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Somerset Triathlon Weekend: 15th - 18th July 2010

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	“Hello Embrace people and runners out there, I went for a week training in Portugal last month and improved my half marathon PB by 3.5 minutes yesterday. The training was a lot of fun although I didn't think so then running up the hills!! But it definitely worked for me. Shame i lost my tan :( (but not my stamina!!) Thanks!!” Sandrine Gonnet, Paris

	“It was a brilliant holiday- I never knew I could run, swim, volleyball, drink and eat so much in one week. Such a beautiful location, and running was only a part of it. Thanks for the experience!” Liz Ard, Australia

	“GREAT week in Lagos. Thanks to Neil, Graeme and Eric for superior triathlon coaching and a lot of fun. This was a perfect balance of training, R&R and fun. These guys really know how to put on a camp. Unforgettable... :-)” Jodi Bump, Alabama

Embrace will be leading open water swimming sessions in the beautiful Devon Lakes allowing you to practice wetsuit swimming, learn open water techniques, drafting and transitional changes. We will also be cycling the same roads as the old UK Ironman course, the Tour of Wessex races and holding a mini time trial to practice race pacing. A brick session learning to run off the bike will be the last session before relaxing with a much deserved pub lunch before heading home.

*Sorry this holiday is now fully booked. See our calendar for more holiday dates*

Dates:	Thursday 15th - Sunday 18th July 2010
Location:	Devon, Somerset, UK
Price:	£265pp (inc). Full package details below

To reserve your place on this training long weekend please download our booking form, type in your details and email the attachment back to us. We will get back to you asap with confirmation. There will be a £100 deposit to reserve your place.

What's included

• Targeted triathlon training and coaching
• Luxury lodge accommodation
• Train and bus transfers from the local stations (including bike boxes)
• Training transportation and support
• Catering: Breakfast & lunch food provided. Dinners prepared for 3 nights
• Embrace representatives managing your triathlon holiday
• Free technical training top

What's not included

• Transport to Devon (see recommended flights)
• Pub lunch on Sunday (approx £10 each)

Who is this suitable for?

This triathlon training long weekend is suitable for all abilities. The weekends 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 Somerset.

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 weekend to plan out each training session so that you get the most out of your time with us.

Training

All of our training sessions are completely optional. For more information on each training discipline visit these links.

Swimming
Cycling
Running

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

Sample training schedule:

Thursday	6pm:	Easy trail run around the local area 5-6 miles
Friday	9am:	Tour of Wessex bike ride (40 to 70+ mile options)
	2pm:	Open water lake swim and technique demonstration
	5pm:	Evening trail run and BBQ evening
Saturday	9am:	Swimming drills and sets at the local pool
	1pm:	40-60+ mile cycle in the Devon countryside
	4pm:	Fun time trial or mini triathlon event
Sunday	9am:	Easy cycle/run brick session
	12am:	Pub lunch
	2pm:	Depart

Transport

An Embrace representative will be at the local bus of train station at a pre-arranged time to pick you up and drop you back off after your training weekend. 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 the longer cycle... more

Accommodation

Embrace's luxury lodges offer first class accommodation as well as being well positioned to all local facilities and training routes. The lodges are placed near the famous Wimbleball Lake offering access to the excellent swimming, trail and road running and cycling routes. There will also be transport available to the local towns... more

• Twin bedroom £250 (based on two people sharing)
• Double bedroom £250pp (based on two people sharing)

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

Location

Somerset is often called the ‘Gateway to the West and its many charms are conjured up by its Old English name which means ‘the land of the summer- farm dwellers’.

Devon is situated in South West England in Great Britain, UK. The county town is the city of Exeter, although Plymouth is larger and has around twice as many inhabitants. To the East, Devon borders with Dorset and Somerset, while Cornwall lies to the West.

On our training holidays to Somerset we aim to show you some of the best sights of this wonderful location. Cycling parts of the ‘Tour of Wessex’, running up the Glastonbury Tor and through the Cheddar Gorge and swimming in the (to many to name) beautiful surrounding lakes.

Hire options

We offer athletes a hire facility for top quality blueseventy wetsuits for only £15 for the weekend.
Wetsuit hire

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... more

Sample Menu:

Thursday night	Chicken and vegetable pastas served with a bean salad & roasted potatoes
Friday night	BBQ meats and herbed chicken breasts served with rocket salad & French sticks
Saturday night	Roast beef and chicken served with mash potato and roast vegetables

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

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