Welcome to Solvang! What a welcome it was for the Experience Triathlon team during our 2012 Spring Training Camp trip to Solvang, California. Solvang is known as the Danish Capital of the World, and is nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley. Its location among the mountains and vineyards is ideal for challenging hill climbing, breathtaking scenery, and of course, wine tasting. The ET coaching team incorporated an outstanding triathlon camp filled with cycling, running, swimming, yoga and strength training while exploring the quaint town of Solvang and appreciating the terrific food, wine and shopping the village has to offer.
After the arrival into the Los Angeles airport and departing into four rental cars, the trip officially began! The car ride to Solvang from Los Angeles was approximately 2.5 hours and it was beautiful!!! As we approached the town of Santa Barbara, we had our sights on the Pacific Ocean. The waves were crashing up against the beach to our left and the rolling green mountains were on our right. It was an exciting view! The views made the car ride go very quickly and we were all thrilled about starting our trip. Once we arrived at our hotel the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, we decided to explore the amenities. The hotel was great! It had a Starbucks, outdoor pool, hot tub, fire pit, free cookies during the afternoon and a fabulous hot breakfast buffet each morning. What more could you ask for?
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We are excited to announce Experience Triathlon’s 2012 Spring Training Camp in Santa Barbara Wine Country – one of the top wine regions in the world! Camp will be held April 19 – April 23 in the Santa Ynez Valley, located approximately 30 miles outside of Santa Barbara and about a 2.5 hour drive from Los Angeles.
Whether you’re looking for an active, fitness oriented vacation with plenty of post-workout relaxation time or a more intense multisport training and educational experience, ET Spring Camp is the perfect option.
Once again we will be staying near the quaint and charming town of Solvang, designed to look like a genuine Danish village. You will think you are in Europe as you savor the old-world ambiance and fragrance of fresh Danish pastries while strolling the streets of Solvang after a long day of training. Join us as we enjoy scenic backcountry roads alongside sun-draped vineyards, oak-studded rolling hills, vibrant wildflowers, and majestic mountaintops – California wine country awaits!
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by Drew R.
This year marked the fifth anniversary of the highly popular ET Summer Camp, and once again the Experience Triathlon athletes and coaches made the journey up to beautiful Madison, Wisconsin, for three days of workouts, seminars, and camaraderie. The theme of the 2011 Summer Camp was “breaking through,” and Coach Joe made sure that there were plenty of opportunities for the ET team to challenge themselves on this sunny – and very hot – training weekend.
Friday evening we gathered at the hotel to meet our fellow campers, and were greeted by Coach Joe and Coach Suzy. It was a good opportunity to meet some new faces, have a bite to eat, and relax before the festivities began. Coach Joe kicked things off with a presentation on breakthrough performance, to help motivate and prepare us for the work to come.
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These half day training camps are designed to introduce youth to the fun and exciting sport of triathlon. As one of the fastest growing sports in America, triathlon offers a great way to stay healthy and fit in a safe way. The combination of various types of cardio training coupled with the strength built during swim, bike and run workouts are a scientifically proven method to build high levels of fitness.
All levels of participants from first timers to seasoned junior athletes are welcome. Athletes will work on drills, games and workouts in all 3 sports (swim, bike, run) and the all important ‘transitions’ from segment to segment.
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