Joel Filliol's The Next Level Triathlon Camps

JOEL FILLIOL'S THE NEXT LEVEL

EXPERT TRIATHLON TRAINING FOR ALL

One of the world's leading elite triathlon coaches, Joel Filliol, has partnered with Group Evolution to deliver a program of high quality triathlon training camps for all.

The weekly program is designed not only to provide a training stimulus, but also to educate, inform and guide you on how best to realise your potential and take the next steps along your triathlon journey, whatever they may be. Focussed assessment will be conducted alongside purposeful training sessions with clear objectives and lessons to take into your training once back at home. Individual, small group and group training will be tailored to your needs and personal objectives.

The program will be delivered by leading professional coaches and sports scientists, with everything included -food, drink and accommodation. There will be plenty of time to relax in the company of like-minded individuals at our stunning 19th Century Chateau.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

INDICATIVE PROGRAM

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Tommy Zaferes

WHAT'S INCLUDED

EVERYTHING YOU COULD WANT, AND MORE.

£1,850

£150 sole room occupancy supplement

the package includes

A personalised training program, including:

targeted swim-bike-run sessions, conducted in group
informative seminars, including nutrition and strength & conditioning
small group sessions working on your specific goals
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

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Day 1

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

Day 2

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

Day 3

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

Day 4

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

Day 5

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

Day 6

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

Day 7

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

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THE VENUE

Chateau de la Motte Henry is a beautiful, 19^th 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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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

Four glasses of smoothies sit on a white tablecloth: a pink smoothie adorned with a strawberry, two green ones featuring asparagus, and a vibrant yellow smoothie with pineapple. Its as if Dave Scott himself crafted these refreshing delights for the ultimate health-boosting experience.

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

A white bowl with a green and gold rim holds a vibrant salad of sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and chopped herbs. Reminiscent of Dave Scotts meticulous attention to detail, the fresh mix rests elegantly on a table draped with a white tablecloth.

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

In the Cooking Demonstration, skewers of grilled meat paired with green vegetables are elegantly displayed on a rectangular white plate, enhanced by a delicious sauce and slightly charred to perfection for a savory look.

DINNER

Vegetable and chicken soup

Spelt rolls

Feel good fish pie

Green beans

Steamed kale

Mango sorbet