The camp offers a comprehensive training approach that combines physical conditioning with an emphasis on holistic athlete development, including prominent guest speakers and clinics with physical therapists.
Synergy Distance Project Chicago Summer Training is an 8-week program designed for athletes in grades 6-12 who are looking to build a strong athletic foundation for the fall cross country season. The camp focuses on four key physical training components: strength, endurance, speed, and mobility. Daily sessions incorporate a variety of running workouts such as hill repeats, track intervals, long runs, fartleks, and short maximum velocity sprints. Athletes also engage in drillwork, agility exercises, core strengthening, and time trials. The program emphasizes active isolated rope stretching, activation exercises, and dynamic warm-ups to promote injury prevention. Beyond physical training, the camp aims to develop the 'whole person' by stressing healthy living through nutrition and positive life choices, and fostering team building, character, and strong relationships. Athletes are grouped by experience, age, and ability to ensure appropriate training volume and progression.
Each morning begins with active isolated rope stretching, activation exercises, and a dynamic warm-up, followed by a varied running session that could include hill repeats, track intervals, or long runs, and concluding with core work and other conditioning.
This camp is ideal for student-athletes in grades 6-12 who are training for the fall athletics season, particularly those competing in events ranging from 400 meters to 3 miles, and who are looking to improve their fitness, strength, and endurance in a challenging team environment.
Lakefront Track (Cricket Hill) at Wilson Ave and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL
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