Tucson Arizona Warm-Weather Camps

Personal Best have been running warm-weather triathlon, biking and yoga camps for nearly three decades. Each camp has a different focus and before each participant arrives, we make sure we have an agenda that will meet your specific needs. Tucson Arizona has become one of North America’s greatest training cities for cycling, triathlon, running, hiking and yoga/core.  With over 325 sun filled days,  Tucson Arizona is the perfect place for an active – warm training vacation.

MT LEMON FACTOR: No City in North America has a more exciting series of different rides to pick one. Most famous is the epic, 25 mile MT LEMON ride. Start with cactus in the desert at mile zero and end the 25 miles next to the snow-boarders at the top of Mt Lemon and get your well earned cookie or slice of pizza at the top of the mountain and your souvenir PB gift as well. PB staff always support all riders with van support up the mountain.

HEATED OUT-DOOR SWIMS:  PB has three world class outdoor swimming pools located near the camp Condos where you will be staying.  Even if you’re not in a triathlon camp, there is still a chance to get a swim in over the week. Those in the tri-camps will start the week off with videotaping, and then customize your workouts based on your needs.   The camp condos also have a large pool right on site (for easy swims or cooling off at the camp condos).

ELITE COACHING DIFFERENCE:  Hall OF Fame and Olympic coach Barrie Shepley will be overseeing the management of the winter 2012 Training Camps. With 25+ years of coaching expertise, and athletes who have won medals at Ironman, World Championships and all race distances, Barrie has the experience to make sure your needs are met.   Barrie will have select elite coaches and athletes joining him at every camp.

SEAN BECHTEL: One of North America’s most respected elite triathletes. With a varsity swim and run background, the professional triathlete has got off the bike with Craig Alexander, Chris McCormack and Greg Bennett.  Bechtel has won dozens of triathlons over his career and in 2011 added to his race resume with more wins and  a silver at the 70.3 Muskoka Triathlon.   Sean has expanded his triathlon coaching career and will be balancing coaching and training in 2012.

CARON SHEPLEY: The 8X Ironman finisher, and World Age Group Silver Medalist is best known for her POWER-YOGA and CORE-INJURY PREVENTION classes. Caron will be at select camps in 2012. The camps that Caron will not be at, we will have additional core/yoga specialists attending those camps.

Assistant Camp Coaches

GREG PACE: The multiple Ironman finisher, has been coaching Triathletes for 25 years and is one of the most respected minds in triathlon.  Greg was in Kona in 2011 with an age group athlete, and has athletes who race all over the world at every distance.  Greg will be the head coach for the March 31st – April 7th Triathlon Camp.

KEVIN CLARK:  Kevin’s early triathlon career was spent as an elite athlete racing all over the world as a top professional.   Following his very successful competitive career, Kevin moved into coaching in Hong Kong where he had some great results.  Kevin was head-hunted to Edmonton to be the head coach for the Edmonton Triathlon Academy.  Kevin is on the deck on a daily basis working with the next generation of superstar athletes.

CLAUDIA JOHNSTON:  The two time Hawaii Ironman bronze medalist (35-39) has her as one of the fastest amateurs to ever race an Ironman.  The mother of five children, has broken 10 hours in Kona and also in 2011 won Ironman UK and 70.3 Muskoka.   Johnston will be at select camps in 2012.

BOB KNUCKEY:  The 62 year old former Toronto Marathon Champion (2hrs 26 minutes) qualified for the 2011 Kona Ironman in just his first long-distance season of racing.  Undefeated in 2010, Bob Knuckey has incredible knowledge and skills on the bike and run.   Bob will be at select camps in 2012.

HANS PORTEN:  The 55 year old Hall of Fame Triathlete, has won at every distance of triathlon.  In 2011 he went under 9hrs 50 minutes in winning Ironman Austria and had a world-class performance in Kona four months later.  Hans will be at select camps in 2012.

ADDITIONAL COACHES: Are being added to the staff over the winter.  Stay tuned for updates.

Accomodations

BOULDER CANYON CONDOS AT LA RESERVE: The primary location for most of the campers will be at the World-Class Boulder Canyon Condos at La Reserve. The condos are 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms. Each condo has a complete kitchen, living room, 1-2 bathrooms and access to a beautiful hot-tub, swimming pool, weight room and business office. A great mini-mall with grocery stories and coffee shops is located 500m from the condo. www.bouldercanyoncondos.com/home.html

ROOM-MATES: If your looking to reduce the camp costs by sharing a room, we will do our best to identify an appropriate room-mate for you. Condos have great full cooking facilities and washer-dryer, tv immenities.

