Ultra Training Camp: Jackson Hole
The Ultra Run Camp is a 3 day intensive run training camp for experienced endurance runners of all abilities who are looking to attempt their first ultra marathon or seasoned ultra runners looking to hone their training and realize their full ultra potential.
Yes, you will learn ultra marathon fundamentals and all of the little things that add up help propel your run performance to exponential heights, but Eric's coaching talent lies in discovering the potential in each individual that helps catapult performance by leaps and bounds, not just small incremental improvements.
Three Days - Unleashing Your Ultra Running Potential.
Train with one of the most sought after ultra coaches in the World, in one of the most beautiful areas of the World. Often called the Switzerland of the US, Jackson Hole is home to Coach Eric Orton, his training grounds, and his Mountain Running Academy.
The Experience:
Training
Each day will include training that focuses on efficiency/economy, ascending and descending, proper intensity, strength running, and managing endurance on mountain trails.
This will be the most structured training of the day and will be performed as a group, but orchestrated so everyone is running and acheiving at their own level of ability.
This is the time for you to challenge yourself without any pressure of keeping up or being held back by a group.
Coaching
Eric’s gift as a coach is being able to challenge and empower each individual in their own way based on their own level of ability, race goals, and personal training needs.
Every run will have a training component and a purposeful, group dynamic, using the incredible mountain terrain as the classroom of self-knowledge, run transformation, and mental strength.
This coaching format and intimate group setting also provides runners the opportunity to engage in questions, discussions, and team camaraderie, which inevitably becomes the heart and soul of the experience and how the collective group empowers everyone.
Exploring
The mountain’s were made to be explored and each day we will embark on a longer group run. This is where the magic of the mountains takes place, where the mind drifts to all things possible. You can decide whether to bring your own bear spray, but Eric will decide on a run format to accomplish an epic mountain running experience and allow you to put into action all that you are learning. The emphasis here is to exploring one of the most beautiful places on the planet.
Discovering
The purpose of exploring is ultimately discovering something from within that lives with your forever. Yes, this means the unbelievable alpine peaks imbedded inside your minds eye and legs, but also the “feeling” that is created in your body that lights the fire to tackle your fears and do something you always dreamed of doing - to become an explorer of your running, of your goals, of what is possible. This is the natural gift from the mountain.
- build strength and confidence to increase the race distance
- experience world class mountain running that will elevate what is possible
- learn the intricacies of trail and mountain running
- develop effort management skills for race day implementation
- learn and understand ultra and mountain race pace strategies
- serve as a great altitude training camp
- strength endurance training
- use heart rate in training and as a race strategy tool
- be "coached up" on personal ways to improve
- understand fueling strategies based on effort, terrain, and distance
- perfect uphill, downhill, and technical skills
- Learn how the body and mind work together to accomplish your goals
- live, breath running for 3 days and have an epic mountain adventure
Who Is This Camp For?
This camp is designed specifically for those runners looking to improve their ultra marathon performance and for those experienced endurance runners looking to tackle an ultra marathon for the first time. Ideally, you should have at least marathon experience and/or have the ability to run 3-4 hours comfortably in a trail running setting prior to camp.
What You Need to Know:
- The Ultra Training Camp is limited to 8 runners to allow a very close knit coaching environment.
- Ideally, runners should have marathon experience and/or have the ability to run 3-4 hours comfortably in a trail running setting prior to camp.
- We will be spending a lot of time together, so to allow for some free personal time and dietary flexibility, meals are NOT include with this camp.
- Tentative Camp Itinerary
- Please note that this is NOT a barefoot camp. Rocks hurt, so this is not a time to experiment or think you are expected to come and prove yourself with the least minimal shoe you have.
- Reserve your spot with your payment below. Once you have registered, Eric will send you a Runner Profile form to help him get a better understand of your goals and run background, AND to help him better coach you within the group.
- He will also send you a simple run test for you to perform prior to camp. The purpose of this is to establish heart rate training zones that will be used as a guide during the camp.
- Jackson Hole is a Global summer time resort destination, therefore, book your lodging reservations and airfare early.
2019 Camp Dates: August 8, 9, and 10th
Camp Fee:
$699 FULL - Registration Closed
*Full refunds will be given up to 60 days prior to the start of camp.
For additional questions on the camp: eric@trainwitheric.com
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