As the Official Coaching and Camps Partner of Ironman and Ironman 70.3, Carmichael Training Systems has a variety of ways to get you into the Ironman and 70.3 races you want to do, and a variety of ways to make sure you’re prepared to have a great performance on race day. We have race-specific camp, and coaching options that provide an entry into a large selection of North American Ironman and Ironman 70.3 triathlons; and if you already have an entry into the race you want to do, we’ll deduct the price of the entry from your fees and work to make sure you’re as ready as you can be for competition.
How do I get an Ironman entry through CTS?
We have three service options that enable you to obtain an entry into an Ironman triathlon, even US Ironman events that are sold out. You can:
- Come to an Ironman Recon Camp. An Ironman entry is included in the price of the camp. We strongly recommend using the entry for the race associated with the camp you attend, but if that doesn’t fit into your schedule you can use your Ironman entry for one of a large selection of North American Ironman races within the same calendar year.
- Sign up for a 6-month or 12-month CTS Coaching Package at the Premium level or higher. The race entry fee is charged along with your first month’s coaching fee.
- Come to a Triathlon Performance Camp. The price of these camps includes an entry into an IM 70.3 race, and we can upgrade it to an entry for an Ironman race for an additional fee.
Scroll down for detailed descriptions of these camp and coaching options, or call our Athlete Services representatives at 866-355-0645.
How do I get an Ironman 70.3 entry through CTS?
- Come to a Triathlon Performance Camp. This price of these camps includes an entry into one of a large selection of North American IM 70.3 race in the same calendar year.
- Sign up for a 6-month or 12-month CTS Coaching Package at the Premium level or higher. The race entry fee is charged along with your first month’s coaching fee.
Scroll down for detailed descriptions of these camp and coaching options, or call our Athlete Services representatives at 866-355-0645.
Can I just buy the entry without coming to camp or signing up for coaching?
No. We’re proud to be the Official Coaching and Camps Partner of Ironman and to be able to bundle Ironman and Ironman 70.3 entries with our services. Our partnership with Ironman is based on helping athletes achieve their performance goals, and our camps and coaching packages are an integral component of improving race-day performances.
Ironman and Ironman 70.3 Performance Testing Package
Your best performance starts with the best information. At our Colorado Springs, Tucson, and Asheville training centers our experienced coaches will take you through a comprehensive and sport-specific suite of performance testing services so you have the data necessary to take your training to the next level. But since data is worthless without expert analysis, we make sure that you spend time with a coach reviewing your data, asking questions, and receiving the guidance necessary to make the most of your information. The testing services below can be utilized all at once or at any time within 1 year of purchasing the package.
- Lactate Threshold & VO2 Max Testing (Run and/or Bike)
- CTS 3D Dynamic Bike Fit using Retul Technology
- Consultation with a CTS Coach, including analysis of swim, run, and/or bike test data and establishment of personal training ranges
- 2011 North American Ironman Entry of your choice
Triathlon Performance Training Camps
If you are looking to take your triathlon performance to the next level this is the camp for you. This is nothing like any clinic you may have experienced before. This two and a half day camp is focused on giving you the tools to walk away a more prepared and confident triathlete. The CTS Coaches will guide you through the CTS Running and Cycling Field Tests, and then analyze the results to establish personal training ranges for your workouts. These training ranges can be utilized on a daily basis to increase the precision of your training sessions. You will also spend time in the water learning drills, technique, and having your stroke specifically analyzed for improved efficiency. To ensure you’re optimally prepared on race day, you will also receive a CTS Event Day Nutrition Plan designed specifically for you and the event you’re preparing for. Our nutrition team will take into consideration your nutrition needs and your upcoming event to create a step-by-step plan to stay well hydrated and well nourished.
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Ironman Reconnaissance Camp
If Ironman is in your future, then this is the camp for you. This is your chance to get firsthand knowledge of your upcoming Ironman course, and learn techniques to optimize your race-day performance from the CTS Coaches. During this two and a half day camp, you will learn energy conserving techniques for the swim, the ins and outs of the bike course, and pacing and fueling strategies for the run.
As course reconnaissance is a primary focus of this camp, we will be spending our training time on the Ironman course to prepare you for your best Ironman finish. Receive valuable knowledge of the open water course, and take advantage of an optional swim session that includes underwater swim video analysis for more in depth analysis of your stroke. Ask your camp manager for pricing.
Preview the bike course like a pro with complete ride support with GU nutrition products and certified professional mechanics. Our CTS Coaches will be on course with you to help with riding technique, pacing strategies, and on-course nutrition choices. This will also be a great long training ride to get your legs and arms prepared for race conditions.
Depending on the Ironman course, you will be running between 9 and 18 miles during the run course reconnaissance. You will be able to get a feel for every uphill and false flat the course has to offer. This offers a great opportunity to try out the nutrition tips you learned from our nutrition session.
Just getting to the start line of an Ironman can be a hectic and stressful experience, so to reduce your stress level and make sure your Ironman weekend goes smoothly, we will make sure you are aware of the process required to successfully navigate through an Ironman weekend, from the time you get into town until the time you leave. And since CTS is on the cutting edge of endurance sports, we’ll also bring new training and competition gear for you to try out, as is comes available. For example, at recent camps we’ve had Aqua Sphere Phantom Wetsuits and Myotest run analysis equipment for athletes to test out.
Click here for Triathlon Camp Schedule.
Premium or above coaching Preparing for an Ironman is often a year-long or multi-year process, and we have a staff of experienced triathlon coaches who can maximize the effectiveness of your workouts and your training time. Our full-time professional coaches are held to coaching and customer service standards that exceed those of the national governing bodies, and they are constantly engaged in our continuing education curriculum so they stay at the leading edge of science. Athletes who sign up for a 6-month or a 12-month coaching package at the Premium level or above are eligible to purchase an Ironman or Ironman 70.3 entry.
Click here for details on CTS Coaching Packages, or call our Athlete Services representatives for details at 866-355-0645.
