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Strong winds and hills make Lanzarote the perfect location for a training camp. Early March temperatures are a comfortable 18C, ideal for training.

Sands Beach Resort in Costa Teguise provides high quality half board accommodation for the week. Rooms are situated next to the 25m training pool, literally a minute from your bed to the morning swim. The hotel is situated on the edge of town well connected to Lanzarote's cycle routes and trails, roads and the coastal path for running.

The camp focuses on early season training volume. Each day will involve planned swim, bike and run sessions.

• Start the day with an hours coached swim set mixing technique work with elements of endurance and sopped over the week. All athletes will have their swim filmed and reviewed as part of the camp with opportunities for individual coaching time through the week. there's a strong emphasis on developing your swim as part of the camp.
• Cycling makes up the majority of the week's training time. Daily Group rides are planned with routes to suit a range of abilities and goals. From short stretches on relatively flat routes through to riding the full Ironman course.
• A variety of run sessions round out the week. Generally a lighter element to reduce injury risk but including some hill work and speed work alongside brick runs.

An itinerary will be sent out ahead of the camp. Adjustments are made during the week to suit individuals and ensure everyone gets the most they can from their week.

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 and goals. Previous camps have successfully hosted beginner triathletes through to those racing professionally.

The daily itinerary might look intimidating with as much as 7 hours of training on some days. There are shorter routes and options throughout the week and the schedule will be adjusted for each individual to suit their needs. Athletes will be supported and encouraged to safely push themselves with respect to their fitness and goals.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Russ.

Coach Russ Cox will plan and manage the week of training. His schedule is built from 15 years experience coaching individuals and delivering group sessions and 12 years experience running training camps in Lanzarote.

Athlete's can expect:

• Daily coached swims with feedback on technique and individual support.
• A detailed stroke analysis recorded during camp for future reference.
• Carefully planned routes taking in different terrain and building fitness over the week.
• A lighter run program aiming to minimise he risk of injury but with options and advice for those who want more.
• Daily opportunities to discuss training, racing and any aspects of sport. Either as a group over meals or individually.
• Feedback, encouragement and support throughout the camp

Russ maintains a positive and supportive environment where athletes share their experiences and encourage each other through the week. This often extends to following progress through the whole of the season.

The price for the 2025 camp will be £750 per person. This 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.

Individual rooms are available at a cost of £900 per person.

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.