Training
Here you’ll find details of Rookie Training days, long distance training days and training camps.
The 2009 Rookie training days were extensively reviewed by tri247.com and Triathletes World, both of which gave glowing reports on how we look after rookies and the content of the days.
There are 4 types of day;
Rookie Day 1 – where you learn the basics inc open water swimming
Rookie Day 2 – concentrates soley on transitions and open water swimming
Long Distance – for those doing 70.3 distance and above, what you need to know to survive the day!
Bike Maintenance – Spend the day at Bridgtown Cycles learning all you need to know about bike maintence, components, repairing chains and a 100 other things we triathletes don’t know about! Its advised you leave your credit card at home for this day as you’ll be surrounded by bike porn….
Training Camp – We’re running a week long training camp at Les Stables in France 7th-14th April. Full detials on this page.
Read the info below or contact conehead@bcttt.com for more information
Rookie Training Days
Rookie training days are geared towards one thing, telling you what you need to know to put your mind at ease. Rather than try and cover a little bit of everything you could possibly need to know about triathlon in one day, we simply concentrate on the things that matter to you. There are 2 Rookie Training days, each one concentrating on different things, but each have definite outcomes by the end of the day that you’ll be able to do.
Just because you’re a rookie doesn’t mean the advice has to come from just anybody, the coaches for the day are former British Triathlon champion Rick Kiddle (www.rickkiddle.com) , bestselling triathlon author Darren Roberts (www.peakperformancefitness.org), multiple Ironman World Championship finisher Chris Clarke and Jenson Button’s trainer John Brame (www.rgactive.com). Rick is one of the UK’s top coaches with a formidable coaching CV and highly successful series of DVD’s.
The Rookie days are located here
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‘Rookie 1′ Training Days 2010
- Saturday 8th May The Quays
- Saturday 22nd May The Quays
- Saturday 5th June The Quays
- Saturday 26th June The Quays
Rookie 2 Training days 2010
- Sunday 9th May The Quays
- Sunday 23rd May The Quays
- Sunday 6th June The Quays
- Sunday 27th June The Quays
Rookie 1
Outcome of day – by the end of the workshop you will be able to do the following things;
- Have a workable method for T1, lay out of your kit inc safely mounting your bike
- Have a workable method for T2 inc safely dismounting your bike
- Change a flat tyre
- Basic nutrition strategy for the race
- Get out of a wetsuit in record time!
- Correctly fit wetsuit & goggles
- Sight and Navigate in open water
- Safely draft in water
- Turn at bouys in open water
These outcomes will be methods and tips to get you through your first triathlon, so that you will feel comfortable with employing them on race day. The methods that Tim Don uses in his race, transitions etc are suitable for a former world triathlon champion, not necessarily you as a ‘rookie’.
Other things covered on the day
- Race day programme and basic rules
- Tips for the swim start
- Basic bike tool kit and having your bike ready for race day
- Aero bars, elastic laces, tri suits, bike shoes
- Care and fitting of wetsuits
- Bike set up
- FAQ’s – your questions answered on anything!
Rookie Day 2 (transition Day)
There is a significant open water element to this day, it concentrates on open water competency and transitions only. You need to have attended Rookie Day 1 to come on Rookie Day 2.
By the end of ‘Rookie 2’ you’ll be able to;
- swim confidently in open water
- Sight, navigate and draft
- Transition
Other things covered on the day
- Co2 cartridges
- Emergency chain repairs
- Latest ideas on equipment, training and nutrition
- Sources of information
- FAQ’s – your questions answered on all things triathlon!
Long Distance Rookie Training Day
Long Distance Rookie training days are geared towards one thing, telling you what you need to know to put your mind at ease. When it comes to longer distance triathlon, the one thing your mind is definitely not at is ‘ease’…!
Who are these days for?
This day are aimed at anyone who has already entered or is thinking of entering a long distance triathlon, which is half ironman distance upwards. If you’re an uber fit 10 hour Ironman then it is unlikely you’ll pick anything up on these training days, but you never know!
