Tri Coaching

Went to John for help regarding a swimming event. Even though it was non tri related he was so helpful and enthusiastic. Instantly improved my technique and helped me pass it. Could not have asked for a better and more friendly coach. More...

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I went to see John for a running assessment. I was really apprehensive but he put me straight at ease. I left feeling reassured that there were some good aspects of my technique to take me forward into my first marathon (I am not a natural runner). I also took away really clear advice and a plan for improving my technique. John has a great way of making his advice sound simple and also achievable - which is really helpful when you're as uncoordinated as me! More...

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I went to see John for a running assessment. I was really apprehensive but he put me straight at ease. I left feeling reassured that there were some good aspects of my technique to take me forward into my first marathon (I am not a natural runner). I also took away really clear advice and a plan for improving my technique. John has a great way of making his advice sound simple and also achievable - which is really helpful when you're as uncoordinated as me! More...

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John is a fantastic coach who has helped me with everything from technique and strength to season planning. Couldn't recommend enough!

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After just one technique session with John and implementing his suggestions and working on the drills I have taken 90 seconds off my 400m swim time.

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Had a swim session with John and I didnt think I could get much out of a one off session. But it was brilliant, he only changed a few little things and what a difference that made. Average before the lesson was 2:08 and with a little bit of practice now 1:56 per 100m More...

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As with the majority of people new to triathlons swimming was comfortably my weakest discipline. John put me at ease straight away, he asked me what I was hoping to gain from the lessons and we got straight to it. John knows what he is talking about, he doesn't over complicate things and he describes what he needs from you in a clear way that's easy to understand. After the lessons it was really useful talking to John as he is always giving you things to work on in your own time, which I really benefited from. I also liked that fact that it would have been very easy for John to tell me I needed loads of lessons and I would have believed him, but he didn't. He's a decent guy, I had two lessons and that was pretty much all I needed for the level I'm at at the moment. He offered advice on transitions, my cycling and running. In the two lessons I had I knocked 8 mins off of my 1500 time. Cheers, John! More...

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As well as excellent monthly swim training sessions with the Flying Monk Tri Club I have had several one to one sessions including in the endless pool. Has definitely improved my technique and picked up on my many deficiencies! Thanks John. More...

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I have had 2 lessons so far with John and am now swimming more efficiently and quicker. My warms ups and cool downs are now faster than I was swimming flat out before. Can’t recommend enough.

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John Wood has been coaching our club (North Bristol Tri) for a number of years for our swim sessions and has always been extremely helpful, supportive and knowledgable. In order to try and progress my swim further, I had a 1 on 1 endless pool session with video analysis which was absolutely superb. It was actually a complete revelation to see what I look like when swimming compared to what I think I look like. Within the session John gave me several drills to work on my kick, and I am already seeing a big improvement in my pace. I can definitely recommend having a session with John if you're looking to improve. More...

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Had a swim analysis session with John today which I was initially apprehensive of, and thought that I may be wasting yet more money on triathlon! Instead, I have come away having had my first ever real appreciation of what a fluid stroke feels like, and more importantly the cues that I need personally to make improvements. So often coaching follows a one size fits all "idealistic" textbook type of approach, but not here, John obviously has a wealth of knowledge and is able to adapt it to the client giving simple and individual cues that can be taken away. I will work on everything John says and hope to see some improvements over the coming weeks. :-) More...

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I've had coaching with John since July 2013. I was a 8:30 for my 400m. I had regular 1-1 and I got my swim time down progressively over 3 years reaching a 6:45 which I never thought I would achieve. In 2016 I asked John to write my swim sets for me so I had more of a focus when I swam. I am pleased to say 2017 saw me regularly achieve 6:30. I am pleased that John is working with me again in preparation for the European sprint championship at glasgow later this year.
I did a css test today and along with it new pb of 6:20, very happy. Consistency, hard work and a great coach, it all pays off. More...

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Both Heather and I have been entering triathlons since 2015, mainly Standard distance Age Group GB qualifiers. I came from a none swim background and was typically at the back of the field after the swim leg, with Heather mid pack in her races. After one swim session with John, focusing on the main gains we could make, in our next race we both improved by 2-3 minutes when compared to our competitors. Heather was out of the water in the lead pack and I made significant gains to come out mid pack. Huge thanks to John and thoroughly recommended for anyone wanting to improve their swim performance. Excellent swim coaching!! More...

