Trail Running For Fitness 5-Day Camp Lesson Plan

Catamount Cross Country Running Camp for 13-17 Year Olds

“Trail Running for Competition”

Lesson plans are subject to change.


Monday

8:00 – 8:30            Drop-off time

>>>>>>>>>>(please: late arrivals, call ahead to schedule a new drop-off time)

8:30                        Introductions Game

8:45                        Easy morning run & stretch

9:30            Importance of nutrition for fuel and recovery

10:00                        Snack

10:30                        Skills Drill

11:00            Trail run

11:30                        Agility Games

12:00-12:30            Stretch, Relax & Pick-up

Tuesday

8:00 – 8:30            Drop-off time

8:30                        Team builder

8:45                        Easy morning run & stretch

9:30            Guest Speaker, discussion … and snack

10:30                        Skills Drill

11:00            Trail run

11:30                        Agility Games

12:00-12:30            Stretch, Relax & Pick-up

Wednesday

8:00 – 8:30            Drop-off time

8:30                        Team builder

8:45                        Easy morning run & stretch

9:30            Importance of goal setting & creating a training regimen

10:00                        Snack

10:30                        Skills Drill

11:00            Trail run

11:30                        Agility Games

12:00-12:30            Stretch, Relax & Pick-up

Thursday

8:00 – 8:30            Drop-off time

8:30                        Team builder

8:45                        Easy morning run & stretch

9:30            Guest Speaker, discussion … and snack

10:30                        Skills Drill

11:00            Trail run

11:30                        Agility Games

12:00-12:30            Stretch, Relax & Pick-up

Friday

8:00 – 8:30            Drop-off time

8:30                        Team builder

8:45                        Easy morning run & stretch

9:30            Run for fun; run for life

10:00                        Snack

10:30                        Skills Drill

11:00            Trail run

11:30                        Agility Games

12:15 sharp Awards Ceremony

>>>>>>>>>>Parents encouraged to attend!

12:30                        Pick-up time

What to bring to camp:

  • Water bottle
  • Snack is provided, but those w/ special dietary needs or tastes should bring their own
  • Adequate apparel including trail running shoes, rain gear, some extra layers and A COMPLETE SET OF DRY CLOTHES FOR EACH DAY (including a dry pair of shoes!)
  • A towel for “cleaning” yourself off
  • Bug repellant
  • Sun screen
  • A watch
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