What:

ZenTri Base & Nutrition Camp 2011 will focus on building base endurance and nutrition for four continuous days.  This is like four days of epic workout cake layered with special-saucy classes on how to perform at your very best.  We will have a pro, a nutrition expert, a medical expert, and myself leading workouts and classes (listed below) that will turn you into the smartest tri-geek around.  Join us at this quiet, small-town retreat and get away from it all to learn to conquer this sport for good!

When:

January 14th - 17th, 2011.  This is MLK weekend, so many people will already have that Monday off from work.

Where:

College Station, TX.  Rolling, mellow terrain and temperate winters make this the perfect training ground.  Add in the world-class Texas A&M swimming pool and endless country roads to make this place unlimited in potential. Average temperatures for January are highs in the 60's and lows in the 40's.

Who:

Well, YOU, of course!  And pro triathlete John Hirsch (also a coach and another camp host), myself, and holistic health expert and food guru Christine Lynch.  Nurse Emily Rhodes (LVN) will also be on hand to teach and help with medical issues.  The 2010 camp had special guest Ultra Man Rich Roll, and we are hoping he returns for this one!

Cost:

The training camp fee is $350, to be paid via check after contacting texafornia@gmail.com.  If you fail to show up, you only forfeit $100.

Special skill building events:

• How to eat like a triathlete.  Too many of us train like triathletes, but eat like something else.  Maximize your potential by eating right.
• Bike fitting like a pro.  Biking shouldn't hurt!  John and I will go over your bike fit to help fix many common issues.
• Minimalism in triathlon.  Learn how to do without many things that overcomplicate the sport.
• Periodization and strength training. John will detail how periodization works best and how to build core strength.
• Grocery store tour. The very first day, Christine will take you through a grocery store and teach you how to pick out healthy foods. Learn what is truly healthy and what isn't.
• World famous "Push Runs". Master how to integrate essential core workouts right into your runs to get you lean and ripped quickly. This strength makes endurance events a piece of cake!
• Zazen. Learn the traditional Japanese method of meditation to clear your mind and live your best life.
• Base - how to build it.  Going long takes patience and pacing.  Learn the tricks to keep from blowing up in all three sports.
• Daily healthy cooking demos and group cooking for the best triathlon foods.
• How blood sugar works.  What causes you to put on fat, how energy gets to your muscles, and how to prevent bonking.
• Video analysis of form and technique. A huge hit at the last camp, we will use video analysis for both on-the-spot review to get you fixed immediately and also for further review later in the week.
• Fear. That swim got you freaked out? What fear really is, how to overcome it, and how to use it for your benefit.
• Hill training.  Hills are your friend! Learn how to use them to make you faster.
• Swim technique evaluation.  Figure out in five minutes what others may not in a lifetime.
• And more!  We will be taking lots of long bike rides and runs, which are great opportunities to ask questions and get answers.

Special notes:

• This is ZEN training camp, so we will TRAIN.  There will be no fluff, no extra, just pure and simple triathlon.  When training triathlon, only train triathlon!
• College Station?  Exactly.  Should we get in some real training or should we waste time in traffic in a big city?  You bet we have a real airport, used on a regular basis by past and sitting presidents and other world leaders, so you should be fine.  It is listed as CLL, or Easterwood Field.