The Adidas Running Academy

[connecticut]

Whatsup? Whose going this year?

[Paul Banks]

I'm psyched, Chris Lear (author of Running with the Buffaloes) will be speaking there, but he may not top being able to run with Robert Gary last year. Yes, I will be attending, can't wait to whoop some ass in skits and games again... I assume that the usual schools/guys will be attending?

[brickrunnin06]

yeah i'll be returning as a counselor though. Chris Lear should be great as well as Carrie Toffelson (spelling?)

[CHUCK Palahniuk]

Link or any info about this camp? It sounds interesting.

Thanks.

[mattfahey07]

Il be their.......
The link is

http://therunningacademy.com/home/index.php

[CHUCK Palahniuk]

Il be their.......
The link is

http://therunningacademy.com/home/index.php

Thanks a lot, man.

It looks pretty cool, but VERY structured. Not to say that structure is a good or bad thing.

[Paul Banks]

Fahey, do you know if alot of Xavier guys are going? (Did Spector convince you guys?)

Believe me, it is NOT very structured..... the schedule thing is just a basic guideline. We do our 2 runs a day, but we have alot of free time to do whatever. Actually I think its a good balance of work and play. Probably about 50:50.

[mattfahey07]

At this point its me ,1 or 2 frosh from last year and a few other undecided. Im deff going though. We have been going to GMRC, so allota guys dont wanna stop going their, but I like change....Spector says it will be a good time.

[ZealotAssasin]

I'm going.

[Paul Banks]

I've got you covered! State Open is November 3rd, just for anyone to know in case J.R. Molero shows up again...

STATE.... MEET.... OF CHAMPIONS!!!!

[loesch82]

hahaha Meloro was pretty interesting last year, but Robert Gary cheating at flag football was way better. Apparently, girls can come too this year, there'll be more than 5. I'm gonna be there.

[Paul Banks]

Oh, man Robert Gary was the man... It doesn't really matter how many girls go because either way they will end up amazingly hot by the end of the week. Anyway, looking foreward to going back... maybe play less sandstorm this time though

[ZealotAssasin]

What should we bring?

[CT_Runner]

I suppose that depends. If you are in a cabin with J Rags and the other Wilton boys be sure to bring shiny club shirts for the nightly dance party.

[Paul Banks]

Running Academy List of What to Bring:
Clothing + bedstuff-
Most importantly, 2 pairs of running shoes used for alternating between morning and afternoon runs. Also bring either 1-2 pairs of sandals or casual shoes or frees or whatever..
6-8 running/track shirts
6-8 pairs running shorts
10-12 pairs of underwear, boxerbriefs,boxers,thongs
1-2 Bathing suits used for swimming and showering
12-16 pairs of socks
2-3 towells, 1 beach others can be shower
4-5 decently nice shirts or polos or whatever looks good for hanging out w/ ladies or doing a skit
1 hoodie or sweatshirt for cold nights...or whatever
1 pair of jeans for same reason above
1-2 rain panchos/jackets....It hasnt rained during camp so far, but you can never be sure
1-2 pillows (they provide you with a cheap matress, but no pillows)
1 set of sheets or sleeping bag
5-6 pajamas???
1-2 hats
any other stuff you think is necessary for a weeks worth of running, doing sports, and hanging out with friends

Toiletries -
Sunscreen
Bugspray
Shower gel/ soap and shampoo (they have some indoor showers.... hopefully they'll be clean.......)
Deodorant
Shaving cream used for shaving and....fighting
hair gel?
whatever else you ppl use... but DO NOT bring cologne like sketchy kid..... especially if you plan on dropping it in a shower and not cleaning up the broken glass....haha......

