Norristown, PA (April 5, 2007) – From June 22nd through the 24th, a weekend running camp for adults will be organized by 2L Coaching Services and hosted by Chestnut Hill College. During this long weekend retreat, runners will meet to learn about training, racing, nutrition, strength training, injury prevention, and other areas related to running.
Most runners believe that they need to travel to isolated areas in the United States to find tranquil locations for running. This weekend retreat offers many of the alluring aspects of less developed areas – an escape from crowded streets, shaded trails, and picturesque scenery – along with the conveniences of a major city like Philadelphia.
The Wissahickon Creek section of Fairmont Park will serve as the primary training area for participants. Forbidden Drive provides over five miles of shaded traffic free trail, and the single track paths that line the valley walls offer a more challenging option for runners seeking a more rugged workout. The park is located across the street from the college. Its popularity is such that local high school and college teams will drive to the park to take advantage of the soft surface, cooler conditions in the valley, and escape from battling vehicular traffic.
Fairmont Park is not the only ideal training area within jogging distance of the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. A 1.5 mile jog around Morris Arboretum and past some sheep and horse farms takes runners to the Green Ribbon Trail, a dirt path that also follows the Wissahickon Creek in Montgomery County and leads out to Fort Washington State Park. Bird watchers flock to this historic park to scan for hawks, but the runners can take advantage of the miles of dirt and grass lines trails as another area for group runs.
On the campus of Chestnut Hill College, seminars will be offered by staff members as well as guest speakers. Local participants will have the option of commuting, while attendees from out of town will have the option of staying on campus in suite style dormitories. All meals will be included from Friday through Sunday.
About 2L Coaching Services:
Founded in 2005, 2L Coaching Services provides online coaching, personal coaching, and directs weekend retreats for runners and triathletes.
