March 2021 Algarve Running Training Camp Deposit

Full Potential have been organising training camps in the Algarve for over 10 years so we know exactly what’s required to provide you with the a personalised experience that you'll enjoy.

The best thing about training in the Algarve is that it can be exactly what you want it to be. We cater for runners of all abilities, from beginners looking to kick-start a new fitness regime, to runners looking to break a new PB in an important race they have coming up.  We split into groups so you’ll always be running with others at your own pace and speed so there’s absolutely no need to worry that you might be too slow (or fast!). We know that this is often one of the worries many people have when thinking about joining us but we promise that you’ll always have somebody to run and train with.

We guarantee is that you’ll have a brilliant time with us in Portugal, enjoy excellent coached training sessions in some all-important sunshine, have time to relax and make new friends or catch up with some old ones.

From the moment you land in Faro, we’ll look after everything for you... all you need to do is have fun and train hard (or easy if you prefer!) Your complete satisfaction and enjoyment is always our number 1 priority.

We have some great running routes along tracks and trails amongst the Orange groves. We’ll also train on a local track as well as run on the Almond Blossom cross-country course that was used for the European Championships in 2010.

If you have any questions about the camp, please get in touch with us via email at info@fullpotential.co.uk or call 020 8123 8605 to chat through things.

Type of Accommodation	7 Nights (per person)
Single Room Half Board	£750
Twin or Double Room (Hotel) Half Board	£599

 

Dates : Friday 12th - Friday 19th March, 2021

 

Prices per person include:

Accommodation on Half Board Basis (Breakfast and Dinner)

Airport transfers

Welcome drink

Celebration meal on Thursday Night

 

Prices do not include:

Air Fares

Individual Sport Massage Treatments

 

If you wish to book a Twin Room but don't have anyone to share with then please let us know and we'll endeavour to place you in a room with someone else. 

After a number of years hosting our camps at the Alfamar hotel, we've decided to freshen the camp up for 2021 and will be hosting our training week at the 4* Falesia Hotel. 

Last renovated in 2016, this 169 room hotel is for the exclusive use of guests over 16 years old. Falesia Beach is an 800m walk away. 

The venue has a large gardens and spaces where you can enjoy sunny and peaceful days, two spacious swimming pools (one outdoor and one indoor heated pool), as well as a wellness center that will help you relax during your stay.

The rooms have an LCD TV, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and private balconies overlooking the pool, the golf course or the peaceful garden. 

The elegant restaurant "O Lago" will surprise you with a delicious and varied buffet. We’ve chosen to offer the half board option to give everyone the chance of enjoying evening meals together. You are also welcome to eat out at the local restaurants on any nights. 

The hotel is well situated to cater for us during Covid-19, with it already holding the Falesia “Clean & Safe” Stamp.

We believe it offers us a wonderful setting to give each person the perfect opportunity to train and relax. 

To reserve your place on the camp we'll need a £100 deposit. To arrange this you can email info@fullpotential.co.uk or call 0203 375 6233. 

 

Alternativley you can transfer £100 via PayPal to training@fullpotential.co.uk 

 

Our booking form is available online.- https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MarchAlgarve - which you'll need to fill out once you've booked with us.

Attendees, March 2019

Excellent camp - very well planned and organised with sessions catering for all abilities. The coaches are always happy to help, support and guide camp atendees.

Plenty of variety. Friendly atmosphere and professionally run. Learnt a lot from the trainers.

Richard and the team run a great camp and is real fun with some serious stuff as well. It's one of the trips I look most forward to each year.

We both really enjoyed it, nice balance of structured sessions & free time.

Had a fab time as usual.

For someone who doesnt consider themselves a hard core runner, this camp was perfect! It built my confidence, allowed me to feel included and being able to chat with other runners was a blessing.

Absolutely loved the running camp and will be back next year! It was a small group of mixed ability runners so felt very personal and we got a lot of attention from all the trainers .All levels are catered for and my main worry was being too slow but that was no problem at all. I learned a lot and had a lot of fun as well. See you next year!

Excellent camp, they really do cater for all levels. The organisers are very knowledgeable, friendly and approachable. There was lots of running; track sessions, road and trail runs but also analysis of your style, showing us how to run more efficiently and excercises to help us avoid injury and stay stronger. Oh, and the area is beautiful! I will certainly come back.

Jacqueline, March 2018

What an experience! I loved my week in the Algarve, time and space to focus on my running with great coaching & meeting new people. As a slower paced runner, I can highly recommend this camp for ALL ages, backgrounds and abilities - no one is left behind and individual needs are catered for. I have come back a happier, more confident runner for sure!

