The CSU 2010 Camp Video

Another great Colorado State camp! Many thanks to my wife, Becca, for putting this one together.

The Counselor 400m Challenge-2010

This year's edition of the Counselor 400m Challenge! It's a battle of heavyweights with David Adams and Aaron Yoder squaring off on the Colorado State track the Sunday morning before camp.

Jim Ryun Running Camps 2010

What a great summer of camps! I am thrilled that we maxed out both Gettysburg and Colorado State. In spite of the hard work that went into putting the camps on, I am sad that they are over. I think what I enjoy most is all the great campers I get to meet because each life is unique.
We had some fantastic speakers this year at both camps. I shared highlights with the CSU campers yesterday and tried to compres each speaker into key phrases.

Jim Ryun: Journey versus Destination.
Dr. Jack Daniels: What is the purpose of this workout?
Joe Falcon: Focus, Be a Warrior.
Charlie Gruber: Do the small things, 1% things that make a difference.
Jay Johnson: Simple ain't easy (great post for the camp by Jay here).
Bill Lundberg: Goals, both short term and long term.
Dr. Chris Melby: Nutrition is fundamental!

Already fired up for next year!!

Colorado State Camp Dates

The Colorado State camp will be August 1-6, 2010. I already have one of the greatest American milers, Joe Falcon, slated to come back and join us after a hiatus last year. I am hoping to add Dr. Jack Daniels and Coach Jay Johnson to that list as well.

Gettysburg 2010 camp dates!

The Gettysburg Camp dates are set: July 18-23. We are also almost done with the running camp website rebuild. I am very excited about it-fully automated with a PayPal option! Nailing down the CSU dates this week.

The Jim Ryun Running Camps 2009 Video

Another great summer of running camps in the books!

Jen Barringer

I haven't had a chance to blog on Jen's race, but what an amazing performance. To take 11 seconds off your PR (which was the American Record) and place 5th on the greatest track and field stage in the world is amazing, especially considering that after long collegiate seasons, Jen hasn't placed that well in the last two major international championship meets.

Yet, amazingly, I keep hearing the buzz of, "She didn't run a very savvy race." Or "If she had moved sooner she might have medaled." I think the best one is the question directed to her-"Are you disappointed?"

With what? The new PR or her best finish ever in a major championship? Peoples' expectations are funny things. And oddly enough they always seem higher for people other than themselves.

BTW- a few other notes. I posted it a while ago, but scroll down to see Jen's interview when she stayed with Bec, the girls and me last October. I think it's pretty cool to see her talking about what she wants to accomplish back then and what she went out and did.

Also, did anyone notice how the Russian women in the steeple ran, well, normal times?

The 400m Challenge

The counselor 400m Challenge from the Jim Ryun Running CSU Camp 2009 (though, due to sinus infection [David Adams] and strained Achilles [Ned Ryun], it was a two man race):

Super Ry to run NYC

Ryan has made his decision for the fall-it's going to NYC. Great move by Ryan as this is the scene (though different course) of what I consider his best race ever, the 2008 Olympic Trials. Knowing Mary Wittenberg, she's going to assemble a great field for Ryan to battle.
As a side note, if you are on Twitter, I encourage you to follow Ryan and Sara's tweets.

Anthony Famiglietti

A good story on Anthony and his comeback after a tough 2007 season. He's always struck me as a tough, gritty runner and I love the part where he shows up in sweat pants and a polo shirt and runs close to 29 flat for 10k in Central Park.

2008 Olympic Trials, 800m finals

This race still fires me up. This is what running and the Olympic Trials are all about.

Jen Barringer article

A great article on Jen at Universalsports.com.
I will say that one cool thing about the running camp family is this-we all kind of keep track of each other throughout the year, cheering and giving support. When Ned and I hopped in the car out in LA to have dinner with Ryan, he said, "How about the year Jen is having?"

A Brief Chat with Nick Willis

After yesterday's news, it was great to see a Brief Chat with Nick Willis pop up at Runnersworld.com.

Rashid Ramzi Caught!

It's not like we didn't see this coming, but it is gratifying to see a cheat like Rashid Ramzi go down. Which means that a guy I am a big fan of, Nick Willis of New Zealand, is going to get bumped up to the silver medal. I was also remembering this morning the grief Nick was taking on the Letsrun.com message board after the 1500m final when he insinuated that some of the guys he was racing were not clean. Turns out he was spot on.

Ryan Hall interview with the Ryun boys

Ned and I were out in Los Angeles for business last week and Ryan picked us up for dinner. While we hit our old favorite, In-N-Out, I pulled out my video camera to grab a quick interview.

Ryan Hall's Blog

Ryan's blog, courtesy of Asics America.

Another Ryan Hall interview

This one out of Chicago as Ryan gives some insights to the life of an elite marathoner.

David Adams, Ryun camp counselor, ranked in steeplechase

It's always great to see former Ryun campers (and current counselors) rise in the ranks of American track and field. One such is David Adams, now a sophomore at Nebraska. A 1:59 high school 800m guy, David is quickly finding his nitch in the steeple, running a big PR of 8:48 a few weeks ago. With the Arkansas and Stanford meets coming up, I think he's got a good shot of going into the 8:30s.


3000m Steeplechase

1 Jake MORSE 8:30.19
2 Hillary BOR SO 8:36.84
3 Kyle HEATH SR 8:38.03
4 Barnabas KIRUI SR 8:41.12
5 Evans KIGEN JR 8:43.77
6 John MARTINEZ JR 8:44.92
7 Chris WINTER SR 8:46.91
8 Ryan GASPER JR 8:47.39
9 Gilbert LIMO SO 8:47.48
10 Kyle PERRY SR 8:47.92
11 David ADAMS SO 8:48.10
12 Scott MACPHERSON SR 8:48.35
13 Brandon BETHKE JR 8:48.66
14 Harry MILLER JR 8:49.09
15 Kevin MCNAB SR 8:49.76

Running Times interview with Ryan Hall

A great piece by Scott Douglas as he interviews Ryan heading into next week's Boston Marathon.

A Brief Chat with Ryan Hall

Another great interview with Ryan Hall leading up to the Boston Marathon next Monday, this one courtesy of Runner's Worlds "A Brief Chat" series.