Fed up of the crap winter weather? Give yourself something to look forward to, which will help prepare you for the 2024 Triathlon & IRONMAN season. Put simply, you should book onto our triathlon training camp:
Well apart from the passionate triathlon coaches who know the challenging training roads, deliver quality training sessions to suit the triathletes on the camp and some of the best facilities in Europe... the warm weather... and the spectacular scenery...
F4L Triathlon Coaching deliver triathlon training camps in Mallorca each year. Triathlon is not just about swimming, cycling and running, so it doesn’t stop there. The training week covers a range of subjects from transition technique, strength training, bike efficiency, open water technique to name but a few.
Sat 16th to Sun 24th March 2024
Triathlon training camp.
This one week camp offers a comprehensive and balance programme of training across all three triathlon disciplines including Swim Technique. The week long programme will include sessions focused on swim technique, cycling on the iconic roads of the island and run, technique and strength building.
Our outstanding team of coaches will set a training plan for the week – which will be adapted… for specific needs or specific races and abilities. The cycling is stunningly scenic and can be testing, taking in some of Mallorca’s historic climbs. We spend time working on group riding skills, transitions, as well practicing cornering and descending.
But here is the big thing:
whilst we will do a more hours than you are perhaps used to. Its not all about going out and smashing you. The programs are put together and then adapted to suit all the athletes and ensure each athlete enjoys their week and gets the most out of their time in Mallorca.
We listen to the athletes too. If your body is telling you that you need a rest you should not be afraid to take a break.
The hard sessions… they are tough… but they need to be included in a training program which is balanced with recovery, down time, technique work and consistency.
Recovery is the glue which holds your training together and we will spend a lot of time doing easier sessions and incorporating active rest into the week.
Our camp is open to all triathletes who want to have a focused week of triathlon training in a relaxed atmosphere. We will work you hard throughout the week and each session will have a focused objective but we aim to create a fun environment around the training sessions too. It doesn’t matter what you are training for; we will create appropriate training for all participants.
The island... a Balearic Island, surrounded by clear Mediterranean waters... the roads are smooth and cycling friendly. With the endless vineyards, olive and citrus trees with small spanish villages. Palma is easy to get to from just about any major airport in Europe. From there it is a short airport transfer to Colonia Sant Jordi (we arrange all the transfers).
The paella (well the food to be honest)... The hotel offers a buffet menu, which covers just about everyone's tastes. We can make special requests for anyone with dietary requirements. On top of this, one of the nights on the camp we will head out to S'Arrossaria. A local restaurant which does the most amazing Paella.
The weather... Mallorca has over 300 days of sunshine each year. Enough said!
New friends... every year we get new athletes, people we have never met before coming to the camp. Every year we also get athletes coming back... again and again... I should probably stop this article here... can not say more than that!
The roads... The Island of Majorca is known the world over for the good quality of its roads. Described as a Scalextric track for cyclists. With the locals being Triathlon friendly and with mile after mile of stunning terrain to ride you won’t be disappointed. We will be making use of some of the islands climbs, descents and flats to improve your cycling and help prepare you for your triathlon season.
We will be using many of the local roads around the town as well as heading up to some of the iconic climbs in this part of the Island: Randa and San Salvador being just two. As we try to constantly improve our camps we make minor evolutions each year.
The swimming pool... We will be guests at the state of the art 10 lane 50 meter swimming pool at The Best Centre. Since opening their doors in July, 2009, they have hosted Triathlon Training Camps for the national teams from Great Britain, Germany, Australia, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Finland and Luxembourg, as well as club teams from across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Belgium, France, China and Canada.
With use of this amazing facility we are able to offer precise swim coaching for triathletes along with the use of underwater cameras and analysis, use of the lecture area and their swim based gym.
The sea... We even get to swim around some of the little islands just off the shore (weather dependent). The facilities for swimming on this camp are second to none.
The run trails... As part of our accommodation package we have access to a private park that boasts some stunning off road running trails. These vary in distances and terrain but are fantastic for developing strength on a Triathlon training camp. These along with road running on quiet and scenic roads completes the training facilities available to us.
The NEW running track... In addition there is a new 400m running track in the town of Colonia Sant Jordi. With several of the national triathlon teams using the area as a base for their early season camps the need to develop the facilities has grown. During the F4L camp in 2017, the Norwegian ITU squad was in town, as was the German Team, the Swiss ITU squad and several pro outfits including BMC.
The 4 star Marques Hotel... we will be using is triathlete friendly with staff who will be more than happy to serve you and help in any way they can. The hotel is welcoming and comfortable with amazing seas views. Our hotel includes spa facilities and an indoor gym. Drinking water for rides is also available free of charge in the rooms.
F4L Triathlon Coaching welcome athletes from beginners up to age-group athletes…individuals, groups or clubs. Throughout the week they will look after all your training needs. Our camp is open to all triathletes who want to have a focused week of triathlon training in a relaxed atmosphere. We will work you hard throughout the week and each session will have a focused objective but we aim to create a fun environment around the training sessions too. It doesn’t matter what you are training for; we will create appropriate training for all participants.
"There are many positives about the Triathlon Training Camp in Mallorca, but the one thing that ties it all together is the well thought out logistics. Given that there is a fair amount of training (2 - 3 sessions per day), the fact that it is possible to walk 5 minutes or less to each of the places where training sessions start ensures that each day flows smoothly. The quality of facilities is also very high - the swim facilities, hotel and running trails are all of a high standard. Finally, Paul and his team are great coaches - they are encouraging when necessary and gave me a lot to think about now that I am back home training on my own again."
Professional Coach Paul Jones is a British Triathlon Federation Level 3 Coach and a Triathlon Australia Performance Coach.
He is also an IRONMAN Certified Coach.
Each athlete is an individual, every athlete has different needs. Coach Paul and F4L Triathlon Coaching provide you with 15 plus years of experience and professional coaching.
