Purpose

• Train on the IMLP course
• Train with other triathletes who are racing IMLP for the first time; motivate each other
• Train with and get tips from triathletes that have raced IMLP before
• An excellent opportunity to practice your race nutrition and test out your race gear
• Get a firsthand look at the infamous hills on the bike and run course
• Get familiar with the layout of the transition area and venue
• Have fun

What is the Cost of the Training Camp?
The training camp is a self supported event. There is no charge to attending the training camp itself but you are responsible for your own transportation, lodging and meals. The idea is to get a great group of folks together and create a fun atmosphere and enjoy a weekend of training. However, and here’s my shameless plug, as part of my first Ironman attempt, I am raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society and a donation to this charity is certainly appreciated. You can find out more information at http://www.caiusworld.com.

Schedule of Events
Friday
       2:00 pm            Meet participants (grassy knoll near Lake) - Recap weekend’s list of activities
       2:30 pm            Swim (1 or 2 loops, your choice)
       4:00 pm            10K run
       6:00 pm            Group dinner
       8:00 pm            Hang out and chill or movie - What it Takes

Saturday
       6:45 am            Group meet up (Olympic Oval)
       7:00 am            Long bike ride (Options: 1 or 2 loops, with/without out & back, your choice)
       2:00 pm            5K run off the bike
       3:00 pm            Lunch
       3:45 pm            Nap-time (alternatively, cool your legs off in a swimming pool or in Mirror Lake)
       6:00 pm            Group Dinner
       8:00 pm            Hang out and chill or movie - Overcoming

Sunday
       7:00 am            Group meet up (Olympic Oval)
       8:00 am            Lake Placid Half Marathon (see more info below)
     11:00 am            Easy swim or bike
     12:00 pm            Lunch (camp ends)

The above schedule is a suggestion only and is subject to change based on your input. You can choose to take part or opt out of any of the events or do your own thing.

Who Should Attend?
This training camp is open to everyone. It doesn’t matter if you’re training for Ironman Lake Placid or not. Anyone that wants to experience the beauty of the Lake Placid landscape and push their fitness to the next level in a fun group setting is welcome.

Support
The training camp is completely self-supported. You will need to provide your own breakfast, lunch, dinner, swim/bike/run nutrition and hydration, recovery nutrition, spare parts, etc. We will however try to organize a group lunch and dinner so that we can all hang out together. Nutrition for the Lake Placid Half Marathon will be taken care of by the event organizers.

Lake Placid Half Marathon
The Lake Placid Half Marathon takes place on a significant portion of the IMLP marathon course. By participating in the half marathon you get to scope out the IMLP run course, get an excellent training session under your belt while having your fluid and nutritional needs catered and if that wasn’t enough, you’ll receive a finisher’s medal too! For more information and to signup visit www.lakeplacidmarathon.com. Registration for the race is already open so don’t delay in reserving your spot.

Okay, I’m Interested. What’s Next?
If you’re interested in attending the Ironman Lake Placid Training Camp:

1.  Send me an email at caius@caiusworld.com and let me know that you’re coming. In your email, make sure you include:

2.  Sign up for the Lake Placid Half Marathon.

3.  Book your lodging; see below for more info.

Lodging
There’s a myriad of choices when it comes to lodging in Lake Placid. Here’s a link to tripadvisor.com that has a good list to get you started. Last year, I stayed at Art Devlin’s Olympic Motor Inn. It was great because it’s right in Lake Placid and within walking distance to the Olympic Oval, Mirror Lake and the Lake Placid strip. In terms of the quality of the actual hotel, it’s cheap and clean and has a pool (which is great for cooling off after the bike or run) but don’t expect anything else. This was fine by me as the only thing I did there was sleep.

It would be fantastic if we could all stay at the same place since it would make meeting up and hanging out that much easier. Note that Lake Placid is packed with triathletes in June so it‘s probably a good idea book your room soon. Give them a call at 518-523-3700 and reserve your room now.

Thanks! I'm surprised that I haven't received even one person who's interested in training that weekend. Do I smell?

Like Dexter said I am looking into coming up this weekend.  Just working out some of the logistics.  But I would put it at 90% sure at this point. 

I don't know about the smell, I didn't get that upgrade on my computer!