July 27-31
High School athletes ages 13-18

The Cornell University distance runners camp aims to give runners of all ability levels (ages 13 and up) an opportunity to explore different kinds of safe and effective training techniques and philosophies. We emphasize the importance of keeping running and competition fun.

The camp and its counselors emphasize an individualized approach to training programs and will instill in campers the importance of proper preparation (drills, stretching and weight training) in preparing for the cross country season. 

Sessions devoted to hill running, intervals, anaerobic threshold runs, speed play, long runs and the importance of recovery days are all part of the camp’s week-long curriculum. 

Presentations are given by the Cornell Head Coaches and guest coaches from other Universities on training and motivation, in addition to demonstrations by other members of the Cornell coaching and training staff.

Finally, all campers who desire, will end the week with a two mile cross country race in the Cornell Plantations.
Residents
Commuters
Early enrollment price
$439
$339
Late enrollment price
$469
$369

Early enrollment postmark deadline is July 11, click HERE for more information.

Coaching Staff

Camp Coordinators/Head Coaches

Artie Smith - Assistant Coach, Cornell Track and Cross Country

Nathan Taylor - Head Coach, Cornell Men’s Track and Cross Country

Camp Coaches

Lou Duesing-Head Coach Cornell Women’s Track & Cross Country
Rich Bowman - Assistant Coach Cornell Track
Robert Johnson - Assistant Coach Cornell Track and Cross Country

Camp Information

Facilities
Campers train on the beautiful 800 acre campus, utilizing the Kane Sports Complex outdoor track, the Jack Moakley Cross Country Course located on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course, the Freidman Strength and Conditioning center, and when necessary, the eight-lane indoor track at Barton Hall.

What to Bring
Campers should bring their own workout gear and a water bottle. All campers need linens, towels, a swimsuit, and a pillow.  A fan is recommended.

Transportation
We will pick up campers at the Ithaca Airport or bus station. You MUST contact us in writing, with arrival mode, date and time, three weeks prior to camp. There is a $20 round trip fee for this service. Sorry, we do not offer pick up from the Syracuse or Binghamton airports.

General questions regarding enrollment, required forms, etc. can be addressed to the Cornell Summer Sports School by phone:

607.255.1200 by e-mail at: camps@cornell.edu

or by writing to:
Cornell Sports School
103 Bartels Hall, Campus Rd. 
Ithaca, NY 14853

Questions pertaining to camp curriculum can be
best answered by the coaching staff at (607) 254-7494.
 

For more information about the
Cornell women's cross country team click HERE, for the men's team click HERE.