A Quebec Junior and Development Team camp was held in Montreal last weekend. Bringing together some thirty athletes from several clubs, the project was an opportunity to carry out specific training sessions in the run-up to the first competitions. Training sessions took place at various sites in Parc Jean Drapeau, including the aquatic complex, the Gilles-Villeneuve circuit and Jean-Doré beach. .
Under the primary supervision of Kyla Rolllinson, Tri-O-Lacs coach and member of the Canadian team going to the Tokyo Games, Dorothée Chouinard, also from Tri-O-Lacs, and Francis Sarrasin Larochelle, provicial coach, the athletes also benefited from the advice of cycling coach Chris Rozdilsky, physical trainer Charles Castonguay and mental preparation consultant Fanny Girardin during various workshops. The project was a resounding success, and the athletes left with new knowledge and a dose of extra motivation for the final block of preparation before the start of the Quebec races.
Here’s a sneak preview of what’s in store for these three busy days.
Thursday, July 1 :
2.15pm – 3.45pm: Bike training
Outing including 3 x 10min with progression towards race pace including specific formation and breakaway objectives.
3.45pm – 4.30pm: Sequenced running training
5 x 800 metres – Rest 200m jog – Progressive 1 to 3 then 4 and 5 at competition pace 5 kilometers.
Educational block with Charles Castonguay
4 x 150 metres pace 1500 metres – Rest 1min.
4:45pm – 6:00pm: Mental preparation workshop (stress management) with Fanny Girardin in rotation with Mobility/yoga workshop with Charles Castonguay.
6:00 pm – 7:15 pm: Open water swimming training with variations in rhythm and training in various sub-groups.
Friday, July 2 :
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.: Sheathing and pre-natal activation workshop with Charles Castonguay
9:30am – 11:00am: Swimming training in 25m pool. Technical training and work on speed and starts.
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Technical bike training (cornering and steering) / transition skills / peloton work.
Saturday, July 3 :
8:00 to 8:30 – Warm-up for swimming, cycling and running and preparation for multi-skills.