 

Lester Milner, March 2018

Thanks for another great time at the March Camp. Missing it already!

 

Jayne Webb, September 2016

As two 50 plus female 'slow' runners were very apprehensive about going on a running 'training' camp. How wrong we were. Debbie and Keith and all the team at Full Potential made us feel very welcome and valued. The camp was brilliant. I learnt more in one week there than I have in years plodding around my village and moaning that I never get faster. The camaraderie was brilliant and I feel inspired to become the best runner I can. I will be booking for next year.

Doug, September 2016

I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the Full Potential training camp in the Algarve - the camp was really well organised and I really liked the mixture of training sessions, 1:1s, and talks. The atmosphere of the camp was particularly great - really inclusive and friendly and it was clear that all ability levels were taken into account in how the sessions were put together. There were also good opportunities to try things I wouldn’t necessarily (but probably should!) do - like strength and conditioning exercises and aqua jogging. I really enjoyed my time out there, and am looking forward to next year already!

 

Peter, March 2016
Enjoyed it very much. Great atmosphere, relaxed and still focused on achieving better running. Very nice to meet other runners too.

 

Isabel, March 2016

The training camp was thoroughly enjoyable. A great mix of sessions, people and informative, well presented talks. First rate coaching and training sessions. Well thought out and there was attention given to all abilities.

Mark, March 2016

I really loved it, every aspect of it. It was really inclusive whatever your running level. Most of all it was a really friendly atmosphere, with everyone getting along great and having a laugh. I definitely gained some good knowledge from the camp and will definitely come back again.

Joanna, March 2016

I really enjoyed the camp.

 

Andy Crocker, September 2015
What a trip! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

To the coaching team giving their time and knowledge at any point whatever the question, along with enjoying the ride we were all on and laughing with us in the evening.

 

Keith, my run coach, who finally got me to understand the basic concept of running (not to be first at the first corner and last at the last!) along with a list too long to start.

 

Debbie with her smile and organising efficiency that Ban Ki-Moon could take some notes from.

 

Julie for nuggets of inspiration meaning that I didn’t put myself on the physio coach once a month along with video analysis tips on how to run.

Russ on running-based exercises and nutrition geared to me and my lifestyle.

 

Ben for Garmin-geek knowledge in simple terms along with video analysis “Arms, Crocker, Arms!” J

 

You can read magazines and web pages but to hear it, do it and feel it was way beyond printed words.

 

Thank you to the fellow runners on the camp, who made it a pleasure. No running hierarchy/egos/who are you - just genuine interest in each other and way beyond running.  Banter, hard training and beers/wine to feel good about things after – all ages, all walks of life/careers, and FUN.

 

Thank you to the hotel and location – rooms clean and exactly what I needed, staff helpful and smiley, breakfast food (loads of it!).  How many places can you run the cliffs of the Atlantic and then drop into the ocean for a cool down dip 100m from your hotel – “ahhhh – feeling good!”

 

Personal Highlights:  Handicap Run – 20 runners starting individually over a 25mins period all finishing within 90secs of each other –AMAZING!

Track day:  where, post video analysis, I learnt the technique of running and felt the difference through a mammoth session with all the coaching staff ringing in my ears “Arms, Crocker, Arms!”

Loved it all – see you in 2016

 

Sophie Minter, September 2015

I really enjoyed this running camp and was excited to feel how much I learnt in the space of six days. We did a great mix of sessions: lovely trails, track intervals, easy recovery runs and some tough hills! Every day there were also options to do S & C, stretching class or double training but you never felt pressured to do anything more than you wanted. If the gorgeous pool or beach were too much of a pull you were welcome to spend your week there! I thought the opportunity to book individual sessions with Coach, nutritionist or physio were a great benefit.

Amongst the group was a broad range of ages, personalities and running abilities which was very encouraging as the atmosphere was inclusive and differentiated tasks were set appropriately. Socially this worked well too…there was always someone to spend time with if you wanted but equally fine to do your own thing if you preferred. 

The logistics of the week were excellent with clear itinerary, balanced timetable, great value and easy transfers. Hotel was superbly located and rooms were clean and comfortable.

I returned home from Portugal feeling strong, inspired and committed to my training and I’m looking forward to a return visit later this year!

 

Louisa-Kate, September 2015
The September training camp was fun, friendly and extremely enjoyable. The Full Potential team were fantastic and were on hand to provide expert advice and individual support throughout this well-organised camp. The Hotel is in a great location with easy access to pool, beach, athletic track/ cross- country track, run routes (on & off road) supermarket and local restaurants.  

