CAMS Driver Development Camp – Day 2

Author: Janah McLean

Day two of the CAMS Driver Development Program kicked off with yet another early start for the squad. After an early breakfast the squad were ready to tackle phase two of the Physiological testing which included short sprints and the infamous beep test.

Following the first session, the squad hit the AIS recovery centre for an hour long session in the institute’s world class facilities.

“The recovery sessions are never something to look forward to at the DDP camps” laughed Raymond Partners driver Glen Raymond. “But despite the uncomfortable feeling of moving from a 38 degree spa pool to an 11 degree plunge pool which we repeated four times, it’s revitalising when it’s over”.

Next up was a Nutrition lecture where the squad had a follow up from their February camp with AIS Nutritionist Stephen Gurr. The lecture mainly focussed on the importance of hydration and its effect on the body.

”Hydration is probably one of the most important topics for us to discuss while we are here at the AIS” said squad member Paul Batten. ”Combined with the lecture on heat exhaustion it definitely made me realise that by just keeping our fluid levels high we can boost our concentration, and that is very important”.

The group attended one-on-one psychology sessions throughout the day with de Prazer Consulting, and as at previous camps these were a highlight of the intense three day program.

“I definitely found the psychology session this time to be the most beneficial out of all that we have done so far” said South Australian Mitchell Hall. “

We discussed the great importance of positive thinking and keeping your mind set on one thing at a time both leading up to and also while competing in the rally. The advice given will definitely assist me in more easily achieving my ARC goals for 2008” concluded Hall.

The final day of the CAMS Rally and Women’s Driver Development Program will focus on strength and conditioning and media training before participants head home later that evening.

Article courtesy of www.rally.com.au