Winter Running Camp

We invite student-athletes from 6th grade - 12th grade to experience an immersive camp dedicated to running education and growth hosted by Fitness Sports in Clive, IA! Get prepared for the 2025 Track & Field season with a foundational build and new skills to maximize their abilities and prevent injuries!

Camp Dates & Times:
Monday January 27th: 4:30-6:30pm Featuring Mike Jay
Tuesday January 28th: 4:30-6:30pm Featuring Ellen Davis
Wednesday January 29th: 4:30-6:30pm
Thursday January 30th: 4:30-6:30pm 
Friday January 31st: 4:30-6:30pm
Saturday February 1st: 8:00-10:00am Featuring Lisa Uhl

What students will experience: 
- Education on proper warmup drills for running 
- 20-30 minute run each day 
- Mobility and flexibility, with encouragement from famous XCTF Announcer and founder of Track Guy, Mike Jay (Monday)
- Nutrition planning featuring sports dietician Ellen Davis, who specializes in runner fuel (Tuesday)
- Running form work and proper gear for maximum efficiency featuring Gait Analyst/Coach Lindsey Andrews, owner of Fitness Sports & former NCAA Div I XC Team Champion (Wednesday) 
- Core strength and breathing techniques with (Thursday)
- Runner-specific strength training for injury prevention, featuring Isaiah Wittrock, NAIA National Champion in the 1500 & Dowling XCTF Coach (Friday)
- Goal Setting and inspiration featuring 2012 Olympian in the 10,000m, former Iowa State NCAA multi-time Champion and All-American, Lisa Uhl! (Saturday) 

All registrants will get a fun gear package with awesome running gear items to use during the upcoming season! Registrants have the option to add a shirt for an additional $10 at checkout.