Come Join Us!

Welcome to the Bakersfield Distance Project. Back in August 2009, I teamed up with Joe Petersen's Building Better Bodies to start a running camp. The following is an information page for our distance camps.

First off, I keep an almost daily training/racing blog HERE. Please bookmark it for updates on Bakersfield Distance Project News.

(Photo: Nicki (daughter) & Kim (mother) after their BTC Half Marathon finish).

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• December 2009 Calendar HERE.
• New BDP News HERE.
  
• Old BDP News HERE.
• BDP Race Results HERE.
  

Though our training camp is known as a running camp, it is really about training and competing in endurance footraces whether one runs, jogs, wogs or walks to complete them. Hence the name the Bakersfield Distance Project which is about helping athletes achieve their endurance goals in a group atmosphere.

We meet two nights a week (6pm at Yokuts Park on Tuesday and Thursday nights) and on Saturday and Sunday mornings at various locations. Saturdays are at 7am at the Panorama Bluffs unless there is a race and Sundays we meet in the mornings for long walks to help build your endurance in a more relaxing manner.

We also have a Saturday only option. Details HERE.

In 2010, we will be offering month long camps for $40 (You can join in the middle of one and we will prorate the fee.) So drop by Tuesday or Thursday evening at 6pm and check us out. We meet under the covered picnic tables and start with a ten minute warmup near the soccer field.

What do I receive with my Building Better Bodies/Bakersfield Distance Project Camp?

Expert Coaching, Training Schedule, Text and/or Email Support, Group Support, Informative Training Resources, and a stronger, fitter, faster you !!! More Information HERE.

Please download the waiver/registration form HERE and print it out. Please bring the completed waiver/registration form to your first Bakersfield Distance Project Camp Session. You may pay with a check made payable to Building Better Bodies or online via Pay Pal.

*One can start later in the session and the fee will be prorated.

Stadium to Sea Training Camp

This year the LA Marathon has a great new course from the Stadium to the Sea and has always been a first time marathoner friendly event. The large field of athletes of all abilities insures that no matter your pace, you will have company on your journey.

Even if you decide to walk the event, there will be closed roads and support for you. In 2008, I walked the LA marathon in 7 hours and there were 5,000 runners behind me.

So if you have ever wanted to finish a marathon or actually enjoy the marathon experience, we have the training camp for you. In partnership with Joe Petersen's Building Better Bodies, the Bakersfield Distance Project would like to invite you to join our "Stadium to Sea" training camp.

• The key to success in training for a marathon is to stay healthy and complete a long steady distance run/walk at least once a week. Hopefully our training advice can keep you healthy and we have the weekly LSD covered for you.
• Every Saturday, our group meets for a long run and/or walk in the morning (7am usually) or a local road race that will help you achieve your marathon goal. Depending on the workout, we will meet at the Panorama Bluffs or Yokuts Park for our group training sessions on Saturdays.
• The group training session is designed to make your marathon experience enjoyable and not a death march or a DNF (Did Not Finish). The training will be hard but doable and is mainly about putting time on your feet and learning how to pace oneself. The hard part is putting in the time that is required to have a positive marathon experience.
• Often, you will be training for almost the same time it will take you to do the event and so your Saturday's before noon need to be free. The good part is you will be spending time with our great group of runners and walkers who will make the time as fun as possible.
  
• The fee for our 15 week "Stadium to Sea" training camp is $60. The fee includes a planned group training run/walk practice every Saturday, Expert Coaching, Training Schedule, Text and/or Email Support, Group Support, Informative Training Resources, and a stronger, fitter, faster you !!! More Information HERE.
• We also have a group walk on Sunday's that should not be missed because it will help your marathon experience whether you plan on running or walking the distance.
  

So if our training camp sounds good to you, please download the waiver/registration form HERE and print it out. Please bring the completed waiver/registration form to your first Bakersfield Distance Project Camp Session. You may pay with a check made payable to Building Better Bodies or online via Pay Pal.

