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Italian Triathlon Camp with Joe Friel + Special Guest Gordo Byrn & Gran Fondo Nove Colli Option 19 May 2012
Lanzarote Tri Camp with Elite Coach Jim Vance 8 Sep 2012
Kona Quest with Joe Friel - Kona, Hawaii 10 Oct 2012
Tenerife Swim Faster Camp with Dan Bullock from Swim For Tri 16 Feb 2013

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Coaches Top Tip

Try hard or perform well? Which is preferred for your brain surgeon? It's the same for athletes. Train for performance, not effort.
In the spring you may begin to feel bullet-proof. Resist the temptation to leap tall buildings. Patience!
The harder your hard workouts, the easier your easy ones.
Want to be excellent? Everyone has the desire to excel; few have the will to make it happen.
You can't make a tired muscle stronger. You can only improve its endurance.
Being 100% healthy is more important than being 100% fit. Don't force it in the early stages of injury or illness. Back off.
For the experienced athlete, intensity, not volume, is the key.
I discover who I am when I race.
Training your muscles is much more important than training your heart.
Training is science. Racing is art.
True champions win, but they also know how to lose.
Swimmers, golfers and tennis players practice skills daily. Too many runners and cyclists just run and ride.
Everyone has the will to win. It's the will to work that makes winners.
The closer to your A-priority race the less important volume becomes and the more important intensity & duration become.
Focus on the process, not the outcome.
The 2 main elements of recovery are sleep and nutrition. Neglect either and recovery is prolonged.
Whether you're a pro or novice, only 3 things can be changed in workouts: frequency (how often), intensity (how hard), duration (how long).
When you come into top form you experience physical changes that border on astonishing.
Do you accept setbacks as steps on the way to success or as signs you simply can't do it?
Discipline: how important to you are nutrition, sleep, periodization, goal setting, sport skills, attitude, health, strength?
What does it take to be mentally tough for sport? Dedication. Discipline. Confidence. Perseverance.
The most common mistake athletes make? Not enough rest. Rest is when fitness happens.
No dreams, no goals and no priorities means permanent mediocrity.
The bigger your athletic goals, the more your lifestyle must be focused on achieving them.
Most athletes don't get how important movement economy is. Most would go faster from improved economy than from improved VO2max.
As you approach race day your training should become more like the race. This is the foundation of periodization.
The common denominator for all of the best athletes I have known is a 'can-do' attitude.
Four words are the keys to success for top performers: Just a little more.
Good athletes don't become good by training randomly. You need a plan to achieve your goals and purpose for each workout.
Do the least amount of most specific training at appropriate times that produces the desired results. All else is overtraining.
I see many goals that are actually wishes - vague desires for grand achievements that are poorly defined. Clarity is needed for success.
Recovery is just as important as a hard workout. Train hard. Rest harder.
Racing is how I find out who I am, what my limits are, and how I can overcome them.
Best way to improve running? Frequency. Most common cause of running injuries? Frequency.
A hard workout only creates the potential for fitness. It's realized when you allow for recovery.
Peak athletic success takes months and years, not hours and days. Be patient and train consistently.
High frequency improves sport skill efficiency. High duration does the opposite.
Consistent and moderate training are the keys to success in endurance sport.
To run or climb faster remove excess weight, increase muscular power, or, preferably, both. It's hard to be fast dragging an anchor.
1 pound of excess fat costs roughly 1.5 watts on a climb and 2 seconds per mile when running a 10k.
The fastest way to raise your VO2max is to lose excess weight.
If you haven't changed your mind on how you train in 2 years, check your pulse. You may be dead.
In order to find your limits, it is sometimes necessary to exceed them. But rarely.

Customer Testimonials

Tri Dynamic Andalucia Tri Camp with Joe Friel, APR 2012

All was excellent and we will definitely be back. The best was the people and that includes the staff. Amazing how dedicated, well organized and caring you have acted. You brought the group together and did a great job. Thank you very much for everything. It was the best training camp ever. We will keep in touch. See you soon.
Steven Melkman & Mai Leim, Amsterdam

It has been a great camp, in terms of training and company! Thank you Martin for that….in fact it was my 2nd camp with you, indeed!
Barbara Faissola, Italy & London

I just want to take this opportunity to save a huge thank you to you and your team. I had the most fantastic time, sometimes I felt sorely pushed out of my comfort zone but always with good results. I feel really strong and motivated going into race season and have made some lovely new friends. So thank you again.
Sarah Cooper, Norwich

Thanks for all the info, it was a great week which I thoroughly enjoyed. Good Luck to you and Joe for the rest of the season I was impressed how hard you both worked to make the week such a success.
Michael Donovan, Hertfordshire

Lovely camp, great people, we should absolutely do another one next year all together. Thank you Martin and thank you all, please keep in touch. I highly enjoyed the camp.
Ludovica Bruno, Italy & London

