The focus for camp is training and is recommended for motivated runners. All abilities are welcomed, the only requirement is the desire to be better. Athletes should be prepared for training and should run during the weeks prior to arrival. Besides training, athletes will be instructed by collegiate coaches, health professionals, and  top athletes on motivation, nutrition, biomechanics, weights and circuit training, goal setting, injury prevention, & sports psychology.

Experts, an Olympian, NCAA National Champions, college professors and coaches are featured speakers. See staff information for more details.

Camp is held on the beautiful  Virginia Tech campus, located in the mountains. Training takes place between 1900-3000 feet.

HOUSING & DINING:

Campers will be housed in an on-campus residence dorm located

close to training facilities. All campers will eat, sleep, and live in the same manner as Tech student-athletes. Everyone will be housed in a Tech dormitory. Keys deposits will be required at check-in time. Coaches and counselors will be living alongside campers in every dorm and on every floor. On campus dining facilities will feed our campers and are only a short walk from the dorms and athletic fields. Meals are all-you-can-eat and each meal has a large variety of foods to choose from.

HOTELS (area code 540) :

Hotels are within 7 miles of Blacksburg.

MEDICAL INFORMATION & SUPERVISION:

Every camper must complete the application completely (provide relevant medical information). Athletes allergic to bee stings must bring a bee sting kit. The Academy will provide medical and accident coverage after parental insurance has been exhausted. Certified trainers will be at all sessions and are available around the clock during camp.

RULES & REGULATIONS:

All campers enrolled are required to attend all sessions and to comply with the rules and regulations governing the camp. Any violation or abuse of these rules will be grounds for immediate dismissal from camp without refund.

HOW TO ENROLL IN CAMP:

Download the Camp Application

Mail completed application along with a $75 non-refundable deposit to:

High Performance Distance Academy

c/o Runabout Sports

801 University City Boulevard, Suite 1

Blacksburg, VA 24060

Make checks out to: High Performance Distance Academy

Confirmation letter will be mailed upon receipt of the application.

All balances are due no later than 2 weeks prior to camp. No exceptions. If balance hasn't been paid, the camp cannot guarantee that camper availability in camp. A $30.00 fee applies to all returned checks.

TRAINING WEEK:

Training will be based on individual experience. Our goal is a motivating and meaningful camp without injuries or over training. Camp will include two-a- day runs, optional pool workout, circuits, ply metrics and daily strength training.  Runs will be over the VT Cross Country course, Jefferson National Forest, surrounding VT trails and the VT Track & Field facility, identical to the track used in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. There will be free time to rest, play volleyball, ultimate, or just talk to new friends.

ELIGIBILITY:

Ages 14-19, and also graduated high school seniors. Camp is NOT a VT camp. All coaches. Middle school age campers can come if they have a good training base. Campers will be grouped according to grade level and consideration to current

fitness level.

2006 COSTS:

  Athlete - $445.00 ($425.00 for 5 athletes, $405.00 for 10 athletes).

  Commuter Athlete - $370.00 (includes breakfast, lunch & dinner)

  Coaches - $380.00

  Commuter Coach- $330.00 (includes breakfast/lunch/dinner)

** Coach FREE with six athletes!

Master card and Visa can also be used but a 3% charge will be added due to credit card processing fees. 

Cost includes:

Instruction, 5 days housing, 3 all-you-can-eat meals daily, medical supervision & insurance, bus transportation to training sites, written evaluations on ways to improve, awards, 24 hour supervision and security, camp shirt, water bottle, heavy duty athletic bag, running log book, stretch rope, nutrition energy bars and a great week of training!!! 

There will be a camp store for shoes, apparel, & accessories employed by running shoe experts.  All campers receive store wide discounts of 15%.