<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Training abroad - Tri247</title><link>http://www.tri247.com/index.html</link><description>Latest training abroad articles from Tri247</description><item><title><![CDATA[Tri Camp Race Team partner with Wattbike]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_9623.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Tri Camp is very pleased to announce that they have partnered with Wattbike who are supporting the Tri Camp Race Team in 2012. Tri Camp provides triathlon training camps in Mallorca and is run by Nick and Claire Dunn.

The Tri Camp Race Team is newly formed this year and makes for an impressive line up with Nick Dunn, Heather Jackson, Andy Tarry, Matt Ellis, Hannah Shooter, Rob Brundish, Josh Cardwell, Kat Berry and Alistair Johnson making up the team.  The team is based across the UK and will be coming together throughout the year to use the Wattbike as a crucial part of the team training.

Nick Dunn had to say of the partnership, &ldquo;I have worked with Wattbike for many years now and so am delighted that we could continue this relationship with the Race Team.  Using a Wattbike has formed a critical part of my training and so accessing the Wattbike facilities will be a fantastic asset to the team&rsquo;s preparation for the 2012 season and beyond.&quot;

Tom Crampton of Wattbike says, &quot;We&rsquo;re very pleased to support the Tri Camp Race Team and think that the team line up is very exciting so we&rsquo;re expecting to see the Wattbike logo on a few podiums this year!  We&rsquo;re looking forward to the Tri Camp team coming to Wattbike HQ and doing some testing and training in our gym.&quot;
]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Endurance Sports Coaching Pyrenees training camps]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_9608.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[This summer Endurance Sports Coaching is running two one-week training camps in the Pyrenees in association with Pyrenees Multisport.

Intermediate/Advanced training week (2-9 June)
Take advantage of the extra Bank Holiday; take a day less annual leave and head off for a week of training in the beautiful Pyrenees. This first week is aimed at more experienced athletes looking for a week of bike centred training with additional swim or run sessions. So whether it is long distance race in the second half of the year or a big improvement in fitness you are looking for; this week will hit the spot.

Novice/Intermediate training week (9-16 June)
This week is ideal for athletes who are newer into the sport or those who want a more relaxed triathlon based holiday in a truly stunning location. With less biking than the previous week there will be more time for swimming and running to focus on the technique and skills you need to improve to give your training, racing and confidence a real boost.

Of course, both weeks will allow time for 1-2-1 coaching, talks and group discussions on popular triathlon topics.

Cost: &amp;pound;699 with discounts available for athletes currently coached by Endurance Sports coaching. The cost includes:

	special edition bike jersey (must book before March 4th)
	coaching from Andy Bullock and one other Endurance Sports Coaching coach; including a pre-camp discussion on training to be undertaken where necessary and a maximum coach athlete ratio of 1:7
	coaching in all disciplines
	great training location
	all accommodation (7 nights at Pyrenees Multisport)
	all breakfasts and 5 evening meals
	vehicle support for longer rides and guiding on all rides
	airport transfers
	&amp;pound;50 discount for bike fit at Bike Science Bristol before 31 March 2012


Coaching will be provided by Andy Bullock and Nadia Saba from Endurance Sports Coaching.  Andy is two times 220 Coach of the Year, 220 Magazine contributor and head coach at Endurance Sports Coaching and Bristol &amp;amp; District Triathletes.  He has 10 years coaching experience coaching athletes from novice to experienced World Championship qualifiers as well as the GB Paratriathlon Squad. Nadia has been teaching and coaching for 16 years and regularly presents at and facilitates specialist workshops and training weekends for novices and women in triathlon, long-distance running and open-water swimming.

For more information and sample schedules please visit www.escoach.co.uk or www.pyreneesmultisport.com
]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tri Camp Mallorca 2012]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_9545.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Tri Camp.co.uk is back for its second year in Mallorca. After learning from its first year the all-inclusive camp returns bigger and better. Camps run weekly from March 6th to May 15th with a beginners week scheduled for March 20th to 27th.

Everything is organised for you from landing at Palma to getting back on the plane. No shopping trolleys, washing up, trying to find good routes, cooking or worrying about bike mechanics. Tri Camp takes care of everything.

Nick and the other coaches guide and coach you in all three sports and make you feel welcome and part of the Tri Camp team from the very start.  It&#039;s a week of hard training but good fun in luxury accommodation. For more info and guests testimonials and pictures visit the website
]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Escape winter, train with the best in Fuertaventura]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_9521.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[From the 3rd to 10th of March 2012 Triathlon Performance Solutions (TPS) and BodyZen Multi Sports (BMS) will come together to hold the first ever Total Tri Camp at the magnificent Playitas resort in Fuertaventura.

