Aspiring and established triathletes can test their strength and endurance in a new Mini-Triathlon Weekend and Training Program at Mohonk Mountain House, scheduled for Mid July.
“Mohonk Mountain House was founded in 1869 as a place to provide recreation and renewal, a tradition that has continued for 140 years,” said Director of Marketing Nina Smiley, Ph.D.. Which makes the Mohonk Mountain House a perfect place for a Mini-Triathlon!
May 10, 2009 at 1:14 pm
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May 14, 2009 at 6:47 pm
The Mohonk Mountain House is ideal for the perfect getaway!
Since Mother’s Day and Father’s Day celebrations began over a hundred years ago, there’s one gift that’s been cherished throughout generations – spending quality time together. Celebrating 140 years of family recreation, the historic Mohonk Mountain House is offering its most value-filled Mother’s Day and Father’s Day getaway ever.
Located just 90 miles north of New York City, the Mohonk Mountain House invites Moms to stay FREE at the Victorian castle resort when sharing a room with another paying adult midweek, and the same is true for Dads in June!
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Families will enjoy rates that include charming accommodations and three meals daily, along with afternoon tea and cookies and most resort activities.
Mohonk Mountain House’s inclusive rates provide meals by award-winning chefs and an array of recreation for guests of all ages. Options include over 85 miles of scenic trails for hiking; a challenging nine-hole golf course (complimentary midweek); tennis; and the picturesque Lake Mohonk for boating and swimming. The recently opened eco-friendly Spa offers an indoor swimming pool, comprehensive fitness center and yoga/motion studio. Adventurous families can take advantage of mountain biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, and caving expeditions for an additional fee.
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May 14, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Guest at the Mohonk Mountain House enjoy:
Relaxing visits to the new 30,000-square-foot Spa wing at Mohonk Mountain House featuring 16 treatment rooms, a solarium, and outdoor heated mineral pool, along with an indoor heated swimming pool with an underwater sound system, comprehensive fitness center, and yoga/motion studio.
Mohonk’s award-winning Skating Pavilion is host to special activities including skating lessons and corporate teambuilding programs. For invigorating outdoor fun, guests can enjoy 85 miles of trails for seasonal hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
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Overnight guests can enjoy rock climbing on one of the most acclaimed cliffs in the world. The grounds feature exquisite gardens, a challenging nine-hole golf course, red clay tennis courts, and stables with horseback riding and horse-drawn carriage rides.
The half-mile-long, glacial-formed Lake Mohonk is ideal for boating, fishing, and swimming. Over 40 theme programs are presented annually, including culinary classes, gardening workshops, music festivals, nature programs, and more.
Overnight rates at Mohonk Mountain House include charming accommodations, breakfast, lunch, dinner, Afternoon Tea and Cookies, and most resort activities.
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May 14, 2009 at 6:54 pm
The Mini-Triathlon Weekend and Training Program
The Mini-Triathlon Training Program begins on Friday evening, Mid July. After guests check in and receive their race packet and gift bag, they will enjoy a group dinner followed by an introductory session called “Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Triathlons But Were Afraid to Ask.” On Saturday morning, after a clinic in open water swim techniques, participants will swim the actual quarter-mile course in the spectacular Lake Mohonk. After learning how to best fuel your body to prepare for a race, guests will ride the seven-mile mountain bike course, while receiving instruction from our experts.
For the final practice segment, attendees will participate in a running instruction session and then complete the two-mile course. The day concludes with a group dinner followed by a triathlon “Expo” to review the latest tools and equipment that will help triathletes channel their competitive spirit. The Mini-Triathlon Race begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday morning, and after the race a bountiful outdoor lunch and awards celebration complete the weekend.
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Guests are encouraged to arrive a day early to soak in the ambiance of this National Historic Landmark resort or to stay a day late to soothe their tired muscles with a day at the eco-friendly, award-winning Spa at Mohonk Mountain House. In celebration of the property’s 140-year anniversary, guests can find comfort in the Mohonk Eco-Sampler and the Indigo Herbal Poultice Massage, two new treatments on the spa menu that are based on healing traditions of long ago.
Accommodations, a four-course dinner, most resort activities, Afternoon Tea and Cookies, a bountiful breakfast buffet, and lunch buffet are included in the nightly rate, as well as a race packet. Please note: Due to the terrain, mountain bikes will be used in the bike segment of our race. Guests are welcome to bring their own mountain bikes. Mountain bikes are available to rent from the WheelWorks Shop at Mohonk Mountain House.
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Plan Your Visit
For details on current packages, the Mini-Triathlon Weekend and Training Program, and other programs available call 800.772.6646 or visit http://www.mohonk.com.