WINGATE BY WYNDHAM HOTEL IN ORO VALLEY TUCSON ARIZONA: For those with strange camp arrival and departures, we have the Wingate Wyndham hotel located 500m from the camp condos (and our base). The hotel could be used for a day before/after the camp, or as your primary camp residence (and simply purchase the non-residence CAMP OPTION) from us. The Hotel has a weight room, pool, hot-tub, comes with a great morning breakfast AND in-room microwave and mini-fridges to allow modest in-room cooking. If we run out of camp condos, or can’t find a room-mate combo for you, the Wingate Wyndham hotel may be a great option for you. See hotel details at

http://www.tucsonwingatehotel.com

FANCY HOTELS AND SPAS NEAR BY: If you are looking to “live-it up” we have numerous Spas and Four and Five Star Hotels very close to the other camp accommodations. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more help on the perfect accommodations for YOU or perhaps your non-camp family members.

TRI-CAMP FOCUS: Each athlete will be following customized programs that are designed to meet your specific needs. In general, tri-camps will focus on the biking #1, swimming #2, running # 3, core & injury prevention # 4 and hiking/seminars # 5. Individualized changes will occur based on specific participant needs.

TUCSON HIKES: Tucson has some of the most prestigious hikes in the world. Each tri and bike camp, will have 1-2 optional awesome hikes during the camp. For those who have been to previous PB camps, new hikes will be added in 2012.

VAN SUPPORT: Each camp has an option of going in the team van or having your own transport, to give you more freedom.

BIKE TRANSPORTATION: We are looking at an option of having someone drive a van down with bicycles. If this option occurs, there will be an additional cost for the service. No specifics are currently concrete.

Specific Camp Details

FEB 18TH – 25th:   PB UNIVERSITY BREAK WEEK CAMP

The focus of this one week camp, is to service University Students who are on their break week.   Currently athletes from four different universities are already committed to the one week camp.   Kevin Clark (former Pro Triathlete and head coach of the Edmonton Triathlon Academy will be co-coaching the week with Barrie Shepley. Age group athletes are welcome to join the week camp, as long as they enjoy and thrive on being around motivated university aged athletes. 

FEB 25TH – MAR 3RD:   SMALL GROUP PB TRI WEEK

Head Coach Barrie Shepley is looking to create a small camp of athletes who are looking for special attention to their triathlon skills.   The group size is being limited to make sure that maximal attention can occur.   The camp can accommodate any fitness size (novice to elite).  

MAR 3RD – 10TH:   CANADA FIT WEEK

Canada Fit is a national age group run + cross-fit organization.  The one week camp will focus on the participants within the Canada Fit Program.   PB coaches will work with Canada Fit Organizers to make sure the week’s agenda meet the group’s goals/needs.

MAR 10th – 17th:   MARCH BREAK FAMILY + JUNIOR AGE WEEK

Coaches will be highly focused on instruction and training support for all campers. Expect to see a combination of adult and teens at this camp (as it’s the classic Canadian March Break). Like our earlier Age Group Tri Camp this week is designed for the age group triathlete or junior who is looking for a solid week of instruction AND training to support their 2012 goals. The camp will include 4-5 swims, 4-6 bikes, 3-4 runs, 1-2 hikes and 2 core classes. Coaches will break campers into group’s based on their instructional, skill and fitness needs. We can accommodate sprint athletes all the way up to Ironman competitors. Campers can arrive up to 1-2 days early or stay 1-2 days longer by checking into the Wyngate Hotel for the days they are not staying in the Camp Condos. 

MAR 17-24th:   SMALL GROUP PB TRI WEEK

Head Coach Barrie Shepley is looking to create a small camp of athletes who are looking for special attention to their triathlon skills.   The group size is being limited to make sure that maximal attention can occur.   The camp can accommodate any fitness size (novice to elite).  

MAR 24th – 31st:   MULTI-ACTIVITY LIFESTYLE WEEK

Looking for an active vacation with some of the wildest people you have ever met?   Last year, head coach Barrie Shepley hosted some parents and age group athletes from the Edmonton Triathlon Academy and the St Albert Triathlon Club.  The group were looking for an active week of training, tanning, socializing, shopping and relaxation.  The one week camp will have daily options where people can do less or more and pick their training options (hiking, biking, swimming, running or a combination of all of these).   This week is designed for the person who wants to train – tan and relax all in one week.  Perfect for the person (group) who are interested in having a lot of fun while they tan and exercise.    As you can imagine the week will have many options to accommodate the various levels of people who will be in this fun-social-fitness camp. 

