May 15-17 FULL; May 18-20 OPEN
The 5th 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 29, 2008. The camp will be 2.5 days of intense training and education.
This camp targets the Buffalo Springs Ironman 70.3, but is 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.
Tentative Schedule
Sunday, May 18th
5:30 – 6:00 pm |
Introduction and weekend schedule |
Hotel |
6:00 – 8:30pm |
Race Nutrition |
Hotel |
8:30 – 9:30p |
Review bike course, gears, safety, etc |
Hotel |
Monday, May 19th
6:50 am |
Meet at lake ready to ride |
Buffalo Springs Lake |
7:00 - 1:00 pm |
Bike Ironman 70.3 course |
Buffalo Springs Lake |
1:00 – 2:00 pm |
Lunch on your own |
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2:00 – 3:00 pm |
Review of the bike course/questions |
Hotel |
3:00 – 4:00pm |
Heart Rate Training |
Hotel |
4:00 – 5:00pm |
Power Training |
Hotel |
5:00 – 5:30pm |
Race Strategy |
Hotel |
5:30 – 6:00pm |
Mental Toughness |
Hotel |
6:00 – 7:00pm |
Review of Swim and Run course |
Hotel |
Tuesday, May 20th
6:50 am |
Meet at lake ready to swim and run |
Buffalo Springs Lake |
7:00 – 8:00 am |
Open Water Swim Clinic and Drills – How to be a faster swimmer in the open water |
Buffalo Springs Lake |
8:00 – 9:00am |
Open Swim |
Buffalo Springs Lake |
10:00 – 11:00am |
Break/Drive to Hill Repeats |
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11:00 – 12:00pm |
Hill Repeats |
Ironman 70.3 Bike Course |
12:00 – 2:00pm |
Lunch on your own |
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2:00 – 4:00pm |
Run Ironman 70.3 Course |
Buffalo Springs Lake |
4:00 – 5:00pm |
Transition Practice |
Buffalo Springs Lake |
6:30 – 7:30pm |
Open Discussion/Questions |
Hotel |
Camp Cost**
- Postmarked registration on or before 12/31/07: $399
- Postmarked registration on or before 3/15/08: $449
- Postmarked registration after 3/15/08: $499
** Hotel, transportation and meals are not included in camp cost.
** Playtri clients receive a $50 discount on the cost of the camp.
How to Register (limited to 35 people)
Refund Policy
Participants who cancel on or before 4/1/08 will receive 50% of the camp price they paid. There are no refunds for any cancellations after 4/1/08.
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 any coachs are available before, during or after the camp. Contact Staci Brode at (214) 405-5092 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.
Airport Information
Lubbock International Airport. Airlines that fly into Lubbock include American Eagle, ASAS Delta Connection, Continental, Southwest.
Hotel Information
Holiday Inn Park Plaza
(806) 797-3241
3201 South Loop 289
LUBBOCK, TX 79423
Ask for the triathlon rate (after January 1, 2008).
Hotel shuttle from the airport is available.
Driving Directions to the Hotel
Click here for directions
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