DAY AT CAMP
You found the ALTITUDE Project…So what happens here? Scroll down and see what you can expect from your time spent with us.
TRAINING AND SPIRITUAL LIFE CAN ENHANCE EACH OTHER
Have you ever felt unfulfilled chasing times and places in running? Ever wondered what else there is beyond the miles and trials? The ALTITUDE Project was created to help you discover how the talents you’ve been given can be used to not just bring you pleasure, but glorify God and connect you to others
Staff members have been chosen specifically to help you grow in your ability to bring together faith and running. Our goal is that you will leave this project able to integrate your faith into everything God calls you to do.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Here’s what a day looks like at the ALTITUDE Project.
Primary Workout
Runs take place in amazing landscapes, on soft trails, with other motivated athletes. Runs are flexible and have been selected by successful coaches.
7:30
Brunch
After the morning run, we relax and enjoy community and a healthy, homemade, all-you-can-eat breakfast.
10:30
BIBLE STUDY
In a small group setting led by an ALTITUDE staff member, we explore, discuss, apply, and are challenged as we study together.
11:30
Mentoring/FREE TIME
Want to see the town or catch a nap? You’ve got time for those and much more. In addition, once a week a staff member will meet up with you and spend time helping you grow and process.
1:00
training tidbits
Want to learn how to eat wisely, race smarter, rest better, and know those little things that will set you apart from the pack? Take down some notes from our staff speakers who have taken down records and find your potential.
3:30
SECONDARY WORKOUT
One run just isn’t enough sometimes. Each day we have time for two runs or you can use the time to loosen up and get stronge
4:45
DINNER
Share stories and laughs around the dinner table as you enjoy more of our delicious al-you-can-eat homemade food.
6:00
altitude session
Coaches, elite runners, and staff capably and vulnerably teach on topics helping you learn how to be more than a runner, but a follower of Jesus through the ups and downs of all aspects of life.
7:30
Other Activities
Want to get away for a day? We take a day trip each week to some of the most beautiful and amazing places nearby: Yosemite National Park, Mammoth Mountain, the Devil’s Postpile National Monument & Rainbow Falls.
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Primary Workout
Runs take place in amazing landscapes, on soft trails, with other motivated athletes. Runs are flexible and have been predetermined by successful coaches.
0730
Brunch
After the morning run, we relax and enjoy community and a healthy, homemade, all-you-can-eat breakfast.
1030
BIBLE STUDY
In a small group setting led by an ALTITUDE staff member, we explore, discuss, apply, and are challenged as we study together.
1130
Mentoring/FREE TIME
Want to see the town or catch a nap? You’ve got time for those and much more. In addition, once a week a staff member will meet up with you and spend time helping you grow and process.
1300
training tidbits
Want to learn how to eat wisely, race smarter, rest better, and know those little things that will set you apart from the pack? Take down some notes from our staff speakers who have taken down records and find your potential.
1530
SECONDARY WORKOUT
One run just isn’t enough sometimes. Each day we have time for two runs or you can use the time to loosen up and get stronger.
1645
DINNER
Share stories and laughs around the dinner table as you enjoy more of our delicious all-you-can-eat homemade food.
1300
altitude session
Coaches, elite runners, and staff capably and vulnerably teach on topics helping you learn how to be more than a runner, but a follower of Jesus through the ups and downs of all aspects of life.
1930
Other Activities
Want to get away for a day? We take a day trip each week to some of the most beautiful and amazing places nearby: Yosemite National Park, Mammoth Mountain, the Devil’s Postpile National Monument & Rainbow Falls. On a night off we’ll go worship under the stars or relax in some natural hot springs.
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Who Will Be at Camp?
At The Altitude Project, there is a team of staff and counselors committed to your spiritual and athletic success. Each Year we pray and plan the project extensively so you will get the most out of your time here.
Matt Galvin
Counselor
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Cali Roper
Counselor
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Levi Dorsett
Counselor
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Fun Facts About Matt
XC College: 3rd All-Time performer in Baylor history in 10K- 30:17, 14:40 5K, Baylor XC Captain
Post-collegiate: ran for the Atlanta Track Club Elite for 2 years, competed in 2 USA Road Championships. Currently trying to qualify for 2020 US Marathon Trials
Current PR’s: 3K 8:20, 5K, 14:20, Half 67:18, 5K Road/XC 14:58
What he does when he’s not at ALTITUDE: I sell lights commercially, plugged into Church, spend time with my wife finding new restaurants etc. Trying to incorporate #TeamEncouragement in all areas of life!