We also have a three day a week run/walk program that meets at Yokuts Park at 6pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as Saturday mornings. The fee for this 4 week program is $40.

Lastly, if you want a total body workout, Joe Petersen's Building Better Bodies Boot Camps meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5am at our gym at 1919 26th street and 6pm at Yokuts Park.

For more information, please email us at andynoise@yahoo.com

From the Stadium to the Sea

With our first running/walking camp and numerous PRs (personal records) on the books, it is time to start a new running/walking camp. This one's focus is the Los Angeles Marathon on March 21st, 2010.

This program will meet for long runs on the weekends and I will provide you with a weekly training plan and support. Along the way, we will support and participate in many local running events:

October 31 The 9th annual Ron Fontaine Memorial Dollars for Scholars 10k run. Race Twitter HERE.

November 7 The 27th Annual Bakersfield Police Department "Memorial Run" 10k run. Last year's AndyNoise.Com coverage HERE.

November 14 BTC Half Marathon Part 2 - 13.1 mile. Last year's AndyNoise.Com coverage HERE.

November 26 Phantom Pie Run. Last year's AndyNoise.Com coverage HERE.

December 5 Mr. Toads Wild Run - 20K Trail Runs. Last year's AndyNoise.Com coverage HERE.

January 9 Doin' 2010 in the Fog - 5K and 10K at Lake Ming in Bakersfield. Last year's AndyNoise.Com coverage HERE.

February ? BTC Half Marathon Part 1 - 13.1 mile. Last year's AndyNoise.Com coverage HERE.

February ? B.U.M.R. Last year's results HERE.

March 21st Los Angeles Marathon. 2008 Photos HERE. 2008 Videos HERE.

Even though the focus of this session is Los Angeles Marathon, beginning endurance athletes are more then welcome to join and work on improving their endurance for future events. Furthermore, walkers are encouraged to join our program.

The Los Angeles Marathon is a great one to walk because they keep the course closed to traffic longer then any other marathon in our area. In 2008, I walked the race in 7 hours and one minute (16:04 per mile pace) and was 14450 out of 17356 finishers. plus this year's course is a great one! You start at Dodger Stadium, pass through Hollywood, Sunset Blvd, Beverley Hills, Westwood and finish in Santa Monica.

To prepare for these event, we will be meeting at at the Panorama Bluffs (at 7am) or local running events on Saturdays. In addition to these group meeting times, I will often have a Sunday training run that you may join.

Besides the group training runs, you will also receive:

Expert Coaching, Training Schedule, Text and/or Email Support, Group Support, Informative Training Sessions, a Building Better Bodies "Los Angeles Marathon" Training Shirt , and a stronger, fitter, faster you !!! More Information HERE.

What is the cost?

This 23 week "Los Angeles Marathon" session will only run you $125. Registration begins now at Building Better Bodies.

Our registration fee does not include the race entry fees.

Los Angeles Marathon Registration Fees:

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$125 Los Angeles Marathon--Sunday, March 21st, 2010

What does my entry include?

• Entry into the LA Marathon 2010 including Water stations every mile and fluid replacement stations every other mile; Medical support at the start, finish and along the course; 75 points of on-course entertainment; Personal item storage transported from the start line to the post finish area, and what arguably will be the most talked about course (Stadium to the Sea) for many years to come.
• 2-day Health and Fitness Expo featuring product demos, interactive exhibits and merchandise.
• Registrant technical shirt.

• Personalized name on your race bib.
• Pre-race shuttle transportation from the finish to the start.
• Pre-start festival, which includes breakfast snacks, entertainment, and more.
• Race day athlete tracking.
• D Tag timing system with splits every 5 kilometers.
• Finisher medal.
• Food & Fluids after your finish.
• Mylar blanket.
• Post race message.
• Finish Line Festival and Family Reunion area on the beach.
• Finisher certificate.

