In early spring, snow still on the ground, I see people running in short-shorts and a singlet. I think to myself, if that’s what they are wearing now, what do they wear in the high heat of summer? Bum huggers and midriffs? That’s fine for elite racers, but mere mortal runners follow a different dress code. There is only so much one can remove in polite society. Or so I thought. Perhaps I am limited by my North American prudishness. Perhaps we should just let it all hang out.
Bear Butte Running Camp Philosophy:
At Bear Butte Running Camp, we take a less-is-more approach to training. We strip away the boundaries and comforts of modern society in order to embrace the inherent benefits of natural running, and use those benefits to become faster, stronger, better athletes. Camp attendees will receive group and individual instruction in all facets of distance training and racing, with emphasis on gradually improving performance through motivation, hard work and natural motion. To enhance personal and athletic growth, campers must be willing to shed, at least while at Bear Butte, urban conveniences not found in the great outdoors (i.e., cellphones, television, mp3 players, shorts).
Ouch. And I thought I was Zen by leaving my Garmin at home.
Can we go to camp this year?