IRONMAN & Triathlon Coaching
Customised triathlon coaching for athletes of all levels. Powered by TriDot and perfected for you by Paul Jones (British Triathlon Level 3 Coach & IRONMAN Certified Coach).
Achieve your triathlon goals.
Triathlon & IRONMAN Training Camps, held in the training paradise of Mallorca, France & Spain.
Dates available now for 2024 and 2025.
Consistency. Sustainability. Balance.
Our three keys to success. From amateur to world champion, athletes need all three to meet their goals.
With our personalised training plans, we believe anyone can succeed, whatever your aims or ambitions.
Building Champions
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When it comes to triathlon coaching no matter what what ability or distance, I’d look no further than F4l Coaching . Paul coached me from sprint distance up to Ironman... read more with a qualification for An world age group duathlon thrown in to ! His coaching was well structured and I learnt a lot about when to push and when to hold back and rest . Putting sessions on like swim analysis with underwater cameras to track days to camps in Mallorca everything has been thought of to give the athlete every opportunity to fulfil their potential. Paul was my coach but has became a lifelong good friend 🙂
June 3, 2020Knowledgeable and dedicated triathlon coach who not just only cares about your performance but your physical and mental well being during the training period which is as crucial in the... read more overall progress of the athlete.
June 3, 2023Paul’s 121 swim sessions are really effective and I wholeheartedly recommend Paul to anyone looking to improve their swimming. He gives advice specific to your goals and ability and communicates... read more clearly without it being information overload. Paul very obviously understands what he is coaching and his knowledge, coaching and support have been instrumental in helping me return to competitive swimming after a long break.
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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.
April 3, 2024Paul’s coaching is top tier, he has helping me trying to improve my race results. Paul is a lovely guy, who is very supportive and invested in the people he... read more coaches , who regularly checks in to see how I’m managing and overall a very positive experience:)
June 3, 2023Paul 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
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I cant recommend F4L enough. Paul is a really great coach, he has a deep understanding of what is needed to get to a race. He asks you what you... read more want to achieve and then helps you get there. I had had a coach before F4L, but this is a different level, professional and supportive. I get regular feed back about my training and this really helps me stay on track, even when my work is busy or there are family commitments that means i have to drop a session. I have completed a couple of Olympic Tris and an Ironman so far, each time exceeding my expectations on race day. i think about my training and feel excited. Thank you F4L.
June 3, 2020I have always wanted to compete in both Triathlon and Ironman. There came a point where engaging a coach was a must and I approached Paul at Fit 4 Life.... read more I have not looked back. Paul has taken my fitness and ability to a place I could never have thought possible. I look forward to many more years working with him and highly recommend anyone at any level to become a team member of the F4L family.
June 3, 2020I’d been regularly training with F4L through group sessions and recently decided to make the progression into having a coach. There was never any doubt who I would ask to... read more help me. Paul is professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and dedicated to helping athletes at all levels improve – always going that extra mile. Having a coach adapting my training plan around a busy life – and lockdown – has been fantastic. Paul has provided a structure that has seen my performance consistently improve. If you’re looking to take your training to the next level, Paul will do that with sustainable hard work, motivation - and lots of fun.
June 3, 2021
FAQs
Whether it's an IRONMAN, triathlon, or an Olympic event, a coach can help you achieve your goal much more efficiently than alone.
Our personalised plans work for you, and can work around any barriers you may have.
Never - One of our favourite athletes completed her first ever IRONMAN at 70!
So many athletes train alone or follow a set plan, and wonder why they underperform at their big race, get sick leading up to the event, or acquire an injury in training.
Finding a way to balance your life around your training, keeping consistent, and training sustainably is key - and the way to do that is with our expertly-crafted, personalised plans.
No one can do their best without first knowing what their best is.
Our coaches offer so much that you just don't get alone:
Expertise - your coach has spent years learning their craft and developing their skills, experience, philosophies and knowledge.
Goal Setting - seeing so many athletes over the years means a clear understanding of realistic and manageable targets, and therefore a better way to reach your peak.
Care - your coach is there to give you constant advice, support and encouragement - and you don't get that alone.
Time Management - most F4L Triathletes end up training less hours and racing faster!
Your coach will include group sessions into your programs as social interaction, which is incredibly important to achieving your goals.
We have helped nurses, midwives, firemen and many other shift workers reach their peak. Your coach will work around your availability to create a training program specific that works not only for your body, but for your lifestyle.
You don’t need to buy any specific equipment. Your coach will work with the equipment you have available.
Many F4L athletes have been with the organisation for years.
The coach/athlete relationship takes time to develop and takes a commitment from both to succeed.
Your coach will work with you to either manage the injury, following the advice of any medical experts.
If you cannot run, a focus on cycling & swimming may be best for example.
Your coach will use Training Peaks to inform you of your training sessions which have been set.
A Premium account is included in the monthly IRONMAN Performance Coaching Package.
Your coach will work with you to identify which races you should target. Whether it is your first sprint Triathlon or first-time stepping up to an Olympic distance event, we'll find what you need.
Your coach will offer constant support via WhatsApp and Email. Some of the more engaging packages include more coach contact. You can find out more info at Training Programs.