Join triathlon coach Russ Cox for his annual triathlon training camp in Lanzarote. Daily coached swim, bike and run catering for a mix of abilities, taking in the climbs and race courses of the island. Ideal for those racing Ironman Lanzarote or for those looking to kickstart their season.
Available Camps
How it Works
With its strong winds and hills, Lanzarote is the perfect location for a training camp. As home to the famous Ironman Lanzarote you can be sure the island will challenge you.
March is a great time to train in Lanzarote, with an average temperature of 18C, little rain and generally lighter winds.
Sands Beach Resort in Costa Teguise will provide high quality half board accommodation for the week. The resort includes a 25m pool, trails for running and easy access to Lanzarote's cycling routes.
The focus for this camp is early season training volume, a hint of competition and some fun. Each day will involve swim, bike and run: coached sessions in the 25m pool, guided rides around the island, including the Ironman course, and daily run options to complete the training.
Cycling will make up the majority of the training during the week. We'll also spend a lot of time in the pool working on fitness and technique. The run program is lighter in volume, but makes up for it with some challenging sets.
Sessions will incorporate sections of the Ironman bike course and the Lanzarote 70.3 bike course, along with the traditional time trial up Tabayesco.
You can download the itinerary from the 2019 camp below:
The camp is open to athletes of all abilities. While the program has been developed with Ironman and Half Ironman athletes in mind, the daily schedule is flexible and can be adapted to suit a range of needs. Previous camps have successfully hosted novice triathletes through to those racing professionally.
To get the most from the camp athletes should be prepared to train every day, potentially pushing themselves a little further than before. There will be between 2 and 7 hours of training scheduled per day, although this can be adapted to suit individual needs.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Russ.
Russ Cox, experienced endurance coach and Ironman athlete, will provide a challenging itinerary for all athletes based upon his coaching principles and 7 years experience running training camps in Lanzarote.
He'll direct athletes through bike sessions providing support and coaching advice as well as delivering daily coached swim sessions and a detailed swim video analysis.
The price for the 2025 camp will be £750 per person.
The price includes half board accommodation (based on 2 athletes sharing a room) in a superior room at Sands Beach Resort along with all coaching and support throughout the camp.
The price does not include travel or insurance. Athletes will need to arrange their own.
A £200 deposit is required to reserve your place, with the final balance due by 20 December 2024. A full refund is available on bookings prior to November 2024, a partial refund (less £200) prior to 20 December 2024. There will be no refunds after this date.
Testimonials
Russ has been providing me with triathlon coaching for around 1 year in preparation for Kalmar Iron Man. Even though we have worked largely remote from each other, Russ has both significantly improved my overall fitness plus improved my poor swim technique to a point where I feel confident to take on the 3.8km open water swim. He has the gift of being able to explain things in simple terms in ways you can quickly take on board to improve technique. The way he manages the weekly training plans makes it easy to follow and enables you to focus on the optimal schedule to achieve your target without spending hours yourself researching and planning. An added bonus is the opportunity to join a training camp in Lanzarote which is a great way to learn from Russ but also other experienced athletes as well as have a lot of fun and kick start your season!
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