"Perhaps the genius of ultra-running is its supreme lack of utility. It makes no sense in a world of space ships and supercomputers to run vast distances on foot. There is no money in it and no fame, frequently not even the approval of peers. But as poets, apostles and philosophers have insisted from the dawn of time, there is more to life than logic and common sense. The ultra runners know this instinctively. And they know something else that is lost on the sedentary. They understand, perhaps better than anyone, that the doors to the spirit will swing open with physical effort. In running such long and taxing distances they answer a call from the deepest realms of their being -- a call that asks who they are."
~ David Blaikie
Join us for a spectacular running camp on the Galapagos Island of Isabella, the largest but least populated island of the Galapagos group. The camps are open to all levels and will allow for plenty of free time to explore the other islands. Space is limited to 12 people per session so contact Lisa soon for details.
Two Options:
Galapagos Camp #1 – October 23 – November 1, 2008
Arrival: Thursday, October 23 (into Guayaquil, Ecuador)
Camp duration: 5 days of camp thru October 29th (two days free on the Islands)
Friday October 31st: depart Island Isabella; return to Guayaquil (overnight in Guayaquil)
Departure: Saturday, November 1st depart Guayaquil
Galapagos Camp #2 – November 6-15, 2008
Arrival: Thursday, November 6 (into Guayaquil, Ecuador)
Camp duration: 5 days of camp thru November 12th (two days free on the Islands)
Friday, November 14th: depart Island Isabella; return to Guayaquil (overnight in Guayaquil)
Departure: Saturday November 15th depart Guayaquil
Here are some photos of the place where we’ll be staying…
These camps will be held in sunny Tucson AZ.
2009 January 6 - 11 - Marathon des Sables/multi day running event training camp
2009 March 2 - 8 - All Women's training camp
October 2007 - Death Valley Camp
All Tucson camps include the following ...plus much, much more!
- Airport pickup and drop off
- Wholesome, all natural breakfast, lunch and dinner...snacks too.
- Fully guided sag support
- Hammer Nutrition products
- Accommodations in a very nice 7 bedroom house. (Bedrooms are very large. Some campers will be two per room, but some rooms are large enough for 4 or more. There is plenty of space for privacy and tranquility.)
- Laundry
- Free wifi
- Massage therapy available
- Lap pool and gym minutes away
- Shuttling to and from trail heads
More 2009 camps to be posted.
