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A FUN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Helping Beginners to Elites achieve their potential.

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CREATE NEW FRIENDSHIPS

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LEARN RACE EXECUTION

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UNIQUE EFFECTIVE TRAINING METHODS

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  • Do you struggle with consistency and accountability?

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  • Are you lacking the endurance to finish a race strong?

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  • Tired of having injuries hold you back?

Have Fun and LEARN HOW TO BE A BETTER RUNNER! 

HOW WE HELP

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1-ON-1 MEETINGS
w/ CAMP COACHES
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MOBILITY & STRENGTH SESSIONS & GAIT ANALYSIS
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INJURY PREVENTION
& RECOVERY
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GOAL SETTING w/ MINDSET & MOTIVATION TRAINING
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RACE SPECIFIC & GENERAL
NUTRITION DISCUSSIONS
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RUNNING DRILLS FOR SPEED, ENDURANCE & HILLS

HOW IT WORKS

STEP 1

CHOOSE a camp/clinic

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Pick which camp or clinic

you would like to attend

STEP 2

COMMIT to get better 

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Sign up and pay for the camp

STEP 3

COME to camp

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Come to camp and have a fun learning experience

PICK YOUR CAMP/CLINIC

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Dates: August 1st-4th 2024

Location: Gunnison Nat'l Forest, CO

Cost: $1300

COLORADO CAMP

4 Days, 3 Nights

*5k Base and Grit required

Host Location/Accommodations:

An outdoor camping experience in the rugged Gunnison National Forest at 10,000+ ft elevation. We provide tents, cots, sleeping bags, but unlike previous years, minimal food will be offered.  Your own water/ drinks/some food and cooler (if applicable) will be required. There will be limited access to the stove so bring your own if you plan to cook a lot. I will have boiled water for Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. The permit is pending. Full refunds will be given if there is a permitting problem. 

 

Capacity Limit: 4 People

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Details:

Spend 4 days and 3 nights camping under the stars in the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains. Learn everything you need to improve your running and enjoy running on the trails with our group runs. 

1 bathroom, 1 kitchen tent, 1 fitness tent, 3 small double shared tents. 

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*All Gluten/Dairy/Soy Free

Daily Breakfast: Power Oats/Coffee

Daily Lunch: PB&J 

Daily Dinners: Soups/Crackers with optional meat on the side. 

email michele@ruggedrunning.com 

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Sign Up Here!

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See Pictures of Prior CO Camps Here

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*Operating under a Special Use Permit on the GMUG National Forest. Rugged Running is an equal opportunity service provider.

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Dates: Currently Unavailable

Location: Tempe, AZ

Cost: $2,000 (shared room) or $2,850

ARIZONA CAMP

4 Days, 3 Nights

*All levels of runners welcome

Host Location/Accommodations:

The AZ camp is hosted at Arizona's only AAA Four-Diamond all-suite resort, the luxurious Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, and the beautiful South Mountain Park & Preserve in Tempe, Arizona.

 

Capacity Limit: 8 People

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Details:

Nestled in a private southwestern desert oasis, the resort offers a one-of-a-kind setting at the base of naturally beautiful South Mountain Preserve that offers 50+ miles of desert mountain trails where we do all of our group runs and workouts.

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Sign Up Here!

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See Pictures of Prior AZ Camps Here

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*This event is conducted under special use permit from the Phoenix Parks and Recreation. Rugged Running is an equal opportunity service provider.

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Dates: Request a date for your needs

Location: Conifer, CO

Cost: $1000

COLORADO HQ CAMP

4 Days, 3 Nights

*Must be able to run a high elevation 5k distance

Host Location/Accommodations:

RR Headquarters aka "our home" at 8,500 ft elevation in Conifer, CO. Campers share a bedroom with bunk beds and a full bathroom on the spacious lower level of our home complete with a kitchenette for campers, gym, and mountain views. Email Michele to make your epic weekend with friends happen!

 

Capacity Limit: 4 People

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Details:

Gotta Group? Create your epic camp weekend together! Enjoy a tour of the awesome trails in the Rocky Mountains around the RR Headquarters.  Learn everything you need to improve your running efficiency. Trail run/hikes ranging from 5-15 miles covering altitudes between 8,000-12,000 feet. Injury prevention, nutrition and more! 

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Sign up here!

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Dates: April 12th-14th

Location: Fruita, CO 

Cost: $540

SheRUGGED RETREAT FRUITA

3 Days, 2 Nights

*All levels welcome

Ladies ONLY!

Host Location/Accommodations:

Home rental within walking distance to downtown. We will walk/hike/run the 10k Friday night, enjoy a fun filled, educational day on Saturday, and depart Sunday. Healthy meals included! More information soon..email michele@ruggedrunning.com

 

Capacity Limit: 5 People

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Details:

Learn everything you need to improve your fitness, from meals to correct workout form with some fun, faith adventures!

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Sign Up Here!

