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UW-Eau Claire High School Running Camp

Sunday, July 16th through Thursday, July 20th, 2023

 

Camp Philosophy:

The foundation of the UW-Eau Claire cross country / middle and long distance running program is a positive team environment where everyone is respected.  A strong work ethic with an emphasis on training smart, enjoying competition, and having fun are the key components of our training philosophy.  Student athletes who have embraced this philosophy have achieved great running success. More importantly, student athletes who have embraced this mindset have been successful in the classroom and their careers after college.

The goal of this running camp is to share this philosophy and provide high school cross country / middle and long distance track runners (anyone entering 9th through 12th grade in the fall of 2023) of all abilities a foundation of intelligent training and positive motivation that will help them reach their full potential as student athletes. This is accomplished through training discussions by successful high school and collegiate coaches in combination with workouts led by current and former UW-Eau Claire cross country and track student athletes.

Camp Discussion Topic Examples:

  • Training Theory: The Basic Ingredients of a Successful Training Plan
  • Strength Training & Injury Prevention Exercises for Middle & Long Distance Runners
  •  How to Manage Race / Workout Anxiety & Use it to your Benefit              
  •  Nutrition Strategies for the High School Endurance Athlete
  • Recovery Strategies for the High School Endurance Athlete          
  • Positive Team Culture = A Necessary Ingredient for Success

Camp Staff:

Past Camp Speakers:

  • Tom Antczak: UW-Platteville Head Women’s & Men’s Cross Country Coach
  • Dr. Nicholas Beltz: Physiology Professor at UW-Eau Claire 
  • Thomas Breitbach: All-American Blugold Alum and co-founder of Ascent Distance Coaching Group
  • Adam Condit: Blugold Alum and Owner of Blue Ox Running Store in Eau Claire
  • Dr. Matt Evans: UW-Eau Claire Physics Professor and Marathon Class Instructor
  • Mike Heidke: Neenah High School Girls Head Cross Country Coach
  • Elise (Sigg) Jensen: IL State University Alum who competed in CC & Track, current UWEC CC & Track Assistant Coach 
  • Darin Lau: Blugold Alum and 2017 NCAA DIII Cross Country Individual National Champion
  • Eric Lueck: Wisconsin Lutheran Boys Head Cross Country Coach
  • Bill Miles: Wayzata High School Boys Head Cross Country Coach (now retired)
  • Breanna (Colbenson) Sieracki: U of MN Duluth All-American Alum and Team USA MN Competitor
  • Mary Wirtz: All-American Blugold Alum and Registered Dietician

Camp Schedule:

Overnight Campers:

  • Sunday, July 16th from 5 to 5:30 pm = Check-in at Running Camp Dorm at UW-Eau Claire
  • Thursday, July 20th from 5 to 5:30 pm = Check-out at Running Camp Dorm at UW-Eau Claire

Commuter Campers:

  • Sunday, July 16th
    • 5 to 5:30 pm = Check-in at Running Camp Dorm at UW-Eau Claire
    • 8:15 to 8:30 pm = Commuter Pickup at Running Camp Dorm at UW-Eau Claire
  • Monday, July 17th through Wednesday, July 19th
    • 7:15 to 7:30 am = Commuter Drop Off at Running Camp Dorm at UW-Eau Claire
    • 8:15 to 8:30 pm = Commuter Pickup at Running Camp Dorm at UW-Eau Claire
  • Thursday, July 20th
    • 7:15 to 7:30 am = Commuter Drop Off at Running Camp Dorm at UW-Eau Claire
    • 5 to 5:30 pm = Check-out at Running Camp Dorm at UW-Eau Claire

A Typical Day at Camp:

  • 7:30 am = morning workout / cross training activity
  • 9 am = breakfast
  • 10 am = morning activity / training discussion
  • 11 am = structured “free time”
  • Noon = lunch
  • 1 pm = afternoon activity / training discussion
  • 2 pm = structured “free time”
  • 3 pm = afternoon workout
  • 5:30 pm = dinner
  • 7 pm = evening speaker
  • 8:30 pm = evening activity (overnight campers)
  • 11 pm = lights out

Camp Cost:

$375 for overnight campers (all meals included) / $295 for commuter campers (all meals included)

Final Day to Register is Tuesday, July 11th (or when we reach 50 campers)

 

For More Information Please Contact:

Dan Schwamberger – UW Eau Claire Running Camp Director & Head Cross Country Coach

Email: schwamdj@uwec.edu Office: (715) 836-2649

 

For Camp Questions Contact: Tamara Brunschmid/Camp Coordinator: 715-836-2546 - brunsct@uwec.edu