Tuesday, April 7, 2009

SUMMER TRI CAMP AT XANTUSIA

TRIATHLON CAMP at XANTUSIA
Hosted by
Coach: Erika Lilley
USA Triathlon Coach, Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach



WHO: Beginner and Intermediate level triathletes- all distances focused from Sprint to Ironman Distance athletes.

WHERE: Xantusia Endurance Playground, Valyermo, CA (will email directions and special map once signed up) Located roughly 1 hour north of Santa Clarita, 1.5 hours north of Los Angeles.

WHEN: June 12-15th, 2009 (Thurs through Sunday)

WHY? If you want to:

-More efficient in the water
-Practice open water technique and drafting
-Train at altitude- >5000 Feet only 1 hour away
-Bike on roads almost untouched by traffic
-Try your climbing skills up one of the most challenging 12-mile climbs, which starts less than 1 mile outside of camp
-Get ready for your upcoming Ironman
-Learn how strength training can improve your overall time and prevent injuries
-Maximize your nutrition timing in races and learn how best to maintain your weight during your off-season
-Brush up on speed training at the aqueduct and run the pristine trails up at Jackson Lake
-Experience training in every dimension possible: altitude, surroundings, and experience levels
-Cut time off of your transitions
-Have fun meeting other tri dorks

THEN THIS CAMP IS FOR YOU!


COST: $450/person*
*Includes room/board and all meals cooked especially for you by the most amazing triathlon chef ever, Mark “Monty” Montgomery.
**If you can only make a portion of the camp, we can discuss

SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY:
Mark “Monty” Montgomery
Dan Empfield
Charlie the Wonder Dog
Nelson the Super Dog


ITINERARY (Rough and subject to only get better)

THURS:
Afternoon Check-in
Sunset Run
Dinner
Watch Ironman Videos from the early ‘80s

FRIDAY:
9:30- Run @ Jackson Lake
12 noon- Lunch
2 pm- Swim at the Palmdale Pool
5pm- Nutrition Seminar/Recovery
7pm- Training Program Essentials
Watch Tri Videos from the Mighty Hamptons Race and the 1st Catalina Triathlon (staring Monty and Emilio DeSoto)

SATURDAY:
9-12pm: Long Ride
12pm-Transition Practice, followed by lunch
2pm- Open Swim at the lake
5pm- Learn about Bike
7pm- Structural Integration/Chiro Recovery Presentation/Injury Prevention

SUNDAY:
9am: Long Flat Run at Aqueduct- work on speed work and technique
12pm: Lunch
2pm: Depart



CONTACT ERIKA LILLEY TO RESERVE SPOT TODAY- ONLY 12 SPOTS AVAILABLE
661.476.6296
erikalilley@sbcglobal.net

erikalilley.blogspot.com
Read more about Xantusia @ Slowtwitch.com
Article:
http://www.slowtwitch.com/Bike_Fit/F.I.S.T._Workshops/Xantusia_46.html

1 comment:

triclancy said...

GRRRR....we are going to be at the boise 70.3 that same weekend! Raincheck please!! XOXO

Clancy, Mike and I

Clancy, Mike and I
SB Tri Finishers- Nice Tiles!