TTC Athlete Testimonials

Darryl Barber

"Since hooking up with TheTriathlonCoach.com I've set PBs over every distance I've raced; results speak for themselves, that's the bottom line - their coaching works if you're prepared to put the work in!

"My biggest limitation is getting time to train; the monthly schedules which David puts together ensure that every session is 100% effective at moving me closer to my goals so I'm not wasting any time with junk training.

"The monthly cycle takes feedback and adapts to coming months schedule accordingly so it is always tailored to progressively develop me as an athlete.  In my most recent race, IMUK 70.3, I came in under 6 hours finishing in the top quarter of the field of an average of 7 hours training per week - 6 months ago I would have thought this result was way beyond me and I am pretty sure I would have been much further down the field without the coaching."

Eric Wintersgill

"I'd never been convinced of the benefits of having a personal coach, but three months away from IMUK '06 I was feeling in need of some professional help with my program and was able to join up with Simon at TheTriathloncoach.com.

"He immediately brought a quality and focus to my training, which I've no doubt helped me to a top three age group finish and Hawaii qualification. "

Mike Clyne

"I had been competing in triathlons for 12 years and had contemplated getting a coach for a while when someone I met recommended Simon Ward and theTriathlonCoach.com.  At the time I had completed a number of Ironman races but my training had always been somewhat haphazard.  I wanted to improve my PB of 13.50 and go sub 13.30 as well as having more focus and structure to my training.

"Simon took a lot of time in the initial months to understand my aims, how much time I had to train, family and work pressures and my triathlon experience.  My weekly schedules were always planned in advance following a wider plan aiming for my key race - Ironman Austria 2008.  I was also able to schedule in holidays, work travel or times when I would not be able to train and therefore I never felt restricted by the training - in fact it was the opposite.  Simon was key in teaching me to manage my own training as well which meant that the training rarely felt like a chore.  He also instilled in the value of recovery during training and also after races.

"Being on the Alpine programme I talked with Simon every week as well as some communication by email.  I was able to talk through ideas, worries, thoughts and also to celebrate successful training periods or races.  This opportunity to communicate was crucial for my success.

"In the couple of months leading up to Ironman Austria, Simon was meticulous in his advice and help with my planning for the final weeks and days.  This meant that as I waited to start the swim I felt better prepared than ever before.  Simon's advice had not only covered the training, resting, nutrition and planning but also elements of race psychology which helped me achieve my two main goals.  I finished in 13.27 and also ran the whole marathon which I had never done before.

"I would recommend athletes to talk to TheTriathlonCoach.com to see whether it is suitable for them.  I believe that the financial cost was significantly more beneficial to my training and performance than any deep rim wheels or carbon frame could have been."

Tom Davey

"Before being coached by Simon my training had no structure or consistency and I had trouble planning my individual weeks training as well as my season as a whole.

"Simon has listened to my short and long term goals and designed a training plan that has brought me a long way to achieving both already.

"He has incorporated a much more specific structure to my training and helped me to transition to half-ironman distance racing very successfully in just one season.

"My long-term goal of racing at elite level is now much closer than I thought It could be after just 2 years of competing in triathlon.

"With the help of Simon I have managed to top 10 in the British elite Duathlon championships and British universities championships as well as coming 2nd in my age-group at the national long distance triathlon champs. I am sure that I would not have been as successful this season had I not had Simon on board."

Mike Little

"Working with Simon has allowed me to make the most of the limited time available for training and to bring structure to my sessions.

"This has helped me to significantly increase my level of performance and ultimately to qualify for the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii on 2 occasions."

Felicity Hart

"Simon has been a fantastic coach for me, since the very first time I spoke to him. He has always been realistic but immediately helped me to find a goal to what I aim to achieve.

"He has not only provided me with a program to follow, but also loads of encouragement and guidance along the way. I am always amazed at how Simon manages to create a program which is challenging but still achievable, I find he is easy to talk to and very reassuring when things don't quite go to plan.

"I would highly recommend Simons coaching services to anyone whatever their goal."

Neill Morgan

"There are a number of reasons why I use a coach.

1. "Like many people I lead a busy life and work hard and having a coach allows me to organise my training without me having to think about what session I should be doing next.
2. "Without the knowledge of my coach, I am sure that there would have been many occasions where I would have overtrained and injured myself in trying to get myself ready for events.
3. "In the time that I have been with Simon, I have completed 3 Ironman competitions 6 Half-Ironman competitions, numerous Olympic and sprint triathlons, as well as Marathons Half-marathons. All of which I was not able to do before I had the facilities of coached and progressive programmes to follow.
4. "There are so many opinions about how to train for different events, so the good thing about Simon, is that he takes time to get to know you and your goals, and also to discuss how to achieve them and how to adjust things if the progression turns out to be either slightly too quick or slightly too slow

"I made my choice with the triathloncoach.com and I have done well from it. I will never set the world alight with my ability, but a coach has helped maintain my enthusiasm for a sport that is hard to do but gives a great sense of satisfaction from the personal challenges that I have achieved."

Simeon Lloyd

"I approached TheTriathlonCoach.com when I considered training for the 2007 Lanzarote Ironman. I'd already completed the event in 2001 Lanzarote but was disappointed with my performance.

"With the aid of of TTC coach Dave Green, I finished the 2007 Lanzarote Ironman in 9:55, 26th overall, taking 1hr22 off my previous time and qualified for Hawaii. I also won my age group (35-40) at the national duathlon championships in April. Previously I'd over trained and not tapered correctly.

"TTC have helped take the guess work out of my training with a structured plan. I now train less, race harder and have better quality of life."