Under the the amazing organization of RTC-Guelph head coach Craig Taylor; a few of the older MNTC athletes had the opportunity to join the Guelph crew and a few others for a training camp in the Sedona area. Once we had all wrapped up the semester of university we were more then ready to make training the number one priority and get down to work. A couple hours north of Phoenix and surrounded all around by incredible red rocks, it has so far been a great place to get in some consistent swimming, biking and running.
Situated around 4,300 feet one of the objectives was to get our first exposure to training at altitude and see how everyone responds. Being located about 50 minutes from Flagstaff which is at a higher altitude the training venues are plentiful and everyday has been an adventure exploring some new roads and trails and learning our way around the area.
Riley U, Stevie, and Riley M. make up the full-time MNTC contingent that came down here and we were also joined by Miss Sarah-anne Brault straight off her wicked top 20 performance at the San Diego WTS for a little while before she headed off to Spain for the Madrid stop on the WTS series. The hardworking and fun group we have have to train and live with down here has made it all the more enjoyable. The support from coaches Craig and Rossann has been top notch and definitely contribute to the great atmosphere everyone is enjoying here.
We're enjoying a nice day off today to rest up for the next chunk of work to be done over the next days before people head either back home or off to Texas for the Dallas ITU Pan Am Cup taking place the first weekend in June.
Take a look at some of these pictures from the camp so far, and check back soon for another update or at least some more pictures! (They're the best part anyways)
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| Unger stretching out after a morning run |
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| Little Elf Drive group shot |
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| Stevie hiking in Flagstaff |
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| Hiking in Flagstaff |
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| Hiking in Flagstaff |
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| Big group shot |
Pictures courtesy of Stevie!