Favorite ALTITUDE run: Guess your time run, long run @ Hot Creek
Favorite Mammoth hangout: LOONEY BEAN
Favorite Mammoth Meal: BBQ/Campfire
Fun Facts About Cali
AKA: Cali – Cal – Califlower :p
Resides in: Houston, TX
Graduated from: Rice University (May, 2017)
Running experience
XC College: Division 1 Track
Post-collegiate: Houston Marathon: 2018 – 1 st Houstonian; 1 st in the 20-24 age group
Current PR’s: Houston Marathon: 2:48:55, 10k: 34.01, 5k: 16.14
What she does when she’s not at ALTITUDE: Loves the outdoors and exploring with her pup, calligraphy, beach volleyball
Favorite ALTITUDE run: Yosemite exploring and the mountain run
Favorite Mammoth hangout: Stellar Brew Coffee Shop
Why I am excited to be on staff with the Altitude Project: I get the opportunity to be a part of other runners walk/run with Christ while doing something we all love and growing even more in my own faith.
Fun Facts About Levi
AKA: “DJ Dronie”
Resides in: Odenville, AL (near Birmingham, AL)
Graduated from: University of West Alabama (2014-2018)
Running experience
XC College: 8k and 10k during cross country / 800 and 1500 on the track
Current PR’s: 800- 1:58, 1500- 4:12, 8k- 27:59
What he does when he’s not at ALTITUDE: I work on the family farm and grandad’s cabinet shop during the summer.
Favorite ALTITUDE run: Hot Creek
Favorite Mammoth hangout: Any Coffee Shop
Nick Schuetze
Director
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Gabby Delbo
Intern
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Dave Schuetze
Counselor
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Fun Facts About Nick
AKA: “Shooter”
Resides in: Colorado Springs, CO
University: BS from University of Portland (UP) in 2004, grad studies @ UP, and I am taking classes at Denver Seminary towards a Masters in Counseling.
HS Track & XC: 8:46 3k, 4:03 1500m, 4th at Nike WA/OR Border Clash XC meet, 15:25 XC 5k
XC College: D1 Track & XC @ University of Portland: 9th at US Junior XC Nationals (2000), 2-time WCC XC Champion.
Post-collegiate: 1st place @ NACAC in mountain race (up and down) 12K ’07, 1st place @ St. George Marathon in 2:16:42, 48th in US Olympic Trials Marathon ’07 in 2:21:36.
PR’s: 4:12 mile (i), 8:18 3k (i), 14:12 5k (track), 24:23 8k XC, 29:52 10k (road), 66:30 half-marathon, 2:16:42 marathon.
What I do when I’m not at ALTITUDE: I work for CRU, a college ministry, at UCCS. I run w/, mentor, and am the unofficial chaplain for the XC/track team. I also engage with other post-collegiate runners in Colorado Springs, dabble in photography, and have been known to ballroom dance.
Favorite ALTITUDE run: Deer Lake Hilly Run
Favorite ALTITUDE meal: NOT teriyaki chicken (dangerous), so fruit-filled pancakes!
Why I’m excited to be an Altitude Project staff member: I love seeing athlete realize how to bring together their two great loves, running and faith, together in a way that brings God glory and demonstrates God’s love and truth to others. This is a huge part of how I was transformed at the Altitude Project way back in 2005. I hope every runner who comes will experience transformation that enables them to know God more clearly and walk with Him the rest of their life.
Fun Facts About Gabriella
AKA: “Gabby”
Resides in: Elysburg, PA
Graduating from: Liberty University (2017-2019)
Running experience: Ran Track & Field (4 years) and cross country (senior year) of high school at Southern Columbia HS- first district championship team in school history. Competed in Liberty Uniform at Pre-Nationals-Louisville, KY, Paul Short Invitational- Bethlehem, PA, Big South XC championships Lynchburg, VA and NC.
XC College: Division 1 Track and Cross Country @ Liberty University
Post-collegiate: stay tuned!
