ReadyToRace Camp, May 16-19, 2008
Kimberley, BC, Canada

2008 Registration: Registration is now open.

This comprehensive 4-day training camp provides triathletes with the unique opportunity for a complete long distance triathlon preparation. The camp’s training and info session are planned for all levels of triathletes, from the newbies to the Elites. The timing of the camp provides the 1/2 and full Ironman athletes with a jump-start in the crucial building stage of their training for the season.

• Various types of workouts, such as distance (2-4 km swim, 3-5 hr bike, 1- 2.5 hr run), speed and brick workouts, in all three disciplines. An open water swim is scheduled.
• A mock triathlon on the final day at Wasa Provincial Park, including open water swim tips and drills
• Presentations and Discussions on numerous aspects of endurance triathlon  (heat acclimatization, nutrition, hydration, avoiding overtraining, planning training, racing and periodization, mental toughness, biomechanics in the 3 disciplines, etc)
• Swim time at the Aquatic Centre
• 3 lunches (you're on your own for the long ride day!)
• Swim, bike and run technique evaluation and correction by experienced athletes and coaches with the aid of a camera
• Swim stroke analysis with an underwater video camera
• Biomechanical pedal stoke analysis and bike position evaluation
• Unlimited one-on-one opportunities with the coaching staff
• Transition practice and tips for improvement
• Physiotherapy and healthy body workshop
• Individual Physiological testing, time permitting
• A quality souvenir garment, draw prizes and a fun social time in a beautiful and peaceful training environment
• ReadyToRace Training Package

Kimberley, BC, your Accommodation and Training Facilities:

Kimberley is located in the South East corner of BC, Canada. Centrally located around numerous triathlon locales, it is 4 hrs from Calgary, Alberta, 3 hrs from Coeur D’Alene and 5 ½ hrs from Penticton, BC. And 15 min from Kimberley is the Cranbrook Regional Airport which offers flight connections to the rest of Canada. The training base of numerous triathletes, Kimberley and the surrounding region offer quiet and safe cycling roads, peaceful trail running on variable terrain, and easy access to fabulous lake swims. The Chapman Camp School will be our training base and meeting place. It has a large gymnasium, washroom and shower facilities, cooking facilities and meeting rooms. Hotel accommodation may be organized at the Kimberley Lodoging Co., located on the Kimberley Ski Hill. Phone 1-800-525-6622  or visit    www.kimberleycondos.com . They have newly renovated rooms with kitchenettes that sleep from 1-10. (additional cost to individual) The hot and dry climate of the East Kootenays closely resembles that of Penticton and Coeur D’Alene, home of two North American Ironman events. And located between the Purcell and Rocky Mountain Ranges, Kimberley’s elevation of 4000-6000 feet provides athletes with an incredible opportunity to train at altitude in the thinner and clean mountain air. Click here for Map of the Region.

Camp Schedule:

2007 athlete Feedback

-I felt that the camp was very well organized and ran very smoothly.  The topics were very relevant and really made a difference in my thinking even on Monday at the sudo race. The expert knowledge was fantastic! The number of workout and intensity was perfect for me and I am back at work feeling great! I would love to come back!

-I'm sure you put many hours into organizing this camp. I want you to know that I left there feeling that I got value for my money, I learned a pile and mostly I ( I can say we for our Cops team) had a pile of fun over the weekend.

-Thanks again for a great weekend.  You and all the coaches were very approachable, inspiring and encouraging! I learned alot.  Many things I had heard, saw, felt before coming to Kimberly were reinforced during camp. It was good to leave the camp feeling like  I am on the right track.