Marathon Running Training Camp

Please note, the information below relates to the 2013 training camp. We will update with the details of 2014 shortly.

The Marathon Running Camp gives you the chance to sample the challenging terrain of the volcanic island of Lanzarote. Both the undulating terrain and sandy trails are a good base for training athletes competing in one of the spring or summer marathons. This camp is also useful for those wanting to focus on the endurance phase of training for short distance races. Once again, we will be joined by legendary runner, Dr Ron Hill MBE who will give you his advice and tips on running.

The training

Athletes able to run up to a 4:15 marathon will be catered for and we will have experienced coaches and athletes looking after you. You can see from the programme that we will arrange a variety of runs, one of which will be on the small nearby island of La Graciosa. Additionally, there will be some technical work, track sessions and optional races.

There will also be lectures and at the end of the week, we will have a dinner in the restaurant, La Casa, where companions can join us by paying 26€ for a 3 course meal and a half bottle of wine.

As well as the running we will be offering you some alternative methods of improving your fitness and technique on land and in the pool.

Participants must come prepared for the heat and terrain with good shoes, a hat, sun cream and water bottle carrier. It will be a typical Club La Santa event where you have the chance to meet other athletes from all around the world. The main language spoken will be English.

The Coaches

Phil Price

Coach at Club la Santa. Almost 30 years experience of coaching in Triathlon, Athletics, and Cycling. Welsh Triathlon Coach and Manager. Former Welsh Veteran 5 km track Champ, and many times County Champion.

Stephan Vuckovic
Won a silver medal at the Olympics in 2000 in Sydney in triathlon. Since 2005 he has been competing in long distance and his best results are 2nd in the Ironman Canada in 2005, 3rd in Ironman Lanzarote in 2007 and 10th in Hawaii in 2005, earning the title “The best rookie of the year”.

Dr Ron Hill MBE, the second man ever to break 2:10 in the marathon. Hill set world records at four other distances, but never laid claim to the Marathon world record. He has run three Olympic Marathons, and has a personal marathon record of 2:09:28. During the 1970s, he also won gold medals at the European Championships and Commonwealth Games

Price

130€ for 1 week includes seminars/lectures, training and coaching, transportation to Teguise, excursion to La Graciosa, dinner in the restaurant “La Casa” and a t-shirt.

Provisional Programme – subject to alteration

Friday
09:00 Welcome meeting and Registration
10.00 Aqua jog or swim session in the Olympic Pool
16.00 Run technique and drills
18.00 Lecture on Nutrition (SIS)

Saturday
08.00 5-8 K easy run
17.00 5 or 10 K race

Sunday
10.00 Trip to the island of La Graciosa – Run around the island(Approx. 1½ hour) followed by picnic on the beach
20.00 Lecture or DVD

Monday
08.00 5-8 K easy run
15.00 Hill session

Tuesday
08.00 ½ marathon or easy run
16.00 Run (Interval session for those not competing in the ½ marathon)
18.00 Aqua jog or swim as recovery
Wednesday
10.00 Run 8,16 or 24 K
18.00 Aqua job or swim to aid recovery
19.30 Dinner in restaurant La Casa.

Thursday
08.00 Easy run before departure

Accommodation has to be booked separately with Club La Santa UK on +44 (0) 161-790-9890

The finalised programme for the week will be handed out at the welcome meeting which is also where payment takes place. The maximum number of participants is 30, so pre-registration is necessary.

Club La Santa reserves the right to cancel or change the event if too few are preregistered.

Event weeks are restricted to guests staying at Club La Santa.

For full details Club La Santa UK website.

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To book, please call 0161 790 9890.

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