Tri Dynamic Northern Run Clinic with Kinetic Revolution, FEB 2012

An absolutely superb afternoon of coaching with detailed indivdual feedback and the information to start making immediate improvements. Further information was covered with regards to drills and performance trigger points that caused tangible improvements – immediate improvements! My first run after the session was a revalation – 16 miles at 50 secs per mile quicker than the same run two weeks prior and I was undoubtedly running with much better form – I actually finished the run feeling fresh (as opposed to usually being half-dead). Sounds like a lot from one afternoons coaching session I know – try it and I’m sure you’ll feel the same!
Mick Proud, Durham

Very interesting to see yourself and others filmed from the different angles and the slo-mo analysis of each others running styles. It was very much appreciated.The areas chosen to coach on were good and I feel I have something tangible to work on.Thanks very much for co-ordinating the event.
Mike Bayley Sanderson, Manchester

Tri Dynamic Swim Improvement Clinic with Tanja Slater, JAN & APR 2012

Spot on! Very informative and clear. Excellent clinic, very informative and useful to improve own performance.
Ian Tomlinson, Preston

I had a great morning at the swim improvement clinic at Lancaster University with Tanja Slater and http://www.tridynamic.co.uk/. If you want to improve your swimming (including video analysis) they are running another course on 21st April. Everyone who attended improved today and came away knowing what to focus on to continue to improve.
Jo Moly, Northwich

Wicked swim clinic with Tanya Slater. Thankyou @tridynamic. Learned alot. You lot better watch out. Gonna be fast eventually!
John 'IronFarmer' Carr, Lancaster & Shropshire

Tri Dynamic Triathlon Testing Days at Physio4Life, OCT 2011

I learnt a huge amount from this day and think I have many specific things to work on that I was previously unaware of, especially regarding running technique and core/muscle weakness. I would recommend a day like this to every triathlete looking to improve performance.
Andrew Simms, London

Thank you, a very enjoyable half day and good value for money.
Jeff Grimes, Thames Turbo Triathlon Club, London

I liked the compactness of this event and that each and every element was relevant for me. This was perfect timing, I would do it again next month!
Sabine Schellscheidt, Hamburg, Germany

The day was a really good balance of getting an understanding into many important areas at a very competitive price. I thought the whole day was great value for money, and it will have a significant impact on my winter training and preparation for next season.
Steve Heath, Thames Turbo Triathlon Club, Hampton

Joe Friel Barcelona Women Only Triathlon Camp, Calella, Spain, April 2011

‘It was a great camp from start to finish. Professionally run, friendly, supportive, encouraging and tough without being a stretch too far. A big thank you to everyone involved in making my first triathlon camp such an enjoyable and memorable one.’
Vicky Robertson, Northampton Triathlon Club

Joe Friel Official Training Camp of Ironman Switzerland, Rapperswil, June 2011

‘Just wanted to say thanks for putting on such a great camp. I think the organisation was absolutely fantastic and the coaching was second to none. I feel I got a great deal out of this week and will definitely be putting it all to use as best I can.

Martin and Beckie: the logistics were superb and well done for being so flexible in terms of groups, timings and the desires of each and every one of us. I realise it's not easy but you have both done a superb job. Hotel, restaurant, facilities and overall location were very well chosen as we had access to pretty much everything we needed. The camp is truly fantastic value for money given the quality of services and level of attention we were given throughout.

Joe and Jim: thanks for all the invaluable input and for being so available to chat and discuss things with us all. I found your pedagogy and overall approach to coaching illuminating, refreshing and very much in-line with what i was looking for coming into the camp. I look forward to working with and learning from you again soon.’
Pasha Baktiar, UAE & Switzerland

‘Can you improve perfection? I personally feel the camp was superb with literally a perfect balance between training, skill work and classroom activities. Please keep doing what you do so well – providing world class coaching camps that are accessible to everyone’
Mick Proud, Durham

I joined the camp thinking it would be a good opportunity to fine tune my triathlon skills before the big race day. Today, with some fresh results in hand, I realize that this is one of the best ways to boost your abilities anyone could ever get, regardless of your background! The legendary coaches Joe Friel and Jim Vance together with Tri Dynamic,TheTriTouch,all the other camp-participants and not to forget the number of amazingly friendly world class athletes and coaches that joined us during the week, have made me a much better athlete. The amount of knowledge and experience exchanged during the camp is priceless and the friendships and improved race results that come along with it. Every day I was stunned by my growing confidence and how easily you can improve your technique, when done right. Jim Vance completely changed the struggle I usually associate with water into a clear vision and a positive challenge that I now look forward to every day! So once again, thank you Tri Dynamic for a fantastic camp!
Annika Ahlblom, Basel

Testimonials from Joe Friel Laying the Foundations Testing Camp, Scottsdale Arizona, 22nd-29th Oct 2010

There were several sessions during the camp where I realized “This information is worth what I paid for the camp” – not once, not twice, but three times! The one-on-one meeting with Joe Friel, the session at Endurance Rehab and the swim sessions were the three things that took this camp over the top!
Russell, Chicago (Laying the Foundations Testing Camp, Scottsdale)

A great training camp at a fantastic venue with top class coaches. It not only laid the best foundation for the next season but also recharged my batteries. The host, Tri Dynamic, played an important role in the success, with excellent service and support both before and during the camp. I am confident that with the knowledge and inspiration from the week in Scottsdale my next season will be the best ever!
Tim, Sweden (Laying the Foundations Testing Camp, Scottsdale)