MAR  31st – ARPIL 7TH  GREG PACE AGE GROUP TRI CAMP

Head coach Greg Pace will be overseeing this one week training camp.  Greg’s personal clients will be coming to this one week camp to get their jump start on the 2012 triathlon season.   Olympic coach Barrie Shepley will be co-coaching this week with Greg.  If you are not a GREG PACE client, there very likely is still room for you to come to this camp.  If you are interested, and are not a Greg Pace client, please email Barrie Shepley to confirm there is space in this week’s camp at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

ARPIL 7TH  - APRIL 14TH :  BIKE TRAINING WEEK

A number of age group bike teams are going to be in town for the week.  A portion of these bikers will also be getting in a few swims and runs, but the priority of the week is great daily bikes with a few hikes and core classes as well.   If you are interested in this week, please email coach Barrie Shepley so he can discuss your biking needs and whether this camp is right for you.  Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

APRIL 14th – April 21st   CARON SHEPLEY’S YOGA + HIKE + BIKE WEEK

This camps always sells out, so if your interested please register quickly.    Campers will be doing a daily yoga/core class with Caron.  In addition every day campers will have options of hiking or biking as well.   There may be a few triathletes in the group and PB coaches  will be available for some optional swims as well.  This world-class week will ensure there is time to socialize, tan as well as go home much fitter as well.    Caron’s Yoga camps have become epic for the fun that happens around the condo pool, out at camp suppers or on the traditional shopping night that most campers take advantage of. Perfect for couples, friends travelling together or individuals on their own who want to meet some interesting colleagues for a week of fun and activity. See more details about the Yoga/Hike camps at www.bluedogyoga.com

APRIL 21st  - APRIL 28th  PB PRE-SEASON PREPARATION WEEK

The camp is designed to assist people who have early season races or who have a big 2012 goals and want to get a great warm jump start on their 2012 season.   Time will be set aside in the camp, to video tape and provide feedback in the swim-bike and run, but the focus will be getting in some great training hours. Obviously all PB camps have 100% option of modifying a day (skipping it or only doing a part of the day then tanning by the pool side). Why not get a picture perfect, warm big training week with the camp pros before they leave Tucson Arizona. The camp will include 3-5 swims, 4-6 bikes, 3-4 runs, 1-2 hikes and 2-3 core/yoga classes with Caron Shepley. Tucson was recently picked as the best city in American for exercise and you will find that out by the end of the week. Because this camp is trying to prepare athletes for early season races, there will be more SIMULATION workouts (which will actually included swim to bike to run). Coaches will appropriately modify the length of workouts to accommodate your fitness level.

PAYMENT DETAILS: $200.00 cdn non-refundable deposit is required to save your spot. Once a deposit payment has been made, camp coaches will send you more information to fine-tune your accommodation, transportation, bike transport, camp goal needs.

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ALL Fees are in American currency and includes:

• Daily personalized coaching and resources with world-class sport leaders
• Accommodations
• Camp goody bag filled with necessary products to improve your training experience
• I climbed Mt Lemon PB Celebratory Souveniir Gift
• Van Support up/down the mountain (if required)
• Van support if you have purchased this option
• Camp seminars
• Final camp social
• A guaranteed great time with world-class support and weather

CAMP FEES

UNIVERSITY TRI WEEK FEB 18-25th
	7 Day Camp Price	Camp Deposit - $200
4 campers in condo + van support	$1199.00
4 campers in condo with no van support	$1050.00
3 campers in condo with van support	$1275.00
3 campers in condo with no van support	$1150.00
2 campers in condo with van support	$1450.00
2 campers in condo with no van support	$1350.00
Single in a condo with van support	$2250.00
Single in a condo with no van support	$2100.00
Daily camp fee with no van or accommodations	$ 100.00 per day

SMALL GROUP TRI CAMP WEEK FEB 25TH – March 3rd
	7 Day Camp Price	Camp Deposit - $200
4 campers in condo + van support	$1199.00
4 campers in condo with no van support	$1050.00
3 campers in condo with van support	$1275.00
3 campers in condo with no van support	$1150.00
2 campers in condo with van support	$1450.00
2 campers in condo with no van support	$1350.00
Single in a condo with van support	$2250.00
Single in a condo with no van support	$2100.00
Daily camp fee with no van or accommodations	$ 100.00 per day

