Fountain Valley School of Colorado ~ Summer Cross Country Academy

Cross Country Academy

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The Fountain Valley School Cross Country Academy is the perfect training experience away from your team and the best way to prepare for the start of the 2010 season. You'll get advice and learn valuable lessons from expert coaches who have a passion for running and working with young athletes. Bring your whole cross country team to build a championship attitude and prepare for success in October. Campers will leave the FVS Cross Country Academy 100 percent healthy, fit, and eager to begin working with their team to reach their goals.

NOTE: Registration for the 2010 Summer Cross Country Academy is now closed!

Quick Facts

What: FVS Summer Cross Country Academy
Where: Fountain Valley School of Colorado
When: July 25-30, 2010
For: Boys and girls ages in 6th-12th grade
Time: Check-in will be from 4-7 p.m. in the Penrose Gym at FVS (no dinner is served Sunday night); check-out will be at 11 a.m. July 30.
Accommodations: Campers may choose to board in the FVS residence halls or attend as a commuter.
Cost: $400 for residential; $235 for commuters
Directions: Click here for directions to Fountain Valley School.
Contact: Tommy Manning at tmanning@fvs.edu or 719.391.5212

What You'll Learn

Principles of training for distance races
Strength training geared toward the distance runner
Drills to improve running economy and efficiency
Proper shoe selection
Goal setting
Altitude training
Flexibility
Nutrition for training and racing
Race day preparation/race strategy
Injury prevention/injury care

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