However if your goal is to simply finish the race by crossing the line, rather than finishing the race walking around in circles at an aid station talking to yourself – then this day is ideal for you. We must stress that everyone getting the most out of the day is our priority, which is why they are limited to 10 people per day to maximise coaching time.
Long Distance Rookie Training Days 2010
- 17th April 2010 The Quays
- TBA June 2010 The Quays
By the end of Long Distance Day – you’ll have an understanding of the following;
- Long distance kit – the never ending kit list……..
- Various methods and systems on how to load and prepare your bike
- Race nutrition – Long distance nutrition and how it differs from short course
- Swim, bike and run strategy – planning your race
- Different training methods and rationale – who is saying what, and why
- Long distance transitions – how they differ
- Survival strategies for when things go wrong
Other things covered on the day
- Personal first hand accounts from previous long distance rookies
- Which race to enter – is there such a thing as a ‘rookie’ friendly race?
- Race day programme and basic rules, how it differs from short course
- FAQ’s – your questions answered on anything!
What do I need?
Just bring everything with you that you would take to a race and if you have a turbo bring it with you to set your bike up on. If you don’t have a turbo let us know and we’ll provide one.
Ensure you come armed with plenty of questions, please challenge the coaches as much as possible. We’ll do everything we can to make sure the dark art of long distance triathlon isn’t quite as mysterious once we’ve finished the day, but please ask as many questions as possible.
Light refreshments are provided on the days, but you’ll need to bring your own lunches and snacks with you.
What to expect on the day
This is a no pressure environment and the focus is learning practically in a relaxed and fun way. You’ll be amongst like minded people all there for the same reason. The day can also be lead by you to a certain degree, there is flexibility in the day to respond to things that come up, if there’s time to cover it and everyone else agrees – we’ll do it.
Each attendee will receive a high quality Reebok trainer bag with useful triathlon related products inside, various spot prizes from our partners will also be given out at the end of the day!
Physical requirements
You don’t need to be an uber fit triathlete, just make sure you’re in good health. If you’re injured in any way just let the coaches know when you arrive.
There is a significant open water element – if you’ve never swam in open water before we strongly recommend you undergo some basic open water swim training or attend ‘Rookie Training Day 1’ which can be booked direct with Darren (conehead) and contains a basic open water swim course.
Bike Maintenance Day
Spend the day at Bridgtown Cycles learning all you need to know about bike maintenance. Its impossible to list everything you’ll learn on this day, but below are some key headings;
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Basic bike maintenance
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Tyre changing inc tubs
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Tools
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Indexing gears and other adjustments
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Repairing broken chains
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Bike set up
This will be a full day, by the end of which you will know all you’ll ever need to know about keeping your bike in race condition and minor repairs so you don’t have to take it to your LBS.
Bike Maintenance Training Days 2010
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7th feb2010 – Bridgtown Cycles, Cannock
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29th May 2010 – Bridgtown Cycles, Cannock
France Training Camp – 7th to 14 April 2010
At the amazing Les Stables triathlon training facility in the Dordogne (www.les-stables.com).
In a converted stables, with its own 25m outdoor pool, 800m running track, 50 acres of trials and a river – its the perfect venue to kick the season off.
Whether it’s a sprint triathlon or Ironman, with 1 coach for every 6 people we can ensure quality coaching for everyone. Nutrition, running mechanics, track sessions, underwater swim analysis, bike maintenence – all in one week in one place.
Cost £350 per person inc accommodation. This does not inc travel or food, Les Stables is serviced by Bergerac airport – FlyBe and Ryanair fly to this airport.
THIS CAMP IS NOW FULL. TWO PEOPLE HAVE DROPPED OUT! THERE ARE TWO PLACES SPARE – EMAIL FOR DETAILS.
Contact conehead@bcttt.com
Taining Day Prices
- Rookie Training Days are £89.99 to members (£99.99 to non members). The Rookie training days are limited to 20 people per day to ensure everyone gets the most out of the day
- LD training day is £99.99 to members (£109.99 to non members). The LD training days are limited to 10 people per day for the same reason
- Bike Maintenence Rookie Day is £89.99 to members (£99.99 to non members) and is strictly limited to 10 people per day due to large amount of practical involved.
Contact conehead@bcttt.com for any info and questions