Other Stuff-
Music(such as Sandstorm and Led Zepplin) is always appreciated, If you plan on blasting it, bring a stereo because there are outlets in the cabins
Magazines or books or whatever
Props for skits, anything random and crazy such as tofu, a leprachaun, and silly string will be appreciated
Sporting gear, anything from baseball gloves and balls to frisbees, tennis raquets, basketballs, footballs etc. there are plenty of places around the campsite to use them (there is a basketball court, tennis court, small lake/pond, 2 big fields, a frisbee golf setup, open space around cabins)
FOOD, you are allowed to bring whatever food you want, but dont be stupid and bring a steak or something, just bring snack stuff that can be easily sealed or stored away (there was a squirell eating food in my cabin 2 years ago)...and bring LOTS of water and gatorade
Video camera/ camera/cellphone camera/ cellphones are good too, just for having fun and stuff....
Also, a good storage unit like a huge duffel bag or backpack, or preferrably a big footlocker is good for keeping your stuff organized.
Anything else you guys are going to actually use will be good...see you at camp

[ZealotAssasin]

Holy crap, that's a lotta ****

[brickrunnin06]

Holy crap, that's a lotta ****

yeah but you need it

[ZealotAssasin]

Alright, I'm looking forward to this already

[loesch82]

Two black shirts.
Two black pairs of trousers.
One pair of heavy black shoes.
Two pair of black socks and two pair of plain underwear.
One heavy black coat.
This includes the clothes the person has on his back.
One white towel.
One army surplus cot mattress.
One white plastic mixing bowl.

[ZealotAssasin]

So uh, how much did you guys run last year and how fast? Like how are the groups split up?

[Paul Banks]

The Running Scheme works like this:
There are 4 running groups that you could be assigned to, and they are all based on your ability/PRs. They normally have funky names based on TV shows (the cartmans, the Kramers). In the slowest group as a guy, you will probably hit around 30-40 miles at a decently slow pace (7:45-8:15), since it is geared for begining runners. The third group you log about 40-55 miles at an average to slow pace per run (7:15-8:00). The Second group hits around 55-65 miles at an above average to normal pace (6:45-7:30). The First, and fastest group gets in about 60-70 miles at a fast pace (6:30-7:00).
As an individual runner, you can be switched from group to group based on how you handle the runs. In the 6 days we are there, the formula for training is usually: 1) easy run 2) long run 3)tempo 4)easy run 5)threshold 6)easy run, for the main afternoon runs only. The morning runs are always just easy shakeout runs that range from 15-30 minutes depending on the day and group. Again these are just approximate miles and paces, they range from day to day and who runs with you (example. Robert Gary > Marty Ogden).

[CT_Runner]

The Running Scheme works like this:
There are 4 running groups that you could be assigned to, and they are all based on your ability/PRs. They normally have funky names based on TV shows (the cartmans, the Kramers). In the slowest group as a guy, you will probably hit around 30-40 miles at a decently slow pace (7:45-8:15), since it is geared for begining runners. The third group you log about 40-55 miles at an average to slow pace per run (7:15-8:00). The Second group hits around 55-65 miles at an above average to normal pace (6:45-7:30). The First, and fastest group gets in about 60-70 miles at a fast pace (6:30-7:00).
As an individual runner, you can be switched from group to group based on how you handle the runs. In the 6 days we are there, the formula for training is usually: 1) easy run 2) long run 3)tempo 4)easy run 5)threshold 6)easy run, for the main afternoon runs only. The morning runs are always just easy shakeout runs that range from 15-30 minutes depending on the day and group. Again these are just approximate miles and paces, they range from day to day and who runs with you (example. Robert Gary > Marty Ogden).

Of course you have to factor in that there will be many more kids this year so there will probably be more groups = a narrower range of abilities in each group. Then you have to factor in the favoritism towards the athlates that run for the directors' teams.

[brickrunnin06]

Of course you have to factor in that there will be many more kids this year so there will probably be more groups = a narrower range of abilities in each group. Then you have to factor in the favoritism towards the athlates that run for the directors' teams.

Are you suggesting they're racist?

[Paul Banks]

Yes, the running academy is really a secret Nazi KKK clan that has vowed to destroy "minority" runners through acts of racism, violence, and long speeches by Seth Spector.

