Coaching Overview

 

At TRI we have experience in coaching at ALL levels of triathlon. The key factor in our plans is YOU. Elite programs are no good if you can't live the life of an elite athlete. However, if you can, we have experience of working with elite athletes of the highest level and can provide elite coaching. If you (like most of us) have work and family commitments, we know exactly how this can effect training routine. We have 2 coaches achieving a high level of age group Ironman racing (top 35 overall finishes) who have young families and work so they are very familiar with the time constraints on training. We have 2 levels of coaching: Consultation coaching and monthly coaching program. The key difference between the two is the amount of personal interaction, flexibility and adaptation of the program available.

 

 

At TRI we have our own sports therepist, Phil Smith. Phil is a member of our Age Group Team and a BTF level 2 coach, so he knows exactly how athletes think. This gives Phil a clearer understanding of what athletes need and that complete rest is not always an option.

 

 

Ever wondered what your swim stroke really looks like? Believe us, it's quite a suprise when you actually see it. At TRI we have our Endless Pool and Sharkeye under water camera to analyse swim technique. As well as the video analysis, one of the advantages of the Endless Pool is the real time feedback you get from the under water mirrors. You can make corrections as you swim and ensure every stroke is exactly as it should. However, it is when you add the under water video analysis that this tool come into it's own.

 

 

One of the services offered by TRI is the Corporate Challenge Coaching package. This package includes everything you need to get through an Ironman with a smile on your face (well almost). From regular contact with your coach/mentor, to strength and conditioning coaching, nutrition products, clothing, and equipment eveything is included within this package.

 

 

TRI's head coach Alun Woodward has been providing online coaching for over 5 years now and has an excellent reputation within Elite triathlon. Alun has been involved with triathlon now for 10 years and has been racing professionally for the past 8 years. Racing mostly long distance now but always mixing up racing to include short fast racing!! Alun has been lucky enough to work with, learn and observe some great coaches including Dan Salcedo (men’s team coach for Olympic triathlon), Chris Jones, Rick Velati and Robin Brew among others while part of the World Class Potential squad 2000-2004. Studying for a degree in Sport and exercise science at Loughborough University finishing in 2000 Alun coached the University Triathlon squad in 1998 and 1999.

TRI's team coaches include Phil Gray (BTF level 2 coach), Phil Smith (BTF level 2 coach), Blair Cartmell (BTF level 2 coach), Eliott Gowland (BTF level 2 coach), and Ian Arnott (BTF level 3 coach).