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John Newsom on top of Oz.



Gordo in the Bombaderry pool.


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Epic Camp: Australia 2005, 10-21 January


Scheduled Elite and Coaching Participants:
  • Scott Molina, World Champion and Elite Triathlon Coach
  • Gordo Byrn, Winner Ultraman Hawaii '02 and IM Coach
  • Clas “The Baron” Björling, 2nd IMNZ '04, 3rd IM Brazil '04
  • Björn “Mister” Anderson, 1st UK HIM '03, 3rd IMNZ '04
  • This is a unique opportunity to live and train shoulder-to-shoulder with the best

Camp Date: 10-21 January, 2005

Start / finish: Sydney, Australia

Cost: US$2,500 – Includes everything but Mercy

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off at Sydney International Airport
  • Twin share accommodation from Sunday, 9 January to Saturday, 22 January (13 nights)
  • All meals from the welcome dinner on Sunday the 9th to your final breakfast on Saturday the 22nd (38 meals)
  • Four sports massages – two per week
  • All sports drinks and on-road nutrition
  • Full on-road support
  • Coaches – World Champions Scott Molina and Gordo Byrn
  • Epic Gear – something unique for Epic Australia
  • Lucky draw for an Ironman Wetsuit
  • Other goodies from our sponsors

Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis. Interested athletes should submit a copy of their Triathlon Resume to either Scott, Gordo or John. More information here.

Schedule:
The overall goal for this Epic Camp is a massive, bike oriented, base training camp. The Epic Crew will be encouraged to work together – for the most part!

9 January: Arrival in Sydney.

10 January: Swim Manly or just go to the beach. Ride 140km circuitous route to Penrith. Run off the bike.

11 January: Swim Penrith. Gym. Ride 180km to Goulburn. Run off the bike.

12 January: Run Goulburn. Ride 150km - Crookwell loop then Tour de Kangaroo Valley, 8-10,000ft of climbing.

13 January: Ride 2,000-foot climb to Bombaderry. Swim Bomaderry 50m outdoor pool. Ride to Narooma – total ride for day approx 190km. Run off the bike.

14 January: Ride to Cooma.

15 January: Regroup, recoup in Cooma.

16 January: Swim Cooma. Long run Cooma. Ride 60K to Jindabyne.

17 January: In Jindabyne.

18 January: In Jindabyne.

19 January: In Jindabyne.

20 January: In Jindabyne.

21 January: Swim Jindabyne. Ride back to Cooma. Fly back to Syndey.



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