Exclusive Training Camps
Enjoy a training camp getaway to beautiful Portugal. Get expert coaching with individual feedback and video analysis, enjoy fantastic facilities and accommodation, and revel in the stunning scenery on completely empty, smooth roads in the Algarve (among the best cycling in Europe?).
Click the button below or email me directly (mikael@scientifictriathlon.com) to register your interest for future training camps and get dibs (and special offers) on the limited slots available for each camp.
UPCOMING CAMPS AND EVENTS
Information about training camp dates and camp-specific details will be added here as they are confirmed. In the meantime, the information provided on this page is generally applicable to most training camps I organise.
Feel free to email me anytime to ask for more details or pre-register interest and get notified when registration opens. You will also be the first to hear about special deals and discounts.
20-27 October 2018, Algarve, Portugal
- Dates: Saturday 20th to Saturday 27th of October. The camp is 7 nights and 6 days long.
- Location: Alfamar Beach and Sport Resort, Olhos de Água, Algarve, Portugal
- Slots available: 12
- Ability levels: For this camp, you should have completed an Olympic distance triathlon (or have the equivalent fitness) to participate.
- Registration: Now open! Email me (mikael@scientifictriathlon.com) to register.
- Coaches:
- Mikael Eriksson, Level II Triathlon Coach and founder of Scientific Triathlon, Elite age-group triathlete
- Iuri Jorge, Cycling coach and founder of Velo Performance, ex-professional cyclist, local expert
- Fiona Hunter Johnston, Level II Triathlon Coach, Cycling coach at Velo Performance, triathlete turned semi-professional cyclist, local expert
- Additional information: scroll down and read the rest of this page to learn about what's included, accommodation, pricing, testimonials, and more.
mikael@scientifictriathlon.com
ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON TRAINING CAMPS AND EVENTS
Each training camp is slightly different, depending on time of year, participants, participant goals and goal events, and so on.
There are some things, however, that always remain the same. These include:
ACCOMODATION
The accommodation for the training camp is a 4-star hotel in Olhos d’Água, Albufeira, 25km from Faro Airport .
The hotel is made with athletes in mind, and many national triathlon federations use it for their elite athletes' training camps.
You will have free access to gym, spa, outdoor swimming pool (for leisure, our training pool is a short ride or drive away), beautiful private beach and more. The hotel also has an athletics track where we do our track running.
Buffet meals for breakfast and dinner are included, and you can be sure to find something that tickles your fancy, whether you want to try the delicious local specialties, or you want to adhere to any specific diet or food choices.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
PRICING
The price of a camp in the Algarve as described on this page is 870€.
For the pricing of other events, refer to the information provided for that event.
€870incl. VAT 6
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GALLERY
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINING
No two training camp weeks are the same, and two participants on the same training camp may also do quite different training depending on experience, ability level, goals, upcoming races, etc.
But to give you an idea, here's an example of what a week might look like:
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Session 1 | Bike - Long ride | Pool Swim - Technique + video analysis | Bike - Long ride (hilly) | Swim - Open Water Intervals | Pool swim - technique and intervals | Bike - Epic ride (hilly, 150 km) |
Session 2 | Gym | Run - Brick run off the bike | Run - Recovery run | |||
Session 3 | Swim - Open water | Run - Track workout w/ video analysis | Run - Long run (trails) |
Check out the Relive videos below to get an idea of what some workouts might look like and to get inspired!
Open water intervals:
Epic Bike ride:
Long trail run:
TESTIMONIALS
Thanks for a great week of training!
This is my second time at the Scientific Triathlon Mallorca camp. A fantastic place for a spring training camp, Mallorca is one of the best places for cycling that I know. Perfect weather, scenic challenging rides and hotel with great training facilities. Again the camp was great; good swim-bike-run program, guided groups by ability and all around great group of people to train and socialize with.
Loved it!
