Athlete 1 is returning to training from a long-term injury. The coaching process involves very gradually building up training stimulus with the aim of returning to previous performance levels. There may be one discipline that allows greater training intensity or a technical component of the race that can be focused on when overall training stimulus is limited.
Athlete 2 has built training stimulus gradually with no injury concerns and has now exhausted available training time in the week. After each training block profiling tests have been conducted to estimate the athlete’s physiological parameters and key targets are identified within the training for the next block. Training is altered by intensity distribution to cater for the aims. Training progress translates to race progress and the coaching process focusses on finding small improvements to continue to develop performance.
Athlete 3 has improved in profiling and consistently exceeds targets in training sessions, however these improvements don’t seem to translate to race performance. The focus of the coaching is to maintain training improvement and to understand better the limitations on race day. This can some sometimes be attributed to technique, psychological factors or deterioration in performance under fatigue.
You can expect to receive great communication and critical thinking as part of your coaching services however one athlete’s coaching process may look entirely different to someone else’s..
Athlete 1
Athlete 1 is returning to training from a long-term injury. The coaching process involves very gradually building up training stimulus with the aim of returning to previous performance levels. There may be one discipline that allows greater training intensity or a technical component of the race that can be focused on when overall training stimulus is limited.
Athlete 2
Athlete 2 has built training stimulus gradually with no injury concerns and has now exhausted available training time in the week. After each training block profiling tests have been conducted to estimate the athletes physiological parameters and key targets are identified within the training for the next block. Training is altered by intensity distribution to cater for the aims. Training progress translates to race progress and the coaching process focusses on finding small improvements to continue to develop performance.
Athlete 3
Athlete 3 has improved in profiling and consistently exceeds targets in training sessions, however these improvements don’t seem to translate to race performance. The focus of the coaching is to maintain training improvement and to understand better the limitations on race day. This can some sometimes be attributed to technique, psychological factors or deterioration in performance under fatigue.
Key components
- Training programme delivered on Training Peaks
- Race planning and feedback
- Profiling and racing database
- Periodized planning through the season
- General advice on sport science topics
- S&C: We provide strength and conditioning sessions on Training Peaks. Which are developed by a Strength and Conditioning coach called Peter Gascoigne who we have worked with since 2018. These sessions are designed to avoid injury and maximise athletes training time. The content is based off injury incidences we have encountered in the past, physio feedback and swim/bike/run biomechanics.
Coaching services
There are two coaching services offered which are distinguished by the level of coach interaction. On the plus service the coach checks into the athletes Training Peaks each weekday and on the standard service each week. The standard service may therefore work for an athlete who requires less coach feedback.
Plus individual coaching service: £210 per calendar month.
Standard individual coaching service: £160 per calendar month.
Key components
Training programme delivered on Training Peaks
Race planning and feedback
Profiling and racing database
Periodized planning through the season
General advice on sport science topics
S&C: We provide strength and conditioning sessions on Training Peaks. Which are developed by a Strength and Conditioning coach called Peter Gascoigne who we have worked with since 2018. These sessions are designed to avoid injury and maximise athletes training time. The content is based off injury incidences we have encountered in the past, physio feedback and swim/bike/run biomechanics.
Coaching services
There are two coaching services offered which are distinguished by the level of coach interaction. On the plus service the coach checks into the athletes Training Peaks each weekday and on the standard service each week. The standard service may therefore work for an athlete who requires less coach feedback.
Plus individual coaching service: £210 per calendar month.
Standard individual coaching service: £160 per calendar month.
Matthew Waterfield |
20 min Ironman PB at Challenge Roth 2024 in 9h26m |
Andrew Clark |
48 min Ironman PB at Challenge Roth 2024 in 11h54m |
Sharon Taylor |
AG British Sprint Triathlon Champion 2024 |
Matthew Chipping |
3rd British Standard Duathlon Championships 2024 |
Stephen Jelley |
2nd AG Ironman Bolton 70.3 2024 |
William Cowen |
Professional license and 10th Challenge London 2024 |
William Munday |
Professional license and 10th Ironman 70.3 Swansea 2022 |
Lee Mckervey |
25 min Ironman PB at IM Copenhagen 10h45m |
Elizabeth Stewart |
18th AG Ironman World Championships 2022 |
Cameron Craik |
22nd AG World 70.3 Championships 2022 |
Owen & Lindsy James |
AG World Standard distance Duathlon Champions 2021 |
Andy Giles |
34 min Ironman PB at Challenge Roth 2019 in 9h18min |
Anette Freyer |
22nd AG Ironman World Championships 2019 |
Thomas Davis |
3rd Challenge Salou 2019 |
Marion Templeman |
12th AG World Triathlon Standard Distance Championships 2018 |
Alistair Gower |
Achieved first age podium at IM703 Weymouth 2023 to qualify for the World Championships |
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Testimonials
I have been working with Chris for the past 2 years and he has totally transformed my racing from an average age grouper to first season pro. Chris goes above and beyond to ensure you are able to perform to the best of your ability come race day. If you are looking for a coach to work with, I would definitely recommend Chris
I have been coached by Chris for 3 seasons now and have achieved so much from Age Group Qualification to doing my first Long Course Half Event in Mallorca last year where I took the top podium spot. Chris is a knowledgeable, patient, encouraging and professional coach and will work around real life to help you accomplish your goals.
I received a bespoke personal approach from Chris that worked both ways, Chris listened and adjusted when necessary to ensure my goals where achieved. Not only where they achieved Chris had the belief which he instilled in me to find the extra which enabled me to sup-pas my goals achieving a string of results including course records, national titles and a season of top 3 finishes. Chris was also supportive and understanding when I stepped away from competition for personal reasons. Personable, approachable, understanding and a highly skilled scientifically based approach to coaching. A great experience working with Chris, he truly cares about his athletes and wants the best for them.
Chris is a fantastic coach. Progressive, informative with buckets of patience and a great supportive/challenging style. Particularly helpful skills when injury ridden!
Chris has coached me for 3 years. Starting as a novice in Duathlon to winning 3 World Championships. Chris has been able to structure sessions based on his scientific testing and using the data to optimise my performance. Chris is both knowledgeable and experienced an coach. Someone I've fully trusted to manage my coaching programmes and I have full confidence in him to get the best out of me.
Chris is a really knowledgable guy who works with you to get the best out of you with the time available.
The man is a wizard: it took him less than 2 years to turn a time-poor working mum into a Kona qualifier! All on around 7hrs of bespoke training a week carefully tailored to me, my work and travel schedules, and my niggles and freak-unlucky injuries. Magic potion ingredients seem to include - but are not limited to - patience, honesty, flexibility and assuredness.
I've been working with Chris for almost 3 years after spending the preceding 7 either self 'coached' or spending little time with other coaches. When I first met Chris his calm, confident, athlete-focussed approach immediately stood out. The environment Chris creates is extremely supportive and motivating yet highly focussed on outcomes. Chris does everything to help you reach your goals and more - I love that racing mentality. Results for me came quickly for me and have achieved more than I thought possible, including KQ and big PBs. Every session, every training block has a purpose and going into races I know exactly the race plan - it is massively reassuring to know I have Chris in my corner come race day.
I’ve found Chris and the team so helpful this year. I wanted to find a “technical” coach because I’ve self-coached for years and wanted someone who could help me diagnose a couple of performance ‘ceilings’ and hit the next level for my races. Chris helped me make progress with a recurring stitch I’ve suffered in races and honed my running skills in particular with a focus on S&C, leading to my most successful year in racing yet, including several outright wins and podiums. Thanks team!