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A FUN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Helping Beginners to Elites achieve their potential.

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CREATE NEW FRIENDSHIPS

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LEARN RACE EXECUTION

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UNIQUE EFFECTIVE TRAINING METHODS

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  • Do you struggle with consistency and accountability?

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  • Are you lacking the endurance to finish a race strong?

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  • Tired of having injuries hold you back?

Have Fun and LEARN HOW TO BE A BETTER RUNNER! 

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

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Dates: 2026 TBD  

Location: Pine CO 

Cost: $ 400

COLORADO CAMP

4 Days, 3 Nights

*High Elevation-1 mile base required

Host Location/Accommodations:

An outdoor camping experience in the rugged Conifer CO forest. We provide tents, cots, sleeping bags, pillows, and basic meals (oatmeal bar/coffee/tea/sandwiches/soups/etc)  Your own water will be requested 6-8 gallons (extra water out here can ALWAYS be helpful for multiple reasons!). There is a NO FIRE policy --> but we will have an approved propane fire pit. You are welcome to bring your own food/snacks, however, there will not be a method to cook them if needed and you must bring your own safe storage/cooler...  WE ARE IN BEAR/WILD LIFE COUNTRY!!!

 

Capacity Limit: 8 People- COED! Private tents available. 

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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, health and fitness. Unlike previous years, we won't be going out for many runs or riking mountains, we will keep the cardio to light running  (less than 1-2 miles ) on a two-track road. 

1-2 bathrooms (porta potty style),

1 kitchen tent, 1 fitness tent, single tents are available or walk-in 4 person tents for sleeping. 

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*All Gluten/Dairy/Soy Free (Examples)

Daily Breakfast: Power Oats/Coffee

Daily Lunch:  Nut butter type sandwiches/wraps. 

Daily Dinners: Soups/Crackers with optional meat on the side. 

email michele@ruggedrunning.com 

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Sign Up Here!

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See Pictures of Prior CO Camps Here

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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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Sign Up Here!

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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.

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Dates: Request a date for your needs

Location: Rockford TN

Cost: $1000

TENNESSEE HQ CAMP

4 Days, 3 Nights

*ALL LEVELS OF FITNESS

Host Location/Accommodations:

RR Headquarters aka "our home" at 1,000 ft elevation in Rockford TN. Campers share a bedroom with a double bed on the bottom and xl twin on the top  bunk bed (and 2 cots for additional sleeping in the room) and a full bathroom on the walk out lower level of our home complete with a kitchenette for campers, gym, and river views. Email Michele to make your epic weekend with friends happen!

 

Capacity Limit: 4 People

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Details:

Gotta Group? Create your epic camp weekend together! 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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Sign up here!

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Dates: Email us! michele@ruggedrunning.com

Location: Rockford TN

Cost: $200 per camper 

SheRUGGED TWEEN 

3 Days, 2 Nights

*All levels welcome

Tween Girls Ages 11-13 ONLY!

Host Location/Accommodations:

At The Yates' on the Little River Rockford TN. More information soon..email michele@ruggedrunning.com

 

Capacity Limit: 4 People ( bunk bed and 2 cots) 

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Details:

Build friendships, faith, and fitness! 

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Sign Up Here!

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See Pictures of Prior Camps Here

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SheRUGGED RETREAT

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Dates: Spring 2026 email us! Friday-Sunday (all meals provided GF/DF/Soy Free) Vegan options. 

Location: Rockford, TN

Cost: $500

3 days 2 nights

*All levels welcome

Host Location/Accommodations:

Headquarters, The Yates' Home at 1,000 feet Rockford, TN on the Little River! 

 

Capacity Limit: 4 People (Bunk bed with one Full and one XL Twin and 1 cot max!)

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Details:

Faith based fitness, education, games, healthy meals and more! More info soon, email michele@sherugged.com

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Sign Up Here!

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Dates: Request dates for your group

Location: Rockford, TN 

Cost: Based on Needs 

BOOT CAMPS

1 day to multiple dates

*All levels welcome

Host Location/Accommodations:

RR Headquarters aka "our home" at 1,000 feet in Rockford TN. 

 

Capacity Limit: 4 People

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Details:

If you have a group of 3-4 people that are interested in attending a boot camp email us to create your epic day or multiple days from a few hours to all day events! No running required, fitness focused with mild walks/hikes. 

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Sign Up Here!

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See Pictures of Prior Boot Camps Here

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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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Sign Up Here!

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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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Sign Up Here!

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Dates: Dates are open 2026! email: michele@ruggedrunning.com

Location: Rockford, TN

Cost: $200

TENNESSEE CLINIC

3 Hour 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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Sign Up Here!

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: Power Oats/Coffee
7:00 am: Warm Up, Speed Drills, Dynamic Lead Ups

8:00 am: Video shots of gaits for gait analysis
8:30 am: Break (Breakfast/Snacks that you bring)
9:00 am: Nutrition Clinic
10:30 am: Trail Run
1:00 pm: Lunch (PB&J's) and anything else you bring

*Free Time
3:30 pm: Strength & Mobility Exercises for Common Injuries 
6:30 pm: Dinner (soups like Lentil, Veggie, etc) 
*Campfire Fun and Bed Time

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Day 3: Saturday

6:15 am: Power Oats/Coffee
7:00 am: Warm Up Speed Drills, Dynamic Lead ups, Uphill/Downhill Technique and Form and Power Drills 
9:00 am: Break (Breakfast/Oats/Coffee/Whatever you bring)

10:15 am: Group Hike/ Gunnison-Tilton
2:00 pm: Lunch (pb&j) and whatever you bring
2:30 pm: Individual follow up meetings with Michele

*Free Time
7:00 pm: Dinner (soups) 

*Questions and Answers with Michele around the campfire 
 

Day 4: Sunday

6:15 am: Power Oats and Coffee
7:00 am: Trail Run (1-3 hours depending on your schedule)
8:00 am: 10:00am: (Any leftover foods/snacks) 
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
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*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

CAMP VIDEOS & REVIEWS

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