SWIM & RUN CAMP
For
SWIMMERS, RUNNERS AND TRIATHLETES
of all levels
NEXT CAMPS:11-17 MAY 2025, 21-27 SEPT 2025
RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS
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Stunning luxury accommodation at exclusive modern 5* villas-see website for pictures
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Modern rooms with private en-suites
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Fully catered for the duration of your stay at the villas
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Villas 50 metres from the sea
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Coached sessions and individual guidance with experts in the fields in each sport-running swimming and cycling
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1-2-1 coaching time
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A full programme of sessions each day offering open water swim sessions and run sessions. Flexibility for guests to stick to one sport or both
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Talks and Q&A‘s
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Individualised advice on feeding, race preparation and execution, safety, technique, transitions for triathlon, how to plan training and strength and conditioning
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kayaks and SUPS in the water with you to keep you safe
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Free hire of mountain bikes, SUP boards, kayaks and other sports equipment on site included in your price
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Plenty of time to relax and enjoy your free time, swimming, exploring our local tourist hot spots and sunbathing!
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Private speedboat transfer directly from the airport straight to our bay
This training camp is all about swimming and running! A week full of swim and run training and adventures exploring the beautiful trails and crystal clear waters that the stunning island of Brac offers. With highly experienced coaches, the swim and run sessions are tailored to you and your training goals to make sure you get the most out of this week.
We welcome guests coming for triathlon training or those coming for swimming or running solely. Come and focus on a single sport for the week or dabble in a range of sports as much or as little as you please.
There will be a full training programme for both the running and swimming elements throughout the week for guests to choose from. Guests are also welcome to use our mountain bikes (we provide a range of mountain bikes free to use included in your camp price) or bring their own bikes if they wish to add cycling into the week of training.
Your coaches for this camp are experts in the fields of running, swimming, cycling and triathlon. See below for more information of each of your coaches for this camp.
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SWIM:
Located in the most fantastic crystal clear bay it is a safe training ground for open water swimming, to practice skills (open water skills, race entry, transition and technique), do specific sessions (time trials and speed swims) but also venture further afield to our neighbouring bays on longer endurance swims.
Swim conditions in the bay are ideal. The water is still and of incredibly high water quality. Access to the water is easy with space to leave kit.
There is plenty of marine life to view such as sea cucumbers, star fish, coral, fish and even dolphin!
BIKE:
Brać has a vast range of signposted cycling routes and is a regular place for cycling groups to explore.
We offer road and trail guided rides, flatter and hillier options and a range of longer rides and shorter rides so plenty of choice to suit your training. Feel free to additionally just hop on our LSB bikes for your own explorations at a leisurely pace with a stop for coffee!
We have a range of mountain bikes which are complimentary for guest to use and included in your camp price. Guests are welcome to bring their own bikes additionally.
RUN:
Brać is a runners playground! Straight from the door you can hop on trails in all directions-through beautiful forest, along soft dusty tracks, quiet lanes and sign posted routes that cross cross the entire island.
Being located right on the coast, our villa leads you straight on to a long coastal trail with endless sea views winding all the way to the highest point on the island, Vidova Gora... an absolute gem of a route.
Through your stay on this camp we will offer speed sessions, hilly trail runs, short relaxed easy runs and technique sessions and longer adventure runs exploring further afield. A week full of running adventures!
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TRAINING IN CROATIA
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Croatia is fast becoming known as one of the world’s best locations for sport-swimming, biking and running. Warm weather, blue skies, a multitude of trails and tracks and a backdrop of incredible natural scenery it makes for a beautiful backdrop for land training- be it on bike or on foot. With warm calm seas this is an ideal training ground for open water swimmers. Further to this, the Croatian islands with their numerous quiet bays and interesting topography, are the place to go for a great swimming adventure.
Our camps are held in a picturesque and secluded bay making for a perfect training camp base to focus on all things swim-bike-run! Quick and easy access to the open water, a mere 50 metres away, instant assess to endless trails to run on and incredible sign posted dirt tracks routes and quiet road bike routes for those wanting to cycle.
