I think it would be amazing to attend a running camp. It would just be cool to have time devoted to focusing on improving my running and fitness, plus it seems like it would be a nice mental escape from the day-to-day grind.
I’ve been interested in attending a ChiRunning clinic for quite some time. (I should really post about ChiRunning and my interest in that sometime…) But those clinics are always kind of far away, but I would still consider making the trek to Arizona or California for one.
But then I stumbled upon this and thought it sounded pretty great.
Marshall Ulrich’s Dreams in Action Running Camp ’09
The camp is designed to help you improve your performance in different distance races and even help you move toward ultras. They’ll do training runs, cross-training, gait analysis, classroom lessons… teach about running on trails, on roads, in heat, in mountains, etc.
Marshall Ulrich is a record-setting ultrarunner, yet he didn’t start running until he was in his 30’s. That’s kind of comforting to me since I didn’t start running until my late 20’s. Sometimes I feel intimidated by people who have been running/racing since they were just kids. Silly, I know.
But the biggest selling point (or the two biggest selling points) for me:
1) Guest Speakers: Running Ambassador Bart Yasso, Adventurer Andrew Skurka and ChiRunning founder Danny Dreyer!
2) Location: It’s in Death Valley this October, so it’s fairly close to me!
Now I just need a spare $2000 to throw around! Yeah…
Jill Will Run 
That’s very cool! I love how being in Death Valley is a positive thing – but it’s actually a short trek compared to most places 🙂
oh man! I was ready to sign up with you…. until you mentioned the price. D’oh! Maybe I’ll save up for 2010. It sounds like a fantastic experience.
I would LOVE to do something like this!
Jill – wish you COULD join us in Death Valley! The camp is going to be FANTASTIC. Marshall, Danny, Bart… and Ray Zahab, who actually coached Marshall for Running America. Although Ray only started running a few years ago, Marsh has the greatest respect for him. They are on an expedition to Baffin Island right now.
Sign up, and save 10% (I’m handling the applications and $, so can swing this!). Still alot of $$$, I know, but once you’re there, all is taken care of. Lodging, food, etc. It will be well worth it. You can reach me at heather@marshallulrich.com. I’ll send you a complete schedule to further entice you ;-}
Heather, Just leaving this comment you are further tempting me! It’s still so much money… But yes, please send me the schedule so I can dream about this even more! Or make myself completely sad as I realize how much I could miss out on if I don’t get to attend!
ahh i would LOVE to do a running camp. (i would love to have everyday be a running camp, honestly!) they are a bit pricey and i don’t know if i can miss a whole nother week of work outside of normal summer vacation, all my random race travels, and the holidays…
i think it’s time to start a “send jill to camp” fundraiser. you already got 10% off! 🙂
Ooh, this sounds like SO much fun! I would love to do something like this someday! I think we should totally start a fundraiser! 🙂
I think something like that would be fun too – one of my former coworkers used to do a running camp every summer. When I first started working there, I was not a runner so I thought “ugh, why would anyone want to do that for their vacation?!” Funny how things can change, huh?
But yeah it is a lot of money. I agree with Irish, sounds like you need another fundraiser!
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