No, but seriously the runners on Directors teams DO get better placement in more challenging groups. The setup of groups and such will prabably be alot different this year because of the larger number of campers (I've heard in between 100-150???:eek: ).

[CT_Runner]

Yes, the running academy is really a secret Nazi KKK clan that has vowed to destroy "minority" runners through acts of racism, violence, and long speeches by Seth Spector.

Spector can be very persuasive...

[mattfahey07]

Yes, the running academy is really a secret Nazi KKK clan that has vowed to destroy "minority" runners through acts of racism, violence, and long speeches by Seth Spector.

Spector can be very persuasive...

HAHA

[brickrunnin06]

Yes, the running academy is really a secret Nazi KKK clan that has vowed to destroy "minority" runners through acts of racism, violence, and long speeches by Seth Spector.

No, but seriously the runners on Directors teams DO get better placement in more challenging groups. The setup of groups and such will prabably be alot different this year because of the larger number of campers (I've heard in between 100-150???:eek: ).

They can only go by what information you give them. It also helps if they know your abilities so they can put u in proper groups even if your p.r.s don't match. They try to be fair, but it's not like you can't change groups once your there.

[mattfahey07]

Coach Spector is cool, pretty funny!!

[J Rags]

Running under him for 2 years, i have found that Lord Seth Spector is the single greatest human being on the planet bar none. when he makes guest appearances at our banquets, he gets more applause than the current coaches.
Anyway, to be honest, the running academy was the best week of my entire life. i know thats pretty sad, but i loved it.
100-150 kids? that would suck. but maybe we'll crack double digit females this year. wilton will be throwing down me (jeff ragazzini) and lucas fuentes again, hopefully in the top group, and '05 neil adige will hopefully be a bunk councelor person. it might not be the same without mellow tho... ("heeeeeyyy there rooooobert gaaaaarrrry") but yeah, lets make it a kick ass year.

[J Rags]

p.s.
SQUASH THE DUUUUUCK!!!!!!

[J Rags]

sorry, the more i write, the more i remember the good old days...
CLUB SWEET A$$!!! oh man, you can bet the '90s pop will be back and better than ever in my crib/bunkhouse. we will hear all the classics from top artists including vitamin C, songs from DDR, jackson 5, and lots of random songs whose titles end with "(techno remix)" including techno remixes of techno songs themselves. oh its gunna blow your minds. i am pumped

[Paul Banks]

More Hanson. We should have music wars. Sandstorm vs. Mm'bop.

[user name]

dude...

im blue - eifel 65

[brickrunnin06]

i think i'm going to throw some "Like a Prayer" by Madonna in this year.

[Paul Banks]

...whatever floats your boat

We need to find a way to blast music over the speaker system that houses the dinner bell/public announcements...

No camper or counselor or director or guest or speaker or worker or animal in the proximity will be safe from...techno remixes of songs that are already techno...

[J Rags]

wait, b rick is coming back for another round? that makes me very happy

[brickrunnin06]

wait, b rick is coming back for another round? that makes me very happy

yep, you can't get rid of me

[Paul Banks]

1) I wonder if Graham Snow and his aresenal of 'roids will be there again.

2) Is Lane coming back as a counselor?

3) Steve Steiner is the man.

4) So is Surfer Kid.

5) Does Kristin Manwaring McGee really have wars with Men?

6) Should we bring copies of "Running with the Buffaloes" for Chris Lear to sign?

7) We need more insight... into the mind of Spector..... *Saria's song plays*

8) Severe Ownage will come in the form of the "26 letters assigned to people that have to figure out the answer to a question and spell it out in human word form" game.

9) Pants Neil!

