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Chester County XC Camp

Mon August 5 - Fri August 9 West Chester, PA 19382 US Directions

Events

High School XC Camp

7:00AM EDT - 9:30AM EDT

Place

Various Locations.
400 Montgomery Avenue
West Chester, PA US 19382

Description

Elevate your cross country fitness at the Chester County XC Camp! Join us from August 5th to August 9th for a week of training with the best runners and coaches in the local area. Athletes can expect to explore scenic locations, fine-tune their skills, and prepare for a breakthrough season. Don't miss out - register now to secure your spot and take your running to the next level! 

With a focus on preparing you for the upcoming season, this camp offers a unique opportunity to improve overall fitness while learning more about the sport. Throughout the week, we will explore a variety of scenic locations, providing an inspiring backdrop for our training sessions. By training alongside some of the best runners in Chester County, you'll have the chance to learn from their expertise and improve your performance this fall.

Our experienced coaches are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential. They will provide personalized guidance, tailoring the training program to your individual needs and abilities. From technique and strategy to mental fortitude and race preparation, our coaches will cover all aspects of cross country running.

The camp is designed for athletes of all skill levels, whether you're a seasoned competitor or new to the sport. By participating in challenging workouts, informative discussions, and engaging activities, you'll gain valuable insights and skills to help you make the jump this fall. To ensure a consistent experience, the camp is open to participants in 3rd grade and above who can comfortably run at least a mile without stopping.

XC Camp Schedule / Locations:  Please note location changes.

Monday (7:00 AM - 9:30 AM): Downingtown West High School at the Track 
Tuesday (7:00 AM - 9:30 AM):Henderson HS Track (Please park in the student lot)
Wednesday (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM): Kerr Park in  Park, Downingtown
Thursday (7:00 AM - 7:45 AM): Varsity Level Athletes Only - Shake Out Run on your own or with a small group.
Thursday (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM): Henderson for the WC Mile in the evening.
Friday (7:00 AM - 9:30 AM): Henderson High School at the track.
Saturday (7:30 AM - 8:45 AM): Optional Varsity Level Athlete Run - (East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking Lot) 

** Entry into the West Chester Mile is included in the camp fee. ** 

2024 Camp Speakers

  • Vince Touey, Widener University
  • Teagan Schein Becker, Of the Brooks Beasts 2024 US Olympic Trials Qualifier 800/1500 
  • Josh Hoey od Adidas-4th place at the 2024 US Olympic Trials.
  • Elites Milers Talk On Friday!

Other Past Speakers have included:

  • Matt Centrowitz, 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist
  • Leo Manzano, 2012 Olympic Silver Medalist
  • Ajee Wilson, 2022 World indoor champion
  • Professional Athletes: Kyle Merber, Johnny Gregorek, Eric Holt, Ben Allen, Luciano Fiore
  • Gary Martin, 3:57 High School Miler
  • Francis "Gags" Gagliano, Georgetown University / Professional Coach
  • Tom Donnelly, Haverford College 
  • Colin Lean, West Chester University
  • Vince Touey, Widener University 
  • Pat Castagno, Tatnall 
  • Bill Coren, Strath Haven 
  • Jeff Apple, The Move Clinic
  • Many other local and national caliber coaches and athletes.  

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