Big River Running Company - Cross Country Camp

Monday July 21st - Friday July 25th, 2008.
Big River Running Company - West County

Monday through Thursday:

8:00 AM: Daily Run/Workout
9:00 AM: Technical Drills
10:00 AM: Running 101 Class
11:00 AM: Games
11:30 AM: Lunch
12:00 PM: Camp Ends

Friday Night:
6:00 - 10:00 PM

To provide 7th -12th graders who participate in the sport of distance running with five days of summer training, classes and speeches from elite runners, and a whole lot of fun!

We now have two great locations and remains committed to being the area's number one resource for youth and high school running. Our website, www.bigriverrunning.com, provides young athletes with interviews and training tips from the area's top runners as well as pictures from big meets, rankings and more.

In September Big River sponsored the second annual Forest Park Cross Country Festival, and nearly 2,000 athletes from more than 50 teams participated. The store has hosted two Winter Distance Camps and one Summer Cross Country Camp.

This year's camp will be better than ever and is another great way for us to give back to the running community and an even better way for young athletes to learn about the importance of year-long training for distance running.

Matt Helbig:
Matt is the co-owner of Big River Running Company and has extensive coaching experience at both the high school and college levels. As a graduate assistant coach at Division I Iowa State University Matt served as the director for the Cyclone Wilderness Cross Country Camp from 2003-2006.

Matt's own running accomplishments include being a High School State Champion in the 800 meters and a Division II All-American in cross country and track. He boasts a personal best of 4:10 for the mile.


Ben Rosario:
Ben is the other co-owner of Big River Running Company. Ben's coaching experience includes two years at the junior high level in Rochester Hills , MI and he currently works at St. Louis University High School as an assistant cross country coach.

Ben's running resume includes two years running professionally for the Hansons Brooks Distance Project where he was the youngest qualifier for the 2004 US Olympic Trials Marathon. He has also qualified for the 2008 Trials and has a personal best of 2:18:53 for the Marathon.


Mike Nelson:
Mike is the head cross country and assistant track and field coach for Marquette University. In his first year at the school he led the Marquette women to a fifth place finish at the Great Lakes Regional Cross Country Meet and to a Big East outdoor championship in the 4 x 800 meter relay.

A Missouri All- State high school athlete himself, Mike also competed at the Division II National Cross Country Meet in 2001 and 2002.

One-on-One Instruction
Moisture-Wicking Technical Camp T-Shirt
Daily Post-Run Lunch (Meals from last camp include: Chipotle, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Papa Johns)
Big River Training Log
Training Information and Pace Charts
Big River Cross Country Challenge with Post-Race Barbecue and Pool Party

This is a summer camp in Saint Louis. It will be WARM, so dress accordingly.

Bring a water bottle, will provide water and Gatorade.
Lightweight, moisture-wicking shorts and tops are recommended.

Bring a swimsuit and towel on the last day of camp.

Matt Helbig

email: matt@bigriverrunning.com
phone: 636.394.5500
web: www.bigriverrunning.com

After the camper has registered, a camper packet including directions, a release form, and check-in information will be sent to each participant.