Building Better Bodies

What is the Running Camp?

The goal of Building Better Bodies Runners Camp is to create a Group Running environment where almost anyone can improve their level of fitness and their running ability, and learn to incorporate running into their very own Fitness Lifestyle. Our Running Camp will be coached by Paul Anderson. (former triathlete and current High School and collegiate running coach) along with myself and a few competitive local runners.

There are several courses available in the Camp, designed to accommodate virtually any fitness level. The Beginner 5K, and the Intermediate 10K courses are designed for novice runners, or experienced runners returning to running after a layoff. Both courses are based on the Run/Walk method, and each course is 8 weeks long, 3 days per week, for a total of 24 sessions. The camp will be held at Yokuts Park unless designated otherwise. The days are Tues and Thurs at 6 AM and 6 PM and Saturdays at 7 AM

These courses may be repeated as many times as desired (a new tuition is required for each repeat) before moving up to the more extensive training of  the Advanced Half-Marathon training course, and   Marathon training course. The Advanced classes both run for 16 weeks. Participants must be 18, or over, to enroll in any of the Running camps unless otherwise authorized by Building Better Bodies Fitness.

Brief course descriptions:

 Beginner 5K

Previous running experience is not required; walkers are welcome. You must have the physical ability to begin an aerobic exercise program that is based on walking and running.

There are four levels of progression designed with a safe and injury-free method of running/walking. The course will cover basic running techniques, stretching, nutrition and hydration needs and prepare you to run/walk up to 5K distance and to consider moving up to the next course, INTERMEDIATE 10K

    INTERMEDIATE 10K

Pre-requisite is three, or more, months of running experience or completion of our Beginner 5K course. The course covers a review of the basics from Beginner 5K, adding to the fundamentals of running with an emphasis on form.

You will also receive an introduction to balance and core training techniques. In this course, you will increase your endurance, become a more efficient runner, and be prepared to run or run/walk up to the 10K distance. Successful completion of this course will prepare you for the next level, ADVANCED ½ and Full Marathon

ADVANCED Half and Full Marathon      Pre-requisite is 16  weeks experience, or completion of INTERMEDIATE 10K course. Training in this course includes longer, sustained running and a strong emphasis on core exercises to improve balance and strength. These courses are both 16 weeks long.

Having combined extended running with the strength training in this course, you will be prepared to run up to 10 miles and consider entering  Half-Marathon events.

Half Marathon

BUILDING BETTER BODIES Half-Marathon Training Course, is ideal for first time Half-Marathoners, as well as veteran half-marathoners who enjoy group training.

We recommend that you have either completed INTERMEDIATE 10K, or have been running regularly for at least three months before considering this Course. Note that Race Registration, including fees, must be done separately by the participant and is not included in your enrollment fee.

We will conduct a fitness evaluation the first day of your training to determine which Pace Group is most appropriate for you.

In this Course you will be doing Long Runs once a week with your Pace Group (Saturday or Sunday, and also following a training schedule requiring four other runs during the week.

The goal of this course is to get you to the finish line of your half marathon injury free.

 Full Marathon

The BUILDING BETTER BODIES Marathon Training Course, is ideal for first time Marathoners, and also works extremely well for veteran marathoners who enjoy the camaraderie of group training, especially on those long training runs.

We recommend that you have either completed our Half Marathon Course, or a half-marathon in the last six months; or that you have been running at least 3-4 days per week for 4-6 months. You must be able to complete a six-mile run on the first day of the course.

Note that Race Registration, including fees, must be done separately by the participant and is not included in your enrollment fee.

This is a 16-week course with one group meeting each week. Schedule requires five days per week running (four days on your own, plus the one group run day).

What do I receive with my Building Better Bodies Running Camp  courses?

Expert Coaching, Training Schedule,  Weekly Email Support, Group Support, Informative Training Clinics, a Building Better Bodies Training Shirt , and a stronger, fitter, faster you !!!

 What is the cost ?? Each 8 week course(Beginner and Intermediate) will only run you $100. Each race you enter and are photographed sporting your Building Better Bodies T-shirt  will get you a $5 credit towards your next Run Camp, Boot Camp, or Circuit Class. Each 16 week course runs $190.