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Unique location - Experienced coaches
Superb accommodation options - Airport transfers
Sports nutrition - Special guests
Planned training sessions - Ironman course recon
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
Bike hire availability - Core, stretch, yoga & massage
Cascais - An unspoiled gem on the Atlantic coast
Sintra National Park - UNESCO
world heritage site
The Sintra National Park is a beautiful and tranquil area with approximately 145sq.km to explore either on bike or trail running. The park has excellent maintained trails of various skill level to exercise on. The park leads all the way down to the Atlantic coastline and beaches which are equally enjoyable and challenging to run along.
The Guincho-Cascais coastline is raw, fresh and with stunning beauty to enjoy running and cycling. The roads are in excellent quality due to the warm climate and are low in traffic volumes. There is plenty of choice in terms of scenery and difficulty to choose from.
A key feature for any triathlete preparing for Ironman 70.3 Cascais, Portugal race each September is the opportunity to recce the swim, bike and run course so they can be mentally and physically prepared. This is invaluable experience ahead of the race.
Half board included.
Chef available for villa accommodation.
Special dietary requirements can be catered for.
Excellent choice of local cuisine in Cascais.
Hotel accommodation is 5 star which was refurbished in 2020.
All rooms have a balcony. There is also a swimming pool and spa.
Lake swimming option with a 500 metre circuit.
Villas are situated in Praia das Maças. 20 minutes drive from Cascais.
They both have a swimming pool and plenty of indoor and outdoor space.
Chef will provide breakfast, healthy snack and lunch.
Included in the price.
Lisbon International Airport is around 30 minutes drive from Cascais. Clients will need to provide flight details prior to departure and contact myself in case of delays.
If we are starting a session away from the hotel then transport to and from the venue is provided.
If you choose not to bring your bike with you, renting a road bike is not a problem. We have an excellent relationship with a couple of local bike hire companies who can provide both carbon and aluminium bikes at competitive prices. Pedals & helmets are a further extra cost.
Aluminium – from 110€ / 7 days
Carbon – from 160€ / 7 days
We will provide sports nutrition throughout the training camp.
Included is:
Protein shakes | Energy and recovery bars | Gels | Recovery shakes
Wednesday's 'rest day' gives you an opportunity to do just that or we can organise the following sessions. All are priced at 10€ per person except Massage.
HiiT: 30 minutes bodyweight-only session
Core training: 30 minute session
Stretch: 30 minute session
Massage: sessions available on request
Yoga: sessions available on request