11th Annual Black Hills Distance Running Camp
Click here to register online at yellowjacketsportscamps.com.
Click here for printable brochure.
Camp Dates: July 27-30, 2011
BHSU is located in Spearfish on the campus of Black Hills State University in the beautiful Black Hills. The area provides endless miles of running trails and mountain roads for ideal training.
The 114 mile long scenic Mickelson Trail, located within fifteen minutes of BHSU, consists of 14 different trailheads ranging from 4,000 to 6,200 feet offering a trail that is ideal for distance training.
Spearfish lies in the Northern Black Hills, at an elevation of 3,600 feet and is surrounded by Crow Peak, Lookout Mountain, and Spearfish Mountain. A mild climate contributes to the area's reputation as a training MECCA for distance runners.
The Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center houses a six-lane 200 meter Mondo surface indoor track, a complete weight and fitness room, an indoor lap pool and a therapeutic pool.
BHSU is the only NAIA University to have both men's and women's teams qualify for the national cross country championship meet for the past ten years!
Contact Scott Walkinshaw for more information at (605) 642-6486 or at Scott.Walkinshaw@BHSU.edu.
Camp Features
• Technical analysis of running form
• Sessions on strength training, proper nutrition, goal setting, and motivation
• Developing your training
• T-shirt and Water bottle
• Camp race on final day
• Current fitness assessment
• Practice and training guidelines
• Hydro training
• Steeplechase training/hurdling
• Running terminology
• Meet preparation and racing tactics
• Spearfish Water Park
What to Bring
• Campers should bring bedding or sleeping bag, pillow, towels, swimsuit, training clothes, two pair of running shoes, one pair of spikes or racing flats, and personal toiletries.
• Optional items may include a camera, cards, sunscreen, spending money, and Frisbee Golf discs
• BHSU t-shirts, sweatshirts, and snacks are available for purchase.
• Neither the camp nor its employees are responsible for lost or stolen money or belongings.
Meals
A nutritious continental breakfast will be served after each morning run. BHSU dining hall for lunch and dinner including salad bar, sandwich and soup bar.
Check-In/Lodging
Wednesday, July 27, 3:30-4:00 p.m. - Pangburn Hall
Check-Out
Saturday, July 30 at 11:00 a.m.
Campers bring a running t-shirt for
our annual t-shirt exchange!