Current PR’s: 5K: 19:21.5, 6K: 23:23, 800: 2:23.46, 1500: 4:55.20
What I do when I’m not at ALTITUDE: Besides running, I love being outdoors- hiking, biking, rock climbing and especially snowboarding. When it’s cold I transition into warmer hobbies that I also love like cooking, reading (fav books- anything by Elizabeth George, and my bible), drawing, painting and I love keeping up with current Public Health movements and news. Also enjoy spending time with teammates, family, and friends every chance I get!
Favorite ALTITUDE run: Stay tuned, I’m new!
Favorite Mammoth hangout: Stay tuned!
Fun Facts About Dave
AKA: “Nick’s Dad”
Resides in: Hillsboro, OR
Graduated from: Oregon State University (1970-1975)
Running experience: “Late bloomer” – started running semi-seriously in my 60’s.
I am currently training for my second marathon. I watched my son, Nick, run races throughout high school and college and always had an urge to join in the fun, but had little time to do so. In 2007 I had the pleasure of watching him win the St. George Marathon and run in the US Olympic trials a month later. I got the bug an began running. Since then I have had various injury and health setbacks, most recently severe plantar fasciosis, but now am training more carefully and running again. I am excited about running another marathon this year to hopefully BQ for 2019.
Current PR’s in my 60’s: 6:15 mile, 21:28 5K, 44:52 10K, 1:37:33 Half, 3:37:15 Marathon
What I do when I’m not at ALTITUDE: I’m a remodelling contractor, love hiking, backpacking and anything outdoors, help out with A/V and bible study at church, and love my 7 grandkids!
Favorite ALTITUDE run: We will see?
Why I’m excited to be an Altitude Project staff member: I am super excited to be on staff at Altitude Project this summer, helping out and serving wherever I can. Our future is in the next generations, and I want to see them well equipped in their faith-walk as well as becoming the best runners they can be!
Rachel Valliere
Director
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Paul Davis
Director
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Matt Sheeks
Counselor, Webmaster
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Fun Facts About Rachel
Current Hometown: San Luis Obispo, CA.
Graduated from: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (undergrad) and Liberty University (graduate school)
Running experience: Ran for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as an undergrad (3 years) and Liberty University as a graduate student (1 year).
PRs: 5K: 17:34 3k: 10:08.
What I do when I’m not at ALTITUDE: I works at a sports clinic as a deep tissue massage therapist, primarily on athletes and chronic pain patients. I am currently training for an Ironman triathlon and love riding my bike and playing ping pong.
Favorite ALTITUDE Run: Deer Lake
Favorite ALTITUDE meal: Burritos
Why I’m excited about being on staff: I believe it is invaluable to be a part of, and help to facilitate, lives being changed for the better. It is so cool to watch college athletes connect their faith to their training in order to build a stronger foundation of understanding their unique value and purpose which will help give a confidence for the rest of their lives.
Fun Facts About Paul
AKA: PHD
Resides in: Boise, ID
Graduated from: University of Tennessee (B.S. in chemistry, 1995), Stanford University (Ph.D. in chemical physics, 2001)
Running experience: I started running the spring of my senior year in college because I thought it would be “fun” to do a marathon before I graduated. Less than 2 months later (and woefully underprepared), I ran one and discovered I’d been a runner in denial for most of my life to that point as I fared much better than I had any right to expect given my lack of training. I then moved out to the West Coast for graduate school, where I found plenty of people faster than me to train with and learn from. I’ve been running and racing ever since.
Current PR’s: 8K (26:07), 10 mile (53:39), Half Marathon (1:12:24)
What I do when I’m not at ALTITUDE: In the past, I’ve been a chemistry professor at several universities. Currently, I manage the Surface Science Lab in the Micron School of Materials Science & Engineering at Boise State University. In my spare time, I enjoy road biking in addition to running.
Favorite ALTITUDE run: It’s a tie – Sherwin Creek Tempo Run and Hot Creek Long Run
Favorite Mammoth hangout: Any of the many natural hot springs
Fun Facts About Matt
AKA: “Sheeky,” “Freaky Sheeky,” etc.
Resides in: La Grande, OR
Graduated from: University of Portland, BBA (2005), University of Portland, MBA (2006)
Running experience: Stud college runner that turned into a triathlete.
