Over the February half term, I travelled to Fuerteventura for a triathlon training camp with the Yorkshire triathlon academy. The training camp involved around 25 hours of training including 270km of cycling, 23km of swimming, 35km of running and 3 strength and conditioning sessions. This camp was a great opportunity to complete a full week of training which was uninterrupted by external factors for example the weather or schoolwork. It was also useful to experience training like an elite athlete for a week which covered not only the specific run, bike and swim sessions but we also had time to reflect on the sessions and work on mental strategies for racing and training days. These mental strategies included reframing setbacks to make them positive learning opportunities and how to stay calm during races if something goes wrong.
This camp also allowed me to increase my fitness before race season starts in March. Specifically, the long rides allowed me to make gains on my cycling endurance and learn fuelling strategies which work for me. The swim technique sessions allowed me to look at my stroke more carefully to make small adjustments which will increase my speed. The strength and conditioning classes allowed me to learn new exercises which will help me work on my weaknesses and prevent injury.
Jack Bloor Race & Fund 