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Michael Jones Parallel Triathlon Coaching / Celtic Tri
2019 Sport Swansea Community Coach of the Year (Shortlisted)
2017 Welsh Triathlon Participation Coach of the Year
Based in Swansea, South Wales. Currently I still take part in triathlon & Openwater swimming events, I am in the SuperVet cat, having over 15 years experience in triathlon.
I specialise in Openwater swimming having completed many of the UK swim challenges over the years. 2017 completed the 26km Lake Zurich Swim, and currently training for a 70km swim (yes you read that correctly).
Bio
First I believe that the sport of triathlon and openwater swimming is for everyone, and to date have never turned anyone away, I will find a way and develop the individual.
I have been triathlon coaching for around 6 years (with coaching other water based sports prior from Surf Life Saving to Canoeing), 2017 I was awarded Welsh Triathlon Participation Coach of the Year for the work I do, the coaching includes a wide range from TriStars / Youth to Novice & Ironman and all in between. Also finialist in Swansea Council Coaching Awards 2019.
As part of my coaching I am currently Carmarthenshire Council FAST (Fitness and Stroke Technique) Coach, providing swimming coaching at two venues in the county, which is home to many events. Additionally as part of this role I provide support to numerous coaches / school teachers around triathlon.
Personal I still take part in events of all kinds, from endurance swim and runs to spending time in the hills and along the varied british coastline.
I am part of the Brithish Triatlon Coach Education Team and a Coach Mentor. Professionally I am a Specialist Paramedic where I Tutor for the National Ambulance Service of my country, who I have worked for over 28 years, so I have loyality as one of my strong points.
Also have an interest in Canicross with a small number of athletes taking part in events with the human owners.
Location
Swansea
United Kingdom
Preferred Athlete Levels
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
Services
1-on-1 Coaching, Consultations, Group Coaching, Local Coaching, Remote Coaching, Strength Training, Mental Skills, Run Analysis, Swim Analysis
Sport Types
Triathlon, Road Cycling, Running, Duathlon, IRONMAN, Swimming
Languages
English
To hire Michael Jones as your coach, select the coaching service that is right for you.
The coach consultation includes a one hour discussion with a TrainingPeaks Level 2 coach on the phone or video call. This also includes one month of TrainingPeaks Premium Athlete Edition and a completed coaching consultation summary after your call.
Each monthly coaching service comes with a 30-day, no questions asked, money-back guarantee, a TrainingPeaks Premium Athlete Edition account, a start-up consultation, goal planning and an individualized plan.
- Bronze
- $119/month
- plus $99 start-up*
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- 2 e-mails per month
- Training Plans posted monthly
- 1 training plan update per month
- No device file reviews
- Silver
- $189/month
- plus $99 start-up*
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- 1 call and 4 e-mails per month
- Training Plans posted monthly
- 2 training plan update per month
- Weekly device file reviews
- Gold
- $299/month
- plus $99 start-up*
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- Unlimited communication
- Training Plans posted weekly
- 4 training plan updates per month
- Unlimited device file reviews
* Note: You will only be charged the $99 startup fee today. Monthly billing will begin after TrainingPeaks connects you with your coach.