WHAT'S INCLUDED
EVERYTHING YOU COULD WANT, AND MORE.
5 Day
£2,500 per person
7 Day
£2,750 per person
Pre-retreat 1-1 consultation
Personalised retreat program, including;
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targeted swim-bike-run sessions
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continuous technical assessment, including detailed video and 3D analysis
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informative group seminars and discussions
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personally tailored advice on race strategy, nutrition and psychology
1-1 physiological and biomechanical analysis
Optional yoga and meditation sessions and sports massage, delivered in our studio and treatment room
Accommodation in the 'fairytale' Chateau de la Motte Henry, with the group having exclusive use of the 27 acre Estate
Nutritious, energising and freshly prepared food and drink, including 3 meals per day and training snacks, tailored to your dietary needs
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.
Master Coach
Our Clinics are designed and delivered in partnership with 'The Grip', Mark Allen. With 6 Ironman world titles, 10 Nice International Triathlon wins and a 21 race unbeaten streak, your experience will be transformative, helping you to evolve as an athlete.
QUALITY support
Group Evolution has brought together a highly experienced team of elite and age group triathlon coaches, sports scientists and therapists. Personal service in an enjoyable, relaxing group environment. Approximately 1:2, 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. Our revitalisation of the Estate stays true to the Chateau's 19th Century origins and the Estate's historic past.
ELITE LEVEL 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.
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 PROGRAM
Everything’s optional, enjoy your time with us.
* Click on each day to see what's on offer
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | Arrival & Lunch |
| 13:00 | Familiarisation Tour |
| 14:30 | 1-1 Assessments |
| 16:30 | Body Movement Assessment |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 18:00 | Trail Run |
| 19:30 | Dinner |
| 19:00 | Ironman Stories Part 1 |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06:30 | Optional VO2 Max Run Test |
| 07:30 | Breakfast |
| 09:00 | Small Group Swim Assessment & Bodyweight Workout |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 14:30 | Bike / Run Brick (2-2.5hours) |
| 17:30 | Swim Review |
| 20:00 | Dinner |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06:00 | Optional VO2 Max Test Bike |
| 08:00 | Breakfast |
| 09:00 | Morning Stretch |
| 10:30 | Track Run Assessment & Drills |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 14:30 | Bike Cadence & Power Intervals |
| 17:00 | Pool Swim |
| 19:00 | Dinner |
| 21:00 | Structuring your Training |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06:30 | Breakfast |
| 08:00 | Long Easy Bike (90-125km) |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 | Run Assessment Review |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 15:30 | Track Run Session |
| 18:00 | Nutritional Seminar |
| 19:30 | Dinner |
| 21:00 | Q & A |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 07:00 | Group Swim |
| 08:30 | Breakfast |
| 10:00 | Group Run Assessment |
| 11.30 | Individual Fitness Assessments |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 14:00 | Long Run Pacing Strategies |
| 16:30 | Bike Trainer / Set Up Session |
| 18:30 | Race Mindset Seminar |
| 19.30 | Dinner |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06:30 | Morning Stretch Session |
| 08:00 | Breakfast |
| 09:30 | Towpath Run + Hill Form Repeats |
| 12.30 | Lunch |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 14:30 | Bike Interval Sessions / Course Technique |
| 18:00 | Swim Tips & Purposeful Drills |
| 19:30 | Dinner |
| 21:00 | Ironman Stories Part 2 |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | Breakfast |
| 08:30 | Q&A |
| 10:00 | Final Swim Key Messages |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 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.
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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