I Am Coach Alan Ward
As a leading triathlon and endurance sports coach based in the UK, I specialise in providing personalised one-to-one coaching to individuals looking to accelerate their development and achieve their goals.
With a dedicated focus on your growth and improvement, I am here to guide and support you throughout your journey. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced athlete, my individualisation of your coaching support is tailored to meet your specific needs and help you excel in every aspect of triathlon.
As an experienced coach, I understand the importance of a well-rounded and holistic approach to sport. From swim technique and bike handling skills to running endurance and mental toughness, I will help you build a solid foundation and overcome any challenges you may face.
This will always be about more than just a training plan.
About Alan
During my professional triathlon coaching career I have worked with a wide spectrum of athletes from beginners, to youth and junior elite athletes through to 70.3 AG winners, Sub10 Ironman athletes, Ironman Kona finishers and age group world champions.
MSc Coaching Science
BA (Hons) Applied Sports Science and Coaching
Training Peaks University and Training Peaks Level 1 Coach
British Triathlon Profile - L3 Coach
British Triathlon Open Water CPD
British Triathlon Coach Mentor
UK Coaching CPD - Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical Activity
100% ME Course
UKAD / UK Coaching - Coach Clean
CTC Ride Leader
L2 ASA & STC Swimming Teacher
L2 UK Athletics Coach (Endurance)
Working Experience
Coached over 60 age group athletes one to one
Squad Triathlon Coach to a group of elite junior triathletes and modern pentathletes at Millfield School
Interim Joint Lead of SW Regional Triathlon Academy
Experience of working on over 60 Training Camp Weeks between France, Portugal and Lanzarote.
Previously Head Coach of both North Devon Tri and Plymouth Tri Clubs
Athletic Experience
First triathlon finished in 2005!
Raced at Sprint, Standard and 70.3 World Championship events and Ironman PB of 9.31, three finishes under 10hours.
70.3 AG Podium finisher
Winner of multiple sprint distance triathlons