EC:NZ'07 will have audio coverage via IronmanTalk, an Ironman specific podcast with John Newsom & Bevan Eyles. There will be regular reports and interviews through the camp. Visit IronmanTalk or iTunes to download the shows
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Epic Camp: New Zealand 2007, 7-21 January
New Route, New Race, New Experience...
EC:NZ’07 is set to commence from Christchurch on 7 January 2007. We’ve set a new course taking in the splendor of the South Island of New Zealand. This year’s camp will see the additional challenge of incorporating an optional Ironman distance event at the conclusion of the camp – if that’s not epic what is? There will be an individual and team option for campers to participate in this event.
The Route:
Christchurch to Kaikoura – a truly beautiful coast ride
Head inland to Thermal Resort of Hamner Springs
Across the Southern Alps for 2 nights at Lake Brunner (very nice accommodation) This will include a climb over the legendary Arthur’s Pass
Across to and then down the West Coast. Highlights include Franz Josef Glacier and the amazing Lake Matheson
We then head further South and across to a couple of the most visited spots in NZ; Wanaka and Queenstown. We have two nights at each location where the scenery is breathtaking
We finish the camp with the Challenge Queenstown event
Scheduled Elite and Coaching Participants:
- Scott Molina, World Champion and Elite Triathlon Coach
- Gordo Byrn, Winner Ultraman Hawaii '02 and IM Coach
- John Newsom, Elite triathlete and Coach
- Monica Byrn, Pro triathlete, 2nd IMNZ 2005
- Clas “The Baron” Björling, Pro triathlete, Swedish Ironman Record Holder (8:15)
- Kevin “KP” Purcell, Popular Ironman coach and Epic Vet
- 20 age-group slots available
- This is a unique opportunity to live and train shoulder-to-shoulder with the best
Camp Date: 7-21 January, 2007
Start: Christchurch, New Zealand
Finish: Queenstown, New Zealand
Schedule:
- All athletes arrive Christchurch, New Zealand in time for welcom dinner on Sunday, 7 January, 2007
- An early season, volume-oriented training camp for athletes serious about their commitment to athletic excellence
- Epic Training starts Monday, 8 January, 2007
- At least 1500Ks of cycling around New Zealand’s South Island
- Swim and run every day
- Time Trials and Special “Events” to keep it interesting
Cost: US$2,950 – Includes everything but Mercy
(Note: This camp is an extra day longer + we upped the ante on accommodations a little, hence the small increase in price)
- Airport pick-up at Christchurch International Airport
- Airport drop off at Queenstown Airport
- Accommodation from Sunday, 7 January to Sunday, 21 January (14 nights)
- Accomodation will be a mix of motels, cabins and serviced apartments. In most instances it will be twin share but there could be the odd triple share
- All meals from the welcome dinner on Sunday the 8th to the celebration dinner on the 20th
- 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 New Zealand
- Other goodies from our sponsors
- NOTE: Challenge Queenstown Event
- The camp fee includes accommodation up to Sunday the 21st
- The camp fee does not include:
- Entry to the Challenge Queenstown event (around $NZ450 for individuals)
- Lunch & dinner on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd
Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis. We will accept applications from 9 July. Interested athletes should submit a copy of their Triathlon Resume to either Scott, Gordo or John. More information here.
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