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Thank you John for sorting my snaking hips out in the pool!! If your looking for a knowledgeable and understanding coach who can help you maximize your training whilst fitting it around everyday life I would definitely recommend Tri Coaching. John really understands his athletes and provides brilliant feedback on any problem areas and exercises to improve them. My run form and swim technique improved massively under the coaching of John, drastically reducing my injury risk and improving my overall speed. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to fully maximize their ability whilst staying healthy and happy!!! More...

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Thanks to John I have made good progress in my swimming. John has provided great coaching and advice on how to train while managing a shoulder injury . I recently completed my first event of the year and I am pleased with my improvement. John has set specific drills and sessions that have helped me to regain my confidence and improve my technique after being injured for nearly a year. I highly recommend John if you want to improve technique or if you are struggling with a swimming related injury. More...

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Thanks John for an excellent swim coaching session at the Triathlon Shop endless pool in Bristol. The video analysis of my initial swim style helped to see my head position was too high in the water and how inefficient my sinking legs were! I particularly liked the way we practiced specific drills like the deadman float, the side kick drills, no air swimming and the sculling to help correct my overall body position. As a result my CSS Time Trial this morning was nearly 25 seconds faster thanks to your coaching. I would highly recommend a session with John for anyone who wants to improve their swimming technique. More...

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For the most awesome, professional experience if you want to do ANYTHING related to swimming, running or biking - John is your guy. He coached me from abroad, preparing me over a very short amount of time to do a 1400 mile triathlon! His help was truly invaluable, not only from a training guidance and insights perspective but also in terms of encouragement the whole way through. An absolute champion - I'd recommend him to anyone, any day. Thanks John! More...

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John coached me on and off as an age group swimmer for Bath University. I booked a session with John before I had shoulder surgery in May, so I had material to work with after. We are both coaches of sorts, the nature of my coaching job means I don't have the time join a club and be coached, it was really good to get Johns perspective of my stroke. As a coach you often think you are doing the things you are constantly nagging your own swimmers about, it was only until I saw the footage and watched the mirror at the bottom of the pool I realised I was not doing those things! It was a really good experience as a swimmer and a coach. More...

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I would like to thank John for a brilliant coaching session at the Triathlon Shop endless pool in Bristol today. Very friendly and puts you at ease quickly. The video of my initial swim style helped me see my poor body position in the water and how low my legs were ( just like a tug boat in the water!) Within 5 Mins I had mastered the correct overall body position and was feeling the water with my fore arms and hands just like paddles. I would highly recommend a session with John for anyone who wants to improve their swimming technique. More...

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A one hour 121 session with John has renewed my enthusiasm for swimming after being unable to break 1:08 for the Ironman swim.
I was recommended by a few friends from Monmouth Triathlon Club and would wholeheartedly recommend his swim coaching to anyone looking to improve their stroke.

I went for the 'Long Distance' package and had the full video analysis in the pool at Bristol Triathlon Shop. John quickly identified the errors with my freestyle and used short videos to supporting each of his comments and simple swim drills to correct them. John was a great coach and has a very effective calm approach.

I think I'll owe him a few beers if I can make the top 10 at Alpe D'huez this year!! More...

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I have now had 2 sessions with John with the focus being on my technique. Having been watched by other coaches the main area they seemed to work on was the front of my stroke and the catch phase which was great but I still wasn't as smooth as I wanted to be. I contacted John after being recommended by Rio 2016 Olympic Paratriathlon Gold medalist Andy Lewis.

After my first session where we concentrated on my body position and being streamline in the water I went away and did my normal sessions where I ended up knocking off 5 seconds over 100m and felt like I wasn't working as hard as I used to. With that being the improvement's already I am really excited about improving my swim going into the 2017 triathlon season. And working with John weekly to keep the improvements moving forwards. More...

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I was really looking forward to my coaching session with John after all the positive reviews I'd read and I was not disappointed. He put me at ease straight away, explained the format of the session and after a breif chat of what i wanted to get out if it we got right to it.
John cleary knows his stuff, after a warm up he was pointing out technique changes and got me doing drills and clearly explained the reasoning behind each one. His way of explaining and obvious enthusiasm makes it so easy to pick up what he wants you to do. And by the end of the session I felt stronger, more comfortable, and I was going faster. Great!
After the session i got a plan going forward and personalised drills to work on, and I honestly can't wait for my follow on session in a few weeks time.
I am so pleased I went for this, definitely money well spent. More...

