Upcoming Sessions
| 2013-07-17 - 2013-07-21 | 2013 Boulder Running Camps - Session 1 | |
| 2013-07-24 - 2013-07-28 | 2013 Boulder Running Camps - Session 2 |
Overview
The Boulder Running Camps is many things, but simply put, it’s the most fun a serious runner can have over the course of five days. Campers train in groups, led by a college-age counselor; groups are small, with roughly eight campers in each group. In addition to one daily run, coach Jay Johnson presents on exercise physiology and training theory, answering questions from novice and veteran runners (and coaches). There are also “learn by doing” opportunities where campers will learn injury-prevention exercises and general strength exercises that they can infuse into their training when they return home. Group discussions on the college recruiting process and nutrition also take place. There are also fun social activities, such as Skit Night and a trip to the world-famous Pearl Street pedestrian mall to balance out all of the running talk. There’s little free time during camp, but definitely a lot of fun to be had.
The highlight for most campers tends to be one of three things: the trail run, the hike up Green Mountain or the long run on Magnolia Road. Boulder is an amazing place for runners to train, and the trail run on Thursday at the south part of town is breathtaking. Friday, following a fartlek workout and lunch, campers set off from campus to hike to the top of Green Mountain, which overlooks Boulder. Check out our Facebook page for photos of this hike. The long run on Magnolia Road is memorable in that the run starts at 9,000 feet (whereas Boulder is just over 5,000 feet high) and is extremely hilly. The challenge of Magnolia Road is something campers never forget.
Reviews & Comments
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alancastilleja 2013-01-01
Ok, so basically this camp is the best experience ever for every level of runner. I went there twice as a freshman and as a senior. I wish i went all four years because the talks are really valuable plus the gear is legit. I had the best counselors (Skylar and Kenyon) and Jay could make anyone laugh. The runs were challenging but they put you on another level because you were with runners that were elite. Overall, i want to come back as a counselor some day and i will tell my old coach to go back each year. PS. my group should have won skit night. -
Ratcliffe 2012-11-12
I loved Boulder Running Camp, there were great people, great runs, great adventures! I Highly recommend it, you will learn a lot and have a great time!
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Anonymous
Best running camp I have ever been to. Jay taught me so much about ALL of the aspects of running. I would recommend this camp to anyone!
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Anonymous
I really really enjoyed this camp. I still talk to some of the campers I met and we always check in to see how each others track or cross country seasons are going. It's awesome to still have that connection. I always bring up this camp in conversations I have with my team. I wish I would have known about it sooner so I could go again and again, instead of just this last year. Jay Johnson really knew how to educate us about running and he made it fun! This camp let us see the sights of Boulder, Colorado while doing something we all loved to do, run!
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Jack Coster
Very few camps in the country will teach you as much as they do at boulder. A camp where its not about how much and how fast you can run in one day but rather a camp that will teach you and give you the knowledge and skills to become a more sucessful lifelong runner. The best camp i have ever been too.
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