XC College: 2005 WCC Conference Champion, 2006 All-Region
Post-Collegiate: 1st – 2009 ITU Amateur Duathlon World Championships, 1st- 2010 USAT Pro Duathlon National Championships, 5th Pro – 2012 Ironman St. George, 5th Pro – 2012 70.3 Ironman Mount-Tremblant, 6th Pro- 2012 Ironman Canada
Current PR’s: 3:50 1500m, 4:09 mile, 14:04 5K, 29:14 10K, 1:10Half, 2:52 Marathon (during an Ironman), 4:07 Half-Ironman, 9:08 Ironman
What I do when I’m not at ALTITUDE: When not training or racing, you’ll see me coaching local triathletes and marathoners, mentoring college students and leading Bible studues through my involvement with EOU In Action, a spiritual resource for college students. If you have questions for Matt, want to discuss training, God, or life, I would love a personal email at matt@tritheos.com.
Favorite ALTITUDE run: The run to Rainbow Falls and Devil’s Postpile
Why I’m excited to be an Altitude Project staff member: Mainly to see if I can make Nick Schuetze and/or Paul Davis suffer on a couple runs! But other than that, I love the perspective that everyone who attends the ALTITUDE Project comes away with: (1) realizing there are people just like them all over the country striving to glorify God and make him known through distance running, (2) realizing that competition is a worthy goal for believers, and one that we can support each other in.
Josh MacDonald
Counselor
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Tyler Werner
Counselor
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Fun Facts About Josh
AKA: “JMAC”
Current Hometown: San Leandro, CA
Graduated from: Liberty University (2010-2014)
Running experience:
High School
Four-time USATF All-American, including cross country, 5K and twice in the 2K steeplechase. Won the young men’s 2K steeplechase national championship at the 2010 USATF National Junior Olympic Championships. Finished as the California Interscholastic Foundation state cross country runner-up in Division V as a senior
PRs: 4:23 (1,600), 9:24 (3,200), 15:03 (5K) and 6:03 (2K steeplechase).
College
Big South Men’s Outstanding Track Performer after scoring 23 points at the conference meet. Named ECAC Division I South Men’s Track & Field Athlete of the Week on April 9, after his 8:54.07 steeplechase effort at the Stanford Invitational
Won his first career Big South steeplechase title, placed second in the 10K and came in fourth in the 5K
Ran the steeplechase at the NCAA Division I East Preliminary Round meet 3 times and also qualified in the 5K IC4A steeplechase Champion (2012-8:49.64) & runner-up (2013-8:50.15)
Ran a personal-best 5K time of 14:05.87 climbing to No. 5 in program history
Post-collegiate
Sponsored by Strava, Rabbit, & RunScribe
Current PR’s
3:55(1500m), 4:21 (1MI Road), 8:15 (3k), 8:48 (3kSC), 14:05 (5k Track), 15:06 (5k Road), 23:59 (8kXC), 24:58 (8k Road), 29:33 (10kXC), 29:57 (10k Track), 31:17 (10k Road)
What I do when I’m not at ALTITUDE: I sell things to companies that need those things that I sell. Super fun!
Favorite ALTITUDE Run: Yosemite Valley Loop Run
Favorite Mammoth Hangout: The hot springs or the hot tubs
Fun Facts About Tyler
AKA: TyTy
Resides in: Houston, Texas
Graduated from: Sam Houston State
Running experience: Decided to run a marathon
Current PRs: 3:46 Marathon 0-10 miles per week
What I do when I’m not at ALTITUDE: I work for the Houston Fire Department doing fire fighting and EMT. I also play kickball, volleyball rec leagues
Favorite ALTITUDE run: TBD
Favorite Mammoth hangout: TBD
Who Will Be at Camp?
At The Altitude Project, there is a team of staff and counselors committed to your spiritual and athletic success. Each Year we pray and plan the project extensively so you will get the most out of your time here.
Matt Galvin
Counselor
Fun Facts About Matt
XC College: 3rd All-Time performer in Baylor history in 10K- 30:17, 14:40 5K, Baylor XC Captain
Post-collegiate: ran for the Atlanta Track Club Elite for 2 years, competed in 2 USA Road Championships. Currently trying to qualify for 2020 US Marathon Trials
Current PR’s: 3K 8:20, 5K, 14:20, Half 67:18, 5K Road/XC 14:58
What he does when he’s not at ALTITUDE: I sell lights commercially, plugged into Church, spend time with my wife finding new restaurants etc. Trying to incorporate #TeamEncouragement in all areas of life!