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Mr. Toad's Wild 20k Running Camp

With our first running/walking camp and numerous PRs (personal records) on the books, it is time to start a new running camp. This one's focus is the Mr.Toad's Wild Run 20k (12.4 miles) on Dec. 5th. Along the way, we will support and participate in several local running events (see bottom of the page) including the BTC Half Marathon on Nov. 14th.

Even though the focus of this session is Mr. Toads 20k, beginning endurance athletes are more then welcome to join and work on improving their endurance for future events. For instance, if you are starting from scratch, you may want to enroll in this session in preparation for the spring BTC Half Marathon in February.

To prepare for these events, we will be meeting at Yokut's Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm and then Saturdays at 7am on the Panorama Bluffs or local running events. In addition to these group meeting times, I will often have a Sunday training run that you may join.

Besides the group training runs, you will also receive:

Expert Coaching, Training Schedule, Text and/or Email Support, Group Support, Informative Training Sessions, a Building Better Bodies "Mr. Toad's Wild Run" Training Shirt , and a stronger, fitter, faster you !!! More Information HERE.

What is the cost?

This 9 week "Mr. Toad's Wild Run" session will only run you $100.

Please download the waiver/registration form HERE, print it out and bring the completed waiver/registration form to your first Bakersfield Running Camp Session. You may pay with a check made payable to Building Better Bodies or online via Pay Pal.

9 week running camp $100.00

October 31 The 9th annual Ron Fontaine Memorial Dollars for Scholars 10k run. Race Twitter HERE.

November 7 The 27th Annual Bakersfield Police Department "Memorial Run" 10k run. Last year's Noise coverage HERE.

November 14 BTC Half Marathon Part 2 - 13.1 mile. Last year's Noise coverage HERE.

November 26 Phantom Pie Run. Last year's Noise coverage HERE.

December 5 Mr. Toads Wild Run - 20K Trail Runs. Last year's Noise coverage HERE.

Serving Two Masters

Joe's Building Better Bodies Boot Camp came to an end this week and ended with testing day. The next boot camp starts on Sept 16th but in the mean time, you can come run with us if you like.

• 08/29/09 - Today we hit the trails at the bluffs for a long 5 mile run. Some liked it while others chose to stay on the bike path. While we meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Yokuts, on Saturdays we do change it up. The following is our upcoming Saturday Schedule:
  

Sept. 5th - Panorama Bluffs at 7am
Sept. 12th - Move Your Tail Race (I am shooting this race) at Brite Lake at 8am or BTC Fun Run at Yokuts at 7am
Sept !9th - Panorama Bluffs at 7am
Sept 26th - Run at Riverwalk at 7am, then watch High School Cross Country meet.

• 08/27/09 - Today we will be doing a tempo run and Saturday we will meet on the Bluffs to do some trails at 7 am. If you have not got a watch, may I suggest a Garmin GPS watch. For more on the watch click HERE.
  
• 08/26/09 - Today is testing day for the Building Better Bodies Boot Camp. It is the final week of the 8 week session. So my athletes who are doing both programs took it easy on Tuesday. I shot the testing and I am uploading photos HERE.
  
• 08/24/09 - I posted last week's 2 mile results HERE. Though not a race, it is a good benchmark. This Tuesday will be an easy day since many of you have Joe's mile time trial on Wednesday. Do not forget we will be at the Panorama Bluffs at 7am again on Saturday.
  
• For those asking about breathing check this out HERE.
  
• If you have shin splints, weak ankles or knees click HERE.
  
• 08/22/09 - Great to see so many at our first Panorama Bluffs run. For many it was the longest, you have ever gone. Would have been nice if it had rained but the weather was not to bad. This Tuesday, will be an easy day for those of you who have the boot camp mile to do on Wednesday with Joe. We will go over his mile course and look for some ways to help you run it faster.
  
