UW-Eau Claire High School Running Camp

Sunday, July 12 through Thursday, July 16, 2026

Camp Philosophy:

The foundation of the UW-Eau Claire cross country / middle and long distance running program is a positive team environment where everyone is respected. A strong work ethic with an emphasis on training smart, enjoying competition, and having fun are the key components of our training philosophy. Student athletes who have embraced this philosophy have achieved great running success. More importantly, student athletes who have embraced this mindset have been successful in the classroom and their careers after college.

The goal of this running camp is to share this philosophy and provide high school cross country / middle and long distance track runners (anyone entering 9th through 12th grade in the fall of 2026) of all abilities a foundation of intelligent training and positive motivation that will help them reach their full potential as student athletes. This is accomplished through training discussions by successful high school and collegiate coaches in combination with workouts led by current and former UW-Eau Claire cross country and track student athletes.

Camp Discussion Topic Examples:

Training Theory: The Basic Ingredients of a Successful Training Plan
Strength Training & Injury Prevention Exercises for Middle & Long Distance Runners
How to Manage Race / Workout Anxiety & Use it to your Benefit
Nutrition Strategies for the High School Endurance Athlete
Recovery Strategies for the High School Endurance Athlete
Positive Team Culture = A Necessary Ingredient for Success

Camp Staff:

Past Camp Speakers:

Tom Antczak: UW-Platteville Head Women’s & Men’s Cross Country Coach (now retired)
Dr. Nicholas Beltz: Physiology Professor at UW-Eau Claire
Thomas Breitbach: All-American Blugold Alum and co-founder of Ascent Distance Coaching Group
Adam Condit: Blugold Alum and Owner of Blue Ox Running Store in Eau Claire
Matt Cooper: All-American Blugold Alum and Cross Country & Track & Field Coach at Verona High School
David Chancellor: Mount Horeb High School Boys and Girls Head Cross Country Coach
Dr. Matt Evans: UW-Eau Claire Physics Professor and Marathon Class Instructor
Mike Heidke: Neenah High School Girls Head Cross Country Coach
Dr. Jeffrey Janot: Kinesiology Professor at UW-Eau Claire
Elise (Sigg) Jensen: IL State University Alum who competed in CC & Track, current UWEC CC & Track Assistant Coach
Jessica Kiser: All-American Blugold Alum and Athletic Trainer at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Dr. Benjamin Krings: Kinesiology Professor at UW-Eau Claire
Darin Lau: Blugold Alum and 2017 NCAA DIII Cross Country Individual National Champion
Eric Lueck: Wisconsin Lutheran High School Boys Head Cross Country Coach
Bill Miles: Wayzata High School Boys Head Cross Country Coach (now retired)
Breanna (Colbenson) Sieracki: U of MN Duluth All-American Alum and Team USA MN Competitor
Mary Wirtz: All-American Blugold Alum and Registered Dietician

Camp Schedule:

Overnight Campers:

Sunday, July 12^th from 5 to 5:30 p.m. = Check-in at Running Camp Dorm at UW-Eau Claire
Thursday, July 16^th from 5 to 5:30 p.m. = Check-out at Running Camp Dorm at UW-Eau Claire

Commuter Campers:

Sunday, July 12^th
- 5 to 5:30 p.m. = Check-in at Running Camp Dorm at UW-Eau Claire
- 8:15 to 8:30 p.m. = Commuter Pickup at Running Camp Dorm at UW-Eau Claire
Monday, July 13^th through Wednesday, July 15^th
- 7:15 to 7:30 a.m. = Commuter Drop Off at Running Camp Dorm at UW-Eau Claire
- 8:15 to 8:30 p.m. = Commuter Pickup at Running Camp Dorm at UW-Eau Claire
Thursday, July 16th
- 7:15 to 7:30 a.m. = Commuter Drop Off at Running Camp Dorm at UW-Eau Claire
- 5 to 5:30 p.m. = Check-out at Running Camp Dorm at UW-Eau Claire

A Typical Day at Camp:

7:30 a.m. = morning workout / cross training activity
9 a.m. = breakfast
10 a.m. = morning activity / training discussion
11 a.m. = structured “free time”
Noon = lunch
1 p.m. = afternoon activity / training discussion
2 p.m. = structured “free time”
3 p.m. = afternoon workout
5:30 p.m. = dinner
7 p.m. = evening speaker
8:30 p.m. = evening activity (overnight campers)
11 p.m. = lights out

Camp Cost:

$410 for overnight campers (all meals included) / $325 for commuter campers (all meals included)
Final Day to Register is Tuesday, July 7th (or when we reach 75 campers)

Registration opens February 1st

For More Information regarding Running Camp please contact:
Dan Schwamberger – UW Eau Claire Running Camp Director & Head Cross Country Coach
Email: schwamdj@uwec.edu | Office: (715) 836-2649

For Registration Related Questions please contact:
Corinne Vasquez – UW-Eau Claire Youth Protection Coordinator
Email: vasquezc@uwec.edu |Office: (715) 836-3095