Favorite ALTITUDE run: Guess your time run, long run @ Hot Creek
Favorite Mammoth hangout: LOONEY BEAN
Favorite Mammoth Meal: BBQ/Campfire
Cali Roper
Counselor
Fun Facts About Cali
AKA: Cali – Cal – Califlower :p
Resides in: Houston, TX
Graduated from: Rice University (May, 2017)
Running experience
XC College: Division 1 Track
Post-collegiate: Houston Marathon: 2018 – 1 st Houstonian; 1 st in the 20-24 age group
Current PR’s: Houston Marathon: 2:48:55, 10k: 34.01, 5k: 16.14
What she does when she’s not at ALTITUDE: Loves the outdoors and exploring with her pup, calligraphy, beach volleyball
Favorite ALTITUDE run: Yosemite exploring and the mountain run
Favorite Mammoth hangout: Stellar Brew Coffee Shop
Why I am excited to be on staff with the Altitude Project: I get the opportunity to be a part of other runners walk/run with Christ while doing something we all love and growing even more in my own faith.
Levi Dorsett
Counselor
Fun Facts About Levi
AKA: “DJ Dronie”
Resides in: Odenville, AL (near Birmingham, AL)
Graduated from: University of West Alabama (2014-2018)
Running experience
XC College: 8k and 10k during cross country / 800 and 1500 on the track
Current PR’s: 800- 1:58, 1500- 4:12, 8k- 27:59
What he does when he’s not at ALTITUDE: I work on the family farm and grandad’s cabinet shop during the summer.
Favorite ALTITUDE run: Hot Creek
Favorite Mammoth hangout: Any Coffee Shop
Nick Schuetze
Director
Fun Facts About Nick
AKA: “Shooter”
Resides in: Colorado Springs, CO
University: BS from University of Portland (UP) in 2004, grad studies @ UP, and I am taking classes at Denver Seminary towards a Masters in Counseling.
HS Track & XC: 8:46 3k, 4:03 1500m, 4th at Nike WA/OR Border Clash XC meet, 15:25 XC 5k
XC College: D1 Track & XC @ University of Portland: 9th at US Junior XC Nationals (2000), 2-time WCC XC Champion.
Post-collegiate: 1st place @ NACAC in mountain race (up and down) 12K ’07, 1st place @ St. George Marathon in 2:16:42, 48th in US Olympic Trials Marathon ’07 in 2:21:36.
PR’s: 4:12 mile (i), 8:18 3k (i), 14:12 5k (track), 24:23 8k XC, 29:52 10k (road), 66:30 half-marathon, 2:16:42 marathon.
What he does when he’s not at ALTITUDE: I work for CRU, a college ministry, at UCCS. I run w/, mentor, and am the unofficial chaplain for the XC/track team. I also engage with other post-collegiate runners in Colorado Springs, dabble in photography, and have been known to ballroom dance.
Favorite ALTITUDE run: Deer Lake Hilly Run
Favorite ALTITUDE meal: NOT teriyaki chicken (dangerous), so fruit-filled pancakes!
Why I’m excited to be an Altitude Project staff member: I love seeing athlete realize how to bring together their two great loves, running and faith, together in a way that brings God glory and demonstrates God’s love and truth to others. This is a huge part of how I was transformed at the Altitude Project way back in 2005. I hope every runner who comes will experience transformation that enables them to know God more clearly and walk with Him the rest of their life.
Gabby Delbo
Intern
Fun Facts About Gabriella
AKA: “Gabby”
Resides in: Elysburg, PA
Graduating from: Liberty University (2017-2019)
Running experience: Ran Track & Field (4 years) and cross country (senior year) of high school at Southern Columbia HS- first district championship team in school history. Competed in Liberty Uniform at Pre-Nationals-Louisville, KY, Paul Short Invitational- Bethlehem, PA, Big South XC championships Lynchburg, VA and NC.
XC College: Division 1 Track and Cross Country @ Liberty University
Post-collegiate: stay tuned!
