The following article about an upcoming trail running camp: Elevate Mountain Running, was written by Lisa Renee Tumminello and appeared first in American Trail Running Association’s summer 2023 newsletter Trail Times.
In the spirit of ATRA’s 2023 theme to “Celebrate Youth on the Trails,” Elevate Mountain Running is excited to welcome athletes to our 3rd annual Elevate Mountain Running Camp, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, July 23-27. We will welcome high school and collegiate athletes from across the country to a 5 day/4 night performance running camp. This year we are basing camp at the historic Columbine Cabins, giving us quick access to mountain trails north of Steamboat Springs and in and around North Routt County and the Mount Zirkel Wilderness.
What Makes Elevate Mountain Running Camp so Epically Awesome?
Energetic. Wholistic. Gritty. Positive. Open. Balance.
Elevate Mountain Running Camp focuses on the heart and soul of an athlete. During our time together, we will explore the mountains in a way that stretches our limits and translates running into our life endeavors.
We create a top-tier experience by meeting athletes right where they are in fitness and background. Our coaches tailor the mountain runs to help athletes acclimatize to the altitude, recover, and be their strongest each day. We also weave sports nutrition, mental health care, performance strategies and recovery into each day so that athletes can experience the immediate benefits of feeling better and performing better, while also having fun.
Elevate Mountain Running: Energetic. Wholistic. Gritty. Positive. Open. Balance.
Our vision is to embrace the challenges of trail and mountain running and fall in love with the sport with a greater perspective. The mountains will help us to change our pace, breathe a bit deeper, and then hold onto those experiences in life itself. We will chase excellence, in a way that is not just measured by physical outcome, but rather by helping each other do things they never thought possible.
Coaching Team
Our team of Coaches Jeremy Strom, Alicia Vargo, Chris Vargo, Lisa Renee Tumminello, Brynne Goldberg and Kelly Boniface are experts at fostering an amazing community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for the outdoors and youth. Our coaches will share their expertise, energy, and life experiences so we can all dream a bit bigger when we depart.
Our broader vision for Elevate Mountain Running Camp is to introduce high school and rising collegiate athletes to the sport of trail running, supporting and developing these athletes, and establishing a pipeline to competitive trail and mountain running. By creating a “mountaintop” experience at our camps, we hope to make ambassadors for the fast growing sport of trail running and racing.
Celebrate Youth on the Trails.
In the upcoming year we plan to create the Elevate Mountain Running developmental team, which will provide our athletes with ongoing expert coaching and the opportunity to race in established trail races, represent sponsors, and be ambassadors for organizations such as ATRA.
We hope to see you in July or on the trails in-between.
Editor’s note: Check out a list compiled by ATRA of coaches and camps for trail runners.
