Ironman Canada Training Camp, Sponsored by Hammer Nutrition and Simbree

Location: Osoyoos British Columbia Canada
Date: May 2-4 , 2008

For more information, contact ironman@emeraldcitymultisport.com. Register on Active.com here.

A camp designed to view and prepare for IMC.  Athletes will have the opportunity to preview the whole course during the weekend.  Coach lead swim, bike and run workouts throughout the weekend. Q and A sessions during group dinners at local restaurants.  Swim, bike and run on portions of the IMC course, preview Richter pass and Yellow lake climbs as well as the decent down to Penticton.  Swimming will take place in Osoyoos Lake and Okanogan Lake, running will be in Osoyoos on portions of Desert Half Ironman course and out of OK falls at the marathon turn around heading back towards Penticton.

Camp Includes:

Supported workouts with USAT coaches and group leaders
Group meals for athletes to mingle and Q and A session with USAT Coaches and group leaders
ECMT team swag and sponsor gear giveaways
Great training on IMC course

Cost: $150 covers all coached workouts, access to coaches for Q and A, and support for all workouts.

Athletes Requirements:

Sufficient fitness levels to complete open water swims, long endurance ride (80-112 miles), transition runs (bricks 30-50min)  and long run (8-13 miles).
You are responsible for your own meal costs, lodging expenses, equipment, and nutritional needs for all workouts.
Provide transportation to Osoyoos BC or arrange car pool.

Schedule

Friday: May 2^nd

Arrive in Osoyoos between 4-9pm
Check in at local hotels and athlete meeting to discuss weekend training camp
Establish training groups and support
Q & A regarding the weekend camp and Saturday’s workout
Hand out riding maps and other supplies
Sleep

Saturday: May 3^rd

07:00 - 09:00: Athlete breakfast at local restaurant or on own
09:30 - 03:30: Ride the IMC bike course.  Athletes have the choice of riding the whole course from Osoyoos up to Penticton and back.  Alternate routes will be available depending on conditions and riders preference.
03:30 - 04:00: Optional transition run in Osoyoos following the bike course on the Desert half Ironman race course.
05:00 - 07:00: Group dinner at local restaurant.  Q & A for athletes and discussion for Sunday’s workouts.
Sleep.

Sunday: May 4^th

07:00 - 09:00: Athlete breakfast on own or at local restaurant, check out of hotels.
10:00 - 11:00: Swim in Osoyoos lake varying length depending on conditions and athlete preference.
11:30: Drive to Okanagan Falls for long run or stay in Osoyoos for group run on Desert Half Ironman course.
01:30: Athlete lunch and debrief from training camp at local restaurant or park.
02:30: Depart for home.  End of camp.

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