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Work out along with Olympic contenders as they go for their dreams. The focus of this camp is on proper stroke, stride and cycling techniques, and highlights include riding Red Rock Canyon and a bike trip down the Las Vegas Strip.

Based in Boulder, Colo., the training company that runs the Las Vegas camp also hosts camps in Boulder and Racine, Wis.

Camp Details

• Campers spend at least two hours a day in each triathlon event: swimming, biking and running.
  
• Each day, campers run about three miles, bike 40 miles and swim about 1,500 meters.
  
• Athletes are videotaped to help them enhance performance and understand the mechanics of their actions.
  
• The camp offers seminars on nutrition, goal setting and mental and physical preparation.
  
• In addition to Wes Hobson, who has competed in more than 220 triathlons and has three times been selected "Triathlete of the Year" by the United States Olympic Committee, coaches at the camp have included:
  • Simon Lessing, five-time World Triathlon Champion and Olympian
    
  • Ryan Bolton, 2000 Olympian and the 2002 Ironman USA Champion
    
  • Joe Friel, preeminent triathlon coach and author of four books
    
  • Kris McFarland, physical therapist to Olympians, world and national champs

Logistics

• Cost: $2,150 for participants, $400 for non-participating spouses. The price includes all lunches and dinners, a three-night stay at the Venetian Resort and Casino, and a day pass to Canyon Ranch Spa.
  
• Time: Three days, three nights
  
• Seasonal: Triathlon Fantasy Camp will take place March 11-14, 2004

Accommodations

The Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas
877-883-6423
www.venetian.com
The Venetian provides campers with three nights of four-star comfort and a day pass to Canyon Ranch Spa. $270 for Luxury Suite to $625 Prima Suite View

Other Options

Wes Hobson Performance offers four other camp options:

Newbie Triathlon Camp in Boulder is designed for athletes who don't want to feel intimidated when they're just getting started.

Olympic Distance Camp, also in Boulder, is designed for those competing in the Olympic distance or shorter races who want more detail in training and racing plans--and want to run faster at those distances.

Ironman Distance Camp in Boulder is for those competing in half Ironman distance or longer--it's more distance-oriented with longer mountain climbs on the bike and longer trail runs.

Wisconsin's Dairyland Training Camp is for those competing in the Dairyland Triathlon and anyone else who wants to have a great training weekend environment, with tips from some of the best triathletes in the United States.

Contact Information

Las Vegas Triathlon Fantasy Camp
Managed by Wes Hobson Performance Inc.
1380 Kalmia Ave., Boulder, CO 80304
888-246-0856
whperformance@aol.com
www.weshobsonperformance.com

Additional Resources

Swim, Bike, Run by Wes Hobson, et al.
A solid overview of the sport of triathlon with the "best of the basics" training advice

The Triathlete's Training Bible: A Complete Training Guide for the Competitive Multisport Athlete by Joe Friel

Triathlon Training

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