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12 | UKA/London MARAthon (LM) ALtItUde tRAInIng CAMP AnnUAL RePoRt 8. CONCLUSION The altitude camps have been well supported to date and going forward, a stronger focus will be put on ensuring that our key endurance athletes maximise the opportunity to train at altitude as we move towards 2012 and beyond. Already the interest for future camps has been extremely positive, and word on how good the camps are is spreading back to the UK from those who have been to Font Romeu and Iten. The important factor is that over the past 12 – 18 months the investment into the altitude programme, not just in pounds, but in man-hours in terms of organisation and camp management/support, is actually having a positive and progressive impact on athlete performances. The January 2011 camp in Kenya was the most successful to date with a selection of the UK’s best endurance athletes in attendance. This highlights that key athletes, some of whom are serious Championship 9. AppENdICES From Steve Shaw, coach to Ricky Stevenson Sent: 28 February 2011 21:04 To: Spencer Barden Subject: Re: Kenya Hello Spencer. Again, a big thank you to you and UK Athletics for sending Rick and I on the most inspiring experience in Kenya, It’s a trip we will never forget. The vision I have as a coach is simple, from what I’ve seen in Kenya, the more trips to Kenya the better, working in groups or with the Kenyan’s at certain times is the key to future success, if we don’t we might as well give in, a sad thing to say but that’s just how I saw it. Ricky and I learned so much out there, so thank you again. medal contenders, are now using altitude to enhance their performance. The online survey feedback through online survey tool ‘survey monkey’ has provided some useful information from athletes and coaches to help fine tune the athlete camps to make then event better. For example, UKA will look to support future altitude camps in Kenya with a UKA nutritionist, in addition to purchasing mountain bikes to help the coaches and relevant support staff to accompany athletes on training runs. Going forward, as the altitude programme continues to expand, consideration should be given to acquiring land/property in Kenya and Font Romeu. Given the altitude programme is a long term project it will probably be more cost effective to own a property/base at altitude. From Emma Pallant Sent: 03 February 2011 10:14 To: Ian Stewart; Spencer Barden Subject: Thank you Dear Ian, Spencer and Dave, I just wanted to write to you all to say thank you so much for the past three weeks altitude training in Kenya. I arrived back in the early hours of this morning and I am missing it already. I have never before had the opportunity to dedicate three weeks to the one thing that I love doing, running. This wouldn’t have been possible without the superb choice of venue, generous sponsor of London Marathon and fantastic organisation by UKA endurance. I know that if you want to be the best there is no easy path to get there and I love working hard for it but guys like you, putting on camps like these help to clear that path so that we can then work even harder. I felt that all my needs were provided for, from the basics such as good food and drink to the training essentials such as the presence of my coach, Mick. I am extremely grateful for the hard work you are all putting into our sport and in particular my personal development. Many Thanks Emma Emma Pallant Pallant
ALTITUDE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES UKA and London Marathon are pleased to announce the 2011 and early 2012 altitude training camp programme for UK endurance athletes. Following the successful implementation of the UKA/London Marathon altitude programme throughout 2010, the key objective for the altitude strategy going forward is to continue to provide athletes and coaches with the opportunity to train in a group environment within a managed and supported programme in Font Romeu (France) and Iten (Kenya) at heights of 1850m and 2350m above sea level respectively. The main camps will be supported by a team of UKA support staff including coaches, physiotherapists, doctors, soft tissue therapists and exercise physiologists. The UKA/London Marathon altitude programme has already had a positive impact with a number of successful performances throughout the 2010 summer season including Mo Farah’s double European Championships gold over 5,000m and 10,000m and Chris Thompson’s European Championships silver at 10,000m following periods of altitude training in Iten and Font Romeu. Jo Jackson – who finalised her preparations for the European Championships 20km Walk in Font Romeu and finished tenth – went on to win Commonwealth Games gold in Delhi. The positive feedback surrounding the altitude programme and the continued forward momentum in UK endurance running has meant that the altitude camps are now becoming increasing popular, especially amongst some of the UK’s leading endurance athletes. Description (2011/early 2012 altitude camps) Spring Training Camp Summer Training Camp and Preparation Camp pre World Champs (Daegu) Winter Training Camp Training Camp – Indoor/Cross Country/Road Race Season If you have any questions on the above please contact: UKA National Endurance Senior Coordinator - Spencer Barden by email sbarden@uka.org.uk UKA/London MARAthon (LM) ALtItUde tRAInIng CAMP AnnUAL RePoRt | 13 Closing date for Departure and return dates Location expression of interest @Altitude Depart: 11 or 18 April 2011 Return: 2 May or 13 May 2011 Font Romeu, France 31 January 2011 3-4 weeks (option to stay longer for WCPP or Futures funded athletes) Depart: 21 June – Agreed return dates - UK Champs/Trials/various DL meets/World Champs Depart: 23 July – Agreed return dates for World Champs - Primarily Marathon athletes selected for Daegu Depart: 1 August – Agreed return dates for World Champs Depart: 27 October or 10 November 2011 Return: 24 November or 8 December 2011 The camps are open to all UK endurance athlete and coach pairings, however, the availability for places funded by UKA/London Marathon for 2011 will be prioritised from the list below. If availability allows at each venue, athletes and coaches are welcome to attend the camps on a self funded basis. UKA/London Marathon funded places will be prioritised as follows: 1. World Class Performance Programme (WCPP) athletes 2. UKA ‘Futures’ Programme athletes 3. Current GB&NI team athletes (GB&NI representation in the 12 months prior to the start of each camp) 4. UKA and London Marathon nominated athletes and coaches 5. Home Country Federation nominated coaches (linked to coach development initiatives through the National Coach Mentor programme) The UKA/London Marathon altitude camp programme is detailed below. Any UK endurance athletes who fulfil the above criteria and are interested in attending any future altitude training camps should in the first instance express their interest before the relevant closing dates with UKA National Endurance Senior Coordinator Spencer Barden by email sbarden@uka.org.uk with details of the camp they would like to attend. Font Romeu, France N/A 3-6 weeks Iten, Kenya 31 August 2011 3-5 weeks January to April 2012 (exact dates TBC) Iten, Kenya 1 November 2011 3-6 weeks Spring Training Camp Mid April to Mid May 2012 (exact dates TBC) France TBC 3-4 weeks George Gandy (National Event Coach – Endurance), Ian Stewart (Head of Endurance), Spencer Barden (National Endurance Senior Coordinator) and David Bedford (Race Director London Marathon) will make the final decision on who will be offered the available places on each of the altitude camps.
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