Retreat Highlights
- Extraordinary facilities and accommodations at Colorado Mountain College
- Daily runs guided by Run SMART coaches through scenic mountain trails
- Featured talk with Dr. Jack Daniels, named "World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World
- Guest speaker Mike Smith, former All-American and head women's cross country coach at Georgetown University
- Classroom style discussions led by experienced coaches
- Nutrition for runners with NCAA record-holder Alicia Shay
- Shoe fitting, functional movement screen, and gait analysis
- Strategies for mobility and flexibility, speed and agility, strength and power, recovery and regeneration.
- Open to high school coaches and their athletes, with the opportunity to consult about season preparation and team strategies
- Fun filled afternoon activities at Steamboat’s hot springs, tubing the Yampa River, team games on campus, and more
Registration Closed
- 7:00 am
- Breakfast, Colorado Mountain College Dining Hall
- 8:30 am
- RUN: Mountain Trails surrounding Steamboat Springs
- 10:30 am
- Morning Session: Guest Speaker
- 12:00 pm
- Lunch: Colorado Mountain College
- 1:00 pm
- Free time and opportunity to schedule One on One Appointments with coaches and trainers for nutrition, program design, injury evaluations, video analysis, etc.
- 3:30 pm
- Afternoon Session: drills, speed work, stretching, strength, recovery, etc.
- 6:00 pm
- Dinner, Colorado Mountain College Dining Hall
- 7:00 pm
- Evening Session: Guest Speaker OR Fun Evening Activity
- 9:30 pm
- Curfew
- 10:00pm
- Lights Out
Lodging
Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs offers spectacular views of Mt. Werner and shares the mountain lifestyle of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It is one of the healthiest mountain getaways. Summertime brings 50 miles of hiking and biking trails, surrounded by wildflowers, clean mountain streams and awe-inspiring views.
Retreat Staff
The Run SMART Project is a group of professional coaches working together to help runners of all levels reach their running goals. All coaches are current or former distance running standouts.
Each coach has experience working with high school and collegiate athletes and can help mentor attendees on proper high school training methodologies and the transition from high school to college running.
Alicia Shay
Run SMART Coach
Accomplishments
- 2-Time NCAA 10k Champion
- NCAA 10,000m record holder
- 2012 Transrockies RUN3 Champion
- 5,000m: 15:25
Vince Sherry
Run SMART Coach
Accomplishments
- 3 time New York State HS Champion (1,600m, 3,200m)
- 9th at U.S. High School Nationals in Mile (4:15)
- 3rd at Penn Relays in the 3k (8:35)
- Millrose Games Mile qualifier
Andre Laboy
Run SMART Coach
Accomplishments
- High School All American (5k: 14:30)
- New England 2-Mile Champion
- NCAA Cross Country Individual Qualifier
- All Big East Indoor and Outdoor Track
- A-10 Cross Country Individual Champion
Lisa Renee Tumminello
Professional Road Cyclist / International Presenter On Functional Training
Accomplishments
- Race Across the West – 860 miles ultra endurance race – 2nd place;
- Tim Kalisch Ultra Cup – 2nd fasted time ever recorded
- 2011 LotoJa USAC’s longest sanctioned one day race – 2nd Place Pro Women
- FIAC National Hill Climb Championship – 1st
Mike Smith
Run SMART Coach / Georgetown University Women's Head Coach
Accomplishments
- Led Georgetown Women to 2012 Big East XC Title
- NCAA Div I All American, Men’s Cross Country for Georgetown University
- Bronze Medalist, 5000m, Jr. Pan American Games
- 5k – 14:00
Brian Rosetti
Run SMART Coach
Accomplishments
- 2002 Atlantic 10 Indoor Track Performer of the Year
- 10-time Atlantic 10 Conference Champion
- 1500- 3:44
Erin Monger-Rosso DPT, ATC, CSCS
Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer
Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer, and Certified Strength and Conditioning
Specialist. Erin comes from Stanford University Athletic Department where she
worked as a Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer, and Certified Strength and
Conditioning Specialist. Her diverse background in both manual therapy and
functional rehabilitation enables her to assist every client to return to their
optimum. Erin has extensive background in treating clients with diverse injuries
and abilities; among these are many Olympians, NFL Players, NHL Players, Golf Pros,
competitive runners and amateur athletes.
Along with Erin's ability to swiftly return athletes to competition, she has the
equal ability to ensure clients can enjoy everyday physical activity.
Erin brings an
innovative approach to Physical Therapy, Strength and Conditioning and Sports
Enhancement which provide her the ability to adjust to all levels of fitness. This
approach has produce results. 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing produced 24 medalist
from Stanford Athletics along with countless National Champions. Do not wait, let
the best physical therapist help you meet you physical goals.
Eligibility
Male and female high school runners of all levels are welcome. Must be entering Sophomore, Junior or Senior year in high school to attend
Must be entering Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior year in high school to attend.
Limited spots available (cap of 50 athletes)
Coaches
Coaches who bring five or more athletes may attend for free. Contact [email protected] if interested.
Travel Information
Steamboat Springs Airport
(20 mins from Steamboat, shuttles available)
Fly direct from:
- Atlanta
- Chicago
- Dallas/Ft Worth
- Denver
- Newark
- Houston
- Los Angeles
Driving distance
- Flagstaff, AZ - 10 hours driving
- Denver - 2 hrs 45 mins driving
- Salt Lake City - 6 hours driving
- Wyoming border - 40 miles
Visit the Steamboat Springs Chamber of Commerce
- Transportation (once you arrive in Steamboat)
- Training consultations (coaches and athletes)
- Saucony welcome package
- 6 nights lodging
- All meals
- Entertainment
- $175 Deposit