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2ND ANNUAL
BO REED
HIGH ALTITUDE DISTANCE CAMP 2009
July 19-24,2009
2009 Camp Schedule
Printable 2009 Registration Form
CAMP DESCRIPTION
At the Bo Reed High Altitude Distance camp we will focus on many facets of distance training geared toward junior high and high school athletes, including mental and physical preparation, nutrition, weight/ cross-training, coach-ability, goal setting, teamwork and cohesiveness, college prep and the runner as a professional.
Our High Altitude Distance Camp lead coach is Bo Reed, 3-time Olympic Trial Finalist in the 10,000 meters and our counselors include NAU alumni, Travis Laird, Scottsdale Community College Head Track and Field and Cross Country coach Josh Trask, University of Arizona Assistant Distance Track Coach Erin Rodrigs and NAU alumni Julie Fisher. They have been working with Bo Reed for a minimum of three years and fully understand the principles under which his coaching program lies.
Coaches and Counselors
CAMP MISSION
The mission of the Bo Reed High Altitude Distance Camp is to make you a better and faster runner by becoming a smarter runner. We will provide group and individual instruction to athletes in various aspects of distance running. Campers will be instructed by expert coaches and elite athletes that will keep you in a fun learning environment.
You will leave Camp with practical knowledge and techniques that can be incorporated into any athletic sports program. Some topics covered include events specific training, running mechanics, plyometrics, (low impact) conditioning circuits, nutrition, injury prevention, hurdle circuits, cross training, race strategies (team and individual) transitions (natural and self induced), hill racing and training and many other aspects of distance running.
SELECTED TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
-Race Tactics
-Transitions-4 Types and How to Apply Them
-Visualization
-Improving Mental Techniques
-4 Stretching Techniques
-Plyometrics-As Applied to Distance Training
-Techniques for Injury Prevention
AS WELL AS THE BASICS:
-Nutrition
-Strength and Conditioning
-Hill Training
-Goal Setting
COMPETITION:
-Friday will be the wrap-up and friendly competition, including
the "Ben Perkey" Tribute Mile.
Why the Perkey Mile?
Here's How the 1st Annual Perkey Mile went
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