PLAYTRI HAWAII CAMP
Six days of training and education on the beautiful IRONMAN World Championship course in Kona, Hawaii. Supported sessions with coaches and safety staff, lectures, daily meetups and more. See you in 2025!
2026 Hawaii Camp Coming Soon!
WHEN/WHERE
2026 dates coming soon
Kona, Hawaii
CAMP STAFF
Jim Rowe: Director
Morgan Hoffman: Playtri Head Coach
Guest Lecturer
Ahmed Zaher: Playtri Founder
Tentative Schedule
Sunday
5:00 PM Athlete check-in
5:30 PM Introductions + camp logistics
6:00 PM Lecture: Nutrition + Hydration for Performance + Recovery
7:00 PM Lecture: Heart Rate, Power, Pace and Feel - How to Use Training/Racing Metrics Effectively
8:00 PM Review schedule for next day, Q&A
Monday
7:00 to 9:00 AM Open water swim on IM course
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Bike on IM course
4:00 to 5:30 PM Run on IM course
7:00 to 8:00 PM Optional meetup + Q&A
Tuesday
7:00 to 9:00 AM Open water swim on IM course
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Bike/run brick workout
5:00 to 5:30 PM Dynamic stretching session
5:30 to 6:30 PM Optional meetup + Q&A
Wednesday
7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Ride full IM course
5:30 to 6:30 PM Optional meetup + Q&A
Thursday
7:00 to 9:00 AM Open water swim on IM course
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Easy bike on IM course
4:00 to 5:15 PM Easy run and drills
6:00 to 7:00 PM Optional meetup + Q&A
Friday
7:00 to 8:30 AM Open water swim on IM course
9:30 AM to 1:00 PM Bike/run brick on IM course
4:00 to 6:00 PM Farewell dinner (optional)
What’s Included?
Playtri Coach Support: The Playtri Hawaii Camp is led by our top coaches, who will be with you at training sessions, lectures and Q&A to provide knowledge and support. Our goal is to ensure you leave camp with a stronger fitness and knowledge base to start your 2024 season.
On Course Support: Bike and run sessions are supported by on course vehicles providing bike mechanic services and supplemental nutrition/hydration. Swim sessions have kayak/lifeguard support for athletes’ safety.
Educational Sessions: Our day one lectures and daily evening Q&As may be your favorite part of camp! Sit down with our coaching staff and learn from their years of experience working with athletes of all levels. Get your racing and training questions answered by some of the best in the business!
Performance Testing + Bike Fit Add-ons
Need your bike fit updated? Want to get an Advanced Sweat Test done? We’ve got you covered. A variety of additional services will be available to camp athletes. Email headcoach@playtri.com to schedule your services!
Blood Lactate Testing (bike or run): $125
Advanced Sweat Testing: $250
Traditional Bike Fit: $125
Camp Cost*
*Cost of camp includes lectures, supported/coached training sessions and camp swag. Athletes are responsible for lodging, transport and equipment.
CAMP REQUIREMENTS
Athletes participating in camp must:
Be able to swim 500 yards non-stop, bike 20 miles and run/walk 3.1 miles
Provide their own equipment including bicycle* and helmet
*Bike rentals and builds/service available to campers
Travel / Lodging / LOGISTICS
Airport: Kona Airport (KOA) (kona-airport.com)
Lodging Recommendations:
Most of our days will start and end near Kailua Pier - we recommend booking lodging close by
King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott)
Airbnb & VRBO typically have some great options in this area as well
Transportation:
If you are staying within a mile of Kailua Pier, our training locations are all walkable/bikeable!
If you want to do additional activities during your trip you may want to rent a car - the KOA airport has great rental options. Please note that free parking is very limited in Kailua-Kona town.
Refund Policy
No refunds or transfers on camp registrations.
