About Us
Welcome to Balance Point Racing!
Our team concept was developed with two primary goals in mind:
1) Our first goal was to support a small but dedicated group of high performance athletes, to help them fulfill their long term goals. We began working with 4 athletes who were working on their own personal 5-10 year plans. We now have over a dozen High Performance athletes involved with the program. Each athlete is working towards goals that culminate in various international events. These goals include performing well at World Championships for Ironman, Xterra, and the Olympics. Each athlete has dedicated themselves to continued athletic development and knowledge, following a very progressive training program that focuses on their personal long term goals. You can read more about this amazing group of athletes on the Team Roster, and in special sections of the BPR Forum.
2) Our second goal for Balance Point Racing, was to draw in a broad range of athletes that are looking for a support network as they work towards their own personal development. We aim to share knowledge with any motivated athlete, from novice to elite. We are a club that prides itself on education as a major component of the coaching process.
The Balance Point Racing Team drew 4 elite athletes under its wing in its first season, in addition to over 50 age-group athletes. This was far beyond our initial modest goals for our first season. That overwhelming interest led us to create this site, to continue the growth and development of the team, and to expand our services to a broader group of athletes.
It is our goal to provide the most inspirational and educational environment to athletes who are committed to long term development. With this in mind, we offer both ongoing testing and training sessions based on the FaCT philosophy of personal development. We hope to empower people to pursue their dreams with passion and knowledge. We support a broad range of athletes, from beginners to age-group champions, in addition to our small but growing elite team.
We hope you will join us...membership is free. The only requirement of being a BPR Team Member is to commit to a Lactate Balance Point Test with a Certified Test Centre, and commit to ongoing development as an athlete.
Train with Balance...Race with Passion
Camps
Heat Acclimation Spin Sessions
Friday 4th February and Saturday 24th February
Bringing together a great workout and huge health benefits. Come and spin for 60 minutes in a state of the art Infra-Red studio, soaking up the humidity. Tia is followed by a 30 minute yoga class!! These sessions will kick you in the butt - then stretch away all of your weariness!
You need to preregister, so sign up early to avoid missing out!
You need to preregister, so sign up early to avoid missing out!
Winter High Altitude Camp
February 17th-20th, 2012
Part of building structural fitness is working on improving your weaknesses during training.
The BPR winter Alti-Vol camp is designed to incorporate some environmental stress and a hit of volume to help push you to the next level.
The BPR winter Alti-Vol camp is designed to incorporate some environmental stress and a hit of volume to help push you to the next level.
Mallorca 2012 - SOLD OUT
April 13-24 2012 - SOLD OUT.
Mallorca - train where the pros train!
Oliver Half Prep Camp
May 3-6, 2012
Come and join us in beautiful Oliver to get comfortable on the fantastic rural roads that play host to a number of great events each year. Get some early season open water swimming experience, and learn some skills and that will help prepare you to tackle the first Half Ironman event of the season.
May Long Weekend - Kelowna
May 17-21, 2012
This camp, set for the May long weekend, is aimed at providing athletes with skills and education for both Olympic and Half Ironman Events later in the summer. Coaches will cover the basics to help athletes navigat transitions, while offering the more experienced participants pacing and nutrition strategies. Join our experienced group of coaches on this excellent training and learning opportunity.
Two-x-elle 2012 - SOLD OUT
May 18-May 21, 2012
This women's only event has sold out each year. This will mark the fifth year that Ginny and our travel partner Magic Places has hosted this event in the incredible West Kootenay mountains. Limited availability, so please register early. As of January 30, only a few spots remain.
Axel Merckx Fondo Camp
June 8-10, 2012
This camp is specifically designed to help you prepare for the Valley First Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan. We will be exploring parts of the Okanagan that will be ridden during the event, talking about training ideas, and introducing participants to the intricacies of riding in groups. In addition, you will have the opportunity to book a private session with one of BPR’s coaching staff for a personal physiologic assessment to ensure your last block of training is specific to meet your needs.
Richters Classic Iron Camp
July 4 - July 8, 2012
Three to five days of high volume training, taking in as much of the Ironman course as you are prepared for. Based out of Osoyoos, this camp boasts warm open water training, and plenty of climbing over Richter's Pass!