This is a winter camp so it could be cold. Dress Accordingly. Hats, Gloves, Jackets and pants are recommended. You can always shed layers. CAMP FEES AND TEAM DISCOUNT The cost of the camp is $100 per athlete. Teams of five or more who register as a group will receive $20 off each participant's fee Campers that have signed up for the entire Frostbite Series can deduct $7 from their registration fees IMPORTANT INFO FOR PARENTS After the camper has registered, a camper packet including directions, a release form, and check-in information will be sent to each participant. Note: Completed and signed release forms must be on file to participate. No exceptions will be made. A physician's signature is not required on the medical form if a copy of a recent physical is attached. The physical must be dated within one year of the camp. ****************************************************************************************************************** REGISTRATION Name_______________________________ Email________________________________ Address_____________________________ City______________ State_____ Zip_______ Male____ Female____ Year in School____ School_________________________________ Limited Edition Winter Camp T-Shirt Size (circle one) - XS.. S.. M.. L.. XL Emergency Contact _______________________________ Emergency Phone___________ PAYMENT INFORMATION ________ Individual Camper - $100 ________ Team Camper - $80 (5 or more) ________ Pre-Registered for Frostbite Race - deduct $7 $_______Amount Enclosed Please make checks payable to Big River Running Company** Mail Registration to Big River Running Company, 14059 Manchester Rd. Manchester, MO 63011 If you wish to pay by credit card you can do so at the store. Your $100 camp fee is refundable until Dec. 12th. After such date there will be no refunds due to food and administrative costs.