Many triathletes today rely heavily on data. They track everything—and naturally ask: “If I can’t see progress in the numbers day to day, how do I know I’m improving?”

So what was it like spending two weeks with Brett at the Chinese National Team camp on Hainan Island—often described as China’s Hawaii?

Coaches on deck - Yuxi Training Camp, January 2026 Different country, different language, different culture, yet every day feels very familiar. Two months on deck with Brett in Yuxi, at the Chinese Triathlon Winter Training Base. The training facilities are world class, and their close proximity gives Brett the freedom to structure a program without logistical restriction. It’s an ideal high-performance setup, based at altitude in a warm winter climate. Day-to-Day Structure B