Current PR’s: 5K: 19:21.5, 6K: 23:23, 800: 2:23.46, 1500: 4:55.20
What I do when I’m not at ALTITUDE: Besides running, I love being outdoors- hiking, biking, rock climbing and especially snowboarding. When it’s cold I transition into warmer hobbies that I also love like cooking, reading (fav books- anything by Elizabeth George, and my bible), drawing, painting and I love keeping up with current Public Health movements and news. Also enjoy spending time with teammates, family, and friends every chance I get!
Favorite ALTITUDE run: Stay tuned, I’m new!
Favorite Mammoth hangout: Stay tuned!
Dave Schuetze
Counselor
Fun Facts About Dave
AKA: “Nick’s Dad”
Resides in: Hillsboro, OR
Graduated from: Oregon State University (1970-1975)
Running experience: “Late bloomer” – started running semi-seriously in my 60’s.
I am currently training for my second marathon. I watched my son, Nick, run races throughout high school and college and always had an urge to join in the fun, but had little time to do so. In 2007 I had the pleasure of watching him win the St. George Marathon and run in the US Olympic trials a month later. I got the bug an began running. Since then I have had various injury and health setbacks, most recently severe plantar fasciosis, but now am training more carefully and running again. I am excited about running another marathon this year to hopefully BQ for 2019.
Current PR’s in my 60’s: 6:15 mile, 21:28 5K, 44:52 10K, 1:37:33 Half, 3:37:15 Marathon
What he does when he’s not at ALTITUDE: I’m a remodelling contractor, love hiking, backpacking and anything outdoors, help out with A/V and bible study at church, and love my 7 grandkids!
Favorite ALTITUDE run: We will see?
Why I’m excited to be an Altitude Project staff member: I am super excited to be on staff at Altitude Project this summer, helping out and serving wherever I can. Our future is in the next generations, and I want to see them well equipped in their faith-walk as well as becoming the best runners they can be!
Rachel Valliere
Director
Fun Facts About Rachel
Current Hometown: San Luis Obispo, CA.
Graduated from: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (undergrad) and Liberty University (graduate school)
Running experience: Ran for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as an undergrad (3 years) and Liberty University as a graduate student (1 year).
PRs: 5K: 17:34 3k: 10:08.
What I do when I’m not at ALTITUDE: I works at a sports clinic as a deep tissue massage therapist, primarily on athletes and chronic pain patients. I am currently training for an Ironman triathlon and love riding my bike and playing ping pong.
Favorite ALTITUDE Run: Deer Lake
Favorite ALTITUDE meal: Burritos
Why I’m excited about being on staff: I believe it is invaluable to be a part of, and help to facilitate, lives being changed for the better. It is so cool to watch college athletes connect their faith to their training in order to build a stronger foundation of understanding their unique value and purpose which will help give a confidence for the rest of their lives.
Paul Davis
Director
Fun Facts About Paul
AKA: PHD
Resides in: Boise, ID
Graduated from: University of Tennessee (B.S. in chemistry, 1995), Stanford University (Ph.D. in chemical physics, 2001)
Running experience: I started running the spring of my senior year in college because I thought it would be “fun” to do a marathon before I graduated. Less than 2 months later (and woefully underprepared), I ran one and discovered I’d been a runner in denial for most of my life to that point as I fared much better than I had any right to expect given my lack of training. I then moved out to the West Coast for graduate school, where I found plenty of people faster than me to train with and learn from. I’ve been running and racing ever since.
Current PRs: 8K (26:07), 10 mile (53:39), Half Marathon (1:12:24)
What I do when I’m not at ALTITUDE: In the past, I’ve been a chemistry professor at several universities. Currently, I manage the Surface Science Lab in the Micron School of Materials Science & Engineering at Boise State University. In my spare time, I enjoy road biking in addition to running.
Favorite ALTITUDE run: It’s a tie – Sherwin Creek Tempo Run and Hot Creek Long Run
Favorite Mammoth hangout: Any of the many natural hot springs
Matt Sheeks
Counselor, Webmaster
Fun Facts About Matt
AKA: “Sheeky,” “Freaky Sheeky,” etc.
Resides in: La Grande, OR
Graduated from: University of Portland, BBA (2005), University of Portland, MBA (2006)
Running experience: Stud college runner that turned into a triathlete.
