TRAIN WITH CHICAGO’S BEST.
SYNERGY DISTANCE PROJECT CHICAGO
Synergy Distance Project is an 8-week Summer training program for students entering grades 7-12. Camp is for any student athlete looking to gain fitness for the Fall athletics season. The 2023 SDP camp included runners from eight different schools. The training plan and workouts are specifically designed for athletes training for events ranging from 400 meters to 3 miles. In just three years Synergy has produced 53x All-City performances, 18x City Champions, 11x All-State performances, Back to Back 4x800 State Championships, an IHSA 2A 4x800 STATE RECORD, 2x Sectional Team Championships, 2x Regional Team Championships, and 3x top-10 state meet cross country team finishes (7th, 6th, 3rd) (Details HERE). Camp is also phenomenal conditioning for post-high school athletes as well as soccer, lacrosse, tennis, etc. athletes.
FOCUS
Synergy Distance Project focuses on four key physical training components: Strength, Endurance, Speed, & Mobility. As Summer is a base phase for the Illinois cross country season, much of our focus will be on strength development and building a strong aerobic engine. Daily sessions include: hill repeats, track intervals, long runs, fartlek, short maximum velocity sprints, drillwork, agility, core, and time trials.
LOCATION
At Synergy Distance Camp we take full advantage of the best training grounds in the state. We live in Chicago, but know how important it is to be out in nature! We run on grass loops, dirt paths, gravel trails, wood chips, over hills, under tunnels, in the mud, along the lake path, on the track, under the sun, in the rain, and anywhere else we can find to challenge our bodies and our minds!
FUN
Synergy Distance Camp will be the most challenging and physically demanding Summer of your life. With hard work, comes serious recovery! We keep active recovery days light and fun with games like: team scavenger hunts, soccer, capture the flag, water balloon fights, donut runs, etc!
ACTIVATION
Each morning begins with active isolated rope stretching, activation exercises, and a dynamic warm up. Each warm up will vary slightly to prime the runner's body for the specific session on tap each day. We like to focus on the details and the "little things" which all add up to help runners stay healthy, happy, and injury free.
ABILITY
Runners are placed in training groups based on experience, age, and ability. This allows each camper to participate in the same workout, at their own pace, with runners of the same ability. As fitness increases, runners may advance in groups. We're careful to prescribe lower volume/mileage for new runners, younger runners, and anyone with history of injury.
WHOLE PERSON
The ultimate goal of Synergy Distance Project is to build healthy, physically fit, confident, positive human beings! We stress healthy living, through nutrition, positive life choices, and of course running. We focus on team building, character, relationships, hard work, and instilling values which can be applied to any aspect of a camper's future endeavours.
CAMP DETAILS
Camp meets every Monday-Saturday at 8am for 8-weeks. Duration of practice will vary, but will typically last 2-2.5 hours. We meet at the Lakefront Track (Cricket Hill) at Wilson Ave and Lake Shore Drive. Your registration includes: A 10-week training plan, coached running instruction, group training, prominent guest speakers (coaches and elite athletes), clinics (physical therapists, running gait analysis), running tech shirt, stretch rope, a Dick Pond Running Company truck visit w/ special camp discounts, and more!
8 weeks: $395
Email: synergydistanceproject@gmail.com
WE’RE A HIGH PERFORMANCE TRAINING CAMP FOR 7-12 GRADE ATHLETES.
Synergy Distance Project Summer Camp is open to anyone entering grades 7-12.
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My son was inspired by your leadership which shaped his CONFIDENCE and instilled the value of HARD WORK and GRIT.
-Synergy Distance Parent