Adventure Racing skills training - Gippsland

Team Thought Sports (AKA Team Gippsland Adventure in World's Toughest Race Eco-Challenge Fiji) have an extensive history in Adventure Racing in Australia and internationally since 2002. 

Learn the skills to race in The World's Toughest Race, or whatever challenge you can find with training from Australia's best Adventure Racers Rob and Kathryn Preston.  

This will be a rare opportunity to packraft the Thomson River during an environmental flow release with guaranteed high water levels, and experienced guides to see you through. 

• We will cater for all levels of experience
• Cover the 3 core disciplines of running/trekking, mountain biking and kayaking/packrafting.
• Preparation- what to do before you get to the race
• Gear requirements
• Navigation
• Teamwork
• Nutrition
• Mental challenges

Numbers are limited to 8 participants and we will keep the coach to participant level low so you receive the best attention.

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Preference will be given to participants who can attend both days, but please contact Rob on 0403296516 (rob AT thoughtsports.com.au) if you would like to attend one day only. 

​Course cost: $440pp.

Including:

• Accommodation- at the Preston household- first few registrations will have beds to sleep in, after that you will need to bring a mattress. 
• Bring your team mate and both receive 10% off the ticket price (Enter group10 as voucher code)
• 10% discount voucher for yet to be announched new Explore Gippsland Adventure Race later in 2021
• 10% discount on gear purchases at thoughtsports.com.au/shop
• Sports nutrition samples from Koda Nutrition
• Packraft, PFD and paddle hire (if required) Discount of $50 for BYO packraft gear. 

Not included:

Mountain bike

Food- self catered. We can organise a takeaway meal for Saturday night.

Travel costs to, and during the training camp.