Endurance Sportswire – PLAYA OCOTAL, Guanacaste, Costa Rica—RaceQuest, a travel and event management company focused exclusively on the unique training and travel needs of athletes and their families, announced the addition of champion professional triathletes, Luke McKenzie and Beth Gerdes to the star-studded lineup of the travel company’s 2016 Costa Rica Triathlon Training Camps.

The powerhouse triathlon couple will coach and train with athletes February 4-8, 2016, at RaceQuest’s exclusive beach-side training base in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. McKenzie and Gerdes will provide coaching, triathlon skills sessions and supported training opportunities for athletes taking part in a small-group setting.

“Beth and I are going to share our best tips, training and racing strategies, and truly embrace our time with the athletes. This is an incredible opportunity for us to coach and train in one of the most spectacular settings for our sport, Costa Rica. The RaceQuest Travel team have put so much into making their small-group camps about more than just solid training; it’s going to be an unforgettable experience,” said McKenzie, a 7-Time IRONMAN® Champion.

The 5-day, 4-night triathlon camp will be based at RaceQuest Travel’s new training base in Costa Rica for 20 weeks each year, The Cove at Ocotal Beach, an exclusive collection of beach villas, saltwater pools, and athletic training facilities located just 20 minutes from Liberia, Costa Rica’s international airport. The warm, clear Pacific waters of Ocotal, scenic footpaths and miles of rewarding cycling routes create the ultimate training environment for triathletes of every experience level.

Perfect All-Inclusive, Family-Friendly Triathlon Getaway

This comprehensive training experience includes coaching from McKenzie and Gerdes, 5-days and 4-nights of luxurious accommodations, all meals with special dietary options available, a sunset welcome dinner at the beach, round trip airport ground shuttle service, nutrition needs during training, open water swimming, fully supported bike rides, run sessions, discussions on race preparation and tactics, and more.

Activities for non-training family members and guests are plentiful, and families are encouraged to attend. A concurrent Kids’ Camp and Nanny services are also available. “As triathletes ourselves, we understand what a huge part our families and friends play in our success. It’s important to us that we consistently create the kind of travel experiences that allow them to also take part,” said RaceQuest CEO, Krista Baker-Scheyer.

An optional “Ultimate Recovery Day” is offered at the conclusion of the camp, with athletes spending time at Rio Perdido Thermal Mineral Springs and Spa relaxing in the hot springs or enjoying a nature hike prior to travel. Additional nights at The Cove at Ocotal are also available at special rates, ensuring athletes and guests have plenty of time to enjoy all this unspoiled area has to offer.

Registration Details

Registration for the camp can be made by visiting Race-Quest.com or emailing the team at [email protected]. Event pricing is from $2,495 US per person, all-inclusive. Additional training camps, bespoke training opportunities in Costa Rica, and race week packages to coveted events such as Challenge Roth are also available.