I recently attended the Tri Dynamic camp in Scottsdale with Joe Friel and Adam Zucco as coaches. The knowledge that I gained about training and building a training program incorporating speed skill and increasing my economy in all three sports was more then I had ever expected. I not only learned from the coaches but every one else that was at the camp. Martin made sure to make every thing ran smoothly and set up a fantastic resort to stay in. The session with Endurance Rehab was also fantastic. I had been struggling with a nagging injury and by following there advice I am confident I will be able to train injury free this season. The bike fitter I was set up with at Bicycle Ranch was amazing. I am not only more informed about my training but I feel like I have come out of this experience with tools that would have taken years for me to learn on my own. Thank you Martin Boddie and Tri Dynamic, Joe and Joyce Friel, Adam Zucco,Endurance Rehab, and Bicycle Ranch.
Melissa, Arizona (Laying the Foundations Testing Camp, Scottsdale)

The Joe Friel "Laying the Foundations Testing Camp" was the perfect way to prepare for next season. Great coaching from Joe Friel and Adam Zucco in all three sports helped highlight "limiters" that could be the focus in off-season training. Classroom discussions on nutrition, fundamentals of endurance training and fitness, and the mental aspects of racing all proved helpful. The evaluation done by Endurance Rehab was an important "check up" to help identify individual strength training exercises and the professional bike fit has helped my cycling form and comfort. Overall the camp was an ideal way to enter the off-season and it was well organized by Tri Dynamic with good administration and support throughout. Thanks for a great time.
Nick, New York (Laying the Foundations Testing Camp, Scottsdale)

The Tri Dynamic/Joe Friel training and evaluation camp in Scottsdale stands head and shoulders above the other camps I have attended. The scientific, customized approach to developing the athletes is combined with good humor, a great venue and flawless execution. Getting an hour alone with Joe Friel to discuss seasonal and lifetime goals was unforgettable. The team at Endurance Rehab are simply the best in the US at identifying physical limiters and developing programs to eliminate or reduce them. I learned more about swim technique from Adam Zucco in three sessions than I had in years of Masters swim. The bike fit and VO2 testing set a great basis for next spring. Martin Boddie set up and ran the logistics with great care and a terrific attitude. Compared to the improvement you can expect next season, these camps are a bargain.
Seamus, New York (Laying the Foundations Testing Camp, Scottsdale)

Joe Friel Tenerife Winter Triathlon Camp Testimonials

The Tri Dynamic Tenerife Winter Tri Camp with Joe Friel and Jim Vance was the perfect escape from my city job to go and do what I love best, Cycling! I have competed in triathlon in the past and the Swim sessions relit my passion for the water. The location, hotel, food and support were great. Training at the T3 facility with its state of the art swim flume surrounded by professional athletes was motivational. The legendary coaches, staff and participants were all passionate and friendly. Don’t be fooled though, it’s not a holiday! You will be working very hard on a Tri Dynamic Camp and will go home with more knowledge and confidence than you ever imagined possible.
Rachel Przybylski, (Joe Friel Tenerife Winter Triathlon Camp, Jan 2011)

All the effort by the Tri Dynamic team to make this a great camp were much appreciated. I leave very inspired and way ahead on my technical knowledge. I came with a goal of improving my HIM time by 15 minutes and I think I have the tools to do it!
Rod Reynolds, Gloucestershire, (Joe Friel Tenerife Winter Triathlon Camp, Jan 2011)

Tri Dynamic Jim Vance Jan 2011 Swim Seminars at Hampton Pool

"A friend recommended the Jim Vance Swim Seminar to me and as it happened to be at my local pool I thought I would attend. I knew it would be very informative but I didn't expect to benefit too much from a group swim session. However I was amazed at how much I learned and the effect it had on my own swimming technique. Jim Vance is such an experienced and intuitive coach and to have the opportunity of him commenting personally on the way I swim and to suggest just a couple of spot on alterations has completely turned around the way I swim. I left the seminar feeling really motivated to get on with my training and to put into practice his technique suggestions. The seminar was very interesting, entertaining, well organised and most of all effective. Thank you Jim and Tri Dynamic."
Sylvia, London, Tri Dynamic Jim Vance Jan 2011 Swim Seminars at Hampton Pool

"The swimming clinic, led by coach and former elite triathlete, Jim Vance was a lot of fun and very well organised by the team at Tri Dynamic. Jim Vance has a totally different take on triathlon swimming technique to many more traditional coaches but this only added to the experience. Catch, pull and recovery never seemed so exciting!"
Garth Fox, London, Tri Dynamic Jim Vance Jan 2011 Swim Seminars at Hampton Pool

"We're triathlon absolute-beginners and wanted to learn some good swimming techniques at the start of our journey. Jim Vance was fantastic - the individual feedback given was spot on and provided in a very non-judgemental and supportive manner. We both came away feeling really motivated, thank you Tri Dynamic for such an excellent session."
Laura & Johan, London, Tri Dynamic Jim Vance Jan 2011 Swim Seminars at Hampton Pool