Would you rather train here this winter:
Or here: 
Last year I started a winter training camp in Spain on the cheap. This year I expanded it and we have a few sport left. Here are the details:
The camp is now called:
STRONG LIKE BULL The ‘Strong Like Bull’ training camp series places you in the heart of the Andalusian peninsula in Spain during February where mountains will challenge and strengthen you, the Spanish sun will warm you, the gourmet food will nourish you and the friendships you make will last a lifetime.
We are running two groups. The first is from 2.6.08 through 2.15.08.
the second is from 2.16.08 through 2.25.08.
The Training
A typical day’s itinerary:
8am wake up
9am yoga
9:30 breakfast
10:00 prepare for ride
10:30 start riding
12:00 lunch on the road
4pm ride concludes
5-7 recovery, bathing, hottub relaxing; replaying the day’s events
8pm gather for dinner
9pm dinner
11pm bed
Amenities
Hot tub
25 meter pool
shared room
3 meals a day
fully supported rides
optional day trip to historic site
day trip to signature climb (la vuelta)
Cost
$856. This is ‘all inclusive’ minus airfare, and minus one ‘local’ meal. But includes all transportation to and from airport, follow car, double occupancy room, 3 meals a day.
To Sign up email Mandy Braverman: her email is mandy.braverman at gmail dot com
For more info email me: hyctn at aol dot com
To visit photos of our past camps click here and here.
To visit the web site of the training center we have again rented click here.
For more info on the camp click here.
To read an athletes journal from the event click here.
This camp filled very quickly, so don’t dally.
SEE YOU IN THE SPAIN.
I did this camp in Feb 07 and it gave my season a HUGE boost. The camp is in Southern Spain at Idle Breaks. Andy Idle loves hosting athletes because he is an athlete. Rides are challenging through the very hilly (in comparison to the NE) terrain of the Sierra Nevada. The rides are sag supported and best of all the meals (all of them) are taken care of. Just show up and ride, eat, sleep, and ride some more. The crew in 07 was a blast to hang with. I’d return again next year but I plan on taking 2008 off from Ironman to finish up school.
For more check out my review here
Dude, I am sooo gonna miss you this year. SMIIIIITTTTY! Also now we got to find someoen to bring the ironman race dvd videos 
If only it were in MARCH after the stinkin’ Bar Exam which is Feb. 25-28…oh and 3 days before my birthday! YUCK!
Would I rather be in Spain… you betcha!
Sounds awesome… if only i didn’t love winter sports so 
Good luck, great deal…
Two of us genuinely want to sign up, but i cant find the “Sign up” link
how do we sign up? is it full already?
Thanks
Noah
Hi Noah,
The camp is now run through Endureit Multisports LLC, who puts on the Nutmeg Race Series. To sign up email Endureit’s owner Mandy Braverman, her email is Mandy dot braverman at gmail dot com. After emailing you need to then send a non refundable check made out to Endurit. We are not doing reg online to avoid fees for the athletes who are coming.
Can’t wait to train with you!
I don’t want to hijack the thread but if March is the issue we offer a March Trip to Mallorca, Spain
Mallorca Spain Cycling/Training Holiday with Wild Rock
When: March 7-16th 2008
**Cost: **
Per Person Double: $1099CAN + taxes
Per Person Single: $1399CAN + taxes
Per Person Triple: $999CAN +taxes
Extra Day Accommodation per person: $79CAN + taxes (for folks arriving before or staying after the above dates)
NEW THIS YEAR: Breakfast and dinners are included in the price. Both are served at the hotel. Of course you can still hit the town for a fine meal and drinks if you wish. Including the meal makes it easier for folks on a budget.
What to expect:
**The Riding **
Mallorca has a road network of 1,250 kms, 675 of which are local and secondary roads with an average width of 6.50 m. approximately, and 20% of these are in the mountains.
Throughout the winter, the leading European teams visit the Island because they appreciate its ideal conditions for training. Professional cyclists who have visited Mallorca have a highly favourable opinion of the Island. Stephen Roche (winner of the Tour de France, the Tour of Italy and the World Championship) came to Mallorca on the advice of the great Miguel Indurain. As Roche says “Mallorca is quite fascinating! It has a great climate and great scenery and it offers unbeatable conditions for both holiday cyclists and professionals.”
