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CREATE NEW FRIENDSHIPS
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LEARN RACE EXECUTION
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UNIQUE EFFECTIVE TRAINING METHODS
HOW WE HELP
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1-ON-1 MEETINGS
w/ CAMP COACHES
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MOBILITY & STRENGTH SESSIONS & GAIT ANALYSIS
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INJURY PREVENTION
& RECOVERY
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GOAL SETTING w/ MINDSET & MOTIVATION TRAINING
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RACE SPECIFIC & GENERAL
NUTRITION DISCUSSIONS
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RUNNING DRILLS FOR SPEED, ENDURANCE & HILLS
HOW IT WORKS
STEP 1
CHOOSE a camp/clinic
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Pick which camp or clinic
you would like to attend
STEP 2
COMMIT to get better
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Sign up and pay for the camp
STEP 3
COME to camp
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Come to camp and have a fun learning experience
PICK YOUR CAMP/CLINIC
Dates: Currently Unavailable
Location: Gunnison Nat'l Forest, CO
Cost: $800
COLORADO CAMP
4 Days, 3 Nights
*All levels of runners welcome
Host Location/Accommodations:
An outdoor camping experience in the rugged Gunnison National Forest at 10,000+ ft elevation. We provide tents, cots, sleeping bags, and all the food and drinks you need to have a great experience. Just bring yourself, clothes and running gear.
Capacity Limit: 12 People
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Details:
Spend 4 days and 3 nights camping under the stars in the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains. Learn everything you need to improve your running and enjoy running on the trails with our group runs.
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See Pictures of Prior CO Camps Here
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*Operating under a Special Use Permit on the GMUG National Forest. Rugged Running is an equal opportunity service provider.
Dates: Currently Unavailable
Location: Tempe, AZ
Cost: $2,000 (shared room) or $2,850
ARIZONA CAMP
4 Days, 3 Nights
*All levels of runners welcome
Host Location/Accommodations:
The AZ camp is hosted at Arizona's only AAA Four-Diamond all-suite resort, the luxurious Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, and the beautiful South Mountain Park & Preserve in Tempe, Arizona.
Capacity Limit: 8 People
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Details:
Nestled in a private southwestern desert oasis, the resort offers a one-of-a-kind setting at the base of naturally beautiful South Mountain Preserve that offers 50+ miles of desert mountain trails where we do all of our group runs and workouts.
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See Pictures of Prior AZ Camps Here
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*This event is conducted under special use permit from the Phoenix Parks and Recreation. Rugged Running is an equal opportunity service provider.
Dates: July 20th-23rd 2023
Location: Conifer, CO
Cost: $700
Colorado HQ CAMP
4 Days, 3 Nights
*Must be able to run a high elevation 5k distance
Host Location/Accommodations:
RR Headquarters aka "our home" at 8,500 ft elevation in Conifer, CO. Campers share a bedroom with bunk beds and a full bathroom on the spacious lower level of our home complete with a kitchenette for campers, gym, and mountain views.
Capacity Limit: 4 People
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Details:
Enjoy a tour of the awesome trails in the Rocky Mountains around the RR Headquarters. Learn everything you need to improve your running efficiency. Trail run/hikes ranging from 5-15 miles covering altitudes between 8,000-12,000 feet. Injury prevention, nutrition and more!
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Dates: Currently Unavailable
Location: Conifer, CO
Cost: $400
SELF DEFENSE CAMP
3 Days, 2 Nights
*All levels of runners welcome
Host Location/Accommodations:
RR Headquarters aka "our home" at 8,500 ft elevation in Conifer, CO. Campers share a bedroom with bunk beds and a full bathroom on the spacious lower level of our home complete with a kitchenette for campers, gym, and mountain views.
Capacity Limit: 4 People
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Details:
Learn everything you need to improve your running and enjoy running on the trails with our group runs. Saturday morning includes a 3 hour self defense clinic.
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See Pictures of Prior Camps Here
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Dates: Currently Unavailable
Location: Conifer, CO
Cost: $50
SELF DEFENSE CLINIC
3 Hour Self Defense Clinic
*All levels of runners welcome
Host Location/Accommodations:
RR Headquarters aka "our home" at 8,500 ft elevation in Conifer, CO. The clinic will be held in our lower level fitness studio.
