The Long Course Weekend - Training Providers
We do work with a number of training providers and coaches. From Manchester through London and in Wales itself. Many have ridden our courses, know the terrain and are excellent at what they do. We work with a selection as different styles suit different people and also abilities.
Training Programmes
Welsh Ironman record holder and lead coach at thetrilife.com Richard Jones has put all his local knowledge into course specific training plans for Ironman Wales.
Who for?
• Ironman first timers
• an experienced Ironman looking to improve performance
What will you get?
• A six month course - specific training program
• Sessions will be available online and will be emailed to you
• Email support from a coach at thetrilife.com – you will not be on your own!
• Reassurance that you are doing the right training at the right time
• A comprehensive online training diary to track your progress
• thetrilife.com coaches available for last minute advice and reassurance over race weekend
You may choose between a “6 sessions per week” or” 9 sessions per week” program. The “6 sessions per week” will be great for the first time IRONMAN WALES athlete or an athlete with limited time looking to make the most of their training. The “9 sessions per week” is aimed at athletes with more time available or for an athlete looking to make significant performance gains.
Contact thetrilife
Julian has been a triathlete, triathlon coach, mentor and personal fitness trainer for well over 10 years. In that time he has coached and advised hundreds of athletes to triathlon success, covering all distances from Super sprint to Ironman and at every level from beginner to elite.
He has a very strong focus for 70.3 and Ironman distances having achieved great success at these distances all over the world. Julian also comes from a strong swimming background and has a huge passion for swim coaching and swim squad development.
His athletes have achieved amazing success from someone completing their first sprint distance race to Great Britain representation at European and World Championship level. He has also trained athletes to qualify for the World Ironman Championships in Hawaii.
Julian has also been fortunate enough to train and work with some of the best triathletes and coaches in the world, it is through this experience that he has developed his own unique coaching style. Julian is hugely passionate about coaching at every level and strives to bring out only the very best in people he works with.
Contact Tri Coaching Wales
NB Cycle Coaching is run by Nick Brown. Nick is a British Triathlon Level 1 coach and an Association of British Cycle Coaches Level 3 coach. He is also a Wattbike qualified trainer. A former triathlete and marathon distance runner, he still competes regularly in cycle events and has an intimate knowledge of the Pembrokeshire terrain.
NB Cycle Coaching is based in Pembroke Dock. The training centre is well equipped for indoor sessions and fitness testing using the Wattbike or Cycleops Pro training bikes.
NB Cycle Coaching can provide a comprehensive training plan for the Long Course Weekend and Ironman Wales, fitness testing, bike positioning, technique assessment, and advice on equipment selection, nutrition and hydration.
Contact NB Cycle Coaching
Optima Training Systems have been coaching Triathlon since 1999. We recognise training time can be precious and so implement a coaching system that optimises your time and ensures goals are met through a number of phases tailored to you the individual.
We have proven results in coaching IRONMAN, from first-timers through to athletes reaching the holy grail – Kona! Our coaches have first hand knowledge of the Ironman Wales course having trained in the area for 8 years. Indeed one of our lead coaches grew up in Tenby and so we fully understand the demands of the course and what will be required to succeed.
Whatever your level or hours available, we have the experience and local knowledge to help you meet your Long Course Weekend and Ironman Wales goals.
Contact Optima Training Systems
TriCentral.co.uk, located in the heart of Manchester, offer monthly coaching plans to athletes of all abilities undertaking Ironman events. Each year we coach over 50 athletes through IM races worldwide. Led by our head coach, Gavin Rogers (who finished 5th at the Outlaw in 2010) we will make sure you get to the start line in the best possible shape and with the best preparation. Our clients live all over the UK and distance is not a problem.
Contact Tri Central
