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Summer running camps provide high school athletes with great opportunities, including the chance to improve their fitness, mentally prepare for another season and form friendships that will last a lifetime. DyeStat has compiled some 2008 camp experiences from around the country.

Summer Camp Experiences | The most useful thing I learned at camp was...


The most useful thing I learned at camp is to swallow your pride, and listen to your body. Sometimes your body knows best.
Humboldt State University Running Camp
Sara, Concord CA


Always listen to your coach, how to run a hill, and how to prepare for a race.
Nike Five-Star Cross Country Camp
Emma, Wurtsboro WY


In life you do 1 or 2 things really well and do everything else well enough. - Liisa's Dad
Steens Mountain Running Camp
Jordan, Boise ID


I enjoyed the lectures and farmer’s market.
Cal Poly Distance Camp
Chris, Salinas CA


A lot of race strategy tips as well as tips on being confident as a runner.
Santa Barbara Cross Country and Track & Field Camp
Geoff, Reno NV


I learned more about nutrition.
Humboldt State University Running Camp
Cary, Mt. Shasta CA


We had our running form video taped and analyzed, which was very useful because it gave everyone on the team specific things to work on, such as dorsal flexion and relaxed shoulders.
Briarwood Running Camp
Katrina, Basking Ridge NJ


The significance of nutrition on performance.
Santa Barbara Cross Country and Track & Field Camp
Bryan, Irvine CA


The most useful thing I learned at camp would have to be that if one person on a team gives up, everyone on the team falls apart.
Steens Mountain Running Camp
Ashley, Lakeview OR


How to stay hydrated.
Steens Mountain Running Camp
Seth, Bend OR

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