I have been fortunate to work with Stef for the last seven... yes SEVEN years... we keep getting better, even when we have the odd curve ball thrown at us from time to time. Its a pleasure to coach him.
F4L Triathlete: Stef
Based in the Middle East, where hot really is hot, Stef raced at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships in 2018.
Why do you do Triathlon: Lots of reasons but I like the challenge, the fact it keeps me fit (and the weight off!), isn’t just one activity so keeps me interested and it’s an incredibly supportive and friendly environment to be in. Especially here in Dubai, the camaraderie (and competition!) is fantastic.
What is your sporting back ground: None really, I dabbled a bit in long-distance running, did a few triathlons mid-late 90s and have always ridden a bike, but it wasn’t until my 50s that I really took the plunge an entered a full-distance IM.
What attracted you to F4L: I wanted to do the whole IRONMAN thing properly and realized I needed a coach. I liked their approach and have been here ever since…7 years!!
What are your targets: Keep fit and motivated, but I would like to qualify for 70.3 World Champs again if I’m honest. It was such an amazing experience, I’d love to have another go and do better than last time.
Favourite motivational quote: There are too many to choose from. I give myself a TLA (three letter abbreviation) for most races to spur me on and help me remember key points. They’re rarely the same and they help me to focus for instance on my running form, or nutrition on the bike. Might sound silly but it’s always worked for me.
Favourite training song/music track: I love music and have a very wide spectrum of genres in my “favourite” list. However, I’ve never listened to music while training, but have always preferred to let my mind de-clutter, especially after a stressful or problematic work day. I find this really helps me to look at problems from a different perspective and come to some workable solutions.
Professional Coach Paul Jones is a British Triathlon Federation Level 3 Coach and a Triathlon Australia Performance Coach.
He is also an IRONMAN Certified Coach and a Level 2 Training Peaks Coach.
F4L Triathlon Coaching offers triathletes and other endurance athletes a full coaching and training service that caters to all levels of triathletes. F4L offers professional triathlon and endurance training support and the reliability triathletes require. Each athlete is an individual, every athlete has different needs. Coach Paul and F4L provide you with 15 years experience and professional coaching.
