🏕️ 2025 Lake Placid Training Camp Dates

 RTA Triathlon has scheduled three training camps in Lake Placid for 2025:​

  • May 22–25 (Thursday–Sunday) – Near Capacity

  • June 26–29 (Thursday–Sunday) – Near Capacity

  • August 7–10 (Thursday–Sunday) – Open

Early registration is advised, as two out of three camps sold out in 2024.​RTA Triathlon

🏊‍♂️ What’s Included

Each camp provides a comprehensive training experience:​

  • Daily swim, bike, and run sessions led by experienced coaches

  • SAG support for bike and run sessions

  • Breakfast (Friday–Sunday) and hot lunch (Friday & Saturday)

  • Evening educational lectures or workshops

  • Expert course guidance and strategy for Ironman Lake Placid

  • Access to training fuel provided by sponsors

  • Use of NormaTec & percussion therapy devices by Hyperice​RTA Triathlon+3RTA Triathlon+3RTA Triathlon+3

Optional townhouse accommodations are available for an additional fee, located 0.6 miles from the swim start.​RTA Triathlon

đź“… Sample Daily Schedule

Thursday (Optional Day):

  • 2:00 PM – Camp briefing

  • 2:30 PM – 15-mile bike ride

  • 4:00 PM – ~4-mile run on key sections of the IM run course

  • 5:30 PM – 1.2-mile swim in Mirror Lake​

Friday:

  • 8:00 AM – 1.2–2.4-mile swim in Mirror Lake

  • 11:00 AM – 42.5/56-mile bike ride

  • Run off the bike – 6-mile tempo run

  • Evening lecture on race fueling & nutrition​RTA Triathlon

Saturday:

  • 6:00 AM – 56–112-mile bike ride

  • Run off the bike – 20-minute run

  • Evening lecture on race logistics & execution​

Sunday:

  • 8:00 AM – 12–20-mile run on the IMLP run course​

đź’¬ Testimonials

"I went to RTA’s Training Camp in Lake Placid and it was by far the best thing I did in the lead up to my race. I came home feeling 100% confident I could complete the race." – Marlene​

"We have done 6 camps with RTA. Each go according to plan: hard work, great education, and a lot of fun. The level of professionalism and leadership is outstanding." – Fernando & Giancarlo​

📍 Why Choose RTA’s Lake Placid Camp?

Since 2010, RTA has hosted over 30 training camps in Lake Placid and has coached more than 150 athletes for Ironman Lake Placid, including first-timers and World Championship qualifiers. The coaches have personally raced the course multiple times and possess in-depth knowledge of the area.​

Whether you're racing Ironman Lake Placid or seeking an intensive training weekend in a beautiful setting, RTA's camp offers expert guidance and a supportive community.​

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