Capacity Limit: 10 People
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Details:
Self Defense expert and instructor, Mike Vogl, will lead a 3 hour self defense clinic teaching among many things, the SPEAR method for self defense. Learn how to stay safe and how to react in the case of a dangerous situation.
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Dates: Email for dates
Location: Conifer, CO
Cost: $500
BOOT CAMPS
3 Days, 2 Nights
*All levels of runners welcome
Host Location/Accommodations:
RR Headquarters aka "our home" at 8,500 ft elevation in Conifer, CO. Campers share a bedroom with bunk beds and a full bathroom on the spacious lower level of our home complete with a kitchenette for campers, gym, and mountain views.
Capacity Limit: 4 People
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Details:
If you have a group of 4 people that are interested in attending a boot camp email us to see if we can accommodate your group.
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Dates: TBD
Location: Gaylord, MI
Cost: $200
MICHIGAN CLINIC
Half-Day Running Clinic
*All levels of runners welcome
Host Location/Accommodations:
The MI Clinic is hosted at the Treetops Resort in Gaylord, MI.
Capacity Limit: 10 People
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Details:
A 3-hour running clinic to help you improve your running that covers gait analysis, nutrition, running drills, mobility, agility, dynamic lead-ups, and injury prevention.
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Dates: TBD
Location: Kansas City, MO
Cost: $200
KANSAS CLINIC
Half-Day Running Clinic
*All levels of runners welcome
Host Location/Accommodations:
The KS Clinic is hosted at the Residence Inn in Kansas City, MO.
Capacity Limit: 10 People
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Details:
A 3-hour running clinic to help you improve your running that covers gait analysis, nutrition, running drills, mobility, agility, dynamic lead-ups, and injury prevention.
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Dates: TBD
Location: Conifer, CO
Cost: $200
COLORADO CLINIC
Half-Day Running Clinic
*All levels of runners welcome
Host Location/Accommodations:
The Rugged Running Headquarters
Capacity Limit: 6 People
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Details:
A 3-hour running clinic to help you improve your running that covers gait analysis, nutrition, running drills, mobility, agility, dynamic lead-ups, and injury prevention. Great for students too!
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EXAMPLE SCHEDULES
CAMP SCHEDULES
Day 1: Thursday
4:00 pm: Meet n' Greet
5:00 pm: Easy "get to know one another" ShakeOut Run/Hike.
6:00 pm: Dinner
6:30 pm-8:30 pm: Brief Individual Meetings with Michele (goals, experience, etc.)
*Campfire Fun and Bed Time
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Day 2: Friday
6:15 am: Snacks, Coffee & Tea
7:00 am: Warm Up, Speed Drills, Dynamic Lead Ups
8:00 am: Video shots of gaits for gait analysis
8:30 am: Breakfast
9:00 am: Nutrition Clinic/Snack
10:30 am: Trail Run
1:00 pm: Lunch
*Free Time
3:30 pm: Strength & Mobility Exercises for Common Injuries
6:30 pm: Dinner
*Campfire Fun and Bed Time
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Day 3: Saturday
6:15 am: Snacks, Coffee & Tea
7:00 am: Warm Up Speed Drills, Dynamic Lead ups, Uphill/Downhill Technique and Form and Power Drills
9:00 am: Breakfast
10:15 am: Group Hike/Hill Run Mt. Tilton
2:00 pm: Lunch & Snacks
2:30 pm: Individual follow up meetings with Michele
*Free Time
7:00 pm: Dinner
*Questions and Answers with Michele around the campfire
Day 4: Sunday
6:15 am: Snacks, Coffee & Tea
7:00 am: Trail Run (1-3 hours depending on your schedule)
8:00 am: 10:00am: Breakfast
10:00 am: Last-minute questions
11:00 am: End of Camp
CLINIC SCHEDULES
Example Morning
8:00 am: Warm-Up
8:10 am: Speed Drills (for form and efficiency)
8:45 am: Dynamic Lead-Ups (for proper muscle firing and engagement)
9:10 am: Agility Ladder Drills (for efficiency, strength, and speed especially on technical trails)
10:00 am: Quick Videos for Gait Analysis​
*Break
10:20 am: Injury Prevention Exercises followed with a short mobility routine
10:40 am: Brief Nutrition Discussion
10:50 am: Q&A's with Coach Michele
