Desert Endurance: Tucson Triathlon Camp

The following schedule is offered as a tentative outline for our camp. Details are subject to change as we get closer to the event. However, this gives you the flavor of what we'll be doing, and how you can best prepare. 

As a reminder: We strongly recommend the following as minimum continuous training: 2500 yard swim, 3 hour bike (plus preparation for hilly terrain), 90 minute run or hike. 

Wednesday, March 18th

Check in to lodging at Homewood Suites Tucson, official camp headquarters. This includes check-in, packet pick up, and brief orientation to the weekend.

Dinner tonight on your own. The hotel is conveniently located near restaurant options. 

Thursday, March 19th

• 6:30 a.m. - Breakfast @ Hotel
• 8:00-12:00 Bike Handling Skills Clinic + Endurance Ride (30-50 miles)
• Lunch - on your own
• 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. - Swim, skills based assessment, video assessment
• 3:45-4:45 p.m. - Short, easy run (30-45 minutes) + skills review
• 5:30 p.m. Educational Presentation
• 6:15 p.m. Dinner
• 7 p.m. Q&A

Friday, March 20th

• 6:30 a.m. Breakfast @ Hotel
• 8:00 a.m. Mt. Lemmon Ride. The signature bike ride will include a ride up (and down) Mt. Lemmon. Total ride is ~80 miles, and nearly 7000 feet of climbing. Expect this ride to take up to 5+ hours. There is a bailout point half way through the ride, where we will also have aid. 
  Transition run - on the Tuscon Loop
• 5 p.m. Educational Presentation
• 6:00 p.m. Dinner
• 7 p.m. Q&A

Saturday, March 21st

• 6:30 a.m. - Breakfast @ Hotel
• 8:00-11 a.m. skills/drills + Endurance Run
• 12 noon recovery session or optional easy ride
• Lunch on your own
• 2-4:00 p.m. Swim, endurance and form focused
• 5:00 p.m. Educational Presentation
• 6:00 p.m. Dinner
• 7 p.m. Q&A

Sunday, March 22nd

• 7:00 a.m. - Breakfast @ Hotel
• 8:00-9:00 - Easy, quick run or bike to shake out before travel
• 10:00 a.m. - camp wrap up & debrief
• 11 a.m. Hotel Check Out