Train for the Course Camp – August 13-17, 2025
Categories: All Events , Athletes , Race-specific , TRI
Cost Range:
$735.00 – $1,695.00
August 13 - 17, 2025
Fancy Gap, Virginia
Train for the Course Camp Series confirmed for 2025. Beginning in March, individual athletes, teams and clubs at all levels can come and train for specific races that are known for their challenging bike courses.
The Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains hilly and rolling terrain emulates many of these races in grade and elevation gain terrain often hard to find in many East Coast and Midwest suburban regions.
Experiences are all-inclusive, turn key with fully supported rides, and offer a variety of lodging options and great culinary experiences. For added flexibility, 3,4 and 5-day camp passes will be available to accommodate work-life-train commitments with rolling arrivals and departures. Pun intended.
Get off the trainer, and your saddle, in prep for your hardest races. Take this opportunity to build your confidence, meet and train with other athletes, and gain your competitive edge on race day.
About Our Hosts
We are excited to announce our Camp Guides for the August 13-17 Train for the Course camp at First Bourn in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. We are being joined by two long time endurance athletes and coaches with Biscay Coaching, Alyssa Godesky and Stephanie Granlund.
While this is not a sanctioned Biscay Coaching specific camp, we are grateful to have their knowledge and expertise as they lead the camp for athletes of all abilities – with a common goal of building strength and confidence in more challenging terrain. As guides, both Alyssa and Stephanie will be on site (and out training with to group) and help provide all the planning and support needed for the camp.
We are grateful for the expertise and partnership. Guide bio’s are below.
Alyssa Godesky
Alyssa has over 18 years experience as an endurance sports athlete, including a decade that she
spent racing as a professional triathlete, and has been coaching with Biscay Coaching since
2013. Alyssa has finished 37 iron-distance races, including two amateur finishes at the Ironman
World Championships in Kona, Hawaii and 7 top-five finishes while racing as a pro around the
world. Alyssa has completed over 50 marathons, ultramarathons and multi-day trail races, as
well as countless orienteering events, swim-runs, and Adventure Races. She also is the current
record holder for 3 major Fastest Known Times in the Northeast.
Certifications:
- UESCA Certified
- Ultrarunning Coach
- Safe Sport Certified
- Conscious Coaching 1 Completed
- Wilderness First Responder
Stephanie Granlund
Stephanie has been a Biscay Coaching athlete since 2013, and coaching triathlon since 2016. She
has completed numerous endurance events, including Ironman triathlons, ultramarathons, and
marathons. Having found endurance sports as an adult herself, Stephanie thrives on helping those
who did not compete in sports growing up gain confidence in that realm.
Since becoming a mom in December of 2019, Stephanie came back to endurance racing stronger
than ever, earning a new Ironman PR in 2022 and securing her spot at the 2023 Ironman World
Championships. Based on her own experiences, Stephanie loves helping moms get their fitness
back after childbirth and guiding them as they navigate balancing motherhood and training.
Certifications:
- USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Short Course
- USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Long Course
- USA Triathlon Level II Certified Youth and Junior Coach
- Safe Sport Certified
- Conscious Coaching 1 Completed
- Join other triathletes for a fun adventure to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia
- Execute training rides specifically organized and designed to emulate rolling and hilly racecourses to build strength, confidence and race day competitive advantage
- Run-off-the-bike sessions carefully planned each day
- Swim sessions at local YMCA or area OWS available
- Meet new triathletes training for similar races and reconnect with old friends
- Enjoy area exploration, local coffee shops and fireside chats with like-minded athletes
- Come experience our modern farmhouse carefully themed Australia as a part of our International experience planning roadmap
- Large format space to support large groups including kitchen by Bertazoni
- A variety of Room Types available including private bed/bath, shared room/bath, and shared bed/bath
- Optional Luxury Glamping Dome also available which includes the ultimate in privacy with Queen bed, kitchenette, full private bath, and views of an 1800s farmhouse
- Enjoy the serenity of this 30-acre property with space to stretch out and plan for the best year ahead
- Chef-planned, prepared, and delivered family-style catered meals
- Meals are from a carefully planned menu to accommodate the groups preferences and restrictions (1:1 communication about 2 weeks prior to event)
- Locally sourced ingredients including vegetables from our 86-acre organic farm nearby (seasonal)
- A healthy selection of fruits and snacks for in between meals
- Option of 5 Day / 4 Night, 4 Day / 3 Night, or 3 Day / 2 Night stay to provide flexibility with rolling arrival and departure within event window
- Welcome dinner day of arrival, then all meals throughout stay including departure breakfast
- Yoga mats and foam rollers
- Kitchens by Bertazoni® (Farmhouse only)
- Sparkling hydration by San Pellegrino®
- Coffee stations by Illy® (and a variety of other select brands)
- Recovery systems by SPEEDHOUND®
- Vehicle SAG support
- Select nutrition products
- All standard bathroom amenities including soap, shampoo, conditioner
- Self-serve laundry
- Air or Transportation required to travel to Virginia / North Carolina and Property
- Area exploration expenses including coffee shops or local shopping