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I wanted to complete a multi-day adventure race and a middle-distance triathlon this year, but needed to balance it with more responsibility at work. With less time available to train I soon realised that I would need some support to get the most out of my training.

I used to be a ‘same pace athlete’, but with John’s coaching I was able to reduce my training volume and still increase my performance. John helped me train smarter, peak for the races and improve my running. His training plans, supportive nature and ability to motivate people helped me achieved 2 personal bests and complete the multiday adventure with a smile on my face.

John - I really enjoyed the training and the journey, thank you. More...

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I had aspirations of completing my first ever Ironman triathlon a couple of years ago. I approached John and asked him if it was feasible to take me from a struggling Olympic distance triathlete to a Ironman finisher. It is fair to say that without John's help and guidance I wouldn't have crossed the line for Ironman Copenhagen.

Over a 30 month period John worked with me as a full time coach; setting out a training plan and taking me for private swim, bike and run sessions. With his combination of knowledge, energy and passion for coaching John was able to revolutionise not only my level of fitness but my approach to training and racing. I can't recommend John enough, he is one of the best coaches I have had. More...

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John is very detailed and helped me develop/reinvent my swimming technique, knocking loads of time / effort from my position before. I highly recommend John for his patience and attention to detail. And most of all the lessons are fun too! More...

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I used John to help improve my technique in preparation for the Outlaw Ironman and he very quickly helped with my confidence and I can know swim quicker with much less effort. His instructions were very clear and he also explained what I needed to change and why it would help. Very easy to communicate and book lessons. I would strongly recommend John if you would like to improve your confidence and technique. More...

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John Wood has been coaching our club (North Bristol Tri) for a number of years for our swim sessions and has always been extremely helpful, supportive and knowledgable. In order to try and progress my swim further, I had a 1 on 1 endless pool session with video analysis which was absolutely superb. It was actually a complete revelation to see what I look like when swimming compared to what I think I look like. Within the session John gave me several drills to work on my kick, and I am already seeing a big improvement in my pace. I can definitely recommend having a session with John if you're looking to improve. More...

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I used to be a ‘same pace athlete’, but with John’s coaching I was able to reduce my training volume and increase my performance. John helped me train smarter, peak for the races and improve my running. His training plans, supportive nature and ability to motivate; helped me achieved 2 personal bests and complete my first multi-day adventure race.I’ve really enjoyed the training and the journey with John. More...

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I wanted to complete a multi-day adventure race and a middle-distance triathlon this year, but needed to balance it with more responsibility at work. With less time available to train I soon realised that I would need some support to get the most out of my training. More...

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This has been my first year of triathlon, which started with a very limited swimming ability! With John's help over the last year my swimming technique and endurance has gone from strength to strength. Before Johns coaching my 750m open water time was 16m50s and is now 12m40s! Personally for me that is a huge improvement. Im now looking forward to more help over the off season to help me achieve even better results next year! Thanks John! More...

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Brilliant first lesson with John today. Feel like I've have a better understanding of what adjustments I need to make, now to practice what I've learnt in preparation for the next lesson in 2 weeks

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Had my first run session with Tri Coaching last week and I've noticed a difference immediately, granted I am now concentrating on a lot more than I was before whilst out on a run but it is absolutely worth it. Less aches and pains in the days after running, quicker times and generally feeling more comfortable in the run. The approach of breaking down my technique, showing me using video made me appreciate where I have been going wrong for years and giving me small areas to focus on to begin with was exactly what I need. Great first session and I'm looking forward to another and pushing on towards a successful racing season in 2017. More...

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John Wood has been my triathlon coach for around 18 months and I simply cannot recommend him highly enough. John has worked with me over that time to refine a training plan and approach which is reaping rewards. John builds a great coach-athlete relationship to a point of real understanding and is able to motivate, reassure, guide, sometimes restrain and sometimes push me all with seemingly mystical timing. Whenever I feel I need something from my coach John is there - right place, right time, right words. He has excellent technical expertise across the three disciplines of triathlon along with a wealth of knowledge and experience around general health and fitness, injury prevention, diet and not least the mental challenges of training and competing.He has worked with me around a hectic work life which sometimes can mean very long hours and we have reached a perfect balance with training and life.I have improved dramatically under John's guidance and intend to continue to work with him for a long as I am racing Triathlon. I am currently in the most consistent and best block of training I've ever achieved and I could not have done this without his help.John Wood is a brilliant coach and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone. More...

