Cross Country Journal

2005 X-C Distance Running Camp
Round Hearth Lodge, Stowe, Vt.
August 7-12. Co-ed for students entering Grades 6-12

Our great staff of college and prep coaches armed with a leading edge curriculum, will provide you with the insight, technical know-how, and motivation to raise your level of running to a new high. Stowe's marvelous array of challenging off-road terrain is simply the best. You'll learn the most proven training methods and review your progress via digitized videotape analysis. You'll learn Fartlek and interval training using heart rate monitors, pool running, speed development and running form, race rhythm and strategy, plyometrics and even X-train on mountain bikes.

Director: Matt Belfield, Head Coach, University of Vermont

At XC Camp, you learn from top college coaches every day
In recent years, we've featured great coaches like Ray Treacy of past NCAA Champion Providence College; Jan and Ed Samuelson, Duke; Jim Boulanger and Bob Hoppler, UNH; Ellen O'Neil and Sandy Ford-Centonze, Dartmouth; Laurie Melnick and John Copeland, URI; Ed Kusiak, UVM; Michael Smith, UNC-Charlotte; Kevin O'Neil, St. Anselm's.

Cross country
Campers run and cross-train (including mountain biking) on Stowe's many backcountry trails, dirt roads, and single track terrain. The Trapp Family Lodge & Smugglers' Notch Resort trail networks offer a special treat and challenge!

At XC Camp, you learn it all

"Total Flexibility" Programs
Fartlek & Interval Training
Running Form & Speed Development Training
Water & Pool Training
Uphill/Downhill Running Technique
Heart Rate Monitor Workouts
Plyometrics & other strength training development
Race Rhythm & Strategy
Video Analysis & Personalized Evaluations
Cross-Training — featuring mountain biking

Quote
" ... by far the most educational, well organized, integrated, and just plain fun camp my athletes have ever attended. An involved, thoughtful staff, great atmosphere and facilities, excellent variety of terrain — and poster-type scenery that just doesn't quit!"

— Vince Fedor, XC Coach, Dunmore (PA) High School

Contact Information
Grady Vigneau, Executive Director
The Stowe Summer Sports Festival
c/o Round Hearth at Stowe
39 Edson Hill Road
Stowe, VT 05672
Ph: 802.253.7223
Fax: 802.253.2023
E-mail: admin@roundhearth.com
Web site: www.roundhearth.com

General information about the Stowe Summer Sports Festival
Founder & Executive Director, Grady Vigneau Grady, a college football All-American, a member of the University of New Hampshire Athletic Hall of Fame and a decorated college football coach, was honored in 1997 for his outstanding work with young people through his summer sports camp programs. Featured on the nationally syndicated TV show, "More Than a Game", hosted by CNN Sports anchor Fred Hickman, Grady continues to be recognized for his active leadership. His willingness to give back to the sports that have so well defined his own success in life speak volumes about his commitment to young people and the incredible value of the Summer Sports Festival.

When you attend camp, Grady personally guarantees you a:

Strong & Consistent Student-Centered Philosophy
Leading Edge Camp Curriculum
Professional staff of College and Prep Coaches and an experienced support staff
Staff-to-camper ratio averages 1:5
On-Site Athletic Trainer
Fully structured and carefully arranged daily schedule — which means you are never bored

Festival base of operations and camper lodging
The Round Hearth at Stowe, Vt.

The lodge is a dedicated Youth Group facility featuring "college-style" dorm bunk accommodations on gender-separate wings. The Lodge's "mountain country" location is ideally configured to ensure safety, comfort, and fun. Camp Directors, coaches, and support staff live at the lodge during camp week. Campers and coaches have exclusive use of the facility, thus maximizing learning and training opportunities. Healthy, home-cooked meals feature vegetarian alternatives and "all you can eat!" entrees.

The Round Hearth, featuring two outdoor hot tubs, is adjacent to the acclaimed Stowe Recreation Path and ideally located to access endless running terrain.