International sportscar driver and 3-Day Eventer Liz Halliday has renewed her partnership with Porsche Human Performance in 2010 as she prepares for another busy season in the cockpit and saddle.
Halliday, who spent the majority of last year pursuing her International Eventing dreams, will once again make use of PHP’s world class facilities and staff based at Silverstone as she readies herself for the unique physical demands of her dual career.
The Centre boasts a sports science laboratory designed for the assessment and training of racing drivers and other athletes alike. It is run by a team of experts with a rare combination of academic qualifications in science and coaching as well as experience of working at the highest level in motorsport and competitive backgrounds as elite athletes.
These factors combine to help individuals at all levels of motorsport, right up to the highest echelons of Formula 1, meet and then smash their personal fitness goals.
Liz said: “Porsche Human Performance surpassed all of my expectations last season so I’m really pleased to have been invited back for a second year. Their team of experts are second to none and know exactly how to get the best out of their drivers.
“I’ve already been on one of the fitness days this year where the team put everyone through their paces with a range of physiological tests, training sessions and seminars. Mark Webber was also there to chat with the drivers and answer questions, which was really helpful for everyone and offered an inside view to what it takes to be both mentally and physically fit for the highest levels of motorsport.”
Andy Blow, Director of Porsche Human Performance Centre, said: “At PHP we will be helping Liz to manage the dual demands of her racing and Eventing career with a combination of regular scientific assessments and a flexible training plan to make the most of her limited time. Horse riding keeps Liz basically very fit for that sport and the other training we factor in is to compliment that; strengthening any weaknesses and ensuring at the same time she does not over work and end up fatigued. We are mindful that both the riding and driving can be risky sports so injury prevention through excellent conditioning is central to the way Liz prepares and trains.”Places are still available on the upcoming Porsche Human Performance training camp in the New Forest on 5-8 March where the team behind F1 driver Mark Webber’s and MotoGP ace Bradley Smith’s fitness regimes will be hosting a weekend of coaching. It will focus on readying drivers for the demanding 2010 season ahead through a mixture of indoor and outdoor training exercises.For more information on Porsche Human Performance, or to book your place, email php@porsche.co.uk or call +44 (0)1425 674 955. Prices start at just £449, or £499 for single occupancy.
