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2009 X-TREME HUGE SUCCESS ~ READ ALL ABOUT IT HERE
CELEBRATING OUR DECADE
X-TREME RUNNING CAMP 2009 - A HUGE SUCCESS!
Seventy five athletes from Sussex, Morris, Warren, and Essex Counties as well as kids from PA and a team from Virgina spent the week of the 10th Annual X-Treme Youth Running Camp running hard and hearing from some of the greats of the sport.
On Monday, we had 2x Olympian Ann Marie Letko talk about the drive and determiantion it took to get to two Olympic Games! We also had Nationally reknowed Nutiritist Erin Polinski talk about the importance of making sound nutritional choices and hydrating correctlly. The kids either did a tempo 5k or 10k that day followed by some X-treme Relay drills.
Tuesday was awsome as Ramapo College Cross Country and Track Coach Mike Jackson spoke about D3 Running then Morris Hills great Sean Pohereance gave a great speach about what it took to get to his level of Running as well as what it took to get him to Harvard.
The top group of athletes ran a hard 10 miles with SCIL 3200 Champ Mike Galonski pounding 5:45 miles at the end of the run with Sean! Close behind were some of the area's best Runners!
Wednesday's Camp included a clinic by Tom Fleming who is very inspirational. He spoke about what it took to Run a 2:12 Marathon, Win NYC 2X and come in 2nd at Boston 2X. The kids were mezmorized when he spoke about his relationship with Steve Prefontaine and how "back in the day" he was known as Steve (never Pre). "The biggest mistake Steve ever made," said Fleming, "Was drinking while driving." He then emphasized "Don't do it!"
The kids either did a distace run or a threshold 5k followed by some X-TREME RELAYS.
Thursday was an amzazing day as we heard from Marcus O'Sullivan and Mike Mykytok. O'Sullivan spoke about how his great career processed from going for an initial walk with his dad in the 8th grade and asking him if he thought he could ever make an Olympic team to the work and dedication it took to get him to 4 Olympics as well as over 100 sub 4 minute miles!
Myktok also gave a great talk. The kids were amazed at his PR's- 13:40 and 28:10. "To get the most out of your Running," said Myktok, "You need to concentrate on Running and not do any other sports." He went on to speak about his High School career and the extra work he put in!
Our X-TREME athletes did an hour of fartlek followed by 30 minutes of Run -Around.
On Friday, we concluded camp with the X-TREME 5k. Congrats to our winners, Mike Galonski of Newton in 16:15 and Kathy Cossic of North Penn High School in 19:10. What is significant, is that depite the fact that all our X-TREME Campers worked very hard during the week, all gave outstanding efforts in the race. This bodes really well for your up coming XC seasons!
Our speakers on Friday were Mark Will-Weber who spoke about race strategy and the top 10 things not to do. He was followed by noted sports physical therapist Janice Morra who not only gave injury prevention advise, she provided individual form analysis for each of our athletes.
Our final speaker was local elite Runner and Coach Andy Latinscis. Andy is a Masters Runner, still clocks sub 16 for 5k. We concluded with Andy, as he is living the life we try to preach at camp, i.e that Running is a lifetime sport filled with a wide variety of benefits!
Great job by each of our campers and best of luck with your up-coming Cross Country seasons.
Call us any time you need a dose of motivation!
Guy and Laurie Gordon
xtremeruncamp@aol.com
GOING TO X-TREMES ~ ABOUT THE CAMP
If you are serious about our sport and want to get as much out of a Running Camp as possible, this is the camp for you.
Our guarantee is that you will leave X-Treme Running Camp in better shape, more motivated and with a higher love of our sport than when you arrived. If you are a competitive youth runner, the X-Treme Running Camp will bring your running experience to a higher level. Our philosophy is that if you do something, do it right. Get as much out of running as you can and go into your season in shape…both physically and mentally. Challenge yourself, come to X-Treme Running Camp and reach your full potential in all aspects of our sport.
In its 10th year, X-Treme Running Camp has gained the reputation as one of the most prestigious running camps in the Northeast.
Don’t miss out…registration is limited.
