Warm Weather Triathlon Training Camp – Italy
Tuesday 12th – Tuesday 19th April, 2011
Tuesday 19th – Tuesday 26th April, 2011
Tri4u coach, multiple World Champion Barry Jameson will be leading a Warm Weather Training Camp in Riccione, Italy in partnership with Tri Cycle Sports. Following on from a very successful 2010 camp in which athletes of all abilities went on to achieve personal success including National Championship winners, European and World Championship representatives and Ironman finishers.
Structured training sessions led by top-level coaches with seminar talks on areas such as nutrition, planning your training and injury prevention technique.
Suitable for all abilities, from Novice to Elite. Swimming sessions will be in Riccione's aquatic centre, which boasts two heated 50m pools and was used by Olympic legend Michael Phelps before the 2009 world championships. Open water training in the waters of Adriatic is also included.
Guided cycle rides to cater for respective standards in the stunning Emilio Romagna area of Italy where the great Marco Pantani trained.
Running coaching at the six-lane municipal track in Riccione and on the footpaths and beach of the endless sea front.
Included in the Package-
Half-board accommodation:
The camp base will be the superb Hotel Fedora on the Adriatic seafront at Riccione, including wine with evening meal and complimentary food after cycle rides.
Welcome and farewell reception with goodie bag and special prizes. Free Transfers from Rimini, Forli and Bologna Airports.
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Warm weather activity/training week - France
Cycling, running and walking at La Roche, Vergisson, France
Location:
La Roche is one of three beautiful houses which make up a stunning and unique courtyard development in the village of Vergisson overlooking the Roche du Solutre. The house sits amongst working vineyards that produce award winning Pouilly Fuisse and Macon Village wines. La Roche stands on the edge of this beautiful village, which is only 10 miles west of Macon.
The main A6 motorway is only 6 miles away but the tranquility of the area creates the impression that you could be a hundred miles from anywhere. The area offers challenging training routes for cyclists, runners and walkers, which is ideal for all activities throughout the training week. However there are many easy routes for those who want something less challenging, accommodating for all abilities.
Accommodation:
Accommodation in a luxurious villa with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, south facing terrace overlooking the private garden, swimming pool and the Roche du Solutre. A superbly equipped kitchen links to the large dining room where meals will be served in the unlikely event that the terrace is too cool.
All meals will be cooked and served by one of our team whose reputation for producing excellent food is second to none. The house has a comfortable lounge to relax in as well as providing free WI-FI access, television with several satellite channels, DVD player and video player.
Activities:
Cycling:
~ Guided cycle tours of varying distances (20-40miles). Routes will include: flat, rolling and mountainous terrain on quiet country roads through picturesque landscapes.
~ Optional coached cycle training sessions including: hill climbing techniques, descending techniques, gear selection, interval training and time trialling.
Running:
~ Guided road and trail running (3-8miles). Routes around the vineyards surrounding Vergisson village and La Roche du Solutre.
~ Optional coached running technique sessions including: Strength and recovery, speed intervals, drills and injury prevention.
Walking:
~ Excellent endless walking routes and can be as easy or challenging as you wish covering a range of terrains. The magnificent country side and views are a spectacular, capturing once in a life time moments.
Swimming (optional):
~ 10 mile cycle to Macon to a 25m, 5 lane swimming pool. A great way to top up your training!!!
Relax at La Roche:
~ Unwind by the private swimming pool and terrace area overlooking the surrounding vineyards, valleys and the famous Roche du Solutre.
The package will include:
7 night accommodation 6 days of guided/ coached cycle and running sessions following a structured timetable
Airport transfer from Lyon airport including bike collection
Talks on:
Bike maintenance and set
Nutrition and hydrataion
Training and recovery hints and tips
Visit www.tri4u.co.uk for further details.
LT