ZAP Fitness Adult Running Camps

Zap Fitness Facility in Boone, NC

Zap Fitness Adult Running retreats are ideal for runners of all ages and with any type of goal, be it performance or fitness. Looking t run your first 5k? ...Improve your marathon? Come to the mountains and achieve your goals!

 
 
Adult Running Camps 2010
June  10-13    Take The First Step Camp
                          (TTFS members only)
June  17-20    Women's Mini Camp
July    4-10     The Bear Week
July   18-24    Adult Running Vacation Camp
Aug     5-8      Marathon Prep Mini Camp
Sept   23-26   End of Summer Mini Camp
 
Mini Camps:
$495.00 Returning Camper Discount $25.00
Full Week Camps:
$750.00 Returning Camper Discount $50.00
 
 
Running Camp Information
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ZAP Fitness is located on 60 acres in a valley of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains outside the towns of Boone and Blowing Rock North Carolina.  Our facility has double and single rooms and can accommodate 24 people.  On site you will enjoy our dining room, weight room, lodge, running trail, and the beautiful scenery including a mountain stream great for soaking tired legs.

This summer we are again offering a variety of camps in addition to our regular adult running vacations such as; a women's mini camp, a racing camp which includes some local road races, and a specific marathon prep mini camp. Though the focus of each camp may be a little different the general experience of the week or the weekend will be the same. Our goals each summer are to give our clients the best education about the sport of running and how to best train for their event as well as a relaxing vacation in the mountains with an opportunity to get in some great training.

The cost of camp covers all expenses while you are here at ZAP. It includes: your lodging, 3 meals a day, transportation to and from runs, all lectures and guest speakers and additional activities such as yoga. The only thing not covered while you are here is massage which is an additional charge billed by the massage therapist as well as any shopping you might do while you are in town.

When making your plans to travel to ZAP Fitness the best airports to fly into are Charlotte or Greensboro, NC.  From there you can rent a car or we offer transportation for $75 each way.  Both airports are about 2 hours away so it is best to get morning flights for your arrival day and midday to afternoon flights on your departure day.

Summer 2010
 
June 17-20 Women's Mini Camp - Sold Out Please email about waiting list

Cost: $495   
Guest Speaker: Donna Garcia

This is a great opportunity for women to get together in a positive and supportive environment where campers will explore the sport of distance running. As with all of our camps our goal is to create an informative, relaxing and challenging running experience. This four day weekend is ideal for beginners and experienced runners who want to be empowered and excited about their running. 

Camp Check In Thursday between 1-3:00, Check Out Sunday 10:00am
 
 
 
 
 
July 4-10 The Bear Week
Cost: $750.00
($780.00 with the Bear, Thursday evening)
Guest Speaker:
 Bill Rodgers

This years race week of running camp will give you plenty of opportunities for some new, fun and challenging running experiences. In addition to our normal camp week, Thursday night you will have the opportunity to run The Bear 8k Road Race, which starts in Linville NC and ascends over 1500 feet to the top of Grandfather Mountain. This is a race you will never forget. (Race entry is an additional $30) 

Camp Check In Sunday between 1-3:00, Check Out Saturday 10:00am 
 
 
 
 

July 18-24 Adult Running Vacation Camp

Cost: $750.00
Guest Speaker:
TBA

This week is another great opportunity for runners of all ages and abilities. During the week campers will enjoy runs on the carriage roads of Moses Cone National Park, informative lectures by ZAP staff and guest speakers, as well as time to relax and enjoy time in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina. 


Camp Check In Sunday between 1:00-3:00 p.m., Check Out Saturday 10:00am

Camp Schedule

 
 
 

Aug 5-8 Marathon Prep Mini Camp

Cost: $495 
Guest Speaker: Dick Beardsley


Planning on a fall marathon? Whether it is your 1st or your 10th this is the perfect camp for you. Be it New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Twin Cities, Hartford, Steamtown or the Berlin Marathon, this camp is designed to help you set up your fall training and put you on the right track for a great marathon experience. During your four days at ZAP Fitness we will answer all your marathon related questions from nutrition to mileage so you can train your best for the next 8-12 weeks. 


Camp Check In Thursday between 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Check Out Sunday 10:00am

 
 
 

Sept 23-26 End of Summer Mini Camp - No longer available

Cost: $495.00
Guest Speaker: TBA


With the summer almost over this is your last chance for running camp before the hectic year begins. As the leaves begin to turn here in the High Country, enjoy a relaxing weekend of soft-surface training and lectures from some of the best in the sport on subjects from nutrition, to "improving your speed," to "strength training for the distance runner." Target your goals with runners from all walks of life here at ZAP! 

Camp Check In Thursday between 1-3:00, Check Out Sunday 10:00am 
 
 
 
 

From 2009 Camper:

Just wanted to thank both of you again for one of the best experiences of my life. It's really gotten me motivated to start taking my running seriously again -- hopefully I can get my 5 and 10 Km times back by racing season and maybe improve on them over the winter. I learned so much from your camp and am excited about putting what I learnt into practice.
Thanks again for an amazing experience. Look forward to seeing you next year!

 

ZAP Founders 


Elite Athlete Coordinator


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