ABOUT X-TREME RUNNING CAMP:
What our campers and speakers have to say about X-TREME RUNNING CAMP:
"The X-TREME RUNNING CAMP really helped me get my high school Cross Country career off to a strong start" -
Dale Kinney-
Star Ledger Runner of the Week
X-TREME 5k Champion
Morristown High School Freshman Phenom
"X-TREME RUNNING CAMP helps prepare you both physically and mentally for your upcoming season" -
Sam McMullen-
2x X-TREME 5k champion
Kittatinny Scholar Athlete of the year
"I give a lot of credit for my success to this camp. It's a great time and it really does get you ready for your upcoming season. It is a wonderful place to learn from the best and to meet people who have the same love for running as you do"
- Amanda Hefferan
2007 indoor 1600 meter STATE CHAMP
2x Meet of Champion participant
Parsippany High School
"Swartswood State Park is a really great place to train. This camp can really get you strong for your coming season" -
Marcus O'Sullivan
Olympian
World Famous Miler
"Sussex County is a great place to train. The terrain around here is absolutely wonderful" -
Peter Rono
Olympic Gold Medalist 1988- 1500 meters.
" This camp helped get me so excited and ready for my Cross Country Season. This was my third year and I always end the week in so much better shape, both physically and mentally" -
Diana D'Achille
Morris Knolls High School freshamn phenom
The X-Treme Running Camp experience is something fantastic and unique and takes full advantage of Swartswood State Park's superb training venues. The camp caters to middle and high school runners and welcomes runners of all abilities as well as athletes involved in other sports looking to improve their endurance and speed.
Camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon, and each day includes an endurance session, a speed session (both tailored to each individual's ability) plus a highly-acclaimed guest speaker. Our camp is directed by elite distance running husband and wife team Guy and Laurie Gordon, and all counselors are seasoned adult runners. Specials during the week include: The X-Treme Relay, The X-Treme 5K, The Impromptu Relay and our patented "X-Treme Run Around" drill.
SPEAKERS:
Last year's Guest Speakers included: Marcus O'Sullivan (broken the 4-minute mile countless times and a multiple Olympian), Peter Rono (Gold Medalist in the Olympics), Mike Mykytok (National 10-Mile and 10-K Champion), Andy Latincsics (Regional Elite athlete), Mark Will-Weber (Elite Masters Runner and reknowned Author), Tom Flemming,(NYC Marathon Winner, and 2nd at Boston 3x) and Albert Siuta (Runner, Coach and Counselor),
ACCOMODATIONS:
Though we are a day camp, many opt to stay in the area for the week at a local campground. Swartswood offers tent camping and Aldersgate has a large facility with bunk-bed housing and a big common room for games and movies. Stokes State Forest has cabins. We suggest you contact the parks as soon as possible to arrange your accommodations as the sites do fill up.
If you have questions about the choices, please call the parks: Swartswood State Park is: 973-383-5230, the number for Aldersgate is 973-383-5978, and the number for Stokes State Forest is 973-948-3820.
ALSO VISIT THE ARTICLES & NEWS and PICTURES OF CAMP SECTIONS OF THIS SITE.
FEE & ADDRESS FOR MAIL IN:
$115 per camper. Make checks payable to: "Guy & Laurie Gordon" and mail to: The Gordons, 946 Edgewood Drive, Newton, NJ 07860
PRINTABLE APPLICATION:
NAME:__________________________________
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AGE on 8/3/09: _____ BIRTHDAY: _________
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IN EMERGENCY, CONTACT (Name, Cell or Phone):
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WAIVER:
In consideration of this registration being accepted, I hereby for myself, executors and administrators waive and release any claims I may have against X-Treme Running Camp, Guy & Laurie Gordon, all camp counselors and employees, Swartswood State Park, Stillwater Township, their officers and representatives for injuries that may be suffered by me at this camp. I also confirm here that I am physically fit and qualified to participate in this camp. _____________________________________________Signature of Parent or Guardian Date
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Call 973-383-7933 or e-mail Xtremeruncamp@aol.com
We Are the Champions
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