Coaching will be provided by the GB Men&rsquo;s Olympic Coach Ben Bright, UK Ironman podium finisher Nick Saunders and BMS Head Coach Lee Zohlman. The focus of the week will be to get in lots of sunny miles in a relaxed atmosphere and to help each athlete to achieve their targets for 2012. Every level of athlete will be looked after, with a great coach to athlete ratio for lots of one to one opportunities.

&ldquo;Our aim was to put together the absolute best triathlon camp anywhere at any time with the highest quality services, coaching and accommodations for athletes. We have the most knowledgeable and experienced coaches in the world to ensure the athletes have the highest quality sessions and learn as much as they can. The Playitas Resort has everything and anything to enhance the athletes training and recovery.&rdquo; said Lee Zohlman, USA Triathlon Elite Level 3 Coach and Founder, BodyZen Multisport Coaching.

As well as the training there will be various presentations and technique sessions and with numbers strictly limited to 21 athletes spread between three coaches, there will be ample opportunity for one to one contact with each coach. 

The camp cost of &amp;pound920 includes:


	Studio/condo double occupancy - single rooms available for extra charge 
	Buffet breakfast and dinner each day
	Transfers and bike transport to and from airport - must fly at specified time to access this service
	Coaching service at the camp
	Support vehicle on each training session
	Energy bars, gels and drinks
	Camp technical T-shirt
	Discounts on future coaching services


If you sign up by January 31st there&#039;s an earlybird price of &amp;pound;870 based on the double occupancy rate. For full information go to www.totaltricamp.com or see the Triathlon Performance Solutions website.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SwimTrek launches Malta camp]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_9472.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Planning on entering a competitive open water or triathlon event in 2012? SwimTrek have put together a pre-season training trip featuring open water swims and coaching sessions in and around Gozo and Comino together with the challenge of an iconic 5km crossing from Gozo to Malta.

Unlike many other training camps, this trip is based solely in the sea. The tour has been specifically developed for those who enjoy getting up to speed. With qualified swim and triathlon coaches on hand, this training camp will be a great learning experience and lots of fun! This six day trip includes; drill practice and video analysis sessions using underwater video equipment, race nutrition and hydration, coaching sessions to develop sighting/ drafting and race starts which is then put into practice with swims along the coast.

This is an amazing trip to start the season based in the beautiful bay village of Xlendi on the island of Gozo this is the perfect way to get fit and soak up some well deserved sunshine. Cost, excluding flights, of the camp is &pound;680 per person based on double occupancy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dirk Bockel and Richard Allen Fitness team up for Abu Dhabi]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_9451.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Dirk Bockel and Richard Allen Fitness team up for Abu Dhabi camp

RichardAllenFitness.com is proud to announce that Dirk Bockel, international triathlon superstar, three-time top ten Ironman World Championships finisher and second and third at the Abu Dhabi race has team up with US-based, British pro and coach, Richard Allen to deliver a technique and race tactics focused triathlon training camp from February 24th to March 1st 2012.

Open to international and local triathletes alike, the camp will be based out of the luxurious Khalidiya Palace Resort, the official race hotel of the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon. As the official English language camp of the event it is aimed at English speaking (first or second language) athletes from the developing to advanced skill groups, training for middle and long distance racing.

The camp is designed as a technical improvement, performance maximizing and race season training planning experience to help athletes achieve race goals be it a finish or qualifying for Vegas, Kona or age-group national teams. The focus will be on quality training during the week versus quantity and knowledge and skill transfer from coaches and pro-athletes Dirk Bockel and Richard Allen, along with supporting coaches and the support team.

The camp price is &pound;495 per person which includes coaching, camp bike top, swim cap and sessions pack plus a goodie bag, free images from the camp, physio and bike mechanic support plus a one-on-one session with Rich or Dirk. Participants will need to book their accommodation package with Sports Tours and these range from &pound;699 for six nights based on twin share to &pound;949 for the full nine nights. Sports Tours can also arrange flight packages from anywhere in the world

To book or make or make enquiries, please contact www.richardallenfitness.com or email richardallenfitness@gmail.com with any questions.

To book your accommodation and travel contact Sports Tours International.
]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Majorca training camp with Steve Lumley]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_9447.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Steve Lumley&#039;s annual warm weather training camp in Majorca is running again from April 14th to the 28th 2012.