The atmosphere was relaxed and there was no pressure to attend/ participate in every scheduled session on the Itinerary, whatever your motivation you can do as much or little as you please. This training location is such a brilliant place to run and the camp gives you an opportunity whatever your age or ability to meet a lovely bunch of people who you can train and socialise and enthuse about running with. What more can any keen runner want than to train in the sunshine, be surrounded by great scenery, have a variety of organised running activities to pick and choose from, be given bucket loads of encouragement and have readily advice on hand from professional coaching staff?! 

I thoroughly recommend this camp to any keen runner, whatever ability or training goal. The company and team offer such a professional service, have such a wealth of diverse experience and nothing ever seems like to much trouble which is why I keep going back for more. I am now coached by Keith, who I signed up with based on the FAB time I had when I went on September training camp in 2014 and I have been made to feel very much a part of the Full Potential running family. 

 

Jegsy Ferguson, September 2015
This was my 5th time on the Full Potential Algarve training camp & once again it delivered in spades, providing a wonderful opportunity for warm weather training, superb professional coaching & the delightful company of likeminded runners.

 

I always come back with new enthusiasm, new ideas & new friends. 

The training incorporates running on sand, running on road, running on the track & a professional cross-country racecourse.

 

The Full Potential team welcomes all abilities, whether you are a beginner, all the way up to elite. This enables runners to always have someone of their own ability to train with. Not only do you get expert advice on training, but also nutrition & injury prevention. 

 

The program is set up to allow however long you wish to stay, whether that be a long weekend or the full 10 days. As well as the formal lectures & training sessions, there was ample opportunity for 1:1 advice with the experts on all aspects of running, including running technology.

Throw in beautiful food, a quiz night & a suntan & you have the most perfect 10 days away.

 

Jo, September 2014
Training in the beautifully sunny Algarve for a week - my idea of heaven - as I'm a runner, and running is what this holiday is all about. The coaching is excellent, there are great information sessions on everything from injury prevention to nutrition, the track training sessions are superb, plus the runs around the stunning Algarve are fabulous. On top of that, there is a great camaraderie and you get to make new friends who also want to talk 'running' all evening!

 

I would highly recommend this holiday no matter what level of runner you are. The coaching is very much individualised and you can do as much or as little as you want. 

 

I'm definitely going back and bringing a few of my running buddies with me.

 

Lauren, September 2014

Wonderful time with great training, a great setting, lovely people – which is why I keep coming back! Looking forward to seeing you again next year.   Julie Ryan, March 2013

An excellent camp, I learnt so much and really feel motivated. The coaching was very informative and supportive. The S&C sessions were hard work but good. The accommodation was very functional although not luxury. I would definitely come back again. I’d love a full range of Full Potential clothing and some silly awards at the celebration dinner.

 

Maddie Scrafton, March 2014

Everyone was so friendly & the coaches really know their stuff. I enjoyed the balance of x-country runs, track sessions, cliff-top runs, strength training and importantly, sunbathing.

 

Back at home, I am really missing the lifestyle of a 'professional athlete' but I'm feeling hugely motivated to chalk up some speedy times!

Would I recommend it to my friends? Absolutely. Will I go again? Definitely!

 

Helen Buxton, March 2014

I'm so glad I came to the camp. I really enjoyed it and found it very helpful. Such an indulgence to just think about running for a week and so lucky to have fab weather too. I'll definitely be trying to come again next year if I can.

 

Jo Sollesse, March 2014

Thoroughly enjoyable camp and I'm already making plans to come back next year! I loved the track sessions. The coaches always had or made time for you whether it was out on runs, in groups or on a one to one basis. Everyone was very friendly and I've met a lot of new like minded runners.

 

Cory Bemis, March 2014

Thanks for the fantastic running camp you put together. My brain is packed with running ideas and ways to improve and I hope to implement them over the next month!

 

Lyn Davis, March 2014

Next year i¹ll be back for longer for sure! I thoroughly enjoyed the short time I had there and think the training camp was excellent. Everyone at Full Potential was so helpful, friendly and professional and the talks and practical sessions were very relevant and interesting.

 

Amy Jankiewicz, March 2013

I really enjoyed the camp due to the thoroughly approachable staff, the coaching was good as individual’s needs were identified and provided feedback. I was very impressed with Julie’s injury clinic. The accommodation was ok and it was great to be surrounded by international athletes. 

