How it works:
Bridge 23 will be leading AND providing an "in-person experience" that focuses on 4 main themes (all of which kids see at the summer camps), but will be located off site at partnering/local gyms.
1. Running/circuit training/workout highlighting the gym's facilities and coaches (treadmills, outside running, circuit stations, weights, other uniques that make them different)
2. Learning (runner education for parents, coaches, athletes) with elite featured speakers
3. Fueling (nutrition, samples, meal, drinks)
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4. Fun (indoor dodgeball, outdoor laser tag, onsite games)
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Sample schedule - 3.5 hours (9-12:30pm, 3-6:30pm)
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15 min - check in, intro, review schedule
45 min - cross train, biking, weights
30 min - running or 1 learning session
90 min - 3 learning sessions (breaks in between)
30 min - eat, recovery (compression leg sleeves, massage guns, rollers), fun, social
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Only $150/athlete (7-12th grade)
Discounted rate of $100/coaches, parents, adults
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Registration includes:
Gym/coaching fees, meal, snacks, drinks, runner education/speakers, packet, activities
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Promos TBD for each gym:
- XLR8
- Speed Performance Academy
- D1 Norwalk
- Lifetime Fitness
Early bird promo!
Register 2 athletes by Sat, Nov 21 and receive a promo code for a FREE coach/parent/adult to attend.
Valid only for Nov-Dec 2026 dates.
Education topic overviews:
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Intro / training / cross training / weights
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training basics - mileage ranges, hills, types of workouts
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cross training
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weight training
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off season importance
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Parent role discussion
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discuss runner journey - what to expect at different levels
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how to support your runner at home - mental / emotional support
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how to encourage them to do the little thing / 1%'s at home
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how to talk/communicate with your kids
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making running fun/team
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being involved as a parent, team meals
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Gear/training tools
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trainers, when to switch shoes
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lightweight racers
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spikes
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clothing - how runners should dress for workouts, races, handling diff weather
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watches (show screens), strava
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body glide
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local IA websites - IATC, ResultsCM, State Meet Central, Wayzata Timing
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Social media
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HS athlete/coach - if speak, in person session is free OR $ towards summer camp
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​​what college coaches look for
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standards
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how to get noticed
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college recruiting process
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NIL
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portal
Nutrition / supplements / energy drinks / sleep
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meal recipes for at home
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snacks/samples (recovery from runs)
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race day snacks
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hydration
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sleep
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bi-carb, creatine
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energy drinks - CBS morning story on 11/2
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recovery
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warning signs - low iron, getting tested, process of recovery
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Mental/sports psychology
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how to get up for the big races
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handling pressure
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dealing with the highs and lows
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talking with kids after great/bad races
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motivation
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handling burnout
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Injury/injury prevention
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most common injuries, signs to look for
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running form
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recovery - rollers, massage guns, leg sleeves, ice baths, leg drains
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​Race Day
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routine
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what to expect on race day
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double tying shoe laces
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chip timing
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visualization simulation
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handling nerves
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Gym overviews:
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Speed & Performance Academy Cumming, Iowa
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Gym that is owned by a former distance runner/coach but has sprint coach and physical therapist onsite. Conveniently located next to the Great Western trail for outdoor training.
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XLR8
Norwalk, Iowa​​
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10,000 square feet training hub that has access to basketball court, large open space, weights, treadmills and a future golf simulator space. ​​​​
D1 Norwalk
Norwalk, Iowa
New gym that opened in Norwalk in Sept 2026. All new equipment with access to large open space, treadmills, weights and personal coaching. ​​​​
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Lifetime Fitness
Urbandale, Iowa
One of largest gyms in Iowa, with access to numerous treadmills, ellipticals, weights, but also extra amenities like tennis courts, indoor/outdoor pools and steam room/sauna. Personal trainers available for extra cost.
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Message from Jeremy,
Founder of Bridge 23 Running camps
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After an incredible record breaking 2025 and 2026 summer running camps whereby we have hosted 1000+ runners for each of those summers, I have come to the conclusion we need to find ways to expand our reach during the offseason and help develop more runners.
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We've been hosting summer cross country running camps since 2018 (this next year will be year #10). We have grown to be one of the largest overnight running camps in the country, but still have to turn teams, coaches and individuals away due to space concerns.
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER....we are taking "THE SHOW" on the road and going on TOUR!
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This is going to be incredible! We are going to incorporate the 4 main foundations of the summer running camps (running/workout, runner education, nutrition/fueling and FUN.
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We will initially be partnering with a few local gyms with the hope we can fine tune the model/schedule/work out the kinks and roll this concept out to local gyms in your area. We know all kids/coaches/teams can't afford to come to camp, have a team come to camp, get access to Olympians/elites or even runner education resources like sports psychologists, but we are attempting to do it!
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This will be absolutely fantastic. The agenda of running/circuit training, runner education from elites/Q&A, recovery meal/snacks and ending it with fun/social hour to ask the gym/coaches/speakers more questions should be at the top of your list to check this out. We will be mixing up the sessions with different gyms, different workouts, different speakers and different topics...so HIGHLY recommend registering for multiple sessions...and bring a friend, parent or coach along to check out the buzz!
Let's get a HEAD START on your track season and see why these Bridge 23 satellite camps will be like NOTHING else in the country! All the best, Jeremy​​​​​​
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