The camps held in spring (ideal timing getting you race ready and confident pre-season) or in autumn (to build and develop of skills post season extending the summer sunshine in luxurious style), all under the guidance of experts.
Not only will athletes staying at these training camps have an incredible week of training under guidance of a range of coaches but they will enjoy down time staying in complete luxury 5* accommodation.
Non-training guests welcome or guests who want to just stick to a few sessions during the week-it is YOUR camp
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YOUR COACHES​
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John Yelland - SWIM COACH
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A talented swimmer, runner and triathlete in his own right, John is founder of Mad Hatter Sports Events, running fun and friendly swim, run and swimrun events in the Cornwall area. A swim coach and swim leader he has vast experience in open water and a passion for sharing his love of the water with others.
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Gemma Carter - RUN COACH AND HEAD OF LSB
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A full time running coach for over 15 years with a passion for watching people grow and achieve their goals.
After gaining her Bsc in Psychology, then specialising in sports psychology, she qualified and worked as a personal trainer in Central London, before setting up companies; CarterCoaching and LondonRunningCoach to focus specifically on her passion for running, particularly trail and long distance.
A competitive runner since the age of 11, competing on the track, she then went on to do her first marathon at 19 quickly progressing into ultras and then trail/mountain running with a very successful career of international wins and course records so far. Representing her country at the 100km distance and compete against the best in the world on trails around the world internationally have both given her immense pride. For a more extensive list of results and information, see our team page.
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WHO IS IT FOR?
-triathletes
-swimmers
-runners
ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
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Stunning luxury accommodation at exclusive modern 5* villas-see website for pictures
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Modern rooms with private en-suites
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Fully catered for the duration of your stay at our villas (does not include snacks and extra drinks)
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Villas 50 metres from the sea
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Coached sessions and individualised guidance from our LSB coaches
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1-2-1 coaching time
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Talks and Q&A‘s
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Individualised advice on feeding, race preparation and execution, triathlon specific skills, how to plan training and strength and conditioning
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Use of SUP boards, kayaks and other sports equipment on site
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Goodie bag on arrival
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Direct private speedboat transfer to and from the villas
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*Your Croatian Tourist Tax charge is included in the price*
WHAT ISN'T INCLUDED?
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Flights to and from Split airport
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Restaurant night in town
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Additional food and drink you desire
WHAT SHOULD I PACK?
SWIM:
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2 x swim costumes
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Wetsuit
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Swim fins
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Tow float
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Kick board
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Pull buoy
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2 x swim goggles
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2 x Towel
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Day pack to take to the water
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Aqua shoes
BIKE:
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Cycle shoes (optional)
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Helmet (we do provide a small range of men’s and women’s helmets)
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Own road bike (we offer the complimentary use of mountain bikes on camp but if you want to use a road bike and have your own, consider bringing with you)
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Cycle kit
RUN:​
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Run kit (obviously!)-
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Run shoes
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Trail shoes (optional but if preferred for off road)
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Run pack (optional but advised for longer runs)
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Hat (optional but if you want to keep the sun off your head)
GENERAL:​
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Flip flops
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Sunwear & waterproof sun screen
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Sunglasses
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Travel insurance details
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Insect repellent
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Grippy shoes for coastal paths
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Local currency (Kuna) and Euros
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European plug adapter(s)
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Phone charger
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Specific and personal training fuel-we provide some generic gels/snack, but if you want to bring something specific please do-fuel is important!
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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The local currency is Euros. Most supermarkets and cafes accept card payment. There are many ATM’s a short walk down the road in town.
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Please let us know of any allergies or specific dietary requirements-we are happy to help ensure you are catered for.
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For travel details see our travel page.
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Individual and up to date heath & travel insurance is a camp requirement
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For more pictures please see our gallery
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We ideally ask guests to arrive during the morning through to middle of the day to allow enough time in the afternoon for the welcome tour and to settle in. Departures from the villas should be by 10am but you are welcome to explore Brac further before your transfer or head to Split for sight seeing before your flight.
PRICE
7 day retreat
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For pricing see UPCOMING CAMPS tab, or email us for info
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