Event Description
Good Stuff Coaching Virginia Triathlon Camp
When: April 30th – May 4th
Where: Harrisonburg, Virginia
What’s Included:
· Four nights of accommodation at the Hotel Madison
· Daily breakfast at the Hotel Madison, one lunch, and two dinners
· Good Stuff Coaching swag bag
· Experienced Coaching, local knowledge and support
· Daily route support and a support van on the long rides
· Snacks and drinks for each day's ride
· Electrolyte drink supplements
· Entrance fees for all activities
Where to Arrive
Airport Info
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO)
We recommend flying into Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) and taking a private shuttle to Harrisonburg. Adventures-n-Travel (540-810-1196) offers private shuttles for 1-4 people at ~$115 one-way. We recommend booking your shuttle a few days in advance. The drive takes one hour.
You can also fly into Shenandoah Valley Airport (SHD) which is served by Contour Airlines. From here, the drive is 20 minutes by taxi or the SHD Shuttle (540-234-8304). Finally, you could fly into any Washington DC airport and rent a car or use Adventures-n-Travel (540-810-1196) for a private shuttle at $200+. The drive is approximately two hours.
If you choose to drive to this trip, you may park in the parking garage attached to Hotel Madison for free (non-campers pay a daily parking rate).
We will meet you at the Hotel Madison (710 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801) at 01:00 PM on the first day of the trip.
Day 1 (April 30th)
Overview
We will meet you in the lobby of the Hotel Madison at 01:00 PM on the first day of the trip.
After a short round of introductions, we will discuss the rules of bike safety and specific cycling tips for riding Shenandoah in the Valley.
Afterward you will set out on your first ride of the week from the hotel, which traverses the farmland east of Harrisonburg for a paved loop through the tiny community of Keezletown. Enjoy spinning along Mountain Valley Road with views of Massanutten Mountain before returning to the hotel for a short conversational group run.
Once back at Hotel Madison, take some time to settle into your room before meeting in the lobby for a group dinner. This evening you will walk a short distance into downtown Harrisonburg with the group to enjoy a delicious dinner of Italian-inspired dishes and wood-fired pizza at Bella Luna.
Meals included
Welcome Dinner
TODAY’S RIDE: Keezletown ~25mi, ~1500ft
TODAY’S RUN: 2-3mi Run Fresh
Day 2 (May 1st)
Overview
After fueling up for the day you will meet the group in the lobby of the Hotel Madison at 07:45 AM and depart for the Savage Natatorium on the campus of James Madison University for our first swim sesh where we will work through the principles of proper swim technique before warming up and getting in the pool. From this session each camper will set a baseline and receive individual feedback on their stroke. [Reminder to bring toys – i.e. fins, buoy, paddles, and freestyle snorkel to swim sessions].
In the afternoon we will ride from Hotel Madison to explore the roads that lie to the northwest of Harrisonburg where you can expect a lot of twists and turns and consistently hilly terrain. You'll ride through historic downtown and neighborhood roads before transitioning into the pastoral countryside that defines so much of the Shenandoah Valley.
Meals included
Breakfast @ Hotel Madison
TODAYS SWIM: Baseline 800/200
TODAY'S RIDE: Singer's Glen Loop Approx 30mi & 2,500ft
Day 3 (May 2nd)
Overview
After breakfast we will walk ~15mins to the JMU track (alt Purcell Park depending on availability) where Coach Brett and JMU Triathlon forged many fond memories.
*Note: Be sure to bring a snack and your swim gear to the track.*
Before the run you will be lead through a warmup then review the principles of good run form before the fun begins. Pacing will be the focus of the session with an emphasis on holding good form throughout.
From the track we will depart to the Savage Natatorium ~10mins walk, for a fun group swim.
After lunch we will meet back at the hotel and depart through the familiar roads of Keezletown before venturing onto the iconic Goods Mill Rd with unfettered views of Massanutten and the Blue Ridge Mountain range.
Meals included
Breakfast @ Hotel Madison
TODAY’S RUN: Group Track 400/800s Workout
TODAY’S SWIM: main set of 10 x 100 with the group
TODAY’S BIKE: Goods Mill Rd (w/ short and long option)
Day 4 (May 3rd)
Overview
Following breakfast, you'll shuttle 30 minutes to Natural Chimneys Park for what promises to be the most memorable ride of the week! From here you will set off to reach the summit of the iconic Reddish Knob. At 4,398 feet (1,340 m) , Reddish Knob stands above most other peaks in Virginia and the eastern Allegheny Mountains, offering stunning panoramic views once you reach the summit. Today's ride will venture north from Natural Chimneys Park before turning onto Briery Branch Road to begin a paved nine-mile climb, with an average grade of 5.8%. A support vehicle will follow today's ride and meet riders at the summit to savor the views and take some photos before enjoying the long flowing paved descent. Back at the park a well-earned picnic style lunch awaits. Revel in this beautiful and challenging day as you shuttle back to Harrisonburg and prepare for your final night's farm-to-table dinner at the bustling Rocktown Kitchen.
Meals included
Breakfast @ Hotel Madison
Lunch: Picnic Lunch @ Natural Chimneys Park
Dinner: Rocktown Kitchen
TODAY’S BIKE: Reddish Knob (short and long option available for todays ride)
Day 5 (May 4th)
Overview
For this morning's final ride you will head out for an easy group spin returning to the hotel to prepare for departure.
Meals included
Breakfast @ Hotel Madison
TODAY’S BIKE: Local scenic roads and any camp favorites (to be voted on the night before)
Pricing: $1,500 / camper double occupancy (addt’l $399 for single occupancy)
