Craig Braun | Camp Lead, owner of MAMMOTH

Here's a formal invitation to come visit my home town of Chattanooga, TN - the scenic city, one of the most under rated trail running cities in the country - a true outdoor enthusiasts paradise. 

During camp, we'll spend A LOT of time exploring the best local trails in the mountains, enjoy home cooked meals at the house on Lookout Mountain, enjoy some local eats and treats, visit some of the best attractions around town and build a strong, small community of people around you and your goals for the upcoming season. The off season is upon us - it's a time to excel and make huge gains in your program, or fall off and have to start up again come spring... don't do that!

Runners of all experience and ability are encouraged to come to camp. Let's get to work.

WINTER CAMP ITINERARY

subject to small changes

Wednesday, December 9th:

   5:30pm - Check in at the house / get moved into your room and situated for the week. 

   6:30pm - Home Made Welcome Dinner, Camp Meeting, Itinerary Handout, Intro of Athletes, Goal Sharing, Questions. 

   8:30pm - Bonfire / Runner Dork Challenge #1

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Thursday, December 10th: Lookout Mountain

   7:00am - 45min Yoga Class

   8:00am - Home cooked breakfast is served

   9:00am - Leave for Lookout Mountain / Ruby Falls Trailhead

     • Run @ Cravens House on Lookout. Incredible views along the entire ridge, big rock formations. 

     • Hike to the top of Sunset Rock / Point Park

     • Drive down the mountain - Late lunch at Mojo Burrito (not included)

     • Ride the incline railway up the mountain - Americas steepest passenger railcar

     • Shuttle back to the house to shower

     • Runner Dork Challenge #2, time off

     • Walking tour of Rock city at Night - enjoy a drink at the lookout next to the fire. 

     • Home

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Friday, December 11th: Downtown Chattanooga - the staples

   7:00am - 45min Yoga Class

   8:00am - Home cooked breakfast is served

   9:00am - Leave for Enterprise Trailhead

     • Run @ Enterprise - Long run here on some awesome single track MTB trails. Very heavily marked and lot's of fun!

     • Visit to Fast Break (local awesome running shop).

     • 5k run at Stringers Ridge in the heart of the North Shore - Elevation training. Very Hilly. 

     • Shuttle back to the house to shower

     • Home cooked lunch at the house

     • Time off to rest a bit (we will need it!)

     • Head back downtown for some iconic Ice Cream Show treats (not included)

     • Enjoy an evening walk on the waterfront / pedestrian bridge, kick back by the huge river boats, Runners Dork Challenge #3

     • Dinner downtown at Puckets. (Included)

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Saturday, December 12th: Cloudland / Signal MTN.

   7:00am - 45min Yoga Class

   8:00am - Home cooked breakfast is served

   9:00am - Leave for Cloudland Canyon, GA

     • Run @ Cloudland - Big views, huge waterfalls, tough climbs and SO MUCH FUN. Beautiful park to run in and well marked. Long run here,

     • Back to the house for lunch / Runner Dork Challenge #4

     • Shuttle up to Signal Mountain 

     • Run to Signal Point or Mushroom Rock / Swinging Bridge.

     • Runner Dork Challenge #5 @ SMHS after run

     • Shuttle back to the house to shower

     • Home cooked Dinner

     • Grand Finale Runs er Dork Challenge #6 - Runner Dork Awards Ceremony

     • Bonfire / S’mores / hanging out

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Sunday, December 13th: 

   7:30am - Home cooked breakfast is served

   9:00am - Checkout of the house