Calling all distance athletes. This January, PWWT Gran Canaria and John Downes will join forces to create a training camp for athletes of all ages and levels of fitness and performance. It will coincide with the II International Track & Field Meet 'Isla de Gran Canaria' on the 11th of January where athletes will be racing to achieve Personal Bests as well as qualifying standards for the European Championships and Commonwealth Games in 2014. This will be a fantastic opportunity during the colder winter weeks in January to come to Gran Canaria to live, train, meet, learn from and share information with your fellow male and female distance peers.

2. John Downes (green vest)
Personal Bests: 1,500m – 3:42:59/ 3km – 7:49/ 5km – 13:29
10km Road – 28:11/ 10 Miles – 47:48/ Half-Marathon – 63:40
Head Coach at Donore Harriers – John is one of the most
respected distance coaches in Irish Athletics whose large
stable of athletes continuously record PB’s, year in, year out,
from 1,500m up to Marathon.
Bob Smith (Newham & Essex Beagles Team Manager) in
conversation with Rory Chesser (4 times Irish National
Steeple Chase Champion)
“God made three types of men; soft men, hard men and
John Downes”
Peter Riley (2:14.31 Marathon PB – Prolific racer on the
road and country all over Europe – Ex John Downes
coached athlete)
“The way John can motivate you to get the best out of
yourself is inspirational. He speaks just common sense”
Becky Lyne (Bronze Medal 800m European
Championships, Gothenburg 2006 – 3rd
fastest UK all-time
list 800m 1:58.20) “John’s technical coaching knowledge is
to be admired. He is vastly experienced both as a
successful athlete and a tried and tested coach, yet he
always remains open to new ideas and freely shares
information with others. Athletes and coaches alike that
attend the PWWT training camp are incredibly fortunate to
have John at their disposal there.

4. Training Schedule – John Downes DRC
This is an open camp and all athletes and coaches are welcome, irrespective of following John’s program or not. This is training.

5. Distance Running Camp
02/01/2014 – 14/01/2014
From
€39/night/person
Bed & Breakfast
What Will Be Provided
 Accommodation in Athletes Quarters – Very spacious bunk bed
rooms sleeping 8 people.
 Accommodation in Athletes & Coaches Quarters - €49/night
sleeping 2 or 3 per room.
 Athletes breakfast supplied on site every morning.
 Accommodation is not self-catering - restaurant on site and 2
minutes walk into the village for local cafes/restaurants.
 All transport for PWWT Camp activities (airport transfers,
excursions, sessions, competition).
 Basic Strength Drills & Movement Workshop with Paul McKee.
 Dynamic Warm Up & Speed Drills with Paul McKee (1 theory
session and 1 pre track workout session)
 Mobility & Flexibility Workshop with Orla O’Mahony.
 All PWWT Nutrition workshops.
 Water supplied after session workout days.
 Active Isolated Stretching Sessions.
 Individual video analysis.
 Track & Gym passes
 Post session excursions to see a different part of the island
 Complimentary PWWT hi viz spike bag.
 Group training, meeting new people and lifelong memories.