Strong Like Bull

The dates for Strong Like Bull 2010 are set. We moved the weeks back a touch to avoid the slightly chilly weather of early Febuary.

The first camp starts on Feb, 11, 2010 and end on the 20th.

The second camp starts on the 21st and run through March 2nd.

When booking flights remember to LAND on the right day and DEPART on the right day as you normally lose a day flight to Spain.

Also we are over half full with the early reg. Please contact us sooner rather then later to reserve a spot as we have a lot of new and returning people and we expect the camp to sell out.

For Immidate Release:

Strong Like Bull which for the 5th year will host two training camps over 20 days during February in Southern Spain is excited to announce that USA Triathlon pro and coach Elizabeth Waterstaat will join athletes for the 2010 camps. In her rookie pro year she placed in the top 10 of 4 major 70.3 races and had numerous over all wins in other events. Co-Director Sean Langford said “We are excited to have these great athletes join us in Spain, who we can all learn from and train with.”

Beyond her results Liz is a stand out writer her award winning blog:

http://elizabethfedofsky.blogspot.com/ portrays a funny, sweet, and encouraging coach and athlete. “I am looking forward to encouraging athletes of all levels to have fun, enjoy the sport and make training a positive experience.” Co-director and USA Triathon pro John Hirsch agrees: “Liz is one of the funniest, smartest, and easiest going pros I know. I think she is a great addition to the camp, and will really make it a great experience for everyone involved. She is about hard work, no ego, and helping everyone do their best. I am really looking forward to training with her again.”

The Watersaat’s come as a package as Christian Waterstaat, Liz’s husband, is a top triathlete with a history of success. “Having two athletes who are so down to earth and fun is really great for us and everyone who comes.” John added.

Strong Like Bull is currently offering a $200 price break for the 2010 for anyone who signs up with a 300 deposit by April 1st. For more information visit www.stronglikebulltraining.com or email John Hirsch at hyctn@aol.com

Hola Everyone. Below is the directors cut (hahah, I just love saying that, sounds so artsy, but what we mean is the longer version) of the SLB video. Its full of extra interviews, pics and a second song. You can still check out the shorter version here.

Strong Like Bull 2010 Ironman/Triathlon and Cycling Camp

The ‘Strong Like Bull’ training camp series places you in the heart of the Andalusian peninsula in Spain during February where mountains will challenge and strengthen you, the Spanish sun will warm you, the gourmet food will nourish you and the friendships you make will last a lifetime.

The Training

A typical day’s itinerary:

8am wake up

9am yoga

9:30 breakfast

10:00 prepare for ride

10:30 start riding

12:00 lunch on the road

4pm ride concludes

5-7 recovery, bathing, hottub relaxing; replaying the day’s events

8pm gather for dinner

9pm dinner

11pm bed

Amenities

• Hot tub
• 25 meter pool
• shared room
• 3 meals a day
• fully supported rides
• optional day trip to historic site
• day trip to signature climb (Pico de Veleta) the longest climb in southern Europe.

Dates and pricing:

February 2010

2, 9 day sessions in Febuary, 2010

cost is $1125 per session.

We now offer the following price incentives:

 For anyone who signs up by April 1st $200 dollars off!

For anyone who signs up by October 1st 100 dollars off!

SLB REFERRAL PROGRAM: For each new Strong Like Bull athlete that someone brings they reeive 100 dollars off. We want to encourage people who we like to bring people they like, so that we have the best athletes and camp possible.   With this program we hope to reward those who help with that mission. 

 We also offer 2 more days of training FREE for anyone insane enough to do both sessions.

Media

For pictures from 2007 and 2008 camps visit here.

For blog entries from the 2008 camp visit here.

For the www.xtri.com coverage visit here.

What to bring:

The weather in southern Spain in February can be a little unpredictable but is generally a warm 50-80 degrees. It can rain, but the storms are typically short lived. When traversing multiple mountainous passes in a single day, it is not uncommon to experience different weather systems in the different valleys. The other challenge is being a 45 min drive from any significant bike shop. Therefore we suggest you pack the following gear:

• Bike (39 / 25 gearing or smaller)
• 1-2 pairs cycling Shoes
• 3-5 pairs cycling shorts
• 3-5 cycling tops
• 1-2 pair(s) knee warmers
• 1-2 pair(s) legwarmers
• 1-2 pair(s) armwarmers
• 1-2 pair(s) full fingered gloves
• Helmet
• glasses
• 3-4 spare tubes
• spare chain
• spare cassette
• rain jacket
• wind vest
• 1-2 pair(s) overshoe booties
• under helmet cap
• 64 oz powdered sports drink
• 5-12 sports bars
• 5-12 sports gels
• 7 servings of recovery beverage
• camera
• multitool
• small (4oz) bottle of (bicycle) lubricant
• backpack or sports bag (to store your personal supplies in the follow car)
• 2-3 pairs of sweatpants
• 2-3 pairs of sweatshirts
• 1-2 sets of town clothes

Testimonals:

 

“The group assembled represented many walks of life and athletic achievements but we shared an incredible positivity and camaraderie over the entire trip.  After my first SLB in 2007, I immediately booked and attended SLB in 2008, as well.  The Idle Family are wonderful people.  Tracey is a excellent chef and a generous host, and Andy is an inspiring and knowledgeable Ironman, multisports enthusiast and amateur comedian.

Escaping to Southern Spain from New York City for 10 days in February was the greatest thing I could do for my mind and body. The worst traffic I encountered in the Andalucian mountains was the occasional herd of sheep or goats (ringing their bells ala Tour de France the whole time).  Instead of plodding over the frozen ground of Central Park on dark gray mornings, each day at SLB I would greet the rising Spanish sun during my pre-yoga morning runs through olive groves without seeing a single car.