Palm Springs Triathlon Long Distance and Heat Training Camp

Friday, October 15 through Sunday, October 17, 2010
Travel to Palm Springs on Thursday, October 14th

• Overview
• Sample Camp Plan
• Support
• Accommodations
• Meals
• What to Bring
• Travel and Where to Meet
• Cost and How to Register

Overview

Team Sheeper is pleased to announce a new camp designed to prepare athletes for distance events in the second half of our 2010 season. The Palm Springs camp will prepare you mentally and physically for the challenges of exercising and competing in a desert environment. The camp is an integral part of the Ironman 70.3 Miami or Ironman Arizona training program outlined in July; The Palm Springs camp is week #16 of the overall programs.

We believe there is no better way to build and tune your triathlon skills, race performance and confidence than to set aside the time to attend a camp with your team and coaches. The benefits from our camps come from the completion of the elevated training volume and the absence of other responsibilities. Palm Springs, where we will stay for 3 days and 2 nights, features arid desert surrounded by high mountains and canyons. This camp will include all three sport disciplines each day for a total of 16-22 hours of high-quality team training. Please join us for this long distance and heat training camp.

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Sample Camp Plan

Here is a sample camp plan. Our goal is to maximize our training and team interaction time including smooth and well organized transitions between sports, while allowing enough rest and recover time to train aggressively.

We will swim in the gorgeous Palm Springs Swim Center's Olympic pool at Sunrise Park (405 S. Pavilion Way, Palm Springs)

• The plan above may change based on pool availability and optimal distances for the athlete's planned events.
• Sig will provide on-road support for all runs and rides and we will ensure that your bike is secure during transitions.
• Each day you will need to be prepared for all transition with clothing and gear.
• Prior to the camp we will send out the detailed plan and all the transition location and gear information.

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Support

Sig Paulozzo, our experienced support driver and all-around helpful tour wrangler will provide sag support. We place a great emphasis on safety and will do our very best to see that each athlete completes each segment of the camp safely. Since the support vehicle and our coaches need to cover athletes with different paces, always make sure that you have a route map and know the designation and plan for each sport. We'll make sure that you have supplemental nutrition and fluids and that your gear is in the right place, as always we depend on you knowing and being prepared for the camp plan.

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Accommodations

Please make your own reservations directly with Doral Desert Princess. The Doral at Palm Springs features an outstanding combination of resort, 27 holes of traditional and links style golf, 285 spacious and attractively appointed guest rooms and suites, tennis and racquetball courts, personalized Spa services and a beautiful view of the San Jacinto Mountains.

The Doral Desert Princess Resort
67867 Vista Chino at Landau
Cathedral City, CA 92234
www.doralpalmsprings.com
760-322-7000
888-FUN-IN-PS

The Team Sheeper room rate is $99/night + tax for 2Q plus a $10 resort fee (discounted and covers internet access, airport shuttle, valet parking and fitness center usage).

** NOTE: Room block becomes available on August 5

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Meals

• Breakfast will be at our hotel starting at 6:30am
• We will have team dinners at Doral Desert Princess Resort on Friday and Saturday evening at 6:30p.
• Each day we'll be out on the road and trails, so Team Sheeper will provide box lunches, fruit, sports drinks, water and Clif energy bars. If there are drinks and sports food that you prefer, bring them and put your special needs in the support vehicle each day.
• At the end of each day’s training, we'll set up the Team Lounge to relax and recharge.
• If you have special diet needs, let us know when you register.

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What to Bring

• Expect temperatures to be in mid 80's to low 90's during the day and high 50's evenings and mornings.
• Swim, Run, Bike gear and casual clothing for dinners.
• Two extra small gear bags so you can pack the clothes you'll need to transition to each sport.
• Water bottle with running carry strap.
• Nutritional products + salt therapy for hot weather.
• Bike in good working order with extra tubes, tires and tools.
• Casual clothes for team dinners.
• Yoga/stretch map (optional).
• Be prepared for weather that can range from hot and dry to crisp and cool.
• Label all your gear and bags with your name.

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Travel and Where to Meet

The camp begins at 6:30a on Friday morning, meeting for breakfast at 6:30a followed by a camp briefing.

Driving time to Palm Springs is approximately 7.5 hours for 470 miles. Flying time to Palm Springs is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes from SFO to Palm Springs International. The Sag Van will transport bikes for athletes who are flying to Palm Springs. If you are flying, please arrange to drop off your bike at the pool by Thursday morning 8a (October 14).

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Cost and How to Register

Team Sheeper will provide two dinners, three breakfasts, three lunches and post ride snacks.

Lodging not included. You will need to make your own hotel reservations at our suggested team hotel.

Camp cost is $435.

** We are providing a bike transport option for those that are flying down.  During registration, please check the box to indicate that you will be using this service so we can accommodate your request.  Note that you must drop off your bike at Burgess Pool no later than October 14th at 8am if you take advantage of this service.

Please register with our Menlo Swim and Sport registration system. If you have not already done so, the first step is to create a new Account on the Menlo Swim and Sport system. From there you will choose the Registration link and then choose the Palm Springs Triathlon Long Distance and Heat Training Camp from the drop-down.

Register now!

** Refund/Credit Policy: Registered participants are entitled to a full refund minus a $50 processing fee with cancellation 30 days before the start of camp. Registered participants are entitled to a full refund minus a $100 fee with cancellation 14 days before the start of camp. Refunds will not be given to registered participants with a cancellation 14 days or less before the start of camp. You may opt for a 100% credit in lieu of a refund which is good 2010 through 2011 and is transferable to another family member for any Team Sheeper Camp or Tour.

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