[J Rags]

i less than 3 3 3 3 3 graham snow. i give him hugs every time i see him at meets. but yeah, neil will be a bunk person, and rumor has it, hes bringing enough hashis to go around thrice. just kidding, neils clean.
good lord, im so excited.

lets start throwin down a songs list.
odysee and techno remix(s)
pirates of the carrabean sound track ( i can see interesting ritual dances involving throwing matt terry in the air)
eurodancer
sakura
listen to your heart and remix(s)
every time we touch
butterfly
take on me (whs track's favorite slash official ring tone)
i am gothic
i dont want to wait (for our liiiiives to be over)
since you been gone plus god knows how many redonk remixes
heaven
call on me
dragostea din tea (aka numa numa)
i like to move it
i want it that away

whatchu got?

[ZealotAssasin]

i'm blue

[brickrunnin06]

1) I wonder if Graham Snow and his aresenal of 'roids will be there again.

2) Is Lane coming back as a counselor?

3) Steve Steiner is the man.

4) So is Surfer Kid.

5) Does Kristin Manwaring McGee really have wars with Men?

6) Should we bring copies of "Running with the Buffaloes" for Chris Lear to sign?

7) We need more insight... into the mind of Spector..... *Saria's song plays*

8) Severe Ownage will come in the form of the "26 letters assigned to people that have to figure out the answer to a question and spell it out in human word form" game.

9) Pants Neil!

1- yes
2- I think
3-yes
4- yes again
5- yeah, but she has a restraining order now
6- yes and sub 4 (the alan webb one)
7- yeah we do, but we could get lost
8- i've got nothing
9- of course, what else would a bunch of guys do in the woods for a week?

[loesch82]

1- yes
2- I think
3-yes
4- yes again
5- yeah, but she has a restraining order now
6- yes and sub 4 (the alan webb one)
7- yeah we do, but we could get lost
8- i've got nothing
9- of course, what else would a bunch of guys do in the woods for a week?

Further/conflicting information regarding certain questions -

2 - Probably, for the first couple of days and then he has to head back to school early, Go Trinity!
3 - Yes he is the man, but he has work related issues and can't make it this year but will be with us in spirit. Led Zeppelin totally owns everyone though.
4 - He's even more the man after he showed off his crazy wheels in a 4x8. Shortest surfer kid to ever run that fast.
6 - Yes, and I think some will be on sale as well.
7 - Reason #726 that Led Zeppelin owned everyone, even if not all of the counselors could appreciate our amazingness.
8 - Though Brendan may have totally forgotten the awesome people letter game, it will be back with all new questions.
9 - Though pantsing Neil may be funny, he is greater than you because 1) his school allows co-ed dorms and has a Cricket team and 2) Graham and his roided up beefiness will destroy you should you try to pants him. Also, nobody thought the Wilton kids that year were cool. At least they were nowhere near as cool as Fuentos or JRags. So be cool, don't pants Neil.

[Paul Banks]

The Wilton kids that year werent cool. J Rags and Fueeeentos beat them in coolness in every aspect of life other than making human pyramids and making songs about things that rhyme with the word "bow".

[CT_Runner]

Tollefson wins for Second Consecutive Year

Carrie Tollefson (St. Paul, Minn.) kicked hard on the last straightaway to win the 11th Annual Falmouth Mile. Tollefson’s time, a personal best, of 4:27.95, was the fastest in the world this year, Fastest in the U.S., and second fastest ever in the Falmouth Mile. Meet record is 4:25.82 by Suzy Favor Hamilton (2002).

Tiffany McWilliams (Starksville, Miss.) the leader at 400 meters (63.7), 800 meters (2:12.2) and 1200 meters (3:21.5). McWillams’ set an early torrid pace trying to take the sting out of the field. But her race in Eugene, Oregon, on Tuesday night seemed to take something out of her as Tollefson and Erin Donohue pulled alongside with 200 meters to go.

Tollfeson and Donahue inched in front of McWilliams. On the home straight Tollefson kicked hard for the second year in a row to win in 4:27.95, her personal best. Erin Donohue slipped into second also with her personal best of 4:28.98, while McWilliams hung on to run 4:29.55, running her personal best. Jenelle Detherage (Madison, Wis) was fourth in 4:31.83 and Sara Hall (Mammoth Lakes, Cal) fifth in 4:35.02.

