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Algarve Triathlon Holiday: 7 Nights, 10th - 17th September 2011
 
 
   
Description...
If you are after a great triathlon training holiday location then look no further than the sunny Algarve. Its unrivalled training routes and sporting facilities make this the ideal playground for any triathlete. This triathlon holiday will take the surrounding areas and inland Moncheque Mountains, a mix of beaches, outdoor olympic pool, great surfaced roads, trail routes and coastal tracks. Suited to all abilities this is a great holiday to develop the basics or build on your current performance. A training holiday not to be missed!
   
Details...
Dates: Sat 10th - Sat 17th Sept 2011

Location: Lagos, Portugal

Price: £545pp (inc). Full package below
   
Booking...
To reserve your place on this training holiday please click on the 'BOOKING' button and fill out your details. We will get back to you asap with confirmation. There will be a £100 deposit to reserve your place.

 
                   
           
    Information about this training holiday      
           
   
Whats included?
   
 
Quick links to holiday info
 
     
   
     
     
 
Holiday comments
 
     
 
"I hadn't cycled in a big group before and really enjoyed working as a team. Both the climb up and rollercoaster down Monchique were equally epic. I really enjoyed the ocean swimming, it has given me a lot of confidence that Barcelona will be ok. The coastal runs were great, and seemed to fly by."
James Osborn, London
 
 
 
     
 
“Calling all fellow triathletes... this trip is a great way of taking time out to properly train and not just grab an hour here or there following a stressful day at work! The running and cycling routes are certainly both challenging and inspiring and the local 50 metre outside pool (yes outside!) is jaw dropping... it even convinced a reluctant swimmer (me!) to head there for a few extra sessions”
Sarah Jenkins, London
 
 
 
     
 
“Monchique cycle was fantastic! Open water swimming and all the cycles were excellent, good routes, great roads and plenty of coffee stops. Have never done that much training before, was great to push myself and know I can still do plenty more!”
Hannah Nettle, London
 
 
 
   
     
     
 
Benefits of a training holiday
 
     
 
1) Great holiday location:
Training holiday locations are selected against a checklist of criteria to make sure they are viable locations to host a camp. One of these criteria should answer the question “Is it a good holiday location outside of training?”...more
 
     
     
   
     
   
     
   
     
 
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• Targeted triathlon training and coaching
• Luxury villa accommodation
• Airport transfers to and from Faro
• Training transportation and support
• Catering: Breakfast & lunch food provided. Dinners prepared for 5 nights
• BBQ evening after a scenic trail run
• Embrace representatives managing your running holiday
• Free technical training top
 
         
         
   
Whats not included?
   
         
   
• Flights (see recommended flights)
• 2 Restaurant meals (approx 15euros)
• Entry into some sporting facilities
• Entry to excursions when applicable
• Travel insurance
 
         
         
   
Optional extras
   
         
   

• Depending on availability, a private room may be requested for a £100 supplement
• One-to-one 45min introductory course into swimming or cycling: £30
• Road bike hire: approx £110pw... more info
• Cycling helmet hire: £5pw
• Wetsuit hire: £20pw... more info
• Swimming goggle hire: £5pw
• Large beach towel hire: £3pw
• Sports massage: £30 for 30min

Optional extras can be indicated at the time of filling in the booking form and are subject to availability.

 
         
         
   
Flights and arrivals
   
         
   

As our guests travel from all over the world to attend our training holidays, we ask them to arrange their own transport to the location. This not only helps keep the package costs low but also gives guests the flexibility to choose their own airline and arrival time… more about flights

Once guests have confirmed their reservation on one of our training holidays we ask them to send us their planned travel itinerary before booking. We normally ask for an arrival and departure time of between 12:00 – 17:00. These times quite often don’t suit so we will work with you to make sure transfers are arranged.

 
         
         
   
Who is this suitable for?
   
         
   

This triathlon training holiday is suitable for all abilities. The weeks training schedule will be run so that there will be longer & shorter options for athletes. The training will be supervised and run by Embrace representatives and will encompass some of the most amazing and scenic routes in the Algarve.

We get a mixture of abilities, age groups, singles, couples and even small groups attending our training holidays. Whatever your goals we will sit with you at the start of the holiday to plan out each training session so that you get the most out of your time with us.

 
         
         
   
Embrace representatives
   
       
   
All the Embrace representatives are experienced, qualified and very active athletes. Best of all we are fun to be on a training holiday with! We don’t run a boot style camp but you will come back having achieved some amazing milestones in your training... more
 
       
   
     
 
         
         
   
Training
   
       
   

All of our training sessions are completely optional and we will sit with you at the start of the holiday to indicate which sessions to attend or focus on. For more information on each training discipline visit these links.