 

Matt Sweeney, March 2013

I really enjoyed the camp and thought the coaching and training sessions were spot on. The Strength and Conditioning sessions and the stretching were very helpful. The evening presentations were very informative and it was great to try out the SiS product, I’ll be using them in future. The accommodation was good but there’s no kettle in the room. The food was spot on.

 

Will Pitt, March 2013

Thank you SO much for making the few days I had in the sunshine so memorable - I had the best time and learnt a great deal.

Please pass on my very best wishes to all of the people I met, shared tales with, nuts with, ran with - I'm looking forward to keeping in touch and I wish them all the very best of luck with whatever goals they have set themselves

Right, must dash, I have some glutes to strengthen.

See you soon, and thanks again. I really loved it.

Will x

 

Jo & Bruce Coombe, March 2012

We attended the Spring Full Potential training camp in the Algarve and I just wanted to thank all of the Full Potential team for putting together an excellent training programme. The programme covered all the key aspects of marathon training and was delivered in a very professional manner. We have learnt so much and have already seen a difference in our training and we are confident this will help us improve our race times this year. We would definitely recommend this camp to runners of all abilities who are preparing for races in 2013 and we are looking forward to doing it all again next year! 

 

Lindsay Melling, September 2011

I just wanted to send a quick email to thank all the FP team for a great training camp; Simon and I both had a fantastic time. We are now fully motivated and raring to go......we look forward to joining you again next year!

 

Caroline Tuck, March 2010

Just to say thanks for organising a great training camp. The mix of training/activities, the location and such a friendly supportive bunch of people made it really enjoyable. I can see why people keep going back for more. We have all got plenty of suggestions for things to work on now...

Tell your friends and family about the camp with our FactSheet

Just an update regarding our Algarve training camp in March next year.

 

We are extremely keen for this to go ahead and will be doing everything we can to ensure that it does and that we all have a wonderful week away. We are hopeful announcements in the next few months will encourage international travel.  However, with the current situation with Covid on the rise again and local lockdowns happening we wanted to clarify our position.

 

On the 15th January, 2021 we will be making a final decision on whether the training camp goes ahead.  This decision will be based on the following scenario:

 

If Portugal is still on the non-essential travel list as published by the UK government here and that we have to self-isolate on arrival into Portugal or have to self-isolate on return from Portugal, then we will regrettably have to cancel the training camp. We will not take this decision lightly but if this does happen, then we will be returning your deposit payment in full to you asap after this date.

 

If on the 15th January, Portugal is no longer on the non-essential travel list as published by the UK government here and there are no rules on self-isolating on arrival into Portugal or on our return to the UK, then we will be going ahead with the camp. We will kindly request that you pay the balance due for the training camp by the 7th February at the latest.

 

If you decide to cancel with us for whatever reason, between the 15th January and 7th February or after 7th February once the balance has been paid, whilst we will make best endeavours with the hotel to secure a refund for you, no refund of any payments made will be due to you.

 

In light of this and the possibility of new restrictions being imposed by the UK government after we’re made decision on 15th January to go ahead that force us to cancel the camp, we strongly recommend that you obtain travel insurance to cover your initial deposit and the balance due for the camp.

 

I know that these are very difficult times for us all and that the terms above may seem a little complicated / strict. We’ve put them together to be honest and upfront with our customers whilst protecting your financial risk and ours as a business.

 

I hope that the above is clear, but please give Ben or myself a call at any point to have a chat over this.  

 

Terms & Conditions

Your reservation is made once your booking form and deposit, or full payment, is received. We will confirm your reservation on receipt of your booking form and payment. Provisional reservations may also be made and will be held for ten days within which time your booking form and payment must be received.

The balance of your payment must be paid not less than 7th February

If this payment is not received, then the booking may be treated as cancelled.

Cancellation Fees

After full payment has been received, the following cancellation fees will apply, once notice of the cancellation is received in writing:

Between 15th January 2021 and 21st February 2021: -50%

After 21st February, 2021: -100%

If your reason for cancellation is covered by an insurance policy, you may well be able to reclaim some/all of these costs.

 

Disclaimers

Full Potential cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to personal items nor for any personal accident or illness or injury while at the training camp. You are strongly advised to take out personal insurance against cancellation charges or other loss or illness or injury.

 

The Training Camp will involve some extended physical effort and outdoor activity. We strongly recommend you have a clean bill of health and are not suffering from illness or injury. If in any doubt, you should seek advice from your doctor.

 

If you have any questions regarding these booking terms, please email us at:

info@fullpotential.co.uk