[Paul Banks]

Tollefson wins for Second Consecutive Year

Carrie Tollefson (St. Paul, Minn.) kicked hard on the last straightaway to win the 11th Annual Falmouth Mile. Tollefson’s time, a personal best, of 4:27.95, was the fastest in the world this year, Fastest in the U.S., and second fastest ever in the Falmouth Mile. Meet record is 4:25.82 by Suzy Favor Hamilton (2002).

Tiffany McWilliams (Starksville, Miss.) the leader at 400 meters (63.7), 800 meters (2:12.2) and 1200 meters (3:21.5). McWillams’ set an early torrid pace trying to take the sting out of the field. But her race in Eugene, Oregon, on Tuesday night seemed to take something out of her as Tollefson and Erin Donohue pulled alongside with 200 meters to go.

Tollfeson and Donahue inched in front of McWilliams. On the home straight Tollefson kicked hard for the second year in a row to win in 4:27.95, her personal best. Erin Donohue slipped into second also with her personal best of 4:28.98, while McWilliams hung on to run 4:29.55, running her personal best. Jenelle Detherage (Madison, Wis) was fourth in 4:31.83 and Sara Hall (Mammoth Lakes, Cal) fifth in 4:35.02.


:eek:

.... Aaaaaaaannnnnnnnd shes HOT!

http://www.fast-women.com/photos/2004/olympictrials04/dayone69.jpg

PS... who's pumped??? SEVEN DAYS

[Paul Banks]

^^^ That was actually a poor picture... I like this one better
http://www.teamusaminnesota.org/images/athletes/Tollefson_2.jpg

[J Rags]

marty ogden is going to get his :D on

[ForrestMisenti]

Spector Ftw! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[user name]

ok camp starts tomorrow

so whos pumped?

[J Rags]

aaaaand i just got my medical forms back from the doctor...
this brings up a good point, what the deal with checkin? like what time are we supposed to show up? im a wee bit behind the game
btw #1 yankees beat boston last night 14-11 in the longest 9 inning game in major league HISTORY
btw #2 asafa powell equaled the world record in the 100m 9.77 for the THIRD time yesterday or today or something, not that anyone here (including me) cares about anything less than a lap or two.

[Paul Banks]

I must say that my pumpage level equals that of Austin Powers and Ron Jeremy combined.

1 DAY! SNAKES ON A PLANE! CARRIE TOLLEFSON! SPECTOR! ITS ALL COMING BACK!

T-R-A is gonna be AWESOME!

now excuse me I have to go pack

[mattfahey07]

should we run tommarow befor we come

[CT_Runner]

this brings up a good point, what the deal with checkin? like what time are we supposed to show up? im a wee bit behind the game.

Check in is between 10:00 am and noon

[Paul Banks]

should we run tommarow befor we come

It depends on
a) what Spector tells you to do...
b) what you run today.

I would say that if you do a long run or a workout today you can just wait until tomorrow afternoon to run. If you went easy and need to get a few miles in for a weekly goal, then running tomorrow morning would be okay.

[mattfahey07]

Whose excited????

[loesch82]

We will be running at camp on Sunday, so unless you've been doing doubles all summer don't run Sunday morning. Last year I did a very hard run on Saturday thinking the first run of camp would be nice and easy, but a few youngin's thought pushing the pace Sunday would be fun. But that's because its the Running Academy, and we don't **** around.

[CT_Runner]

That is unless you usually get your long run in on Sundays. The longest any group runs tomorrow will probably be around 6 miles. If you had planned on a long run for Sunday you could get some miles in the morning and the rest in the afternoon.

Unless you got your long run in some other daythis week.

[Paul Banks]

i guess its about.... TWELVE HOURS!