Join the UK&rsquo;s most experienced Ironman athlete and coach for a week (or two) of training at the superb Club Pollentia sports resort in north Majorca (any dates required can usually be catered for). The hotel is a haven for sports people, particularly cyclists and triathletes, in the early season. It is a custom-built facility offering both excellent accommodation and food for hard-working athletes.

The camp will cater to all from the keen to the elite, and for those racing all triathlon distances and costs from only &pound;525 per person per week plus flights (discounts are available for clubs and groups).

For further details please contact Steve at tricoach.lum@gmail.com, or check here: www.steve-lumley.com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Trew's camps for 2012]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_9435.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Steve Trew and Dan Bullock have set the date for their first winter training camp at Stoke Mandeville&#039;s Guttmann Centre of Excellence on January 14th/15th. The emphasis for the weekend is technique so you can kick start your year doing things the right way.

As well as three swimming sessions, running and cycling, core conditioning, stretching and relaxation, plus mental conditioning and a variety of lectures  there will also be the opportunity listen to a guest speaker, always an interesting slot with Mark Jenkins, Paula Craig, Andy Mouncey and Sian Brice having presented in past years.

Cost for the two-day camp is &pound;132 per athlete. Group and club rates by arrangement, please contact Steve by e-mail for more details.

However, for those looking for something a little warmer...

...Steve is also organising his regular Italian training camp is based at the Hotel Beau-Soleil in Cesenatico. Equipped with everything you could require; nine hills, a six-lane 25m pool, the sea and a 5km running trail the hotel has long been a popular base.

The Personal Best Triathlon training camp runs from May 8th to May 22nd with the option of one week, ten day or two week stays costing from &pound;840 up to &pound;1280. This year&rsquo;s coaching team are Steve Trew, Dan Bullock and Toby Radcliffe. There will also be further coaches/experienced athletes to lead some of the cycle groups.

Interested in either of these? The best way to find out is to give Steve a ring on 020 8886 5175 or by e-mail at trew@personalbest.demon.co.uk
]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Specialist triathlon camps at La Manga]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_9434.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Competitors in Britain&rsquo;s three largest triathlons will have no excuse for being under-prepared following the launch of dedicated warm-weather training camps for each event at the five-star La Manga Club. Organised in association with London-based specialist Fitness 12 Retreats, a company owned by celebrity and professional sports trainer Steve Halsall, the four-day breaks offer the perfect way for triathletes to ensure they&rsquo;re in peak condition on the big day.

While aimed at those competing in the Windsor, Blenheim and London triathlons, the retreats will benefit anyone looking to improve their performance in the endurance event through a mixture of expert tuition, co-ordinated recovery sessions and sports nutrition.

Ralph Hydes &ndash; the London Triathlon&rsquo;s official trainer, who has represented Great Britain in eight world championships and worked with athletes of all abilities, from novices to age-group internationals &ndash; will be leading two of the exclusive breaks, while the third will be headed up by Fitness12 expert Andy Brodziak, who has represented both Great Britain and South Africa in triathlon as well as coaching numerous Olympic and Commonwealth athletes.

Hydes will focus on improving guests&rsquo; skills in various areas to take their training to the next level, including: learning how to do transitions as fast as elite athletes; developing cycling skills of ascending, descending, cornering and efficiency; improving running speed; and the correct way to warm up and stretch to maximise performance.

Retreats start from just &pound;495 per person and include four days&rsquo; training with expert professional coaches; three days&rsquo; accommodation; technical swim, bike and run sessions, with guided rides through the challenging and scenic Portman Hills; recovery sessions; sports nutrition advice; a daily breakfast; and guest transfers from Murcia airport.

Those looking to leave nothing to chance in their preparation can book the Carbon Pro package to upgrade their accommodation to the five-star Hotel La Manga Club Principe Felipe, as well as receiving full gym access; specialist ZIPVIT sport nutrition programmes; full technical and mechanical support in bike set up; demonstrations of key core training techniques; hydrotherapy as part of recovery sessions; and a ZIPVIT goodie bag and Fitness 12 2XU racing vest and swimming hat.

The Carbon Pro package costs &pound;1,200 per person and also features daily lunch with the F12 team provided by a personal chef; dinners in the resort&rsquo;s top restaurants; private transfers from Murcia with bikes; and transfers to airport shuttle trains from within London.

