IRONMAN & Triathlon Coaching

Found F4L coaching when I joined my local tri club. Paul’s experience and knowledge in all aspects of triathlon is excellent. He is very adaptable to managing work/life balance, fatigue... read more levels, fuelling and training into an easy to follow and engaging training plan. My results and enjoyment of the sport have been greatly improved with his guidance. I look forward to an ongoing coach/athlete relationship, to see where this journey takes us.

Wonderfully supportive swimming coach. Immediately took three minutes off my 750 metre time ahead of the Hamburg World Sprint Champs in 2023.

Paul is a brilliant coach who takes the time to understand you as a person and not just an athlete. He tailors sessions to fit around my busy lifestyle but... read more also has the expertise to give me direct technical feedback and support when required to make sure I can hit my goals

Worked with Paul for over 2 years now. I can't imagine not having him as my coach, that accountability, the organisation and planning that you need in modern life especially... read more when balancing family and professional life with ironman which is what Paul has been able to do for me. Always there for advice and guidance and also knowing when to push and when I need some rest. Looking forward to pushing myself further with him in my corner and seeing what I'm capable of.

Paul at F4L has completely changed my approach to triathlon and taken my racing to a whole other level! I can't recommend him enough and anyone looking to push themselves... read more in Tri, or anyone feeling like they plateaud in their training will find almost instant improvements. Paul has that magic touch of pushing you to your breaking point but never beyond it. Always available for a chat or to check any questions off, Paul has worked with me in building a full training plan around a busy work life and after just 3 months I've already surpassed some of the goals set for the year with a WC qualification spot in my first race under his coaching (setting PB's in the swim, bike and run). I'm so excited for next season now. People looking at downloadable 'one size fits all' plans online because they're cheaper - I've been there and you get exactly what you pay for! Go the extra step and invest in someone that will work with you personally and takes care and pride in helping you achieve your goals!

Paul has been my coach for 6 years and has been a fantastic coach throughout. Paul has continually tailored my program to suit my shifting interests, goals and personal circumstances.... read more These have been as varied as local super sprint triathlons and Ironman, to Xterra, multi-day ultramarathon and mountain bike races. His one on one swim stroke analysis and coaching sessions are fantastic and an essential part of my significant progress in the pool. I found a couple of these a year a great complement to my normal swim training.