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Place
Chesterfield, VA US 23832
Description
2018 TWK Running Camp is still open!Registration is still open and it will remain open until check-in on Monday the 9th from 9:00AM to 2PM in Algonquian Ecology Camp at Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield, VA. (We will let you know on our website if get full before check-in) Spread the word!
About the camp facility
“Simplicity” is one of the training principles that make Kenyan the best runners in the world. We are going to live simple life at the camp. We will be fixing our own food just like when you are on camping trip. Training and learning are our priorities, nothing fancy. We will be staying at Algonquian Ecology Camp- In the woods. The camps have from two to four cabin groups. Each cabin group has four or five cabins (each of which can accommodate from four to six people). The lodge has a fireplace, an outdoor pit grill, electricity and a water spigot. Each building has screened windows and a campfire ring for cooking or a fire. Each cabin group accommodates up to 28 people, that means 28 campers reserved for TWK. We will have unlimited number for day campers. Camp discount and Scholarship
We still have some camp discount and scholarship. You can request the scholarship by e-mail at (info@trainwithkenyans.com)
Elite Athletes and coaches
We are excited for our great elite athletes and coaches. We always have great coaches and elite athlete lead at TWK. We have had World record holder, Daniel Komen attend our camp in the past http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6gLVIAXWQo
Past Camp review
We had a wonderful camp last few years. A lot of runners benefited from the camp. Here is some of the camp review from the campers, check this: http://www.trainwithkenyans.com/#!media/vstc4=video
Check the attached camp application form. You can also use the online registration, here is the link: https://cui.active.com/camps-reg/login or http://www.trainwithkenyans.com/#!running-camp/vstc3=registration
Sample of Daily Camp Schedule
THURSDAY
Kenyan Training Principle of the day:
Focus “ Kazi kwanza”
Training is training, whining and talking is after the training. Kenyans train very hard and in a smart way. Kenyans have a high level of pain tolerance; they see the pains as weaknesses leaving the body, every step in their run counts... they hang in to the end! Kenyans also have a strong self-image and motivate themselves, they are focused!
Verses of the day:
Hebrews 12:1-2 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God”
Matthew 6:25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?”
6:45am Wake up!
7:00am Morning run at the park (4-10miles, depending on runner’s level)
8:30- 9:20am Breakfast – Dining Hall
10:00am Meet Outside Cabins with Running shoes on
10:15-11:00am Instructional Seminar: Kenyan Calisthenics & Swahili
11:30-12:30am Lunch- Dining Hall
12:30pm- 3:00Pm Free time, nap, games etc.
3:00-4:00pm Instructional Seminar:Interactive Session with Elite Athletes/running form
4:45pm Meet outside cabins
5:00pm Evening Run (Easy run, 4-8miles, depending on runner’s level)
7:30pm Dinner at Dining Hall or Chinese Buffet
8:15-9:30pm Instructional Seminar: Lecture: Kenyan Training and Mental Approaches (Chapter# 3 & 4)
10:00pm In Dorms
10:20pm Lights out
Directions
In Chesterfield County, about 20 miles from Richmond. It's easily accessible from Interstate 95, Route 288 and Route 360. See below for detailed directions.
Drive Time:Northern Virginia, two hours; Richmond, half an hour; Tidewater/Norfolk/Virginia Beach, two hours; Roanoke, three hours
Directions:
FromInterstate 95 southof Richmond: Take exit 61 onto Route 10 west, then left onto Route 655 (Beach Road). Go about four miles to State Park Road, which is on the right.
FromInterstate 95 north of Richmond: Take Interstate 295 south to Route 10 west (Iron Bridge Road) to Route 655 (Beach Road) to State Park Road.
From64 west of Richmond: Take Route 288 south to Route 10 east (Iron Bridge Road) to Route 655 (Beach Road) to State Park Road.
From64 east of Richmond: Take Interstate 295 south to Route 10 west to Route 655 (Beach Road) to State Park Road. The physical address is: Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832-6355
Any question concerning directions or camp info please e-mail: info@trainwithkenyans.com
Coach David Cheromei at 434-258-4908
THE KENYANS & STAFF
ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON!
Let me know if you have any questions
Coach David Cheromei
Camp Director,
Train With Kenyans
Race Contact Info
Train with Kenyan Running Camp
TWK Running Camp
At Train with Kenyans Running Camp, we teach and demonstrate the principles which make Kenyans the most successful runners in history: Simplicity, Focus, Belief and Togetherness. Through classroom instruction on subjects such as nutrition and racing strategy, field instruction on running form and core strength as well as running and talking with elite Kenyan athletes, the student will gain knowledge and confidence to reach new heights in the cross country and track seasons.
This is an instructional camp, therefore the emphasis will be on the skills learned and not the miles covered. We hold 3 workouts per day, a morning run, and afternoon drills session and an evening run. These are opportunities to model the skills taught and another forum for instruction. This year we are dividing the camp into three levels based on experience and ability. This ensures that a camper is continually challenged in their training and can grow in their knowledge and mastery of their sport.
This is a fairly rigorous program with early runs beginning at 7am, but we believe that the runner runs best when he or she is having fun. We hold talent competitions, goofy olympics and other games to help strengthen the bond between training groups and counselors.
If you are a distance runner who aspires to improve, or a distance running coach who wishes to gain more insights into the craft of distance running, you do not want to miss this great opportunity to learn from the best in the world.
A Kenyan knows that part of being a good runner or coach is to have your heart in a true place. As a testament to our commitment to this ideal, we also organize mission trips/camp in Kenya. This is one of the unique ways in which Train With Kenyans distinguishes itself from other camps and organizations. We offer travel opportunities where runners will come into contact with Kenyan runners in their own environment, learn directly from the best coaches and runners, run on the Kamariny track, eat Ugali, train on the trails of the Kenyan mountains, and learn from the ground up the principles of Kenyan running.
These two to four -week mission camp trips also lead to opportunities to reach out to those in need by working at the Grace of God's Children's Project (orphanage), dedicated to helping students and building clean water systems (www.graceofgodchildren.org) . These mission trips are open to anyone, young and old, not just runners. There is no better way to develop global athletes than sharing the international experience.
Upcoming Camp:
Camp Dates:July 16th-July 20th 2018
Camp Location: POCAHONTAS STATE PARK
CHESTERFIELD, VA 23832-4713
Capacity: 100
Registration:Open
Camps is OPEN to any and all entrants
(limited only by number, age, grade level, and gender).
Check in: July 16th 1-3PM
Checkout:July 20th 10-1PM
Parents be aware of the above dates as you make your traveling plans
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