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Fiona Ford

daltonb — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 03:47:33 +0000

Having grown up in Sydney, Australia I developed a natural love of swimming and open water. This was mainly due to having a Dad who had been a surf lifesaver at North Collaroy beach in his youth! I was inspired to take up triathlon when it became an Olympic sport in my home town of Sydney in 2000, and have enjoyed international racing and training for over a decade. I represented GB at age group World and European Championships 2003-2006, with peak performances in the same week to win ‘the double’ in Lausanne Switzerland, becoming ITU Aquathlon and Triathlon Champion.

Since 2007 I have continued to work full-time alongside the challenges of racing and training for long course triathlon, producing a top ten age-group finish at the World Championships in Kona Hawaii. I’ve consistently finished top ten overall in the female Pro ranks.

My coaching has developed from a part-time capacity in 2007 to full-time since 2010 as a BTF Level 3 qualified coach. I’ve enjoyed working with world class athletes and coaches throughout my decade in the sport, and developed a systematic, scientific and individual approach to coaching athletes of all abilities. I regularly write for triathlon and open water swimming publications such as 220Triathlon and H20pen magazines, and provide training courses, training days and camps for groups. My recent trip to Perth to complete the SwimSmooth certification provided a great opportunity to spend some long overdue time in the town I was born, Cottesloe!

Session description:

Use high definition video analysis and identify key areas to improve your stroke efficiency. These half day (4 hour) swim workshops are perfect for triathletes and open water swimmers to fine tune technique and improve speed efficiency.

In the UK our Swim Workshops are offered year-round at Richmond Pools on the Park and also in South West London at Wimbledon Leisure Centre.

During the northern hemisphere Summer, Swim Workshops are conducted in the French Alps. SwimSmooth Video Analysis Workshops are also offered during March and December in Dubai.

Years experience:

13 years

Pricing:

£150 per training phase (4 weeks)
£100 annual set up fee for season review, planning consultation, individual performance profiling and annual plan based on up to 2 key events (eg: qualifier & championship event)

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Brian Jenkins

daltonb — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 21:47:33 +0000

I am a former professional Triathlete and British Triathlon level 3 Coach with 15 years experience in endurance sport.

I use this experience coupled with a master’s degree in exercise physiology to ensure all his athletes achieve their goals come race day.

Session description:

Throughout the long months of triathlon training plans I encourage my athletes to stay focused on their goals by providing support and guidance on Nutrition, Strength Training and Lifestyle management and one to one Ironman coaching

Swimming can be a big barrier to achieving your triathlon goals but it’s made easy at coachjenks.com. The use of video analysis in the purpose built endless pool provides instant feedback. You can literally see your progress before you leave the pool.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in exercise physiology
British Triathlon Level 3 Coach

Years experience

15 years

Pricing:

Triathlon coach London / Ironman coach London Program – £25/week (£60 set up fee)

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Julian Nagi

daltonb — Sat, 24 Sep 2016 20:47:33 +0000

Julian has been a triathlete, swim coach, triathlon coach, mentor and personal fitness trainer for well over 10 years. In that time he has coached and advised hundreds of athletes to swimming & triathlon success covering a range of distances from super sprint to Ironman. He is also a multiple ironman finisher and open water swimming specialist. His athletes have achieved amazing success from someone completing their first open water swim to Great Britain representation at European and World Championship level. He has also trained athletes to qualify for the Ironman World Championships In Hawaii. Julian has also been fortunate enough to train and work with some of the best triathletes and coaches in the world, and has been the official British Gas swim coach for the past 2 years in partnership with British Swimming. Julian is hugely passionate about coaching and very to keen bring out the very best out of the athletes he works with.

Session description:

Swim Smooth’s Acton squad train at The Park Club’s fantastic outdoor heated 25m swimming pool, a real luxury in West London!. If you can swim 200m of freestyle why not come along and join us? We have lanes suitable for novice swimmers, improving triathletes and strong master’s swimmers. We’re famous for providing high quality sessions for all levels of swimmer using Swim Smooth’s coaching system. If you’ve attended a video analysis session with Julian or watched one of Swim Smooth’s award winning DVDs, you’ll already be familiar with many of the drills and skills we use during the sessions.

Qualifications:

Certified Swimsmooth coach
British Triathlon Federation level 3 coach
ASA qualified swim coach
Premier diploma in personal fitness training & sports injuries therapy
ACSM qualified fitness trainer

Years experience:

10 years

Pricing:

Price: £165 ( this includes a full 8-12 week tailored training plan to develop both fitness & technique).

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Roland Kemp

daltonb — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 17:47:33 +0000

I have a diverse depth of knowledge of the fitness industry, with over 15 year’s experience. In this time I have worked on many event projects on a consultancy basis. Team Sky Training Camps, Google team building days among others. I also work at the London Olympic Velo Park, coaching Track cycling, BMX, Road and Time Trial.

I specialise in Strength & Conditioning Training for all sports. My personal interests include endurance sports, having competed in many adventure races and triathlons.

I am also a member of GBR Age – group triathlon team racing at both Triathlon World Championships & the European Triathlon Championships this year.

Session description

I am a Qualified Running Leader (UKA). I have worked with clients training them for fun runs through to marathons. I have also set up running clubs within companies. I am also a Sky Ride Leader and Level 2 Road & Time Trial British Cycling Coach. Qualified to take group rides and I am also a Bike Ability instructor.

Qualifications:

YMCA Cardiovascular Programmes – Level 3
YMCA Circuit Training
YMCA Personal Trainer – Level 3
British Cycling Leadership Award
First Aid
Active IQ Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral
Mat Pilates Improver Level
YMCA Resistance Training Programmes – Level 3
United Kingdom Athletics Coaching Licence
YMCA Sports Conditioning – Level 3
British Triathlon Coach – Level 2

Years experience:

15 years

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