WHAT'S INCLUDED
EVERYTHING YOU COULD WANT, AND MORE.
£1,850
£150 sole room occupancy supplement
the package includes
A personalised training program, including:
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targeted swim-bike-run sessions, conducted in group
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informative seminars, including nutrition and strength & conditioning
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small group sessions working on your specific goals
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personalised assessments
7 days accommodation in Chateau de la Motte Henry
Nutritious and energising food and drink, including all meals and training snacks, tailored to your dietary requirements
Exclusive use of our Estate, its superb sporting facilities and social and relaxation areas
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.
ELITE LEVEL 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 1:3, 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.
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.
insightful 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.
the next level ITINERARY
Purposeful training, whatever your level.
* Click on each day to see what's on offer
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Before 14:00 | Arrivals & Buffet Lunch |
| 14:00 | Familiarisation Tour |
| 14:30 | Swim Assessment |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 17:00 | Run Assessment (Track) |
| 19:00 | Swim Fundamentals Seminar |
| 20:00 | Dinner |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06:00 | Optional Run VO2 Max Testing |
| 08:00 | Breakfast |
| 09:30 | Bike (Interval Work & Technical Skills) |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 14:00 | Small Group Sessions (Swim Feedback / S&C Assessment / Optional Massage) |
| 17:30 | Swim Foundation (Correcting Fundamentals) |
| 19:00 | Basic Training Principles Seminar |
| 20:00 | Dinner |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06:00 | Optional Bike VO2 Max or Resting Metabolic Rate Test |
| 07:30 | Swim Conditioning (Endurance Sets) |
| 08:45 | Breakfast |
| 10:00 | Small Group Sessions - Run Feedback / Plyometric Session |
| 12:00 | Track Run (Interval Pacing & AeT / AT Training) |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 13:30 | Lunch |
| 15:30 | Bike TT Intervals & Video Analysis |
| 17:30 | Optional Aero Testing |
| 19:00 | Run Fundamentals Seminar |
| 20:00 | Dinner |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06:30 | Snack |
| 07:30 | Open Water Swim Basics & Conditioning |
| 09:00 | Swim-Bike Transitions |
| 10:30 | Brunch |
| 11:30 | Small Group Sessions - Bike Feedback / Use of Swim Aids |
| 13:30 | Lunch |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 14:45 | Optional Brick - Tempo Bike / Hill Run Repeats / Easy Bike |
| 15:45 | Hill Run Repeats |
| 18:00 | Dynamic Stretching & Mobility |
| 19:00 | Bike Fundamentals Seminar |
| 20:00 | Dinner |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 07:00 | Breakfast |
| 08:30 | Long Bike Pacing & Endurance Conditioning |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 14:30 | Small Group Sessions - Optional Massage / Trail Run / 1-1 Assessment Feedback |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 16:30 | Swim Conditioning Session |
| 18:00 | Optional Yoga |
| 19:00 | Race & Training Nutrition Seminar |
| 20:00 | Dinner |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 07:00 | Snack |
| 07:30 | Open Water Swim Conditioning |
| 09:00 | Breakfast |
| 10:15 | Easy Towpath Run |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 12:45 | Lunch |
| 14:30 | Bike Hill Repeats |
| 17:30 | Bike-Run Transition Practice |
| 19:00 | Farewell Dinner |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 07:00 | Supervised Free Swim Q&A |
| 08:30 | Breakfast |
| 09:30 | Coaches Q&A |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 11:00 | Open Buffet |
| 12:30 | Camp Departures |
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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