Swimming
Cycling
Running

Here is an example of what the training schedule is likely to look like.

 
   
Sample training schedule:
Day 1
12pm:
Arrive. Bike set up
4pm:
Run: Easy 5km beach run, welcome wine & cheese evening
Day 2
9am:
Swim: Open water, 2 x 500m at Dona Ana
 
11am:
Cycle: Aljezer / Vila de Bispo 50 or 78km ride
4pm:
Run: Easy 5 - 9km recovery local run
Day 3
9am:
Swim: Open water, 1500m Camilo
 
11am:
Run: Woodlands Trail 5 / 10 / 15 mile options
4pm:
Cycle: Lake ride - steady 25 / 40km
Day 4
9am:
Cycle: Monchique Mountains 75 / 100km
 
4pm:
Run: Recovery 4.5km villa loop
6pm:
Marina drink & restaurant night out
Day 5
9am:
Swim: Open water, 1000 - 3500m options
 
11am:
Run: Coastal / Trail Luz to Burgau 10km
4pm:
Cycle: Steady 30km - Ferrel / Griepel / Golf course
Day 6
9am:
Aquathlon: 750m swim / 5km run
 
3pm:
Rest / gym session
6pm:
Awards night & slide show evening
Day 7
9am:
Cycle: Portamao and Silves 60 / 100km
4pm:
Run: Monument 8km Mos / road loop
6pm:
Restaurant & night out
Day 8
9am:
Optional morning 3/5km beach jog
3pm:
Ocean swim & depart
 
       
   
     
 
       
       
   
Transport
 
       
   
An Embrace representative will be at the local airport (or train/bus stop) at a pre-arranged time to pick you up and drop you back off after your training holiday. Transport will also be provided too and from training locations when needed. There may also be an Embrace vehicle on training sessions providing maintenance, hydration and nutrition for longer runs and bike rides... more
 
       
       
   
Accommodation
 
       
   

One of the common comments when guests first see our villa in the Algarve is “wow… I never thought we would be staying in a place like this!” The villa is luxurious, spacious, private and located near all training facilities and amenities. The villa has a lovely Portuguese / Moroccan charm to it and is always a huge hit with guests.

Some of the features of our villa are:
• Large outdoor private swimming pool and bathing area
• Two spacious living rooms
• Large indoor dinning area
• Games room containing: pool table, table tennis, darts, football table
• Large outdoor barbeque and dinning area
• Outdoor stone pizza oven
• Bike racking and maintenance area
• Utilities room containing: washing machine, dryer and an extra fridge
• Fruit orchard and cross country field
• Large double rooms with most containing an en-suite and balcony area
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Room options:
• Twin bedroom £545pp (based on two people sharing)
• Double bedroom £545pp (based on two people sharing)

*Depending on availability, a private room may be requested for a £100 supplement.

 
   
     
 
       
       
   
Location
 
       
   
 
   
... click on images for more details about the Algarve
 
       
       
   
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Catering
 
       
   
There is nothing worse than being on a holiday and having to do the shopping and cooking. Not to mention after a hard days training! So to ease the pressure and to make sure that you get a truly enjoyable break, Embrace will make sure all your food and drinks are provided and your evening meals prepared. We will ask for any dietry requirements before the time of departure.. more
 
       
   
Sample Menu:
 
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Wild mushroom and Italian sausage risottos served with fresh salad and garlic bread
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Chicken and vegetable pastas served with a bean salad & roasted potatoes
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BBQ kebabs and honey chicken breasts served with a cashew nut rice salad
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Wood fire seafood, chicken and roast vegetable pizzas (restaurant night out)
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BBQ salmon and herbed chicken breasts served with rocket salad & French sticks
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Roast beef and chicken served with mash potato, roast vegetables and boiled broccoli
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Traditional Portuguese food (restaurant night out)
 
       
   
     
 
       
       
   
Excursions and entertainment
 
       
   
During each day guests have free time to check out the local sights, visit cafes, relax or go on one of the optional excursions we tend to do between sessions. The ‘holiday’ part is a big part of what we promote so we do our best to show you a good time!
 
   
 
   
     
 
       
       
   
FAQ's
 
   
See our frequently asked questions for more info... FAQ. If you can't find an answer please drop us an email
 
       
       
       
   
Booking
 
       
   
To reserve your place on this training holiday please click on the 'BOOKING' button and fill out your details. We will get back to you asap with confirmation. There will be a £100 deposit to reserve your place.
 
     
         
       
           
   
         
   
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