WHAT'S INCLUDED
EVERYTHING YOU COULD WANT, AND MORE.
£900 per person, shared
£200 sole room occupancy supplement
Pre-retreat consultations, discussing objectives and training status
Targeted assessment and training, including:
- review of swim-bike-run technique
- strength and conditioning and injury consultation
- informative seminars, covering race psychology, nutritional habits and efficient training methods
- group, small group and 1-1 swim-bike-run sessions (as appropriate), working on your technique
- targeted small group or 1-1 strength and conditioning demonstration
Post retreat reporting, suggested swim, bike, run and S&C sessions and training tips
4 nights accommodation in Chateau de la Motte Henry
Nutritious and energising food and drink, including all meals and training snacks
Transfers from local train stations and airports (the latter from recommended flights).
STUNNING VENUE
Gorgeous Chateau, with luxury, boutique style accommodation, superb sports facilities, and welcoming social areas, set in 9 hectares of beautiful woodland grounds. Referenced in Times Top 20 Chateaux.
targeted TRAINING
Our retreats are designed and delivered in partnership with leading elite triathletes and master coaches. 1-1 assessments and group training programs are designed to be enjoyable, informative and help you evolve as an athlete.
QUALITY COACHING
Group Evolution has assembled a highly experienced team of elite and age group level triathlon coaches, sports scientists and therapists. Personal service in an enjoyable, relaxing group environment. Approximately 1:4, staffing:guests, ratio
convenient LOCATION
Easily accessible from the UK and Europe, yet peaceful and uncrowded. Our wonderful corner of the Loire, where historically significant sites and the tranquil beauty of the Mayenne merge with a deep cultural heritage and the vibrant French chic of the local markets, shops and spas.
PERIOD LUXURY
Individually designed en-suite bedrooms, stunning renovated sitting rooms and cosy reading areas inspire and relax whilst staying true to the Chateau's heritage.
Expert ANALYSIS
Our approach combines the latest sports science theory with practical coaching experience of what works for top age group athletes. We then add the real world experience of what makes the difference at elite level.
DELICIOUS FOOD
All meals and snacks are provided. Our eye-catching meals are designed to support your active lifestyle but also to be tasty and excite. Snacks are available for the times in between. And homemade energy bars are available for those longer efforts.
great ON-SITE FACILITIES
Woodchip running trail, performance gym, swimming pool, lake and yoga studio for the active. Woodland paths, secluded picnic spots, lakeside decking and a walled garden for relaxation. You need never leave the grounds of the Chateau.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
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| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Arrive | Welcome Snack |
| 14:00 | Injury Consultations / S&C Assessments |
| 16:00 | Familiarisation Tour |
| 17:30 | Swim Analysis |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 19:00 | Welcome Drinks |
| 19:30 | Clinic Briefing |
| 20:00 | Dinner |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06:30 | 1-1 Baseline Assessments |
| 08:00 | Breakfast |
| 09:30 | Group Swim Analysis |
| 11:00 | Injury / S&C Consultations |
| 12:45 | Lunch |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 14:00 | Group Bike Session |
| 17:30 | Injury / S&C Consultations |
| 18:30 | Seminar 1 |
| 19:30 | Dinner |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06:30 | 1-1 Baseline Assessments |
| 08:00 | Breakfast |
| 09:30 | Group Run Analysis |
| 11:15 | S&C small group sessions |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 14:30 | S&C small group sessions |
| 16:00 | Group Swim Session |
| 18:30 | Seminar 2 |
| 19:30 | Dinner |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06:30 | 1-1 Baseline Assessments |
| 07:30 | Breakfast |
| 09:00 | Group Bike Session |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 14:00 | Individual Consultations / Personal Massage |
| 16:30 | Group Run Session |
| 18:30 | Seminar 3 |
| 19:30 | Farewell Dinner |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06:30 | 1-1 Baseline Assessments |
| 08:00 | Breakfast |
| 09:30 | Concurrent Swim / Run / S&C Symposium |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 11:30-14:30 | Buffet Lunch |
| Departure | Bon Voyage |
UPCOMING RETREATS
THE VENUE
Chateau de la Motte Henry is a beautiful, 19th Century Chateau set in over 9 hectares of glorious parkland in the Pays de la Loire. Easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe, the Chateau is equipped with first class health, fitness and leisure facilities to allow guests to relax and reenergise. The spacious accommodation remains true to the Chateau’s heritage, updated for modern convenience.
HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD
LOVINGLY PREPARED
Our nutritionist and chef have designed an eye-catching, delicious menu, founded in local, organic produce. We serve the highest quality, locally produced organic food to produce an energising and detoxifying menu throughout your stay. Vegetarians and vegans catered for.
SAMPLE MENU
BREAKFAST
Home-made Bircher pot
Banana and cinnamon bread
Selection of chia jams and nut butter
Apple sausage breakfast burger
“Get up and go” energising smoothies
Fresh orange and grapefruit juice
LUNCH
Salmon fishcakes with chilli lime dipping sauce
Edamame and quinoa salad
Raw beet and pear salad with lemon dressing
Minted cucumber and tomato salad
Fennel and rocket salad
Cos Salad
DINNER
Vegetable and chicken soup
Spelt rolls
Feel good fish pie
Green beans
Steamed kale
Mango sorbet
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