“Triathlon doesn’t build character. It reveals it!”
This 3-day Triathlon Training Taster, offered by the PTSD Retreat Competa, in association with Chili Tri Triathlon Training Centre, is designed to give interested guests the chance to experience the particular demands of this, the ultimate endurance sport.
Swimming in a pool or open water; cycling or mountain biking in the Andalusian hills, and along the Costa Del Sol, and running on the roads or on mountain trails with stunning sea views, while being personally guided by British Triathlon Federation, IRONMAN and Olympic coaches, could not make for a better introduction to the sport of triathlon.
The Chili Tri facilities include an Endless Pool for one-to-one coached swimming session or run rehabilitation training; fully-equipped outdoor gym; spin static bikes and a Concept 2 rower, as well as access to the Competa 25 metre pool, a 400m running track and some of the best cycling territory in the world.
In addition, guests have the opportunity to join spin classes and Metafit exercise classes on the mountain top deck; to do Yoga to wind down the body after gruelling training, and to try out the Zwift triathlon trainer where you can race against other triathletes from all over the world, online, in real time.
Here is a typical 3-day timetable for the Triathlon Training Taster:
Arrival Day – Collect bikes – Orientation – Introductory talk, including nutrition and training advice.
Day 1
Swim session with swim video analysis to hone stroke power – Trail running in the hills – Chili Challenge hill sprint (on bike or on foot or both) – Yoga session – ‘Meet the Coach’ seminar ‘Q&A’ with Jess Draskau Petersson – 2 x Olympic marathon runner (London and Rio), and placed in triathlon and duathlon events at various World and European Championships.
Day 2
Spin class – Cycle ride down to, and along, the coast – Sea swim with kayak support – Cycle ride back to Competa – Running on the road around the mountain top villages – Demonstration of the ‘Zwift’ cycling and running app which can be recreated at home – Mental enhancement and uses of guided imagery and self-hypnosis seminar by The Beat Retreat.
Day 3
Mini triathlon at the coast, competing against each other, with a 750-metre swim, 20 km cycle ride and a five km run. Dinner on the beach.
One-on-one training sessions can also be offered around this schedule. If guests would prefer a longer training schedule please see the 6-day Triathlon Training. It is also possible to combine Triathlon Training with taking part in an official Andalusian Triathlon event.
The cost for eight people participating in the 3-day Triathlon Training is 250 per person, including all coaching and bike hire and all costs for all the activities listed above, but not including accommodation, meals and airport transfers.
For more details on our Triathlon packages please contact us.
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