ITR Training Camp 2025
3rd - 10th May 2025, ANFI Sports Academy, Gran Canaria
About the event
We used ANFI Sports Academy in Feb 2024 for the first ITR Training Camp, and had a blast. So much so, we've booked to return in 3-10th May 2025.
A week of coach-led training, we spend time working on skills and technique in the pool, bank some hilly miles and gain confidence with some long and speedy descents on the bike, and shake out the legs with some coastal and trail runs.
Key Highlights
Here's a preview of the main features of the resort, and what to expect.
Carbon Road Bike
Included for the duration of your stay; Ultegra, disc brakes, saddle bag with puncture repair kit, rear light
Just bring your pedals, shoes and helmet
25m Pool
On-site pool to practice skills and technique with the supervision of Coach George.
Lane with mirrored floor to provide in-the-moment visual feedback from technique adjustments.
Also available; video analysis session with ANFI sporting director, former olympian
Beach Club
Just a 10min shuttle away is the beach club, where we have access to a a secluded cove, perfect for kicking back and chilling out.
There are also a host of cafes and restaurants along the promenade for a lunchtime feed.
Incredible cycling routes
There are plenty of coastal roads and mountains to climb, including the aptly named "serenity climb" pictured here.
Downtime
Even the fittest athletes need some rest time. ANFI has a number of leisure pools, restaurant and bar, and access to the sister resort situated on the beach front.
Bring your partner/spouse and family to enjoy a holiday with when you're finished training.
Open Water Swimming
The Beach Club is also where there is a secluded swimming lane in the sea to practice swimming in the open water.
The use of a Deboer wetsuit is also included in the package, along with a discount for purchasing from them if you wish.
Fellow Athletes
Genuine friendships were formed this year, brace yourself to meet some fellow awesome people, potentially training for the same event as you, or to sign up to future events with.
Family Friendly
It's tough to get a week away from the kids, so don't, bring them too (providing you bring another adult to look after them!).
Train hard in the morning, relax with your loved ones in the afternoon, a perfect combo. And with 2-bedroom self-contained apartments, you don't have to worry about where everyone sleeps.
5* Accommodation
The apartments are fully kitted out with everything you need to be comfortable away from home. Available with either 1 or 2 bedrooms, you get a fully function kitchen, cooker, fridge freezer, kettle, coffee machine, dishwasher & even a washing machine to keep you in fresh training kit.
Relax in the jacuzzi bath or on the loungers on the balcony, you'll feel in paradise.
The schedule
TBC
I try to mould the week's training around the athletes attending and their specific needs. 2025 has a specific focus for a number of ITR athletes preparing for IRONMAN Austria, and other summer IRONMAN Races; Leeds, Copenhagen, Hamburg
So to have a say on this year's schedule, sign up now!
The venue
ANFI Sports Academy, based at the ANFI Emerald in Gran Canaria, is a luxury resort made up of 1 and 2-bedroom 5* apartments.
Situated 5min from the beach, it is located perfectly for coastal and mountain rides of upmost beauty.
