Courtesy: USAT

Join us for a long distance training and instruction camp at the USA Triathlon National Training Center in Clermont, Florida. Where is Clermont? It's just 25 minutes west of Orlando 70 minutes East of Tampa. Clermont is fast becoming the epicenter of triathlon activity, and along with numerous sprint to Olympic distance races, it hosts the USAT Ultra-Distance National Championship Triathlon at the Great Floridian in October.

The camp will be limited to a maximum of 25 participants, open to ages 20-99. Minimum fitness required: ability to swim 1000 meters within 30 minutes, Bike 40 miles nonstop, Run/walk 8 miles nonstop.

Whether you're a beginner or seasoned veteran, this camp can help improve your fitness, offer new ideas for your training, and improve your racing. We have a highly qualified staff of coaches who will help you toward achieving your goals, whether they are to win, or just to finish.

Camp Schedule All workouts and lectures will originate at NTC.

Thursday, May 23
12-12:30pm- Check in and paperwork
12:30pm- Staff Introduction & orientation to camp
1pm- Swim Workout
2:30pm- Bike Handling Skills & Drills- at Lake Minneola Beach, followed by easy ride. Cornering, stopping, turning, climbing, low touching.
6pm Lecture- Season Planning, Goal Setting, and Prime Triathlon.
7pm Dinner- Restaurant

Friday, May 24
7am Breakfast (on your own)
8am Long Bike workout, 50-80 miles, Easy transition run, 2-3 miles
11am-1pm Ice bath/ lunch (on your own)
1:30pm Lecture: Key Workouts, S-B-R tips
5pm Optional run
6pm Lecture- Prime Triathlon, Part II
7pm Dinner- Restaurant

Saturday, May 25
7am Breakfast (on your own)
8am Long Swim workout 2500-4500m
12pm easy run
12:30-1:30pm Ice bath/ lunch (on your own)
1:30pm Lecture: Key Workouts, S-B-R tips.
2:30pm Easy ride
6pm Lecture- Lecture: Racing Strategies (Tapering, Nutrition, Gear),
7pm Dinner- Catered

Sunday, May 26
7am- Long Run
9am Breakfast (on your own)
10:30-11:30 ez swim/ aqua jog/ ice bath
11:30am Wrap up, Q & A, camp evaluation, group photos.

Camp Staff
Ric Rosenkranz; USAT Athlete Development Director, Level II Coach & Pro Triathlete
Jay Crooker; USAT Level I coach, Webmaster- IronCoach.com
Sara Rosenkranz; USAT Level I coach, Certified Nutritionist, and Age Group National Champion Triathlete
Chuck Wolf; USAT Level I coach, Head of NTC Human Performance Lab.
George Altieri; USAT Level I coach, owner of Gear for Multisport pro shop.
Jim Taylor; Sport Psychologist
Adam Baskin; USCF Expert Cycling Coach, Cat 1 Cyclist
Emily Smith; USATNTC Exercise Physiologist, Swim Coach

Cost: $350.00 ($357.00 for non-USAT members) until 5/10/02, $400.00 ($407.00) after 5/11/02.
Includes evening meals, coaching sessions, lectures, access to National Training Center, use of weight room, locker rooms, ice baths, etc.
Snacks and drinks will be provided during and between training sessions.
Support vehicle will accompany training rides and runs.

Optional services:
meals at Sky Top Cafe: priced by item or $6 all you can eat.
massage: $30/half-hour
physiotherapy: $40/session
Metabolic Testing for Lactate Threshold/VO2max (price TBD).

Lodging options and costs:
Athletes are responsible for making their own arrangements for lodging & daytime meals.

Vacation Village Resort
5 miles from NTC- call 1-800-962-9969 or www.floridavacationvillage.com
Loft (sleeps 4-8 people) $87-96/day, $528-568/week
Villa (sleeps 3-6 people) $81-87/day, $489-528/week
Beach House (sleeps 5-10 people) $791/week
all units have fully equipped kitchen, color TV, and air conditioning.

Holiday Inn Express (breakfast buffet included)
1 mile from NTC- call 1-352-243-7878 or [email protected] King Bed Room $85-99/day
Two Double Bed Room $85-99/day

Lake Minneola Inn (352) 394-2232 www.lakeminneola.com
double bed + continental breakfast $65/day

Orange Motel (352) 394-3595

High Point Inn (352) 429-9033

Florida Motel (352) 394-6016

For more information, please e-mail [email protected].