[J Rags]

yeah, last year the long run was monday, and theyre probably going to go by a similar plan.

by the way, lets try to tone down the people hammering at the front of the packs every run. easy runs are easy runs, not chances to prove yourself to the rest of your group. that why god made october and november.

yes, thats the only reason why.

[Paul Banks]

Eleven

[Paul Banks]

Ten

[J Rags]

three

[Paul Banks]

Two

[Paul Banks]

Negative One Hundred and Fifty Point Oh Five

[Paul Banks]

Top 10 Moments of Camp:

10) Clevis-
a) windmills
b)..... hes Clevis!

9) Mr. Magarigo's P.A.C.E speech-
a) you can NOT travel back in time.... clevis
b) something was raunchy at dinner?!

8) Nadine's voice-
a) soft and velvety, yet refined like a sweet bottle of wine

7) The Piece of S#!t in Cabin 5-
a) The Phantom Dumper
b) He took a dump in the urinal... He took a dump in the urinal.
c) LOL.

6) The Racoon-
a) probably Rob

5) The Dodgeball Tournament-
a) Revenge of the Nerds
b) The Beets
c) Jose Canseco's
d) Glastonbury Sucks

4) Spector Playing Teatherball-
a) him doing it
b) making fun of it in skits

3) Liger's On a Blimp's Entire Skit-
a) Dwane in slomo busting those girls and giving clevis a wedgie
b) Kevin McKenny Dancing in Slo-Mo

2) Club Sweet @ss-
a) the dancing
b) Ramon making fun of it

1) Getting kicked out of club Sweet @ss
a) it was bound to happen

[J Rags]

haha i was involved in like eight of those. that was ****in awesome.
paul banks! who the **** are you!
great year ladies and gents, if i can, ill be back next year unless i have a training camp for college.
now if you will excuse me, i have to go to practice.

[mattfahey07]

Camp was so much fun and so funny. Anyone got any good pics

[cornwall]

I heard there were a lot of CT kids there. Any one look like they could make an impact in the state at this camp?

[brickrunnin06]

I heard there were a lot of CT kids there. Any one look like they could make an impact in the state at this camp?

Justin Rau and Mike Levene

[mattfahey07]

Hey guys and gals.....Check out how some of the academy runners ran in their conference meet. I hear the brochures for next year may make a appearance this Saturday!

NVL

1st Joe Poulsen Seymour 16:25

18 Andrew Wells- Qu Holy Cross

FCIAC Boys

2 Jeff Raggazzini Wilton16:18

3-8 Danbury pack

9 Fuentes Wilton

11 James Grebey Westhill

12 Mike Ralabate St. Joes

10 out of 15 All FCIAC runners can from the running academy.

SWC Boys

2 Mike Levene Barlow 16:10

3 Jeremy Garavel Barlow

4 Tim Anderson Weston

8 Chris Frank Immaculate

21 Justin Garavel

25 Andrew Sidhu

SWC Girls

2 Moira Kenny Immaculate15:58

FCIAC girls

11 Stephanie Sabio 16:02

SCC boys

4) Matt Fahey Xavier 16:40

SCC girls

21 Jamie Marrone

Berkshire girls

12 Jackie Ajello 17:25

Berkshire boys

5 Dan Lane 17:48

12 Alex Wright

NWC Girls

7 Allison Simoneau Farmington 16:53

17 Allie Lablanc Farmington

22 Jemma Colletta Farmington

NCCC Girls

5) Allison Landry 20:22

NCCC Boys

2 Andrew Sullivan Ellington 16:24

7 Chris Kelleher Ellington

[ForrestMisenti]

bump!

Mr. Spector = the shiznit at everything.. just throwing that out there.. here is some of the things that he dominates in:

1) Running (Perfect running form)
2) Teather Ball
3) Driving (Especially Mini-busses)
4) Picking up the ladies
5) Teaching Health Class

[brickrunnin06]

did everyone get the email?

[ZealotAssasin]

Yeah, now I can go stalk some people.