Submitted by zoe on Thu, 2011-07-28 15:35

The Westin's Riverfront Club hosting Jim Ryun Running Camp on Aug. 13

The Riverfront Club at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain is looking forward to hosting a one-day Jim Ryun Running Camp on Saturday, August 13 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

AVON, CO- July 19, 2011 - Ryun's unique workshops are geared toward developing the total runner - physically, mentally and spiritually. The cost is $100 for Riverfront Club Members and $125 for the public. 50% of proceeds will be donated to the Walking Mountains Science Center in Avon, CO. After setting several world records as a Kansas high school and college track star, Ryun was a member of the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Olympic teams, taking home a silver medal in the 1964 Games in the 1,500 meter race.

Titled "Realizing Your Dreams," the August 13th Riverfront Club Jim Ryun Running Camp will cover:

Short-term and long-term goal setting for future success Healthy stretching to help avoid senseless injuries Strength training - how to race faster and keep your infrastructure strong How to improve your running efficiency and race performance. Brief description of Jim's topics:

1. My personal journey from being cut from the church baseball team to the Olympics as a junior in high school as a member of the 1964 Olympic 1,500 Meter team.

2. Sort term and long term goal setting helps chart your future and success

3. Stretching will help ensure your running health especially as you age. It can also help you avoid senseless injuries.

4. Strength training helps your running form and guides you to faster racing and keeps infrastructure strong

5. Good running form improves you running efficiency and race performances.

To sign up or for more information on membership at the Riverfront Club, please call (970)790-2051 or email wschick@westinriverfront.com. A special room rate at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa is available for attendees, starting at $199 per night for a studio suite. Contact reservations at (970) 790-2000, reference code SETRIVCL.

For more information on Jim Ryun, please visit www.ryunrunning.com

The Riverfront Club at The Westin
126 Riverfront Lane
Avon, CO 81620
970/790-2051
www.riverfrontclub.com

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