The goal of the Academy is to challenge each athlete and get them started off on the right foot for the summer. We do not do 100 mile weeks, but we do train smart. With the help of the counselors, athletes choose both which runs to do and how far to go during each run. Given all of the options, a typical week of camp accommodates around 20 miles for beginners and up to 60 or more for experienced athletes. The campers will run with some of the best distance runners in the country and learn to train their way. We want everyone to leave the Academy motivated, excited, healthy, and ready for a great season.
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Getting your young runner signed up for camp takes just a few minutes. Follow the steps below to secure their spot.
Complete the registration form with your information
We will email you camp details and what to bring by June 20th
Arrive on day one with a positive attitude and a desire to learn
Athletes are put into groups entirely randomly to foster the formation of new friendships and integrate campers coming individually with campers coming with a team. Neither athletic ability nor age are taken into consideration. Members of the same team, as well as siblings, are usually split up into different groups.
Two! Roommate requests made on registration forms will be honored to the best of our ability, with the exception of last-minute registrants. If both individuals request each other, they are guaranteed to be roommates. Campers coming as individuals will be paired with a roommate within one year in age difference. If you need to request a roommate other than the one listed on your registration form, please email us with the change. Please do not call camp asking who your assigned roommate will be.
This is cross country camp. You will get your shoes dirty, and we will run in the rain!
**Balance Due – cash or check payable to HIGH PERFORMANCE DISTANCE ACADEMY)
In the event that you will be flying to camp, direct your flights to Roanoke International Airport (ROA). Camp counselors or camp directors will pick-up and drop-off campers at the airport and drive them to Blacksburg, which is about a forty-minute drive. Please let us know in advance if you are flying in by calling or emailing us.
