from Triathlon Ireland Triathlon Ireland are offering adults who are new to triathlon an opportunity to develop their skills in cycling, running and transitions in a training camp being held on 14th & 15th February 2009.
For those new to Triathlon, this is a great opportunity to give the sport a try and meet others. All are welcome. This training camp would be especially suitable for people taking part in a duathlon, but would be of great benefit for anybody looking to also race in a triathlon.
Please see below for further details…..
This training camp would be especially suitable for people taking part in a duathlon, but would be of great benefit for anybody looking to also race in a triathlon.
At the camp, you will be divided into ability groups and individual goals will be discussed. The camp will be taken by two very experienced Level 2 and Level 3 coaches who will give you two full days of training sessions, both classroom based and practical.
On day two, we will run a mini-Duathlon where you will go through a pre-race warm up, bike racking/transition set up etc. This will only be a short duathlon, aimed at giving you enough confidence to complete a duathlon.
There is a duathlon being held at Punchestown Racecourse in Naas on the following weekend, 22nd February. The distances are 3.2km run, 20km bike, 3.2km run. This would be an ideal opportunity for anyone who is new to the sport, to attend the training weekend and then participate in the race the following week. The race entry fee is 17 euro. Entering the duathlon is optional, but we would highly recommend it as the training weekend will be aimed at preparation for this race. For further details of the duathlon, please go to www.naaswheelworxtc.com where you can also enter.
Everything you learn over the weekend can be implemented in the duathlon and any problems ironed out pre-race.
Please see below for a full schedule of the camp and for details of how to book your place on the training camp. This weekend is only open to Triathlon Ireland members.
Details of Camp
Date: Sat 14th & Sun 15th February 2009
Location: Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh
Time: Sat, 9:30am-5pm / Sun, 9:30am-4pm
Cost: 195 euro (this includes accommodation Fri/Sat night, coaching and training facilities).
Accommodation: Accommodation is self catering apartments. The apartments are made up of 5 and 8 bedrooms, most rooms are single, but some are twin.
No meals are being provided, but the apartments are self catering. There is also a restaurant in the hotel and restuarants close by.
Schedule
Day 1: Saturday
9-9:30am Registration
9:30-10am Introduction
10-11am Run Technique, drills & tips
11:15-12n Do it Yourself Bike Set-up
12n-1pm Lunch
1-2pm Theory session – duathlon training
2-3:30pm Bike drills & skills (cornering, use of gears, drinking whilst cycling etc)
3:30-3:45pm Break
3:45-4:45pm Bike to Run Transition Skills & Tips
4:45-5pm Questions
5pm End of Day
Day 2: Sunday
9:30am Registration
9:30-9:45am Explanation of day ahead
9:45-10:45am Stretching and Strength & Conditioning for Multi-sport
10:45-11am Break
11am-12n Run to Bik Transition Skills and Tips
12n-1pm Lunch
1-2pm Theory Session – Race Preparation
2-3:30pm Mini-Duathlon
3:30-4pm Questions
4pm End of Day
Equipment Needed for Weekend
Cycling:
* Bicycle in good working order (doesn’t have to be a road bike, a mountain bike will be sufficient)
* Helmet
* Warm cycling gear
* Bike pump
* Spare tube in case you get a flat tyre
* Set of allen keys(bike tools – you can buy these cheaply from any bike shop)
* Spirit level
* Plumb bob (can be a nut or a small weight, on a metre long piece of string/cotton)
Running:
* Running shoes
* Warm running clothes
General:
* Towel
* Food – the accommodation is self catering. However, there is a restaurant in the hotel where you can have breakfast and dinner (at your own cost) if you wish. Bring snack foods for between sessions)
Please ensure you bring warm clothing to wear on the bike and run in case of cold weather.
How to book a Place
If you would like to attend the training camp, please send an email to administrator@triathlonireland.com using the subject line “new to tri training camp” and include your full name, 2009 TI number (2008 membership will not be accepted) and contact phone number in the email. We will then send details of payment by email and payment will be required within 2 days to secure a place.
Places are limited for the training camp and only full payment secures a place.
Policy on Refunds: If the attendee wishes to cancel, at least two weeks before the event, then they will be entitled to a refund of 100 euro of the full amount. For any cancellations within two weeks of the event no refund will be given.
How to Become a Triathlon Ireland Member
If you are not already a Triathlon Ireland member, please click on “membership” from the left hand menu on our home page. You can then apply for membership where you will receive your 2009 membership number once payment has been made. If you do not wish to apply for Full Membership, then Associate Membership will be sufficient.