Distance Alum Summer Running 2022
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER DISTANCE CAMPS
Deadline: June 8th!
4 Week Distance Training Camp
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Location: Bayview Track
Dates: June 21st, 23rd, 28th, 30th and July 12th, 14th, 19th, and 21st
Fee: $50 and includes Waconia Distance Camp T-Shirts
- Grades 7 - 12*
- 8:15am – 9:45am
- Min 20/Max 80 Participants
** HS lifting encouraged through TCO at the HS at 10:15 or 11:15am**
** MS lifting encouraged through TCO at the MS from 10:30-11:30am**
Sign up and fee also required through community ed.
*Grade levels based on the 2022-2023 school year
Coaching:
Megan Genz and Mark Bullis are taking the summer off and turning the summer program into an alumni based atmosphere! All coaches are Waconia XC alumni and current collegiate runners: Simon Razidlo, Kate Ulrich, Carson Roehl, Aubrey Mair, Addy Kaeding and possibly more. We know this is the right direction as all 7-12th grade participants can ask former athletes how they got started, stayed motivated, created and chased goals, found their school, and how school is going for them!
Camp Description:
Daily practice sessions will begin with a large group warm-up on the Bayview track followed by a specifically designed distance driven workout. Runners of all abilities are welcome as each workout will be segmented into a variety of ability levels. Athletes will find their place within this camp and will improve their personal fitness levels. This will be the perfect camp to “test out” running before the cross country season starts, and and perfect to keep you accountable and on track to chase down your 2022 season goals!
Camp Participants Goals:
- Gain a deeper understanding of proper distance running training
- Make training fun and show benefits of group training atmosphere
- Improved and Balanced Personal Fitness
- Encourage athletes to train and prepare for upcoming XC and sport seasons
Coaches and their attendance availability:
Aubrey Mair will be the lead coach as the only one who is available every day. Other alumni and coaches may sporadically pop in.
Note: The basic training and team building philosophy for these camps is based on current tactics used within both the Waconia Cross Country and Track & Field Distance Teams. Alumni will sprinkle in a few of their new tips and tricks.
Off Site-Running Camps
Gustavus Adolphus College Distance Run Camp
Nike Cross Country XC Camp - Winona
UW Madison Distance Running Camp
*all above camps have been attending previous years by Waconia Athletes and all have gotten good reviews by our runners
It's very hard in the beginning to understand that the whole idea is not to beat the other runners. Eventually you learn that the competition is against the little voice inside you that wants you to quit. - George Sheehan