This fall – October 22-29,
2010 – I'm presenting a triathlon camp in Scottsdale, Arizona where I spend my
winters. This is not your standard swim-bike-run camp. It focuses on exactly
what I do with the athletes I coach at the start of their winter training. I
have each of them come to Scottsdale to spend a few days with me. We get to
know each other a bit better while accomplishing a lot of things to prepare
them for the coming year.
During this 'personal camp'
there are five things you will do just as I do them with my athletes….
important physiological metrics such as metabolic rate and body
composition.
* There will be a head-to-toes assessment by a physical
therapist identifying potential injuries and areas where strength, range
of motion or other interventions could improve performance. A functional
strength and stretching programs will then be created for you based on this information.
*A bike fit will be done by a professional fitter
who I have worked with for years. This should be done every year even if
you are riding the same bike you were fit for the previous year. Things
change over the course of a season.
* We will also refine your speed skills in all
three sports. This is a great time of the year to improve swimming, biking
and running technique. Most athletes will improve more in this area of
fitness than any other.
* And finally we will spend a lot of time
discussing the keys to your success in the coming season. This last point
starts with season goals relative to your limiters. You and I will sit
down to discuss these in a private session. Evening classroom sessions
address topics such as mental skills, nutrition, understanding how to
train effectively and much more.
By the time the camp is done
you will be a great deal closer to achieving your goals for the next season.
My TrainingBible coaching
assistant for this camp is Adam Zucco, the USAT Developmental Coach of the Year
for last season. Adam is a long time business associate of mine and a
very knowledgeable coach. I will also be assisted by the staff at Endurance
Rehabilitation and Chris Pulleyn, bicycle fitter extraordinaire, from the Bicycle
Ranch.
This camp, along with my other US and European camps (see them here), is organized by Tridynamic in the UK. So all pricing on the website is in Great Britain Pounds. This camps starts at
currency exchange rates go here.)
Scottsdale in late October is beautiful. Temperatures
are typically around 80F (26C) with gentle breezes and blue skies.
All swim sessions will be at the new, outdoor McDowell
Mountain Aquatic Center.
As you can see at the above
website, I have a lot of camps scheduled for this year, each with a unique
focus. This one is guaranteed to get you started down the path to a successful
2011 triathlon season.
