TRIATHLON BOOT CAMP FOR EXPERIENCED ATHLETES

APRIL 4-6, 2008

WHO IS THE CAMP FOR?

Triathlon Boot Camp for Experienced Athletes is an intensive three-day clinic and training camp for individuals having a solid endurance base plus one or more years of multisport training and racing experience.  This Camp will cover numerous advanced training topics and will provide attendees with detailed instruction on how to incorporate heart rate and power principles into an effective training program.  As part of the Camp, participants will complete a series of field tests, and we will use this data to determine your appropriate training and racing heart rate zones.  Participants will need to bring a heart rate monitor to the Camp, as we will be using them throughout the weekend.

Triathlon Boot Camp for Experienced Athletes is not just for hard-core, top-level athletes.  Rather, it is designed for age-group athletes with some experience who want to improve their performance and enjoyment of the sport by learning how to make the most of their limited training time.  Beginner triathletes and duathletes should consider our Triathlon Boot Camp for Beginners.

To read about the experience of one of last year's Camp participants, click here.

Not sure which Triathlon Boot Camp is best for you?  Then use our handy Camp Selector to help you decide.

WHERE IS THE CAMP HELD?

Triathlon Boot Camp for Experienced Athletes takes place in historic Southeastern Pennsylvania. The Camp is conveniently located just minutes from Center City Philadelphia and less than two hours by car from both Baltimore and New York City along the I-95 corridor.  The classroom and pool sessions will be held at the state-of-the-art Healthplex Sports Club in Springfield, PA (www.healthplex.net). The group rides and runs will traverse the rolling countryside and horse farms throughout Delaware and Chester counties and wind through historic estates along the Main Line.

WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED?

Topics to be covered during the classroom time include:

Using heart rate and power principles to optimize your training;

Planning your training and races;

High performance swimming for triathletes;

Climbing, cornering and descending on the bike;

Proper bike fit;

Running gait analysis;

Training considerations for women and masters athletes;

Mental aspects of training and racing;

Core strengthening and injury prevention;

Equipment selection;

Keys to quick transitions;

Training and race-day nutrition;

Recovery techniques.

We will also address key training and nutritional considerations for those racing half-iron (70.3) and Ironman events.

As part of the registration fee, camp participants will have the opportunity to have their swim stroke videotaped and analyzed by expert coaches using above- and below-water video cameras in an Endless Pools Fastlane swimming machine.  Camp participants will receive a videotape of the analysis to take home.

To see a tentative agenda for the weekend, click here.

HOW MUCH TRAINING WILL I DO?

The amount of training is really up to you.  There will be one key bike session and one key run session during camp hours which we encourage everyone to participate in.  However, there will also be several additional opportunities for swimming, biking and running throughout the weekend.  These sessions will be entirely optional and will be scheduled before and after the formal camp hours.

For the key bike session on Saturday, you may choose between 25-, 35- and 50-mile loops on rolling terrain.  For the key run session on Sunday, you may choose between 4-, 6-, 7-, 9-, 11- and 13-mile loops on similar terrain.  Cue sheets, fully-stocked rest stops and support vehicles will be provided for all loops. Several groups will be formed based on ability and fitness levels.  These sessions are intended to be easy, aerobic efforts.  Don’t be concerned about not being able to keep up.  NO ONE gets dropped during these sessions.  There will be plenty of others riding and running at your speed!!

To see a tentative agenda for the weekend, click here.

WHO ARE THE INSTRUCTORS?

The Triathlon Boot Camp staff is comprised of an unparalleled group of experienced coaching professionals.  The staff includes Mid-Atlantic Multisport Head Coach Bill Hauser and six-time Ironman champion Ken Glah.  During the course of the Camp, you will have the opportunity to train shoulder to shoulder with all of the coaches and pick their brains in a friendly, informal environment. 

For more information on the camp staff, click here. 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Registration fee - $475. USD

 

Registration fee includes Triathlon Boot Camp Training Guide/workbook, technical t-shirt, sponsor goodie bag, dinner on Friday and breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday.

HOW DO I REGISTER? 

Registration for this camp has closed.  To receive priority notification and special offers for future Mid-Atlantic Multisport camps, please provide your email address in the box to the left.

WHERE DO I STAY?

Accommodations are not included in the registration fee.  However, there are several hotels conveniently located nearby.

The Radnor Hotel  (HOST HOTEL)
591 East Lancaster Ave.
St. Davids, PA  19087
(610) 688-5800
Special rate for Boot Camp participants - $115/night.  Must make reservation by March 14th.
 

Wayne Hotel
Wayne, PA
(610) 687-5000