2024 Race Results

• Tauranga Half: 4th
• Ironman New Zealand: 7th
• Sunshine Coast 70.3 (Gastro Bug): 16th
• Ironman Australia: DNF

Philosophy

• Consistency over time is the foundation
• A large volume (individual specific) of genuinely easy aerobic work over many months and years is the corner stone of high-performance fitness.
• Strength and the ability to produce force is critical for success in long distance triathlon.
• Intensity needs to be limited to the period about 6-8 weeks prior to an event.

Certifications

• No coaching certifications. I am self-coached and have been since the very beginning of my triathlon journey. I constantly study, research and draw inspiration from the best coaches in the triathlon field as well as high performance sports outside of triathlon and endurance sports.
• Triathlon coaches who I draw insights from: Dan Lorang, Dan Plews, Brett Sutton, Olav Alexander Bu
• High-performance sports I draw insights from: Rugby, American Football, Weightlifting, Swimming, Cycling and Running.
• Individuals I draw insights from: Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Richie McCaw, Jan Frodeno, Katie Ledecky, Eluid Kipchoge, Kat Matthews, Ray Lewis, Steve Magness, Arthur Lydiard.

Coaching Experience

• Currently Coaching: 2 of NZ top speed golfers for Worlds, 2 Age Group long distance triathletes.
• Previously Coached: An Ultra runner to completing 100 miler at Tarawera, Rotorua.
• Several individuals to their 1st half and full marathons.