

The Ultimate Ironman Preparation Camp
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 9:00 AM - Friday, June 04, 2010
$695 (with race entry), $495 without race entry
Join Olympic Gold Medal and Ironman Champion Coaches Lance Watson and Paul Regensburg and some of the Sports Pro's for the Victoria Ultimate Triathlon Preparation Camp.
Get the ultimate preparation for you upcoming race season whether it be for Ironman, 70.3, or shorter distance triathlons. The Victoria Ultimate Camp offers an incredible triathlon experience in beautiful Victoria, Canada using its clear lakes, endless soft trails, scenic rides, and world class aquatic center. The same training grounds as Ironman legends Peter Reid and Lori Bowden, Olympic Gold Medallist Simon Whitfield, and X-Terra World Champion Melanie McQuaid.
The camp will include a VIP option to race the Subaru Shawnigan Lake Half or Olympic Distance Triathlon on May 30, and will be lead by LifeSport, the Official Coaches of Ironman and 70.3, along with many professional Ironman and Olympic athletes, and industry experts. The Ultimate Camp is a perfect opportunity to improve your triathlon skills and build early season fitness, and will also include many unique opportunities. All abilities are welcome. Only 20 spots available.
Victoria Ultimate Camp Features
Lactic Threshold Testing – Establish/Review Training Zones
Swim Video Analysis
Nutritionist for Race Nutrition Plans
Open Water Swim Sessions/Strategies
Swim/Bike/Run Training Sessions
Camp Souvenirs and Gear
Option for:
Race Entry to Subaru Shawnigan Lake Half or Olympic Distance Triathlon
Race VIP Reception
“Ride with the Pros” – Pre Race Ride
Dedicated Race Tent for Camp Participants
Post-Race Analysis
Friday
11:45 Optional Swim with LifeSport Masters - Saanich Commonwealth Place
5:30 VIP function at the Aerie Hotel
Saturday
2:00 VIP Ride with the Pros - Shawnigan Lake race site. Course tour/Race prep
Sunday
Shawnigan Lake Triathlon
Monday
11:45 Optional Recovery Swim with LifeSport Masters - Saanich Commonwealth Place
Camp Begins
2:00 Meet and Race Tips with Brent McMahon - Howard Johnson Hotel
3:30 Recovery and Regeneration Session - Pacific Institute of Sport Excellence
6:00 Optional Evening Social
Tuesday
9:00 Swim Seminar Technical, Drills, Tactics, Open Water Strategies - Howard Johnson Hotel
10:30 Swim Drill and Technique Video Taping
1:30 Nutrition Seminar Race Planning - Howard Johnson Hotel
3:00 Run Seminar and Base Run - Beaver/Elk Lake
Wednesday
9:00 Bike Lactate Testing Training Zone Determination - Pacific Institute of Sport Excellence
11:45 Swim Intervals - Saanich Commonwealth Place
2:30 Transitions Seminar and Practice
Thursday
9:00 Run Interval Session - Lochside Trail
12:30 Swim Video Review - Howard Johnson Hotel
2:00 Swim Technical Session
5:45 Trainer Session + Short Run - Saanich Commonwealth Place
7:30 Optional Social
Friday
7:45 Open Water Swim - Thetis Lake
11:00 Long Base Ride
4:00 Camp Wrap Up
For more information and registration go here.
Aqua Sphere Open Water Swim Skills Clinic Presented by LifeSport (FREE)
Saturday, May 29, 2010,
3:00PM
This short clinic will provide the participants with the knowledge to swim faster in the open water with less effort. Learn from Olympic Gold Medal Coach Lance Watson on topics including warm-ups, starts, sighting, drafting, wetsuit selection, training tips, and how to deal with waves or currents. There will also be information how to transfer pool swimming into the open water and give you some open water workout suggestions that you can implement into your own training. See you at the West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park.

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