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I know what you are thinking! Triathlon coaching camps are just for those fast people. That is way out of my league and I would die just trying to keep up. I just want to know how to swim bike and run better; know how to train and actually enjoy it!
Think again – we have just the camp for you!
Craven Complete’s Triathlon Coaching Camps aim to identify the weaknesses that are currently holding you back. Whilst on camp, we will personalise the coaching we provide so that it focuses on what matters to you and what you need to be that better triathlete.
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Triathlon is more than just swimming, cycling and running. In addition to on-camp physiotherapy, we add practical-based workshops on strength & conditioning, wellness, flexibility and Yoga. To boost understanding, we support this with theory-based sessions on planning training structure, nutrition and the psycho-emotive elements of training.
In fact, you name it, we will try to include it!
Our high staff-to-athlete ratios mean we can personalise our approach, and give athletes the service they deserve. This ‘hand-in-glove’ approach means that Craven Complete do really offer the ‘Complete’ coaching camp experience. What also ‘completes’ this package is that we will be in a warm sunny environment where sun-cream is an essential.
You know you are tempted – admit it!
We are triathlon coaching specialists who appreciate where you are on your triathlon journey (whether just starting or want to know more).
We cater our coaching to what you need. This is why we are going away from the ‘Training’ camp model into one which is better described as being a ‘coaching’ camp that incorporates ‘training’.
Craven Complete offer 2 camps each year; a winter (Tri Skills in Nov/Dec) and a spring (Race Ready in March). Each camp targets a separate aspect of triathlon to build the athletes knowledge, skill and performance.
The Tri Skills camp in Nov/Dec time targets skills enabling the athlete to develop an efficient technique to enable improved endurance. We also teach/coach the skills around how to train for maximal effect. Workshops on planning a training programme, nutrition and strength/conditioning help the ‘off-season’ part of our training so that we can build a good base from which to excel.
The Race Ready Camp in March. aims to develop this and spring the athlete forward with skills that will help them in the races that follow during the year. Speed and pacing work build performance skills whilst transition practice (and even a micro-triathlon) will give confidence to the athlete so that they are fully prepared.
Does all this sound too hard; well do not worry as all camp activities are based around the fitness and level of the participating athletes. It does not matter how fast or slow, weak or strong you are, you will fit in, have fun and learn some of the skills that you need to be the best triathlete you can be.
We are based at the THB Tropical Island 4 star Hotel It is situated just outside of Playa Blanca (literally meaning ‘white beach’) and Papagayo, which are popular resorts that have a very ‘village charm’.
Facilities include shops, restaurants and bars (very Spanish and Mediterranean), a harbour with a twice-weekly market; as well as stunning views. The hotel itself has excellent facilities including shops, relaxation areas and a kids club with designated play areas. Entertainment is provided by the residential Animation team.
Swimming is considered the most technical discipline within triathlon with more people struggling with this than anything else. We also think it’s the component that people need more help with than being able to be self-taught.
Whether you want to learn to swim, move from breaststroke to front crawl or need to improve your speed and power; we can help. The camp allows for an intensive course in a pleasant and fun environment. We work on breathing, body position, appropriate use of leg kick, arm action and co-ordination.
Winter Tri Skill camp aims to either build competency in swimming or possibly deconstruct the stroke of an improver triathlete to re-construct in a much more efficient way.
Spring Race Ready camp can easily work with a weaker swimmer to improve competency, it also aims to provide the improver/competent triathlete with skills and speed to make them more competitive.
Whilst some love the freedom of open water, for some it scare’s the cadoodles out of them. It carries with it a range of different skills and confidences; which, if you are looking at doing an open water event, you will need to overcome.
Craven Complete camps offer a perfect environment to safely and comfortably work towards becoming competent in open water. What is nicer is no-need for a wetsuit and there is a perfect coffee shop to sit, relax and dry off under the warm sunshine. The view is not too bad either.
For the Winter Tri-Skills camp, we can get people comfortable in the open water setting; teaching the skills of swimming without a black line to follow as well as tolerate a few waves and rougher water. Building in turns, swimming closer to other people and sighting helps a great deal.
The Spring Race-Ready camp builds from these by developing competence so that they can be used as part of a race. Open water starts (beach and deep-water), close contact swimming and drafting as well as Ausie exits build a stronger competitive element to build confidence for the season ahead.
