Monday, July 18th is the first day of running camp. We will meet each morning Monday – Friday at 9:00 at Phillip Arnold Park in Renton. The purpose of the camp is to have fun, bond as a team, learn more about running and racing, and provide motivation for summer training. Come prepared to run each day, but also bring some warm clothes (it can get cold during our speaker sessions). Lunch and a snack are provided each day. Bring a water bottle: a jug of water and a jug of gatorade will be available, but we want to minimize the use of paper cups. There is no charge for the camp.
On Saturday, July 23rd I want everyone to compete in a 5K cross country race put on by the Washington Cross Country Coaches Association. You need to register yourself and figure out your own transportation. Information for this race can be found at
http://www.watfxc.com/XC/EastWest/EWMain.htm
Daily schedule:
9:00 – 10:15 workout (warm-up, drills, core excercises, run)
10:15 – 10:30 snack
10:30 – 11:30 speaker
11:30 – 12:00 lunch
12:00 – 2:00 camp game (dodge ball, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, etc.)
Speakers:
Monday: Coach Rettman talking about Keys to Success as a runner and in life
Tuesday: Alysun Deckert talking about nutrition and diet for a high school runner.
Alysun Deckert’s bio: Alysun is a Clinical Dietitian at the U of W Medical Center. She is on the advisory committees for the UW Sports Medicine and Human Performance Certification. She is active in the American Dietetic Association, the Sports and Cardiovascular Nutrition Practice Group, nad the U.S. Track and Field Association. She is also an accomplished runner herself. Her running accomplishments include winning the Seattle Half Marathon, placing 13th in the Boston Marathon, and qualifying for the U.S. Olympic Trials in the Marathon.
Wednesday: Jenna Boerboom talking about running injuries and how to prevent them.
Jenna Boerboom’s bio: Jenna is a Physical Therapist and the Clinic Manager at Apple Physical Therapy in Newcastle. She received her Physical Therapy degree from the Washington University School of Medicine. Her undergraduate degree was from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where she ran on the track and cross country teams. Jenna is still one of the top runners on the all-time list at Coe. She has a 6K pr of 22:23 (6:00 per mile pace). She continues to run and race.
Thursday: No Speaker–Camp Work Project
Friday: Coach Rettmann and Coach Winmill talking about the Three Energy Systems in the body and how to train to improve each system.
If you have any questions, email Jef Rettman at jrettman@hotmail.com or call 206 245-4101
