Three Runners with Minnesota Connections Selected for Second RunPro Camp

Fourteen up-and-coming distance runners, three of whom have Minnesota connections, have been selected to attend the second RunPro Camp.  The 2013 camp, hosted by the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), will be held in Arlington, Virginia, Thursday-Sunday, July 18-21.

 

The RunPro Camp, which was held for the first time in 2011 in Minneapolis, is designed specifically for athletes who are interested in pursuing a professional running career.  Selection to the camp was based on an application process, with most athletes being NCAA qualifiers and competing in distances ranging from the 800 meters up through the 10,000 meters as well as in cross country.

 

“We are excited to host the RunPro Camp in a continuing effort to attract and keep talented distance runners in our sport,” said Jean Knaack, RRCA executive director.  “We think we’ve selected a great group of rising stars who will have an opportunity to receive a comprehensive overview of what is involved in becoming a professional runner.”

 

The interactive camp provides a forum for runners to meet coaches and athletes from professional training centers, learn about sponsorship requirements, determine what type of representation would be best, find out about USA Track & Field resources and long distance running initiatives plus anti-doping compliance, as well as discuss how to work with the media and how to seek both financial and health support.

 

The athletes selected have finished their collegiate careers and show good potential for moving on to the next level.  Travel and lodging is being provided to the qualified runners who include:

 

. Eric Finan – University of Cincinnati

. Michael Heller – Kent State University

. Meghan Nelson – Iowa State University

. Jonathan Peterson – University of California Davis

. Gabriel Proctor – Western State Colorado University

. Cydney Ross – Duke University

. Ben Sathre – University of St. Thomas

. Danielle Stack – Iowa State University

. Gina Valgoi – Loyola University

. Amanda Winslow – Florida State University

. Kristen Findley – Vanderbilt University

. Cate Westenhover – Baylor University

. Lara Crofford – Shippensburg University

. Lauren Kleppin – Western State Colorado University

Peterson and Sathre run for Team USA Minnesota. Stack ran for Loyola Catholic High School in Mankato.