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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: August 1st-4th 2024
Location: Gunnison Nat'l Forest, CO
Cost: $1300
COLORADO CAMP
4 Days, 3 Nights
*5k Base and Grit required
Host Location/Accommodations:
An outdoor camping experience in the rugged Gunnison National Forest at 10,000+ ft elevation. We provide tents, cots, sleeping bags, but unlike previous years, minimal food will be offered. Your own water/ drinks/some food and cooler (if applicable) will be required. There will be limited access to the stove so bring your own if you plan to cook a lot. I will have boiled water for Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. The permit is pending. Full refunds will be given if there is a permitting problem.
Capacity Limit: 4 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.
1 bathroom, 1 kitchen tent, 1 fitness tent, 3 small double shared tents.
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*All Gluten/Dairy/Soy Free
Daily Breakfast: Power Oats/Coffee
Daily Lunch: PB&J
Daily Dinners: Soups/Crackers with optional meat on the side.
email michele@ruggedrunning.com
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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: Request a date for your needs
Location: Conifer, CO
Cost: $1000
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. 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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Dates: April 12th-14th
Location: Fruita, CO
Cost: $540
SheRUGGED RETREAT FRUITA
3 Days, 2 Nights
*All levels welcome
Ladies ONLY!
Host Location/Accommodations:
Home rental within walking distance to downtown. We will walk/hike/run the 10k Friday night, enjoy a fun filled, educational day on Saturday, and depart Sunday. Healthy meals included! More information soon..email michele@ruggedrunning.com
Capacity Limit: 5 People
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Details:
Learn everything you need to improve your fitness, from meals to correct workout form with some fun, faith adventures!
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See Pictures of Prior Camps Here
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RUGGED FAITH RETREAT
Dates: Tentative April 19-21st
Location: Somewhere Cool Colorado
Cost: $500-$1000
3 days 2 nights
*All levels welcome
Host Location/Accommodations:
TBD Please let us know your interest! Open to everyone!
Capacity Limit: 5 People
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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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Dates: Request a date for your group
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 create your epic weekend! No running required, fitness focused with mild hikes.
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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: 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​
*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