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See Pictures of Prior Camps Here

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RUGGED FAITH RETREAT

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Dates: Tentative April 19-21st

Location: Somewhere Cool Colorado

Cost: $500-$1000

3 days 2 nights

*All levels welcome

Host Location/Accommodations:

TBD Please let us know your interest! Open to everyone! 

 

Capacity Limit: 5 People

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Details:

Faith based fitness, education, games, healthy meals and more! More info soon, email michele@sherugged.com

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Sign Up Here!

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Dates: Request a date for your group

Location: Conifer, CO

Cost: $500

BOOT CAMPS

3 Days, 2 Nights

*All levels of runners welcome

Host Location/Accommodations:

RR Headquarters aka "our home" at 8,500 ft elevation in Conifer, CO. Campers share a bedroom with bunk beds and a full bathroom on the spacious lower level of our home complete with a kitchenette for campers, gym, and mountain views.

 

Capacity Limit: 4 People

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Details:

If you have a group of 4 people that are interested in attending a boot camp email us to create your epic weekend! No running required, fitness focused with mild hikes. 

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Sign Up Here!

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See Pictures of Prior Boot Camps Here

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Dates: TBD

Location: Gaylord, MI

Cost: $200

MICHIGAN CLINIC

Half-Day Running Clinic

*All levels of runners welcome

Host Location/Accommodations:

The MI Clinic is hosted at the Treetops Resort in Gaylord, MI.

 

Capacity Limit: 10 People

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Details:

A 3-hour running clinic to help you improve your running that covers gait analysis, nutrition, running drills, mobility, agility, dynamic lead-ups, and injury prevention.

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Sign Up Here!

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Dates: TBD

Location: Kansas City, MO

Cost: $200

KANSAS CLINIC

Half-Day Running Clinic

*All levels of runners welcome

Host Location/Accommodations:

The KS Clinic is hosted at the Residence Inn in Kansas City, MO.

 

Capacity Limit: 10 People

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Details:

A 3-hour running clinic to help you improve your running that covers gait analysis, nutrition, running drills, mobility, agility, dynamic lead-ups, and injury prevention.

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Sign Up Here!

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Dates: TBD

Location: Conifer, CO 

Cost: $200

COLORADO CLINIC

Half-Day Running Clinic

*All levels of runners welcome

Host Location/Accommodations:

The Rugged Running Headquarters

 

Capacity Limit: 6 People

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Details:

A 3-hour running clinic to help you improve your running that covers gait analysis, nutrition, running drills, mobility, agility, dynamic lead-ups, and injury prevention. Great for students too!

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Sign Up Here!

EXAMPLE SCHEDULES

CAMP SCHEDULES

Day 1: Thursday

4:00 pm: Meet n' Greet  
5:00 pm: Easy "get to know one another" ShakeOut Run/Hike. 
6:00 pm: Dinner
6:30 pm-8:30 pm: Brief Individual Meetings with Michele (goals, experience, etc.) 
*Campfire Fun and Bed Time

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Day 2: Friday

6:15 am: Power Oats/Coffee
7:00 am: Warm Up, Speed Drills, Dynamic Lead Ups

8:00 am: Video shots of gaits for gait analysis
8:30 am: Break (Breakfast/Snacks that you bring)
9:00 am: Nutrition Clinic
10:30 am: Trail Run
1:00 pm: Lunch (PB&J's) and anything else you bring

*Free Time
3:30 pm: Strength & Mobility Exercises for Common Injuries 
6:30 pm: Dinner (soups like Lentil, Veggie, etc) 
*Campfire Fun and Bed Time

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Day 3: Saturday

6:15 am: Power Oats/Coffee
7:00 am: Warm Up Speed Drills, Dynamic Lead ups, Uphill/Downhill Technique and Form and Power Drills 
9:00 am: Break (Breakfast/Oats/Coffee/Whatever you bring)

10:15 am: Group Hike/ Gunnison-Tilton
2:00 pm: Lunch (pb&j) and whatever you bring
2:30 pm: Individual follow up meetings with Michele

*Free Time
7:00 pm: Dinner (soups) 

*Questions and Answers with Michele around the campfire 
 

Day 4: Sunday

6:15 am: Power Oats and Coffee
7:00 am: Trail Run (1-3 hours depending on your schedule)
8:00 am: 10:00am: (Any leftover foods/snacks) 
10:00 am: Last-minute questions
11:00 am: End of Camp

CLINIC SCHEDULES

Example Morning

8:00 am: Warm-Up
8:10 am: Speed Drills (for form and efficiency) 
8:45 am: Dynamic Lead-Ups (for proper muscle firing and engagement)
9:10 am: Agility Ladder Drills (for efficiency, strength, and speed especially on technical trails)
10:00 am: Quick Videos for Gait Analysis
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*Break

10:20 am: Injury Prevention Exercises followed with a short mobility routine

10:40 am: Brief Nutrition Discussion

10:50 am: Q&A's with Coach Michele

CAMP VIDEOS & REVIEWS

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