This team challenge might excite you. The Namibia 24hr Ultra Desert Marathon.
Steve Hope or Dave Wagstaff have a pdf which describes the Namibia Ultramarathon Team Challenge which take space in mid October 2011. Full details are on www.executivestretch.co.uk under "My Journey".
John Peck writes:
"It comes from the same stable as the North Pole event except that it is focused only on a team from each company or an 'open team' of executives from different companies . At this stage we are restricting it to only four/ five teams maximum to participate in the 2011 event – first come first served basis. Once the teams are selected to take part in the event, the gates will be closed.
This is an Executive Development Programme which could be classed as an 'Advanced Executive Development Programme.'
If it's helpful, I could set out a business proposal to you on this lines, identifying the key leadership and team development processes included in this programme.
I have tackled this event and know just how tough a challenge it is for a team to take on. The rewards are a week spent in what I believe is one of the most stunningly beautiful environments in the world.
The fee is £25k + VAT for a team of up to 4 people inclusive of flights, hire of all terrain vehicles, first aid team, executive and team coaching in the Uk and a UK training event.
Let me know if you might be interested in putting in a team for the event."
My Bank Manager has gone home for the weekend. Does anybody in PACTRAC want to sponsor the above event?
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Steve Trew has been involved in triathlon for close to 30 years now, first as an athlete and now as coach/journalist/race commentator. He's been to a number of World and European Championships, and Commonwealth and Olympic Games as a result.
He has been organising a triathlon training camp in Italy for a number of years; all the relevant information is attached. He is able to offer a 15% discount for any three or more triathletes from one club, or a free place for any paying seven triathletes (ie 8 athletes, 7 paying).
If anybody is interested, please give him a call on 0208 886 5175.
The Personal Best Triathlon Training camp.
1 or 2 weeks, 10 days; May 10th/17th, 10th/24th 17th/24th, 14th/24th 2010
Tel: 0208 886 5175 e-mail: trew@personalbest.demon.co.uk
The training camp is based at The Hotel Beau-Soleil in Cesenatico, Italy.
Thirty places only available.
Price includes flight, accommodation, transfer to hotel, breakfast and evening meal, coaching, facility use.
Coaches
This year’s coaching team are:
Olympic coach Steve Trew,
Olympic trialist and Triathlon Coach of the year Dan Bullock,
Professional Ironman triathlete Toby Radcliffe
World Duathlon champion Vicky Gill
1 week cost £810 with bike carriage £866
10 day cost £1010 with bike carriage £1066
2 week cost £1250 with bike carriage £1306
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I have had a few requests recently to pass information on:
Keith Read has advised that as part of his sports massage course he needs people for recovery massages. The massage will last 1/2 to 3/4 hr with a small fee of £5 [his normal rates are £28/hr] If anybody is interested or know's anybody else that might be, give Keith a call on 01780 766658 or 0790 4051873. Treatments are carried out at Keith's house in Stamford, normally on Saturday's or Monday evenings.
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Gary Eames has advised that there is a new middle distance triathlon that he has entered on 21st August
which is based at Ely, so should be good for a fast time, or for a first timer. See www.monsterracing.net
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The provisional date for the 2011 Etape du Dales is 15th May. Are you up for it? It looks like their may be half a dozen PACTRACers up for this one. Accommodation for the weekend is booked locally. Let Neil Oakey know if you can fit this event in. Their website is:
http://www.etapedudales.co.uk/
The Etape route is the same each year, so most of what's on their website for 2010 will still be valid, including the horrendous route profile. They usually open bookings on 1st Jan very early in the morning.
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Long-Weekend Training Camps are available at La Manga in Southern Spain through Fitness12Tri. Costs are £495pp with a 10% discount if 6 people book. This includes 4* Half-Board accomodation and transfers, but flights are extra. Coaches are Dan Bulluck (Swim for Tri) and Spencer Smith (World Champion 1993 and 1994). Dates are Jan 27-30, Feb 3-6, 10-13, Mar 10-13, 17-20, Apr 7-10, 14-17, May 5-8.