Posted: March 31, 2006

Triathlon: Ironman World Champion Dave Scott Hosts Training Camp

HENDERSON, Nev., March 30, 2006 - In coordination with Lowery’s Multisport Races and the City of Henderson, six-time Ironman World Champion Dave Scott will host a training camp at the Henderson Multigenerational Center June 9 – 11, 2006. The three-day camp will include in depth discussions and hands on training exercises with Dave Scott himself. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about triathlon training in one weekend than they will ever learn in their lives.

“There is no other person better suited to host a training camp than Dave Scott,” said Lowery. “ We are thrilled that he has agreed to share his knowledge and unique talents. This is an opportunity that no triathlon competitor should miss out on.”

The schedule for the weekend training camp is as follows:

June 9, 2006
4:30 – 5:00pm Informal Gathering/Packet Pick Up
5:00 – 5:30pm Dave Scott Introduction Q/A
5:45 - 7:00pm Discussion: Training Workloads

June 10, 2006
6:30 – 8:00am Morning Run (track)
8:00 – 8:45am Breakfast (provided)
9:00 –9:20am Discussion: Swimming
9:30-11:00am Swim Technique and Interval Sets
11:15- 12:45pm Lunch with Discussion 
Race Specific Nutrition
1:00- 3:30pm Discussion: Bike Fitting 
3:30-4:00pm Q/A with Dave 
4:15-5:45pm Dave and Frank working out
6:00- 8:00pm Pasta Dinner Gathering

June 11, 2006
6:00- 8:20am Group Bike Ride
8:30- 9:00am Shower and Breakfast
9:00-10:30am Discussion: Developing a Training Program
10:30-10:45am Break (snack)
10:45-11:45am Discussion: Guidance to Healthy Eating
11:45-12:30am Lunch and Q/A
12:30-1:15pm Discussion: Mental Strategies
1:30-3:00pm Sport Specific Stretching and Strengthing 
3:00-3:30pm Last Chance Q/A with Dave

Registration for the Dave Scott training camp is limited to the first 30 athletes and is $285 per attendee. This fee includes fitness assessments, all classroom sessions and materials, workout sessions and meals. Simply bring the motivation to train, a bike, helmet, running shoes, swim cap and goggles. All participants must be at least 18 years old. For more information or to register for the camp visit our website at www.silvermannv.com.

The Silverman Triathlon is a full-distance triathlon held in Henderson, Nevada. Branded as the toughest course in North America by "The Man" himself, Dave Scott, and echoed by the 244 finishers from 2005, the Nevada Silverman is sure to attract individuals and relay teams from around the world in 2006. This years’ event, sponsored by Centra, the City of Henderson, Interstate Plumbing and Storage One, will take place Sunday, November 12, 2006. For registration or more information on the Nevada Silverman Full Distance Triathlon please visit www.silvermannv.com.

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