Nottingham based Absolute Triathlon Coaching has announced the dates of its run specific training weekends taking place in the Peak District, UK. The camps will run over two weekends in October and November; the first takes place on 7-9 October and the second on 11-13 November.
The weekends are designed for runners and triathletes of all abilities, including beginners, and will be led by professional coach Steve Lloyd.
Steve is a highly qualified and experienced British Triathlon Federation (BTF) Level 3 Tri Coach, ASA Swim Teacher and a Strength & Conditioning Coach. He is also the Regional Head Coach for the British Triathlon Federation in the West Midlands. As an athlete he competed at age-group level in sprint distance.
Steve also founded a hugely successful triathlon club in Nottingham in 2009 with the primary goal of introducing more children and young adults to the sport. The club now boasts over 180 adult and junior members with 40 of them aged 8-14 years. He subsequently developed a second club in Worcester in 2010. Both clubs are operated on a not-for-profit basis.
Coach Steve Lloyd commented, “I have been working with a number of triathletes recently who have been looking to improve their run specifically and have been getting some excellent results. The idea behind the camps is to extend this success to others and really maximise the time with the athletes giving them a good base to start their winter training.
“Everyone will leave the camp feeling inspired knowing that they can go into the 2012 season faster, stronger and more effective. Being surrounded by like-minded people also increases enjoyment of the sport as well as motivation.”
During the course of the weekend Absolute will be covering a variety of practical sessions including drills, technique and conditioning, as well as exploring subjects such as the biomechanics of running
Steve added, “Beginners are very welcome to come along; all abilities will be catered for as the main focus will be on technique rather than distance, although there will be an opportunity to run in stunning scenery.”
Athletes will arrive on Friday lunchtime at the camps and leave at 17:00 GMT on the Sunday. The cost for the weekend is £195 (€220/US$310) per person and includes coaching, accommodation, breakfast, lunch and evening meal. All participants will be able to take home with them videos of the drills and exercises.
