SHARC Running Camp Comes to a Close - 2024 Season Set to Begin
The SHARC Running Camp has produced a number of amazing runners over the years.
July 19th marked the end of an era so to speak. The SHARC running camp, hosted by SSHS Cross Country, came to a close, which also marked the end of a 20 year run of the Summit View High Altitude Running Camp. The camp, started in 2005, is put on by coaches from Soda Springs and Star Valley, WY, with guest host Dan Grimes who formerly helped coach at ISU and Pocatello High. For the last 20 years, campers participated in high altitude trail running, clinics on various running topics, running form and technique analysis, and games for two nights and three days. The camp is typically held in mid to late July and is a great way to complete the summer and kick start the new season.
As with all things, good things must come to an end and it was time to "graduate" and try something new. The coaching staff of SSHS would like to thank the countless hours that volunteers put in to help the camp succeed for so long as well as the support of spouses that allowed them to disappear into the mountains for a few days each summer. Nearly 1500 runners from various schools around the State ,and surrounding States, as well as a runner this summer from as far away as Arkansas participated in the camp. "It was a tough decision," commented Coach Jeff Horsley from Soda Springs about the conclusion of the camp. "But it's time to move on and try something different in the summer, I'm so thankful for everyone that helped make my vision a reality and to do it for 20 years...WOW!"
As it has for the last 20 years, the conclusion of camp marks the start of the new season and the SSHS XC Teams will be starting things off with their annual Midnight Madness on August 12th. High School runners will meet at the high school at 11:45 pm on August 11th with a run to start at midnight August 12th. Those high school runners not able to participate in the Madness, as well as Middle School Runners can meet at the high school at 9:00 am on the 12th as well. Physicals, Questionnaires, and paperwork need to be completed before the first practice. Contact the HS or MS coaches with questions.
