Buffalo Springs Triathlon Camp :: May 17–20th, 2012 :: Lubbock, TX

The 8th Annual Playtri Buffalo Springs Triathlon Camp, official camp of the Buffalo Springs Ironman 70.3, is a triathlon training program designed for the 70.3 / Half Iron distance, specifically Buffalo Springs Ironman 70.3 on June 26, 2012. The camp will be 3.5 days of intense training and education. 

This camp targets the Buffalo Springs Ironman 70.3 and is also an excellent opportunity to gain insightful training and knowledge of open water swimming, biking, running, transitions and race nutrition for any 70.3 or Half Iron distance race. The camp is designed for the beginner to advanced level triathlete and is limited to 35 people per session. Contact info@playtri.com for questions or more information.

Refund Policy

No Refunds - camp fee can be transfered to another 2012 Playtri camp.

Additional Coaching Services/Testing

One on one sessions, Heart Rate Zones through lactic testing, VO2 Max, Caloric Expenditure by Heart Rate with carbohydrate/fat % testing, triathlon specific bike fitting and triathlon specific weight programs with a coach are available before, during or after the camp. Contact info@playtri.com for more information.

USAT Membership

The camp will be USAT sanctioned. You must be a USAT annual member or purchase a one day membership to participate in the camp. A one day membership can be purchased on your arrival to the camp.

Travel Information

Lubbock International Airport

Airlines that fly into Lubbock include American Eagle, ASAS Delta Connection, Continental, Southwest.

Hotel Information  ***Book early--weekends in May in Lubbock are VERY busy

The Holiday Inn Park Plaza is SOLD OUT for Saturday night.  

We have a block of rooms reserved at The Red Roof Inn ($169/nt).  

To book one from this block, please contact our travel agent, Kathy Brueggemeyer at 817-737-1403 or kathy@sanderstravel.com

Schedule
Thursday, May 17th
Saturday, May 19th
1-3
3-4
5:30–6:00pm
Optional ride
Optional run
Introduction and weekend schedule
Buffalo Springs Lake
Holiday Inn Park Plaza
  7:15am Meet at lake ready to swim, ride and run Buffalo Springs Lake
6:00–7:30pm 70.3 Fueling to Fit your Goals--Finish or Qualify Holiday Inn Park Plaza 7:30–9:30am Open Water Swim Clinic and Drills–How to be a faster swimmer in the open water Buffalo Springs Lake
7:30–8:00pm Course review for Friday Holiday Inn Park Plaza 10:00–1:30pm
Ride to hills, do repeats of hills and ride back
Buffalo Springs Lake
Friday, May 18th
2–4 pm Run 70.3 course Buffalo Springs Lake 
6:50am Meet at lake ready to ride Buffalo Springs Lake 4-5pm Optional Transition Clinic Buffalo Springs Lake
7–12pm
12-1:30pm
Bike Ironman 70.3 course
Run Brick on 70.3 course
Buffalo Springs Lake 6:30-7pm
Discussion and Questions

Holiday Inn Park Plaza 
1:30-3pm Lunch on your own  
3-5 pm
Optional Ride on Buffman and Squeaky Oly Course-
First part of 70.3 course
Buffalo Springs Lake
5:30-7:30pm Review and Lectures Holiday Inn Park Plaza
Sunday, May 20th
8-9am Open Water Swim
9-12 Bike 70.3 Course
11-12 Brick Run