Current PRs: 3:50 1500m, 4:09 mile, 14:04 5K, 29:14 10K, 1:10Half, 2:52 Marathon (during an Ironman), 4:07 Half-Ironman, 9:08 Ironman
What he does when he’s not at ALTITUDE: When not training or racing, you’ll see me coaching local triathletes and marathoners, mentoring college students and leading Bible studues through my involvement with EOU In Action, a spiritual resource for college students. If you have questions for Matt, want to discuss training, God, or life, I would love a personal email at matt@tritheos.com.
Favorite ALTITUDE run: The run to Rainbow Falls and Devil’s Postpile
Why I’m excited to be an Altitude Project staff member: I love the perspective that everyone who attends the ALTITUDE Project comes away with: (1) realizing there are people just like them all over the country striving to glorify God and make him known through distance running, (2) realizing that competition is a worthy goal for believers, and one that we can support each other in.
Josh MacDonald
Fun Facts About Josh
AKA: “JMAC”
Current Hometown: San Leandro, CA
Graduated from: Liberty University (2010-2014)
Running experience:
High School
Four-time USATF All-American, including cross country, 5K and twice in the 2K steeplechase. Won the young men’s 2K steeplechase national championship at the 2010 USATF National Junior Olympic Championships. Finished as the California Interscholastic Foundation state cross country runner-up in Division V as a senior
PRs: 4:23 (1,600), 9:24 (3,200), 15:03 (5K) and 6:03 (2K steeplechase).
College
Big South Men’s Outstanding Track Performer after scoring 23 points at the conference meet. Named ECAC Division I South Men’s Track & Field Athlete of the Week on April 9, after his 8:54.07 steeplechase effort at the Stanford Invitational
Won his first career Big South steeplechase title, placed second in the 10K and came in fourth in the 5K
Ran the steeplechase at the NCAA Division I East Preliminary Round meet 3 times and also qualified in the 5K IC4A steeplechase Champion (2012-8:49.64) & runner-up (2013-8:50.15)
Ran a personal-best 5K time of 14:05.87 climbing to No. 5 in program history
Post-collegiate
Sponsored by Strava, Rabbit, & RunScribe
Current PR’s
3:55(1500m), 4:21 (1MI Road), 8:15 (3k), 8:48 (3kSC), 14:05 (5k Track), 15:06 (5k Road), 23:59 (8kXC), 24:58 (8k Road), 29:33 (10kXC), 29:57 (10k Track), 31:17 (10k Road)
What I do when I’m not at ALTITUDE: I sell things to companies that need those things that I sell. Super fun!
Favorite ALTITUDE Run: Yosemite Valley Loop Run
Favorite Mammoth Hangout: The hot springs or the hot tubs
JOIN US SUMMER 2018
What if there were a place where you could train with other motivated college runners, receive expert advice from elite athletes, learn how God wants to use you and your abilities for greater things, and get an altitude training benefit all at the same time? That sounds like running heaven!. We call it the ALTITUDE Project. Take the leap and sign-up now before we run out of space.
FAQ
Who comes to camp?
The ALTITUDE Project is for collegiate distance xc runners who desire to train at altitude and grow in the Christian faith with other college runners.
I'm graduating from high school this spring. Am I eligible to come?
What if I'll still be in high school next year?
What's the best way to travel to camp?
Fly or Drive! Our travel days are the Sundays at the start and end of each week (July 22, 29th, and Aug 5th).
Driving: If you’re in driving distance please arrive !
Flying: You have the 2 options below.
1) Fly into Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH): We can pick you at whatever time you fly in/out on Sunday. (This is probably the most convenient (although more expensive) way to get to camp)
2) Fly into Reno, NV (RNO): We will pick you up and shuttle you to Mammoth Lakes. Your arrival flight needs to land at or before 2PM on Sunday. You departure flight needs to leave at 1PM or later on Sunday.
How much do we run each day?
Do you offer scholarships?
Are there any group discounts?
Do I have to be a Christian to come?
What are the sleeping accommodations?
What if I have dietary restrictions? What is the food like?
What if my question isn't on this page?
What are you waiting for?
THE ALTITUDE PROJECT
The ALTITUDE Project is committed to developing collegiate distance runners to excel in competitive running and Christian living. Your donation will be used to elevate the camp experience for those who come and scholarship athletes who wouldn't be able to come otherwise.
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