Camp Byron
Camp Byron
A New Season Preview
By 2XU.
Reset
Australia’s Byron Bay, or simply ‘Byron’ is famous for its beaches, cafes and idyllic lifestyle. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, time literally slows down. After the year we’d had, it was the perfect place fora reset.
Our basecamp for the week was Coopers Shoot. Set in Byron’s hinterland, the house provides a chilled setting to relax and forge new friendships but is within easy reach of key training locations.
Clint wears the P:2 Propel Wetsuit in Black/Orange Fizz
Aaron wears the P:1 Propel Wetsuit in Black/Blue Ombre
Ellen wears the Compression Tri Crop in Black/Gold
Fresh Start
Following a year with little racing, our select 2XU crew took the opportunity to retune. Diverse in backgrounds and disciplines, not all talk was focused on power numbers. Friendly banter flowed as all looked forward to blowing out some cobwebs.
Ellen wears the Ignition Base Layer in Black Marle Ignition Insulation Vest in Black/Black Reflective and the Light Speed 3/4 Compression Tights in Black
An eclectic bunch united by the love of pushing the limits…
Ellen Guiney: High performing age-group triathlete
Aaron Royle: Olympic Triathlete and Olympic distance specialist
Ash Good: Runner, swimmer and training junkie
Clint Kimmins: Endurance athlete, big wave surfer and Bondilifeguard
All athletes wear the Light Speed Trucker hat in Finish Lines White
Ease In
A glorious sunrise ocean swim set up the week. A perfect morning to connect to the environment with some ins and outs to open up the limbs and mind. The session can be summed up in one word: magic.
Clint wears the P:2 Propel Wetsuit in Black/Orange Fizz
Ash wears the
P:1 Propel Wetsuit in Sunset Ombre and
Ellen wears the P:2 Propel Wetsuit in Textural Geo.
New Legs
Next up, a morning run. The team started gently enough before kicking into 10 x 1 min efforts at below 3min/km pace, shaking out any lethargy left in the legs. Running shoulder-to-shoulder and not giving an inch, it was good to feel that competitive buzz again.
Ash wears the Light Speed Tech Singlet in Cloud Blue and the Aero Sculpt Hi-Rise Comp Tights in Midnight/Electric Stripe. Aaron wears the Light Speed Singlet in Black, the Light Speed Shorts in Division Camo and the VECTR 1/4 Crew Socks in Echo/Midnight.
Aim Big
The heat was oppressive, and on the asphalt, there is no escape.The rolling landscape ahead drew us in, but the hills were deceptively steep.Despite this, the team soaked up the opportunity to free-wheel outside.
Aaron wears the Perform Full Sleeve Trisuit in Midnight/Fresh Ombre, Clint wears the Compression Full Sleeve Trisuit in Black/Gold. Ellen wears the Compression Sleeveless Trisuit in Black and Cycle Jacket in Black
Push
Boxing is hard and honest. Done properly, it’s a total body workout.Shorts jabs. Keep the feet moving. Sweat building. The clock never seemsto move. Combinations… arms start to burn. Left right, left right. Duckand weave. Form and focus.
Ash wears the Motion Racerback Crop in Cloudblue and the Form Block Hi-Rise Tights in Black/Red. Rachael wears the Motion Racerback Crop in Black/Botanical. Frankie wears Motion Tee in Black
Reflect
A late shakeout run and build with hills. The sky turns on a spectacularshow; a #reversesunrise as coined by Clint. The light provides a momentto reflect and simply enjoy. 2020 was a shocker. But the new yearpromises something brighter.
Aaron wears the Aero Longsleeve in Rust and the Aero Vent Compression Shorts in Black. Ash wears the Aero Longsleeve in White and the Aero Vent Compression Shorts.
Recover
A game of pool quickly turns into friendly competition; Clint and Aaronseem dominant… until the final. Their record blemished, it is them whohave to endure the dunk in the pool. They complete the task like goodlosers, gracious in defeat.
Aaron wears the Commute Crew in Grey. Ellen wears the Form Tank in White/Black and the Recovery Compression Tights in Black.