UMBRIA, MARCH 31ST TIL APRIL 6TH 2025
TRAINING IN THE ITALIAN SUN
TRIATHLON TRAININGCAMP APRIL 2025
From March 31th til April 6th we will be in Rieti, a region 100k northwest of Rome, at the intersection of Umbria, Lazio, Abruzzo and Marche. We offer you a week of training, workshops, inspiration, enjoyment and good Italian food. The accommodation in which we will stay is Agriturismo Tenuta Dua Laghi
In an international company of triathletes you will be training your technical skills and endurance in swimming, cycling and running. We will also spend time on strenght and mobility. And of course we will have time to address the mental aspects of our sports, with daily meditation by coach Lisette Krapels.
All information can be found below.
The attractive benefits of Rieti, Umbria
IDEAL CLIMATE AND CIRCUMSTANCES
Rieti in April has enjoyable weather (15-20 degrees), a lot of sunshine per day and a beautiful landscape with car-free roads.
VARIATION IN TRAINING POSSIBILITIES
THE SURROUNDINGS HAVE WELL PAVED ROADS AND BEAUTIFUL OFF ROADS. BOTH FLAT AND HILLY ROUTES.
PERFECT SITUATED AGRITURISMO
The luxurious agriturismo is on a hillsite with a beautiful view of the lowlands. It’s situated at the centre of the training aera, with spacy rooms and full sports breakfast.
MODERN TRAINING FACILITIES
The agriturison has its own swimming pool for practicing technique. For longer distances we will use a nearby rowing lake. A vast network of cycling and running courses is available. The running technique session will be at the athletic track of the Italian National Olympic Comity (if available).
SPARRING PARTNERS
You will get inspired by the experiences of your fellow-athletes. We are expecting athletes from the UK, USA, Denmark, Italy and the Netherlands.
AN INDIVIDUAL APPROACH
The group will be divided in different groups, so everyone can train at their own level. There will be a lot of personal attention for technique.
PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE
You will be trained by experienced coaches, specialised in guiding athletes, giving you first hand insights, tips en experiences to optimalise your training.
NEW TRAINING FORMS
Next to the usual training, there will be workshops on the mental aspects of traithlon training and racing. For instance the daily meditation sessions.
THE PROGRAMM
MONDAY MARCH 31
On Sunday you will land at Rome, Fuminiaco and we will take of your transfer to Rieti. Would you like to come a few days earlier to visit Rome, we will pick you up on Sunday at a certain time en location.
TUESDAY APRIL 1ST
The day starts with a meditation session. After breakfast we have a swimtechnique session and a runtechnique session. After lunch we will discover the region cycling. Welcome drink and dinner is in the medival city of Labro, with a wonderful view of the Rieti region.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 2ND AND THURSDAY APRIL 3RD
Before breakfast we have a strength session. After breakfast we go swimming in the lake. Afterwards we go running (road or off road) After lunch we will go cycling on a hilly route. At the end of the afternoon we will have another meditation session.
FRIDAY APRIL 5TH
Again we start with a strenght session. After breakfast we have a swimtechnique session and a run (road/off road). after lunch we will have the climbtest, a 14k ascent onto mount Terminillo (2.200m altitude). We end with a meditation session.
SATURDAY APRIL 5TH
The day start with a meditation session. After breakfast we will swim in the lake, followed by a run session. After lunch we will have a workshop. The remainder of the afternoon is reserved for a visit to the city of Rieti.
SUNDAY APRIL 6TH
Our last day starts with meditation. After breakfast you can relax by swimming in the pool or have a personal conversation with Arie of Lisette. Then it will be time to transfer you back to Rome, Fuminiaco.
A SUMMARY OF THE PRACTICAL INFORMATION
BELOW AN OVERVIEW OF THE MAIN ASPECTS OF THE TRIATHLON CAMP.
YOUR STAY IS IN A LUXURIOUS VILLA WITH MODERN FACILITIES IN A TWO PERSONS BEDROOM WITH BATHROOM.
THE VILLA IS ON A HILLSITE WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY VIEW OF THE LOWLANDS. IT HAS 7 BEDROOMS, A RESTAURANT AND A SWIMMING POOL.
THE ARRANGEMENT INCLUDES BREAKFAST, LUNCHES, DINNERS. ON TUESDAY NIGHT WE WILL HAVE DINNER AT AN EXCLUSIVE SITE.
THE COMPANY MAY EXIST OF DUTCH, BRITISH, DANISH, ITALIAN AND AMERICAN PARTICIPANTS, BOTH STARTING AND SEASONED ATHLETES.
TRAINING SWIMMING TECHNIQUE WILL BE IN THE SWIMMING POOL, OPEN WATER TRAINING WILL BE IN THE NEARBY ROWING LAKE.
BIKE RENTAL IS INCLUDED IN THE ARRANGEMENT. NO NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN BIKE OR TO RENT A BIKE LOCALLY.
TRAINING CAN BE ROAD OR OFF ROAD. THERE ARE AMAZING ROADS, SINGLE TRACKS AND GRAVEL ROUTES NEARBY.
THE REGION IS CAR-FREE AND DIVERS. YOU CAN EITHER CYCLE WITH ALMOST NO ALTITUTE METERS OR CLIMB UP TO 2.200M ON MOUNT TERMINILLO. AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN.
FLIGHTS CAN BE BOOKED FOR ROME FIUMICIO FROM DIFFERENT AIRFIELDS ON MONDAY MARCH 31ST. ON THIS DAY WE WILL PROVIDE THE TRANSFER TO RIETI. ON SUNDAY APRIL 6TH WE WILL TRANSFER YOU BACK TO ROME, FIUMINICIO.
We will be ready for your ultimate triathlon experience!
As a team we have just one assignment: to provide you as an athlete the best possible training in this training camp
Cris Corazinni
Passionate outdoor specialist, mountain guide and triathlete
Lisette Krapels
Involved and curios NLP-coach and meditation specialist
Arie Heerschap
PASSIONATE TRIATHLONCOACH AND BIKEFITTER
Cris is an avid traveller and multi-sport enthusiast based in the heart of central Italy. He is a seasoned triathlete and cycling expert. Cris has a passion for adventure and has completed the European mountain trekking AIGAE and Italian cycling courses ACSI guides and Certified Tour Companion, demonstrating his dedication to mastering the outdoor experience.
Nestled in the breathtaking Apennines, just a stone’s throw from the historic city of Rome, Cris has found refuge and is happy to share his expertise with fellow adventurers. He has led more than 250 tours.
Lisette is an experienced coach, assisting people in their personal development. She also guides people in wonderful meditation sessions.
She likes to share her knowledge in the field of personal development with anyone who is ready for it.
Meditation is a nice way to get rid of all the stimuli of daily life and to take a moment for yourself and experience peace.
Arie is an experienced triathlete and coach, committed to contributing to athletes’ sporting performance from personal connection. He has many years of experience as an athlete himself, is a certified association trainer with the Dutch Triathlon Federation and has worked as a certified bikefitter for many years. He is an Italy enthusiast and has had the opportunity to travel through Italy many times.
After organising training camps in the Vosges for 3 years and in Malaga for 1 year, he fell for the charm, tranquillity and unique opportunities of the Rieti region. Together with Cris, he prepared this training camp in 2024 by exploring all kinds of accommodation, facilities and routes.