CANADA FIT WELLNESS WEEK March 3rd – 10th
	7 Day Camp Price	Camp Deposit - $200
4 campers in condo + van support	$1199.00
4 campers in condo with no van support	$1050.00
3 campers in condo with van support	$1275.00
3 campers in condo with no van support	$1150.00
2 campers in condo with van support	$1450.00
2 campers in condo with no van support	$1350.00
Single in a condo with van support	$2250.00
Single in a condo with no van support	$2100.00
Daily camp fee with no van or accommodations	$ 100.00 per day

MARCH BREAK FAMILY TRI WEEK March 10th – 17th
	7 Day Camp Price	Camp Deposit - $200
4 campers in condo + van support	$1199.00
4 campers in condo with no van support	$1050.00
3 campers in condo with van support	$1275.00
3 campers in condo with no van support	$1150.00
2 campers in condo with van support	$1450.00
2 campers in condo with no van support	$1350.00
Single in a condo with van support	$2250.00
Single in a condo with no van support	$2100.00
Daily camp fee with no van or accommodations	$ 100.00 per day

SMALL GROUP TRI CAMP WEEK March 17th – 24TH
	7 Day Camp Price	Camp Deposit - $200
4 campers in condo + van support	$1199.00
4 campers in condo with no van support	$1050.00
3 campers in condo with van support	$1275.00
3 campers in condo with no van support	$1150.00
2 campers in condo with van support	$1450.00
2 campers in condo with no van support	$1350.00
Single in a condo with van support	$2250.00
Single in a condo with no van support	$2100.00
Daily camp fee with no van or accommodations	$ 100.00 per day

MULTI-ACTIVITY LIFE STYLE CAMP March 24TH – 31ST
	7 Day Camp Price	Camp Deposit - $200
4 campers in condo + van support	$1199.00
4 campers in condo with no van support	$1050.00
3 campers in condo with van support	$1275.00
3 campers in condo with no van support	$1150.00
2 campers in condo with van support	$1450.00
2 campers in condo with no van support	$1350.00
Single in a condo with van support	$2250.00
Single in a condo with no van support	$2100.00
Daily camp fee with no van or accommodations	$ 100.00 per day

GREG PACE TRI CAMP WEEK March 31TH – APRIL 7TH
	7 Day Camp Price	Camp Deposit - $200
4 campers in condo + van support	$1199.00
4 campers in condo with no van support	$1050.00
3 campers in condo with van support	$1275.00
3 campers in condo with no van support	$1150.00
2 campers in condo with van support	$1450.00
2 campers in condo with no van support	$1350.00
Single in a condo with van support	$2250.00
Single in a condo with no van support	$2100.00
Daily camp fee with no van or accommodations	$ 100.00 per day

BIKE TRAINING VOLUME WEEK April 7th – 14th
	7 Day Camp Price	Camp Deposit - $200
4 campers in condo + van support	$1199.00
4 campers in condo with no van support	$1050.00
3 campers in condo with van support	$1275.00
3 campers in condo with no van support	$1150.00
2 campers in condo with van support	$1450.00
2 campers in condo with no van support	$1350.00
Single in a condo with van support	$2250.00
Single in a condo with no van support	$2100.00
Daily camp fee with no van or accommodations	$ 100.00 per day

CARON SHEPLEY HIKE/BIKE YOGA April 14th – 21st
	7 Day Camp Price	Camp Deposit - $200
4 campers in condo + van support	$1099.00
4 campers in condo with no van support	$950.00
3 campers in condo with van support	$1199.00
3 campers in condo with no van support	$999.00
2 campers in condo with van support	$1350.00
2 campers in condo with no van support	$1250.00
Single in a condo with van support	$1699.00
Single in a condo with no van support	$1599.00
Daily camp fee with no van or accommodations	$100.00 per day

PB PRE SEASON PREP VOLUME WEEK April 21st – 28TH
	7 Day Camp Price	Camp Deposit - $200
4 campers in condo + van support	$1199.00
4 campers in condo with no van support	$1050.00
3 campers in condo with van support	$1275.00
3 campers in condo with no van support	$1150.00
2 campers in condo with van support	$1450.00
2 campers in condo with no van support	$1350.00
Single in a condo with van support	$2250.00
Single in a condo with no van support	$2100.00
Daily camp fee with no van or accommodations	$ 100.00 per day

Camps can be made longer by starting 1-2 days early or staying 1-2 days longer. A small additional fee will be included to cover the extra condo days.   No extra cost for a non-camp partners who are staying in your room during the camp.

PAYMENT DETAILS: ALL PRICES IN US DOLLARS.  There are no taxes to be added to these camps (the prices you see are the final prices).  $200.00 cdn deposit is required to save your spot. 

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