Come out from your winter holiday (February 16th – 21st)… relaxed and more prepared than ever.
Welcome to the BIG Island
t2coaching’s training camp comes to the big island for the first time, a memorable week where you can set the standard for the year – while enjoying yourself.
In these intense 5-days, you’ll enjoy:
- Being coached Ironman Champion head coach
- Improvements on your specific technique limiter
- And an opportunity to start the season – with a guiltless holiday.
Key Information
What: A 5-day triathlon training camp set on the home of the Ironman World Championship – Kona, Hawaii.
When: From February 16th to the 21st, 2025. Athletes will check in at 5:00 pm, and meet at Kailua Pier around 5:30 pm for briefing and lectures. *You should fly in early if you need to rent a bike at Bike Works
Where will you stay: Lodging is not included for this year to provide athletes with more freedom, however, bulleted below are our recommendations if you don’t have location in mind. Everything will be within walk/bike distance if you stay 1km from Kailua Pier.
- King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott, *camp athletes will get 10% off their rooms here)
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua Kona
- Royal Kona Resort (ocean view)
- Airbnb & VRBO also have some great options
*How to get there: Book a flight to Kona, Hawaii through Kona Airport (KOA) (kona-airport.com). If you wish to explore the beautiful island, consider renting a car at the KOA airport. However, note that free parking is limited at Kailua Pier.
Ability Level
Thanks to this camp’s focused number of athletes, accommodations for group sessions are easily made. However, to enter athletes must have the ability to:
- Swim 500 yards non-stop
- Bike 2 hours
- Run/walk 3.1 miles
- And provide their equipment (including bicycles* and helmets and safety buoy)
If you do not meet the requirements, a 3-months of off-season coaching to easily get you ready for the camp
*Bike rentals and builds/services available to campers at 10% discount Bike Works
*You will have 20% off BlueSeventy swim apparel in this camp (including safety buoy)
What’s Included + Pricing
The ‘Ironman Fitness’ curriculum (5-days)
- Ocean Swim Workshop with kayak and lifeguard support.
- The ‘Iron Legs’ RUN Technique (Sessions focused at the single goal of perfecting foot strike, gait, and body alignment – all aimed at achieving injury-free & efficient run form.)
- Professional IM Biking (Dance with the harsh leg-strengthening Ka’ahumanu Highway which also offers an beautiful view of dried lava.)
- For further information, contact me below!
Additional benefits
Before & After Tracker – Two FREE swims and run analyses (one before & after the camp) to visibility track your progress
3-month coaching – Join the camp and Coach Wendy will provide online coaching November-January
Prices
– Front Of Pack (Register between August 1st-August 31st 2024): $999.00
– Chase Pack (Register between September 1st-September 30th: $1199.00
– Back of the Pack (Register between October 1-October 31st): $1299.00
“Can I bring my family/friends?” Yes, this camp was designed so that you can enjoy the competitive AND beautiful spirit of the Kona Island.
*Note: The camp will only be available for 15 athletes. You will be responsible for lodging, transport, and equipment.
*You are only registered for the camp once you’ve completed the payment.
WILL YOU JOIN US?
This camp aims to give you an opportunity to train smart, stay competitive, and roll into 2025 with a priceless experience that’ll earn you medals for years to come.
If you are serious about those 2025 goals, fill out the registration form below
Registration Form
Refund Policy
- 100% refund Until October 31st
- After September 1st, 2024, zero refund will be offered
The Championship Facilities
You will participate in open water swims in Kailua Bay. Where athletes will enjoy:
- Crystal-clear waters with excellent visibility.
- Warm temperatures which make it comfortable to swim for miles
- And scenic surroundings of Hawaii’s dream-like coastline and marine life.
Then we’ll cycle around Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway, a surreal course in it’s landscapes and difficulty:
- The challenging terrain includes long stretches of highway with rolling hills
- The heat and humidity will prepare you for the physical demands of any race
- And the other-worldly views of the lava fields and ocean will give an brief escape from the harsh ride.
Lastly, you will run through Ali’i Drive and Natural Energy Lab:
- The historic route offers a mix of flat and hilly sections along the scenic coast.
- The Natural Energy Laboratory will condition you with its infamous heat conditions.
- And the finish line on Ali’i Drive will bring back memories of your favorite finishes
Registration Form
Last camp’s athletes
Registration Form
The Head Coach
Hi, my name is Wendy Mader!
I’ve been doing coaching for 30+ years, finished over 21 IMs, 10 Konas and won a IM World Championship in 2008.
Alongside our staff and this iconic island,
I look forward to setting the pace for your 2025 season.
[CLICK] Learn more about me
Education: M.S. Exercise and Sport Science, Wellness Management: College thesis on “Eating Training and Prevalence of Disordered Eating Among Triathletes”
Certifications: IM Certified Coach, Insanity, TRX, Beach body Coach, and ACE Certified PT
Experience:
- Coaching: Head Coach & Founder: Team Trifecta & t2coaching (LLC), Lifetime Fitness Woodstock, Northern Colorado HS Tri-team, Rocky Mountain HS Swim Team (2009-2015), Race Director: Pelican Fest Triathlon Series (2000-2013) & t2coaching Indoor Triathlon Series (2000-2015)…
- Race finishes: First Ironman was in Kona 1997, last Ironman in Kona 2022, Ironman Canada 1999, Ironman CDA 2008, Ironman Arizona 2007, 2009, Ironman Boulder 2014, Ironman Cozumel 2016, Ironman Texas 2017, Ironman Chattanooga 2018, Ironman Florida 2021…
Contact me!
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