Halsall, who will attend every camp, is known in the industry as &lsquo;The Body Whisperer&rsquo;, and has a significant pedigree, having written for publications including Grazia, Men&rsquo;s Health, Health and Fitness, Men&rsquo;s Fitness and the Daily Mirror.

Fitness 12 retreats provide guests with a personal post-event training programme, running right up to their big event, to ensure each participant gains the maximum future benefit. For more information or to book call 00 34 968 17 5577, email reserve@lamangaclub.com or visit www.lamangaclub.com
]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[R’n’R Tri Camp Greece welcomes world-leading sports physio]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_9409.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[RichardAllenFitness.com is proud to announce that Alison Rose and her colleague Vicky Annis have joined the camp team for the 2012 R&rsquo;n&rsquo;R Triathlon Camp in Sivota, Greece, from May 6th to May 13th 2012.

Rose and Annis will bring an extra dimension to the camp, providing world-class advice in terms of physiotherapy, sports massage, core conditioning and injury avoidance and management tips, which is normally only the preserve of world-class athletes.

Rose has been working as a physiotherapist in sports for the last 16 years. She has worked with UK Athletics as a consultant since 2000, working at the Olympics with athletics in 2000, 2004 and 2008. She is credited with helping to keep Kelly Holmes injury-free in the two years leading up to the Athens Olympics in 2004, helping her to double Olympic gold in the 800m and 1500m. She is currently working with Jessica Ennis, the double World Champion in the heptathlon. In addition to athletics, Rose works with a wide variety of sports, supporting international athletes in diving, squash, and triathlon, as well as athletes from swimming, cycling, football, and rugby. Annis has been working as a sports physiotherapist for over five years at the Carnegie Sports Physiotherapy Clinic. During this time she has also worked with the Great Britain Volleyball Team and UK Athletics and the Great Britain Triathlon Team on a contract basis.

Both physio experts join the coaching and support team which includes; Richard Allen, pro triathlete and head coach; Ryan Bowd, an experienced Ironman, coach and camp manager; and Tonya Allen, assistant coach.

The camp has been designed as an all-round pre-season triathlon camp and is split between the opportunity to train hard with expert advice and to relax and enjoy the resort with family or friends who may accompany you to the resort.  The program covers all essential parts of pre season triathlon training such as open water swimming, transition skills, brick workouts, interval workouts, long aerobic workouts, core stability workouts and a sprint tri race at the end of the week. In addition guests will get a one-2-one coaching session with one of the coaches to help with their technique or planning their training and schedule, as well as one-2-one physiotherapy and sports massage sessions.

The Retreat, which is one of Neilson&rsquo;s luxurious Beachplus Club resorts, offers four-star accommodation with spectacular sea views and delicious cuisine. There is a swimming pool, two floodlit tennis courts with tuition included, children&rsquo;s clubs for all ages (pre-bookable), and a terraced bar area making it perfect for athletes and their partners and friends to enjoy. There&rsquo;s also a chance to enjoy a whole range of inclusive activities with tuition such as sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing and mountain biking.

Rose comments; &quot; The R&rsquo;n&rsquo;R camp is unique in its ability to provide both a relaxed environment for training and recuperation. This will be my third visit to Sivota. There is little opportunity for open water swimming in the UK but here it is a completely different experience.&quot;

Her comments echo those of first timer, Angela Patterson, who went on the camp this year, she comments: &ldquo;Having decided to do my first triathlon this year, I felt that immersing myself in the sport on a week&rsquo;s camp would be the best way to get some top tips!  After spending some time on the internet researching the subject and asking around, I came across the R&rsquo;N&rsquo;R Tri Camp in Sivota, Greece and consequent correspondence convinced me that this was the best choice! And I wasn&rsquo;t disappointed.

The price of the camp includes; flights, accommodation, airport transfers in Greece, healthy buffet meals (less 2 dinners), inclusive Neilson activities, full technical coaching support, massage, race entry, camp t-shirt and pack.

Until January 1st, 2012 the camp will cost &pound;784 (camp cost is &pound;335 and Neilson Holiday cost is &pound;396) online per-person all-inclusive. The price is based on two sharing and including bike carriage, there is a &pound;42 single supplement for the week. See www.richardallenfitness.com for full details and to how to register under the coaching section- R&rsquo;n&rsquo;R camp or email  richardallenfitness@gmail.com with questions. After the 1st of January the Neilson portion of the holiday will increase.]]></description></item></channel></rss>