• On Saturday Sept. 12th, I will be shooting the Move Your Tail race and hope you will attend this new event at Brite Lake (near Tehachapi). You should try and do the 10k if possible. More info HERE. If you can not make the race, you should do the 5 mile at the BTC Fun Run on the same day at 7am at Yokuts Park.
  
• 08/18/09 - No races and no distractions this week! Well Friday, I have Mt Whitney so Saturday, I will be warmed over death at the Bluffs. But this week, I hope everyone will be able to meet up each day. On Tuesday and Thursday we will have one day with a little speed thrown in and the other day will be a tempo day. Then on Saturday, we will go long on the Panorama Bluffs. Everyone will do at least 7 miles using the walk/run method and we will start at 7am and finish by 9am.
  

Running Camp For the Bakersfield Distance Project

What is the Youth Running Camp?

The goal of Building Better Bodies Youth Runners Camp is to create a Group Running environment where almost anyone can improve their their running ability while learning to incorporate running into their very own Fitness Lifestyle. Our Youth Running Camp will be coached by Paul Anderson (a.k.a. Andy Noise) along with myself and competitive runners from the Bakersfield Distance Project.

Paul was a tri-athlete (He won the first Bakersfield triathlon) and a sub three hour marathoner, who also ran in high school and college. In recent years, he has coached at the high school level and started his own USATF running club (The Bakersfield Distance Project) and took up marathon walking. Lastly, he has been covering the local running scene via his website AndyNoise.Com since 2006.

What sets apart the Youth Program from the Adult Program is the following:

Mission of the Program

• Learn Fundamentals of Cross Country rules, individual & team racing strategy, and training principles for distance runners.
  

• Develop “championship” lifestyle.

• Improvement on Individual & Team Levels.

• Earn gratification and satisfaction through commitment and effort.

This program is designed to coach and train young athletes to compete in USATF cross country meets in early November. There are three meets in total and one must qualify to move on to the next:

USATF Central California Association / Region 14

2009 Junior Olympic Cross Country - Advancement

Association Championship
Meet information not available
Regional Championship
11/29/09	USATF Region 14 Junior Olympic Cross Country Championship	Reno, NV
National Championship
12/12/09	USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships	Reno, NV

Along the way, your youth runner will compete in local road races and hopefully their school sanctioned events as well. The youth program will begin on September 1st (late registration available till October 1st) and hopefully will not end till the National Championships on 12/12/09.

The camp will be held at Yokuts Park unless designated otherwise. The days are Tuesday and Thursday at 6 PM at Yokuts Park and Saturdays at 7 AM at the Panorama Bluffs or at local races.

Below are charts to determine what division your athlete would be in and the distance they would run at USATF events.

DIVISIONS

Age Division	Year of Birth
Bantam	1999+
Midget	1997-1998
Youth	1995-1996
Intermediate	1993-1994
Young	1991-1992

* Athletes who are still 18 through the final day of the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships are eligible to compete in the Young Men's and Young Women's divisions through that meet. This extended eligibility does not apply to cross country events.

RACE DISTANCES

Race Divisions

Boys Races 3,000 Meters Bantam 3,000 Meters Midget 4,000 Meters Youth 4,000 Meters Intermediate 5,000 Meters Young

Girls Races 3,000 Meters Bantam 3,000 Meters Midget 4,000 Meters Youth 4,000 Meters Intermediate 5,000 Meters Young

What do I receive with my Building Better Bodies Youth Running Camp?

Expert Coaching, Training Schedule, Text and/or Email Support, Group Support, Informative Training Clinics, a Building Better Bodies Training Shirt , and a stronger, fitter, faster you !!! More Information HERE.

What is the cost ?
The 12 plus week session will only run you $100. Each race you enter and are photographed sporting your Building Better Bodies T-shirt will get you a $5 credit towards your next Run Camp, Boot Camp, or Circuit Class.

Since Paul covers most of the races in town, you should be able to receive this discount easily. Plus he has over 60,000 photos at AndyNoise.SmugMug.Com and his prices are very reasonable.

