| Triathlon Training Camps PRESS RELEASE: A Triathlon Camp that helps you realize a higher set of expectations for yourself. Our coaches coordinate safe and fun group training activities to help direct you toward success through a healthy triathlon lifestyle.
The Triathlete is a special breed stacking three physically exhausting events back-to-back into one daunting display of determination that has had most of us on the sidelines asking, "Why?" Some of us who get our workouts from either running, cycling or swimming - separate from each other and not all at once - end up asking "How?" It's hard enough to imagine what it might take to complete 26.2 miles of a marathon. For some, that's all they dream about doing. Add on a 2.5 -mile swim and a 112 bike ride and the goal looks more like a pipe dream of a fitness nut.
This is not so. Whereas it takes determination and long hours of training, triathletes are set apart mainly by a higher set of expectations for themselves. Most start out as people who have gotten into the fitness routine of either running, cycling or swimming. Being in a routine long enough allows for as series of fitness plateaus and new challenges to be set. Longer and more challenging routes inspire confidence and eventually a lighthearted competitive spirit develops. Its this intangible spirit that brings the recreational athlete into the realm of a whole new world.
Are you a little bit curious about the triathlon? Could this be one of those "crazy" ideas that pops into your head from time to time? Or maybe you're a recreational athlete who has been meaning to look into it. Well, Here is your chance to change your whole life. Triathlon LAB is offering an 8 - week Triathlon Camp this spring geared towards getting you ready to successfully participate in a triathlon this season, or to just get in shape.
Throughout this 8 - week course, participants will experience a fun, noncompetitive training environment. Every Sunday morning, An experienced, friendly coaching staff will guide you through each of the three disciplines of the triathlon. You will learn all the separate components needed to become a competent triathlete. These include: exercise safety, warm-up and cool down techniques, core and flexibility training; form and swim stroke basics, swimming pool endurance training and ocean swimming; bike components and triathlon equipment preparation, form and basic bicycle handling, riding techniques, proper gear selection, cycling position and aero dynamics; running for performance, basic running form and endurance training; sub-max heart-rate training, hydration, nutrition and diet basics, stretching and weight training for triathletes, injury prevention, race transitioning techniques and post race recovery.
The Triathlon Camp is an ambitious undertaking in itself. Each of the Saturday's camps will be at a different location throughout Los Angeles area and the South Bay. Beginning July 8th, Camp participants will actually participate in group workouts, clinics with generous question and answer sessions afterwards. By the end of the 8 - week camp, you will be confident about your ability to participate in triathlons. You will begin to notice too that some natural by-products of the Triathlon Camp include: goal setting, self-confidence, self-discipline and better focus with a sense of profound personal achievement and satisfaction. Remember that "spirit" we were talking about earlier. Well, When you cross that Race Finish Line for the first time, you will get it.
*Not sure if your ready? Campers will be divided into groups to maximize coaching in each of the disciplines of swimming, cycling and running. If there is a particular discipline where you feel weakest, our camp directors and coaches will prescribe you with a work out plan to help motivate you to the highest possible level of your abilities. To further address your questions and concerns, individual participants will be able to interact directly with the triathlon camp coaches throughout each of the Saturday morning sessions. To be sure, Each participant must be in good physical health and already have basic swimming, biking and running skills. (Note: Additional individual "fee based" coaching will be available.)
*Only interested in a portion of the triathlon camp? Then sign up for just the discipline you are interested in improving. We have individual package prices available for the swim, bike and run coaching services "sold separately".
Schedule
The orientation for the camp will be on January 6, 2006, from 9:00 Am - 10:00 AM at Triathlon LAB located at 600 N catalina Ave., Redondo Beach. First actual camp date is January 13. Sign up on the email list to receive updates as they become available.
Triathlon Camp Features & Benefits:
Weekly group work-out & informational clinics (Saturday mornings).Weekly triathlon training schedule.Experienced, friendly coaching staff.Fun, noncompetitive training environment.Triathlon LAB-Store discounts (Save on all your purchases.)SCAQ-Southern California Aquatics membership discounts.Energy gels, sports drinks samples (while supplies last).Special "Camp only" product offers and promotional discounts.
Triathlon Camp Directors:
Lloyd Taylor*
Robert Keating*
Triathlon CAMP 2007
Prepare to go beyond the fundamentals of swimming, biking and running. Although this camp is designed to prepare you to compete in triathlons, You must currently be able to competently swim, bike and run. Triathlons and triathlon training events are an extreme test of a person's physical and mental limits. Duration: 8 weeks long, 2 hours per session every Saturday morning from 8:00a.m. - 10:00a.m.
Click here to see photos of the Winter 2005 Triathlon Camp (Gallery 1)
Click here to see more Triathlon Camp Photos (Gallery 2)
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