THE ULTIMATE TRAINING CAMPS FOR IRONMAN TEXAS 2012
Athletes competing in the Ironman Texas triathlon on May 19, 2012 will not want to miss this opportunity to train with the experts on the Ironman course in The Woodlands, Texas. Attendance at the camps should arm the athlete with invaluable experience and insight into the race course, as well as expert advice from the seminars to ensure peak performance on race day.
Two training camps are scheduled to be held on the following dates:
CAMP 1: March 2 - 4, 2012
CAMP 2: April 20 -22, 2012
At each camp, our experts will provide guidance and education that will benefit athletes of all skill levels—from the beginner to the most experienced long course triathlete. Each phase will emphasize training on the actual Ironman bike and run course. It will also include swim/bike/run clinics, seminars on efficient and effective training as well as nutrition, bike mechanical advice and assistance, guidance on buying the right equipment for your individual needs, and racing tips. Plus, there will be opportunities for athletes who want to obtain a professional bike fitting or gait/stride analysis.
AT CURRENT, PRIOR TO RACE WEEK, THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP IS NOT PERMITTING ANY ACCESS TO THE SWIM VENUE, BUT IS EXPECTED TO ALLOW AN OPEN WATER SWIM IN LATE APRIL OR EARLY MAY.
Camp Schedule
Camp 1 (March 2-4) (see schedule of events below)
Friday Day (optional) – Professional Bike Fittings and/or Gait/Stride Analysis
Friday Evening – Athlete Registration/Reception
Saturday – Long Bike & Transition Run (4 hours), Clinic/Seminar & Group Dinner
Sunday – Long Run (2 hours), Swim Course Overview & Pacing/Nutrition Seminar
Camp 2 (April 20-22)
Friday Day (optional) – Professional Bike Fittings and/or Gait/Stride Analysis
Friday Evening – Athlete Registration/Reception
Saturday – Long Bike & Transition Run (5-6 hours), Clinic/Seminar & Group Dinner
Sunday – Long Run (2-3 hrs), Swim Course Overview & Pacing/Nutrition Seminar
Support and SAG will be provided during all training sessions. GU Energy products, PowerBar and other products will be provided to athletes as well.
Expert Coaching and Advice
Our expert coaches will be involved throughout the Camps and available for questions. Over 50 years of combined experience in triathlons through coaches Muddy Waters and Trent Stephens along with other local long course triathletes Andrew Strong (3x Kona finisher and 13 IMs), and Lisa (6x IM Finisher) and Walt Yarrow (track coach and 3x IM finisher) will be available to athletes at the camps. In addition, Phil Shama, owner of Shama Cycles, will be available for bike fittings, clinics and maintenance.
Camp Costs
Each camp is $249. This price includes all training sessions, clinics, seminars, receptions, SAG, goodie bags, and group dinner on Saturday. Hotel, other meals, ground transportation and airfare are not included.
Professional Bike Fitting - $200 for fitting with RETUL System or $100 without RETUL.
Gait/Stride Analysis - $75
All fittings and gait/stride analyses will be conducted at Shama Cycles and/or Memorial Park in Houston, Texas.
Registration
Registration for the camp, fittings or gait/stride analysis can be made through Shama Cycles by contacting Philip Shama or Afton Shelton at philip@shamacycles.com or calling (713) 812-7794. The camp is limited to 40 athletes and is available on a first come, first served basis. The registration deadline for the first camp is February 27, 2012. Bike fittings and gait/stride analysis will take approximately 1 hr each and must be reserved and paid for in advance. There will be no refunds.
Ultimate Training Camp-2012 Ironman Texas
EVENT SCHEDULE FOR CAMP 1
March 2-4, 2012
Friday, March 2
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Welcome and Overview Shama Cycles 1110 N. Post Oak #315 Houston, Texas 77055 (713) 812-7794
Saturday, March 3 4 Hour Bike Ride/30 min. Transition Run 7:30 a.m Meet outside Macy's at the west end of the Woodlands Mall 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive The Woodlands, Texas 77380
3:30 pm.-5:30 p.m. Seminar: (Course Overview, Race Strategy, Nutrition, Question & Answer Session) Double Dave's Pizza, 2626 Research Forest Dr. The Woodlands, Texas 77381
Sunday, March 4 Long Run (2 hours) 7:00 a.m. Meet at Northshore Park 2525 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77381
10:00 a.m. Seminar: (Swim course overview Pacing, Nutrition, and Race Psychology Question & Answer Session) Northshore Park 2525 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77381
Houston Accommodations:
La Quinta, Galleria, 2.5 miles from Shama Cycles, $105/night 1625 West Loop South Houston, Texas 77027, 713-355-3440
Hampton Inn, Galleria, 2.5 miles from Shama Cycles, $99/night 4500 Post Oak Pkwy., Houston, Texas, USA 77027, 713-871-9911The
Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa, 1.37 miles from Shama Cycles, $210/night 111 North Post Oak Lane, Houston, Texas 77024, 713-680-2626
The Doubletree, Galleria, 3.90 miles from Shama Cycles, $149/night 5353 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas, 77056, 713-961-9000
The Woodlands Accommodations:
Ironman Texas Host Hotel, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel, $169/night 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77380, 281-367-9797
Hampton Inn, 2.5 miles from town center, $77/night 18484 I-45 South, The Woodlands, Texas 77384, 936-273-3400
Hilton Garden Inn, 1.7 miles from town center, $101/ night 9301 Six Pines Drive, Houston, Texas 77380, 281-364-9300
La Quinta, 2.5 miles from town center, $64/night 28673 I-45 North, The Woodlands, TX 77381, 281-367-7722
