WHAT'S INCLUDED
EVERYTHING YOU COULD WANT, AND MORE.
DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP
From £1,450
HOSTED BY JOEL
From £1,950
£250 sole room occupancy supplement
the package includes
A pre-retreat interview, where we discuss goals, abilities and constraints
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.
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.
professional 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.
UNRIVALLED 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.
the next level ITINERARY
Purposeful training, whatever your level.
* Click on each day to see what's on offer
Time | Activity |
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12:00 | Arrival & Lunch |
13:00 | Familiarisation Tour |
14:30 | 1-1 Assessments |
16:30 | Body Movement Assessment |
Time | Activity |
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18:00 | Trail Run |
19:30 | Dinner |
19:00 | Ironman Stories Part 1 |
Time | Activity |
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06:30 | Optional VO2 Max Run Test |
07:30 | Breakfast |
09:00 | Small Group Swim Assessment & Bodyweight Workout |
13:00 | Lunch |
Time | Activity |
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14:30 | Bike / Run Brick (2-2.5hours) |
17:30 | Swim Review |
20:00 | Dinner |
Time | Activity |
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06:00 | Optional VO2 Max Test Bike |
08:00 | Breakfast |
09:00 | Morning Stretch |
10:30 | Track Run Assessment & Drills |
Time | Activity |
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13:00 | Lunch |
14:30 | Bike Cadence & Power Intervals |
17:00 | Pool Swim |
19:00 | Dinner |
21:00 | Structuring your Training |
Time | Activity |
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06:30 | Breakfast |
08:00 | Long Easy Bike (90-125km) |
13:00 | Lunch |
14:00 | Run Assessment Review |
Time | Activity |
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15:30 | Track Run Session |
18:00 | Nutritional Seminar |
19:30 | Dinner |
21:00 | Q & A |
Time | Activity |
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07:00 | Group Swim |
08:30 | Breakfast |
10:00 | Group Run Assessment |
11.30 | Individual Fitness Assessments |
Time | Activity |
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14:00 | Long Run Pacing Strategies |
16:30 | Bike Trainer / Set Up Session |
18:30 | Race Mindset Seminar |
19.30 | Dinner |
Time | Activity |
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06:30 | Morning Stretch Session |
08:00 | Breakfast |
09:30 | Towpath Run + Hill Form Repeats |
12.30 | Lunch |
Time | Activity |
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14:30 | Bike Interval Sessions / Course Technique |
18:00 | Swim Tips & Purposeful Drills |
19:30 | Dinner |
21:00 | Ironman Stories Part 2 |
Time | Activity |
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07:30 | Breakfast |
08:30 | Q&A |
10:00 | Final Swim Key Messages |
Time | Activity |
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11:30 | Optional Run |
12:30 | Buffet Lunch |
14:00 | 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.
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