Cycling does carry with it a set of skills that, when mastered, make this discipline easier and more effective. These range from confidence at riding on roads, balance on the bike, nutrition (fluids, semi-fluids and solids) and riding courses that go up or down. Craven Complete offers the perfect environment of warmth, nice roads and ‘friendly’ drivers to get these, and more, right.
The Winter Tri-Skill camp, whilst suggestively targets the weaker and less confident cyclist, can carry benefits for the more experienced. Basic skills include position on the bike, handling and balance as well as going up or down hill. It is also a great place to move into clipless pedals as well. For the more competent, the quiet, virtually closed roads are a great place to get some group riding skills and well as base line speed. You will also get some time for longer rides in the warmer weather.
The Spring Race-Ready camp again aims to build these skills from competency into confidence-y. Advancing the skills that enable you to be more comfortable and/or competitive on the bike will improve performance on race day. These range from being able to climb, descend and corner up to pacing yourself. For those who still need work on the basic skills and/or clipless, being able to split groups down to target the needs of each athlete.
Running is technically the easset discipline but does have a technique and style that, when mastered, makes it more enjoyable and easier to perform. Whether bouncing along like a tigger or striding like a gazelle, easier running does make for better and more comfortable performance.
The Winter Tri-Skill camp does aim to start with the basics of posture, lean and bounce; all to maximise efficiency and comfort. Drills develop the ‘art’ of running efficiently with light speed-work allowing someone to run with 2 or 3 speeds; adjusted to change the pace and keep the correct intensity to build endurance or tempo. Whether a poor runner wanting to learn how to run or an aspiring age-grouper wanting to make winter more efficient, this camp can benefit your needs.
The Spring Race-Ready camp aims to transition from winter training in race-season performance. If still new and less confident at running, worry not as we will revisit the base skills taught in winter can help for future races. For those who have moved positively through the spring; more advanced drills, specific speed and pacing work as well as targeted bricks will enhance your running skills.
Strength work should be an essential part of any athlete’s training plan; whether simply core and/or including general and functional strength. It is not only for performance and speed, but also injury prevention.
In the Winter Tri-Skill Camp, strength training centres around core and global strength (arms and legs). The hotel has a gym that we an use to teach and plan your training as you move on from the camp. Pilates and specific tri-related core training enhances this.
At the Spring Race-Ready camp, strength moves towards power as well as being discipline specific. General conditioning sessions are added to speed work for each discipline to enhance the affect of the training plan.
A triathlon training plan; whether coached or self-directed, comprises of much more than just swimming, cycling and running. There are many ‘4th disciplines’ to triathlon. Craven Complete workshops aim to provide theoretical and practical support for all the athlete’s needs, being lead by all camp staff.
On the Winter Tri-Skills camps, the topics aim to cover the needs to the athlete training on ‘off’ season. These include how (and why) we put a training plan together, base nutrition, recovery strategies, equipment selection, psychology and, well whatever questions the athletes want answered. Also included here are flexibility and Pilates.
The Spring Race-Ready camp again aims to further build on this to make topics much more specific. Whether planning the perfect race (pre- and during), race day nutrition or transition training (this is a definite practical session).
Athletes get injured; that is a matter of fact. They can also carry niggles that are pushed to one side and worked through. Whether you are in the rehab phase following an injury ad returning to activity or you have a niggle that you have been meaning to get looked at; Craven complete Camps are a brilliant place to merge this with some quality training.
Physiotherapy on camp is covered by students from either Keele or Liverpool universities, for which Barry and Lyndsay are clinical educators. The support they provide can range from assessment and treatment to rehabilitation that is incorporated into camp activities. Clinical care is combined with specific activities such as strength work in the gym to aid in forward progress.
Bring your own, or hire from Bike Sensations (conveniently located on the hotel complex!)
€107.50 / £92.50*
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€108.25 / £90 *
€152 (2 people) – (€76/ person) £131*
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€153.50 / £128*( price for 2 people)
£50 Deposit to secure place, paid to Craven Complete Fitness & Rehab 6 weeks before camp.
Remaining coaching fees and extras (Bike hire, camp tea shirts, etc) to Craven Complete Fitness & Coaching 4 weeks before camp.
Pay THB Hotels Ltd in a euro equivalent for accommodation.
*Euro conversion rate Feb 25 – doesn’t not include your bank or card charges
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Craven Complete Fitness & Rehab,
Physicial Wellbeing Clinic,
2nd Floor Bodnant Welsh Food Centre,
Tal Y Cafn,
LL28 5RP
Tel: 01492 459014
Monday 09:00 – 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 – 17:00
Thursday 09:00 – 17:00
Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED
