Important Phat Camp Info

Spring is arriving as I type, and here at Mercury Rising we are getting ready for the 3rd annual PHAT CAMP!! PHAT CAMP is our no-nonsense work-hard camp that takes place in Penticton BC, the home of Ironman Canada. This year, the dates of the camp align perfectly with preparation for both Ironman Canada and Calgary 70.3.

Here are some important details:

When: Monday July 11th-Monday July 18th 2011
Where: Spanish Villas, Penticton, BC
What you get:
-12 coached training sessions
-Ironman and age group champion coaches providing personal attention and feedback
-entry to the Peach Classic Olympic or Sprint Triathlon
-challenging week of training to suit your personal race goals
-wide range of abilities and fitness levels welcome
-technical sessions on open water swimming, bike handling and transitions
-training on the Ironman Canada course
-positive group environment
-7 nights accommodation at Spanish Villas on Lakeshore Drive
-3 group dinners
-2 talks by coaches, including Sara Gross; "Mental Training to Race at Your Potential"


Tentative Schedule:
Monday- arrive, easy run, group dinner
Tuesday- bike skills and hills, swim sighting and drafting, tempo run
Wednesday- bike Ironman course w transition run
Thursday- run along Ironman course, open water swim, pizza night
Friday- 2h easy bike
Saturday- open water swim and transition practice, easy run with drills
Sunday- RACE Peach Classic Olympic or Sprint Distance, recovery swim, group dinner
Monday- Optional open water swim, check out!

Pricing:
$1500- based on sharing room between 2 (rooms include bedroom with 2 double beds, separate living room with pull out sofa and kitchen with stove, fridge and microwave)
$1950- for private room (room the same as above)
$1000- for camp only, no accommodation

**Important note**
Must register by May 1st to qualify for accommodation!

To register: Go to the "camps" page on our website (http://www.mercuryrisingtriathlon.com/camps.php). Download the word document near the bottom of the page. Fill it out and email it to info@mercuryrisingtriathlon.com. Information will then be sent to you regarding payment!

Hope to see you all in Penticton!