Patriot Half Training Camp

Date

Start: Saturday, May 19, 2012 @ 8:00 AM

Address

Cathedral Camp in East Freetown, MA
167 Middleboro Road East Freetown, MA

Brief Description

The Patriot Half Training Camp is designed for athletes who are new to the half iron race distance. Led by USA Triathlon certified coaches, this full day camp covers each of the triathlon disciplines on the actual course of the Patriot Half. In addition, important topics are covered such as transition, race day nutrition, and mental training. The goal of this training camp is to help people who are new to this distance have a successful race at the Patriot Half on June 16, 2012.

Camp Schedule, Part 1

8:00AM-8:15 AM: Registration; 8:15AM-8:30 AM: Welcome/Introduction with review of the day’s schedule; 8:30AM-10:00 AM: Open water swim clinic in Long Pond; 10:00AM-10:30AM: Break (snacks provided; review bike course during this break); 10:30AM-1:00 PM: Cycling clinic, tips and strategies; athletes will complete one loop of the Patriot Hald bike course.

Camp Schedule, Part 2

1:00PM-2:00 PM: Lunch (to be provided) and a review of the swim and bike sessions; 2:00PM-3:15PM: Seminar on race day nutrition, tapering and mental preparation; 3:15PM-3:30 PM: Break; 3:30PM-4:30 PM: Running clinic including tips and a form session as well as a short run on the Patriot Half run course; 4:30PM-5:00PM: Wrap Up/Q&A.

Pricing

Register by February 29, 2012 and the cost of the Patriot Half Training Camp is $160; from March 1 thru April 30 the cost is $180 and thereafter the cost is $200. See below for what your registration fee covers.

What your registration fee covers

Registration for the Patriot Half Training Camp includes a full day camp managed by USAT Certified coaches as well as snack and lunch. All athletes will also receive a swag bag with items from sponsors, organizers of the Patriot Half and Vmps.

Camp Staff

The Patriot Half Training Camp will be staffed by certified USAT coaches from Vmps (Vescio Multisport Performance Services) and certified lifeguards. The athlete to coach ratio will be 15 to 1 if not better.

About Vmps

The Patriot Half Training Camp will be led by the coaches from Vmps (Vescio Multisport Performance Coaches) which include Elaine Vescio, Don Vescio, Tonya Spagnuolo, Marc Saucier and Jen Goff. For a brief bio on each of these coaches cut and paste this URL into your browser: https://sites.google.com/a/mpstraining.com/services/coaches

Where to stay

Details to come.

Refund Policy

Participants may receive a refund minus a $25 processing fee if a refund request is made prior to April 30, 2012. All refund requests must be made in writing to info@vmpstraining.com. No refund requests will be processed after April 30, 2012.

Sanctioning

USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and aquathlon in the United States. Participation in a USAT sanctioned event means the event director has the proper permits in place, liability and athlete excess medical insurance coverage and the event plan has met the standard of organization required. USA Triathlon provides rules, guidance and governance to set the standard for safe and fair multi-sport races. For more information on USA Triathlon and fueling the multi-sport lifestyle, visit our website at http://www.usatriathlon.org.

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