To compete in the USATF events, one must be a member of the USATF:

Why join USATF?

• Be able to compete in USATF events and be a member of the Bakersfield Distance Project.
• 10% discount in the USATF Online Store, including Nike Dri-FIT gear
• Subscription to Fast Forward magazine
• Access to enter exclusive members-only contests
• Sport accident insurance
• Special discounts and offers from over 25 companies
• and much more!

Membership Fees

	1 year	2 years	3 years	4 years
Adults:	$30.00	$55.00	$80.00	$100.00
Youth (18 & under):	$20.00	$40.00	$60.00	$80.00

When you join, please make sure you put down that you are a member of The Bakersfield Distance Project (USATF Club # 46-0902) so that you can compete in the team competition.

Besides the USATF membership, there will be race entry fees and traveling expenses that one must pay. For the away meets, we will hopefully do fund raising to defray some costs. Also the team will decide on what uniforms it wants and their will be a cost involved depending on the uniform desired

Please download the waiver/registration form HERE and print it out. Please bring the completed waiver/registration form to your first Bakersfield Running Camp Session. You may pay with a check made payable to Building Better Bodies or online via Pay Pal.

Week One Of the BDC

08/08/09 - Big turnout this morning and glad to see many of you doing the 5 miler. Like to thank my buddy Steve for helping with the pacing too! I am uploading photos HERE. BRC results will be posted HERE if you wrote down your time. If I do not write your time down, send it to me along with the distance you ran to andynoise@yahoo.com. I also posted the complete results HERE & HERE.

08/07/09 - See you at Yokuts at 7am for the BTC Fun Run. Remember to get a stopwatch!

08/05/09 - On Thursday, we will be doing a tempo run based on your mile time from Tuesday. This Saturday, we will be meeting at Yokuts park for the BTC Fun Run at 7am. The upcoming week will be slightly different then most weeks due to two races that I have previously committed to shooting. Next week the Tuesday 6am will meet at Yokuts but the 6pm will be meeting at the BTC Summer Series 5k. Info HERE. This is the last of the six race series.

Thursday both 6am and 6pm sessions will be at Yokuts. On Saturday, we will competing at the McFarland Race of Champions 6k at 8am. Race info HERE.

08/04/09 - I want to thank all of you who signed up to day for the very first day of the Bakersfield Running Camp. If you have a friend who is interested, please bring them with you. One can enroll at any time and each session is 8 weeks from the time you enroll. This Thursday, we will preview the "Nickel and Dime to a Good Time" system. Then on Saturday, we will participate in the BTC Fun Run at Yokuts park at 7am. BTC Fun Run FaceBook HERE.

Today, we went over the Big Yokuts Loop (Map HERE) which is 1.2 miles and then we did a mile time trail to see were you are at.

08/03/09 - Practice starts this Tuesday (8/4/9) at 6am at Yokuts Park. Camp meets Tuesday and Thursday at 6am and 6pm. Also meets on Saturdays at 7am. Saturday we will be running the BTC Fun Run.

Yokuts Park Fun Run - A chance to get in a little speed work, practice racing, or just show off your new running gear. These low key out and back trail runs occur on the second Saturday of almost every month and feature no entry fees and no awards. Just show up around 6:45 to sign up to run a 1,2,3, or 5 mile course. The 1 mile starts at 7:00, and the 2,3,5 mile courses start after we all finish the 1 mile. Yokuts Park at 7am.

What is the Running Camp?

The goal of Building Better Bodies Runners Camp is to create a Group Running environment where almost anyone can improve their level of fitness and their running or walking ability, and learn to incorporate running into their very own Fitness Lifestyle. Our Running Camp will be coached by Paul Anderson (a.k.a. Andy Noise) along with myself and competitive runners and walkers from the Bakersfield Distance Project.

