John Downes (green vest)

Personal Bests: 1,500m – 3:42:59/ 3km – 7:49/ 5km – 13:29

10km Road – 28:11/ 10 Miles – 47:48/ Half-Marathon – 63:40

Head Coach at Donore Harriers – John is one of the most

respected distance coaches in Irish Athletics whose large

stable of athletes continuously record PB’s, year in, year out,

from 1,500m up to Marathon.

Bob Smith (Newham & Essex Beagles Team Manager) in

conversation with Rory Chesser (4 times Irish National

Steeple Chase Champion)

“God made three types of men; soft men, hard men and

John Downes”

Peter Riley (2:14.31 Marathon PB – Prolific racer on the

road and country all over Europe – Ex John Downes

coached athlete)

“The way John can motivate you to get the best out of

yourself is inspirational. He speaks just common sense”

Becky Lyne (Bronze Medal 800m European

Championships, Gothenburg 2006 – 3rd fastest UK all-time

list 800m 1:58.20) “John’s technical coaching knowledge is

to be admired. He is vastly experienced both as a

successful athlete and a tried and tested coach, yet he

always remains open to new ideas and freely shares

information with others. Athletes and coaches alike that

attend the PWWT training camp are incredibly fortunate to

have John at their disposal there.

Training Schedule – John Downes DRC

This is an open camp and all athletes and coaches are welcome, irrespective of following John’s program or not. This is training.

Distance Running Camp

02/01/2014 – 14/01/2014

From

€39/night/person

Bed & Breakfast

What Will Be Provided

Accommodation in Athletes Quarters – Very spacious bunk bed

rooms sleeping 8 people.

Accommodation in Athletes & Coaches Quarters - €49/night

sleeping 2 or 3 per room.

Athletes breakfast supplied on site every morning.

Accommodation is not self-catering - restaurant on site and 2

minutes walk into the village for local cafes/restaurants.

All transport for PWWT Camp activities (airport transfers,

excursions, sessions, competition).

Basic Strength Drills & Movement Workshop with Paul McKee.

Dynamic Warm Up & Speed Drills with Paul McKee (1 theory

session and 1 pre track workout session)

Mobility & Flexibility Workshop with Orla O’Mahony.

All PWWT Nutrition workshops.

Water supplied after session workout days.

Active Isolated Stretching Sessions.

Individual video analysis.

Track & Gym passes

Post session excursions to see a different part of the island

Complimentary PWWT hi viz spike bag.

Group training, meeting new people and lifelong memories.