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I am 51 years old. I am a competitive person inside but greatly lacking in confidence. A few years ago, I took up running and managed a few half marathons before my knee ground me to a halt. After that, I found it immensely frustrating to be surrounded by competitive people who were achieving great things whilst I seemed unable to join them. One day, someone suggested that I could do an open water swim. I said no, that wasn't possible because I had never been taught to swim front crawl and hadn't got access to any teacher. That was when I heard about John and contacted him to ask for his help. Fortunately, he agreed. I will never forget my first lesson. I got in the water feeling like a complete idiot. I had never worn a swim cap or goggles. John asked me to just do one length to show him what I could do. I looked at him blankly and said, "No John. I can't even do one stroke!" Breast stroke was all I could manage. After 3 lessons, I was able to swim a length of crawl. After 5 lessons, I swam a mile of crawl. One day, I really do hope to achieve a major endurance open water swim. John Wood is the most talented coach. I know that he coaches high level athletes but his calm, gentle manner makes you feel just as valuable a person for him to teach as any other at any level. Every time I have a lesson, I come away with renewed confidence. As soon as I had had lesson 5, I knew that the next time I swam, I would be able to achieve my one mile target. Granted, it took me 45 minutes but I did it! If you are an absolute beginner or if you are an experienced triathlete who wants to improve, I couldn't recommend John highly enough. I can guarantee that you will have one lesson and make tremendous progress. THANK YOU John for your continued support. More...

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I’m not a great swimmer having only been swimming front crawl just over a year, I’ve been working with John to help me understand the mechanics of what I should be doing and with his advice and him demonstrating the various drills my swim stroke has improved greatly. Above all this is the confidence John has given me in the water and I no longer dread swimming sessions. I would recommend John to anyone lacking confidence or wants to improve technique, it’s amazing how quickly you will feel the benefits in the water. More...

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I took the 'plunge' to get some swim coaching, after entering the Outlaw Triathlon! I have previously struggled with the triathlon swim for some years now, but after only a few sessions, with John, my efficiency, speed and confidence have all improved greatly, and I knocked 5 mins off my swim time in the first standard distance Tri this year. I can't recommend John highly enough. More...

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I found the session so useful, John was great �

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I had a swim analysis session with John that was very helpful as the next day I improved my practice 50m butterfly repeat time by 5 seconds!

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Had a series of 5 swim sessions, found real benefits, swimming faster, easier and further than I have before. Would recommend to anyone!

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I have now had 2 sessions with John with the focus being on my technique. Having been watched by other coaches the main area they seemed to work on was the front of my stroke and the catch phase which was great but I still wasn't as smooth as I wanted to be. I contacted John after being recommended by Rio 2016 Olympic Paratriathlon Gold medalist Andy Lewis. More...

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John took my daughter for a swim coaching session and she throughly enjoyed every bit of her training. He helped her perfect her skills and worked on her turns. I would definitely recommend John

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I signed up to my first Triathlon in September 2015 and I opted for an Iron Man distance without being able to swim one length. I met with John and he basically taught me how to swim from scratch. Whenever I doubted my ability he was always at hand to put my worries aside with various strategies. He not only coached me to be able to take on a 2.4 mile open water swim he supported me throughout the whole process, offering tips and guidance along the way. I would definitely recommend John; he is calm, very patient, personable and knows his sport very well. John played an instrumental part in me completing my Triathlon on Sunday 24th July 2016. When I returned to the hotel after 12hrs and 51 minutes of training, I checked my phone and he was one of the first people to congratulate me. Thank you John. More...

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Had a block of lessons with John recently and have seen a big improvement in my swimming in a short space of time. He has a very good appreciation of the correct drills and exercises to improve your technique and I would thoroughly recommend him. Thanks.

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I had aspirations of completing my first ever Ironman triathlon a couple of years ago. I approached John and asked him if it was feasible to take me from a struggling Olympic distance triathlete to a Ironman finisher. It is fair to say that without John's help and guidance I wouldn't have crossed the line for Ironman Copenhagen. More...

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John has been coaching me for three years now, which has seen me do a 3:12 Marathon and Age Group at Long Distance Duathlon twice. Over the same period my times have been dropping quite substantially as well. Genuinely cannot fault the service! More...

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