Get the edge on your opponents with an
insider’s view of the Helvellyn Triathlon. A weekend with local
experts and coaches, offering a unique opportunity to take
advantage of fully guided and supported recces of the swim, bike
and run routes for this epic event.
£75 Per Person
Friday evening: following check-in,
setting up tents etc, you are welcome to come to The Triathlon
Hide-Away for a BBQ and a social, where we will carry out a
briefing of the weekend’s activities. (A £10 contribution per
person for BBQ and drinks, family welcome). Saturday morning: 1
mile swim in Ullswater, completing the Helvellyn Triathlon swim
route, with swim support and swimming advice both in and out of the
water from coaches Sarah and Rob Green. A light lunch will be
provided before setting off on the bike leg (included in price).
Saturday afternoon: 38 mile bike ride, in small ability-graded
groups, taking in the full Helvellyn Triathlon bike route, led by
British Triathlon qualified coaches. The route will have full road
support. Sunday morning: 9 mile run taking the route of the race
onto the summit of Helvellyn via Swirrel Edge. The run route is
challenging but you will be guided by international fell runners to
give you advice and support.
Light refreshments will
be offered post-run, along with the opportunity for a relaxing
cooldown swim in Ullswater before closing the weekends event
(included in price).
Coaches: Sarah Green –
Triathlon England coach, Strala Yoga Guide, Ironman
competitor. Rob Green –
Triathlon England coach, level 3 British Cycling coach, level 3
Swim coach, Ironman competitor. Sarah
McCormack – Irish International Mountain runner, winner of the
Snowdon Mountain Race and Fell running coach. Paul Tierney
– Irish International Mountain runner, winner of the Lakeland 100
trail race, Born to Run Master Coach and MoveNat
coach. Ben
Abdelnoor – Fell runner, Triathlete, record holder for the Lakeland
50 trail race.
***Coaches will be
available throughout the weekend to discuss race tactics, training,
race nutrition and hydration, course pacing and any questions you
may have***
Accommodation is not
included, suggested options include:- Glenridding Campsite from
£10pppn camping and £14pppn bunkhouse; caravan and campervan
pitches are also available: gillsidecaravanandcampingsite.co.uk
Patterdale & Helvellyn Youth Hostels from £13pppn dormitory and
£8pppn camping: yha.org.uk Mosscrag B&B £65 single, £89 double
Triathlon Hide-Away B&B with free transport to Glenridding each
day, £100 prpn (sleeps 2), swim coaching in our Endless Pool is
available for guests at £50 for 90min session, Wattbike and running
analysis are also available: triathlonhideaway.com