Paul was a triathlete (He won the first Bakersfield triathlon) and a sub three hour marathoner, who also ran in high school and college. In recent years, he has coached at the high school level and started his own USATF running club (The Bakersfield Distance Project) and took up marathon walking. Lastly, he has been covering the local running scene via his website AndyNoise.Com since 2006.

There are several programs available in the Camp, designed to accommodate virtually any fitness level and endurance endeavor. The program is based on the Run/Walk method, and each session is 8 weeks long, 3 days per week, for a total of 24 sessions. The camp will be held at Yokuts Park unless designated otherwise. The days are Tues and Thurs at 6 AM and 6 PM at Yokuts Park and Saturdays at 7 AM at the Panorama Bluffs or at local races.

For those who do not have a specific race goal, the program will prepare you for races from the 5k to the half marathon. As part of the camp, we will be competing in and supporting our local running races. For those interested in running a marathon or have a goal race in mind, the coaches will design a program for you. For races up to a half marathon, at least 8 weeks of training is needed. For the marathon, a minimum of 16 weeks is needed to have a positive marathoning experience.

What do I receive with my Building Better Bodies Running Camp courses?

Expert Coaching, Training Schedule, Text and/or Email Support, Group Support, Informative Training Clinics, a Building Better Bodies Training Shirt , and a stronger, fitter, faster you !!! More Information HERE.

What is the cost ?
Each 8 week session will only run you $100. The 16 week marathon training session is $190. Each race you enter and are photographed sporting your Building Better Bodies T-shirt will get you a $5 credit towards your next Run Camp, Boot Camp, or Circuit Class.

Since Paul covers most of the races in town, you should be able to receive this discount easily. Plus he has over 60,000 photos at AndyNoise.SmugMug.Com and his prices are very reasonable.

Register for the Bakersfield Running Camp HERE.

What To Expect at the Running Academy

In conjunction with Building Better Bodies Boot Camp,
I am starting a running/walking program for athletes of all abilities. The goal is to help athletes meet an endurance performance goal. My focus is to train athletes to complete half marathons (13.1 miles) and beyond. There are a couple local upcoming events to choose from:

November 14

BTC Half Marathon Part 2 - 13.1 mile and 5K events. Check the webpage for all of the fun details. Online registration is available at Active.com. Or you can download a printable entry form.

December 5

Mr. Toads Wild Run - 5K, 20K Trail Runs starting at the Sheriff's Department shooting range in Hart Park, Bakersfield

Along the way, we will be competing at other local events that are shorter in distance. The running
academy will meet at 6am and 6pm on Tuesdays and Thursday at Yokuts Park. We will also meet at 7am on Saturdays at various locations including races. You will be able to enroll in the academy at BuildingBetterBodies.Com.

Besides enrolling in the academy, you will need a few items:

1. Good running shoes (I can help you pick some out).
2. Running clothes.
3. A watch with stop watch capabilities. I recommend the Timex Ironman Watch HERE.
4. An Open Mind.
   
   

One other item that I highly suggest is a Garmin GPS Watch HERE, they are amazing training tools and well worth the money!

Since we only have a hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays, we will be moving the whole hour. Our schedule will be an active warm up, the main workout and a cool down, I really want to get an entire hour of running/walking in. On Saturdays, we will be having much longer workouts planned. In fact, before your event, we will have a workout as long as your expected finish time in the event.

too be contined ...

Building Better Bodies at Yokuts

Building Better Bodies: Boot Camp Fitness Training in Bakersfield, California:

The Bakersfield Distance Project's home park is Yokuts and we share it with many groups. One group that we all noticed on the first day was the bumble bees with Hasay and a really big fit guy leading them on. I knew who the big guy was immediately.

It was ultra-cyclist Joe Peterson who is a 5 time Race Across America winner and transcontinental record holder, Joe Petersen has been an inspiration to many. With his commitment to fitness and athletic excellence, Joe has developed a result-driven challenge with the Building Better Bodies Fitness Boot Camp. Learn more....

His assistant has super long hair like Jordan Hasay btw.