From February to March, amateur teams spend their well-deserved holidays enjoying their favourite sport on local lanes, traveling through lovely countryside around the small villages in the interior, where they can also find the real cuisine and culture of the Island.
We will base ourselves in the seaside town of Porte D’Alcudia on the North east coast. The riding can be as easy or hard as you wish. The cars are very courteous of bikes as they are very conditioned to bicycles on the roads. We usually break into 2 or 3 groups to keep like-minded and able folks together. The rides can be used for scenic beauty or hard riding. Extra water and snacks can be purchased in the many small villages. Lunches are easily found in the same villages.
**Triathlon Training **
There is a 25m pool within 5 minutes walk of our hotel. All you need is your cap, goggles and suit. The ocean is available but is quite cool so a wetsuit would be necessary. You can run right from the hotel. In the past most folks have focused on the cycling but there is no reason you can’t do a little of everything. There is a 1/2 marathon on March 16th, 2008 in Palma. If you stay a day or two later this could be a nice addition to your trip. For details http://www.marathonmallorca.com/ini.htm
What if my partner is not an avid rider?
You don’t have to be a hard-core rider in Mallorca. There is a multitude of short, flat easy routes. There are free cruiser bikes at the hotel for exploring the town. For non-cyclists there are 2 very good golf courses within 15 minutes of the hotel (Approx $95.00 for 18 holes). Rental cars or scooters are available at the hotel to explore monasteries, caves, lighthouses, windmills and old cities. There is a walled city built by the James II in 1298 within 15 minutes walk. In general there is plenty to see and do to keep someone busy for a week if they choose not to ride their bikes like mad folk around the island.
**The Hotel **
We stay at Aparthotel Estrella de Mar a Four Star Hotel in the seaside town of Port D’Alcudia. Each room has a bedroom with two beds, a separate living room and full kitchen and bathroom. If you are on a budget and wish to cook your own lunch and dinners you may. You receive 10% off groceries in the small market in the hotel or there is a grocery store within 5 minutes walk. The beach is a 5-minute stroll. The hotel has a locked bike garage for our use.
Weather Averages for Mallorca
Generally it is cool and clear in the morning and warms up in the afternoon. We usually ride in knee warmers and arm warmers in the morning. When the sun hits noon or you are climbing you are right down to a jersey and shorts. For cold days bring long fingered gloves, jacket, skull cap/hat, booties and knee warmers.
The Average High Temperature is 65 F. There is a 87% chance of a Warm Day (temperature over 60°F). 118 days out of 135 in historical record. It is mostly sunny. There is a 16% chance of a Cloudy Day. (21 days out of 134 in historical record) It is not hot but these are very comfortable conditions for training.
**What is included? **
The price includes all your breakfasts and dinners, airport shuttle (both ways), 1 shuttle rides (you get dropped off by a bus and ride back home), and your hotel.
What is not included?
Transportation to the Toronto Airport, lunches and drinks while in Mallorca and Health/Travel/Medical insurance. Any surcharges for overweight baggage and/or bike box charges. Air Fare is arranged for you through Merit Ostrander Travel (705-743.1635) and paid directly to them. If you are arranging your own airfare you fly to Palma Mallorca and I will need your airline, flight numbers and arrival departure times.
I will be sending information on Tuscany Italy (mid-May 2008) and Provence, France (late May) by November 1st.
For more information or booking please contact Scott Murison at Wild Rock 705-745-9133 or scott@wildrock.net
Important Dates: $500.00 deposit required to hold space by January 15th.
March 1st payment in full required.
Hi guys! Just a quick note - we have 2 SPOTS LEFT! If you want in on this phenomenal (and affordable!) camp, please email me at Mandy (dot) Braverman (at) Gmail.com
Rock on and happy training.
For more info visit: www.endureitmultisports.com
KT
I hear ya, I was meant to do Ironman LP 3 days after the bar exam, but bailed. It is just to exhausting.
Remember, any out of court statement, offered for the truth of the matter asserted is hearsay Oh and you have a 70% change that on any property question that the second person named in the question is the answer, thank god for that one, or else i never would have passed.
where do you ( or did you) go to LS?
just a quick update. We have an athlete looking to get out of the trip do to the birth of his son. So if you were kicking it around it turns out its not to late…Seeing as how I just did a cyclo cross race in snow, now seems like a good time to plan to go to Southern Spain.
See you in the sun,
John