Loved the camp and the whole experience in general! I got an intense training week, great information from the workshops, and always found the right ride or run group for my level. It was great to meet my coach and all the other coaches, as well as fellow triathletes of all levels from among the participants.
I'll be coming back for many years!
Amazing camp! Trained hard and met many new friends. An experience I'll be coming back to for many years!
Surpassed my expectations at every level
My use case (no cycling) was very particular and Scientific Triathlon accommodated things to fit it, which I totally appreciate. Because of this, I had the opportunity of having individual running and swimming sessions with James (and one swim with Lachie), whose feedback on my technique was priceless. The Pollentia Resort was a convenient bubble where all basic needs were covered and catered for the very specific needs of athletes. Buffets at the restaurants were glorious. Overall, the camp surpassed my expectations at every level.
Well-guided workouts
The workouts were very well-guided, and the Virtual Wind Tunnel scanning was a new level of triathlon high-tech! Highly recommended to anybody considering participating.
Left the camp more confident
Overall, I enjoyed the sessions and seminars and have left the camp more confident and ready to tackle full distance!
Very happy with the week
I'm very happy with the week, the training volume and the quality that I got in. Also learned a few new things from the workshops and fellow triathletes, and got to meet a bunch of nice people and some serious athletes as well. Meeting such a diverse group of people sharing a passion for triathlon was actually one of the great positives of this camp.
10 out of 10!
For me as a beginner, I learnt a lot from everything we did. I've never practised cycling technique before, so that was both fun and useful. It was great to get a video analysis of my swim and run form and individual feedback based on that. But most fun (and most hard work!) of all was the killer multi-transition brick workout we did!
Everybody was motivated and had a lot of fun
The training was really nice - especially enjoyed the bike run bike-run-bike-run on Friday. It was great to train in groups, everybody was motivated and had a lot of fun. I got to talk to the coaches a lot, and could not imagine better location and facilities.
Good coaches, program and athletes
The flexibility with respect to group level and individual ability was good, and so were the coaches, program and other athletes. The facilities were good, well located and with nice food.
I had so much fun!!!
The amount of training experience available was incredible. So many intriguing and fun sessions. Plus, I really enjoyed the detailed workshops and the QA session. On top of this, it was truly amazing to have all coaches readily available to answer questions and give feedback. The facilities were great and the hotel landscape is so relaxing. And all participants were so energetic and full of desire to share thoughts and personal experiences.
Good organization, nice location, and splendid views
Good organization, nice location with good food and facilities. Great climbs with splendid views, really appreciated that. The swim video analysis was a perfect addition as it always shows where to improve.
Wonderful week, great training and very well organised
The group rides and runs were well organised with coaches in each group. The workshops were excellent and the swim sessions were also very useful. There were plenty of rides with fantastic scenery. The hotel was absolutely ideal, in particular that we could store bikes in our room, and also the food which was the best and most suitable for me of any hotel I have been to. The 2 pools and the gym were also great.
Do it!
The camp was well structured with a good balance across the disciplines. Each day had a specific purpose and objective. I could make a step change in my training quality and volume without the constraints of normal day to day life. Portugal was a great location. Very good terrain, food and weather. To anybody considering signing up for a camp like this, do it!
Supportive and motivating
It was very well organized from the beginning to the end of the camp. The possibility to choose a ride according to our fitness and/or fatigue level was welcome. Coaches were supportive and motivating. The atmosphere was friendly and happy thanks to the overall motivation and the wonderful environment in which we were living. The hotel was comfortable, well located for triathletes, and the food was absolutely great.
Thanks, loved the experience!
The camp was well organized, the rides were great, and so were the coaches, guides, and other athletes. Location and hotel were also great, staff friendly and helpful.
Recommended for anybody who wants to improve!
I would highly recommend anybody who wants to improve in the sport of triathlon participate in this event. I learnt a lot - both individual advice and focus points for myself, as well as more general tips and tricks. Getting video analyses and individual technical feedback was one of the big highlights for me.
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