Athlete: Darryl Franklin
How long have you been in Triathlon: 7 years
What is your background: Lazy, beer drinking, Maccas eating slob >2005 - General fitness and Gym 2005-07 - Bodybuilding 2007-10- Injury 2010 -1st Corporate Triathlon 2011 - Various enticer, sprint, Olympic 2011< - Busso 70.3 2015, 2017, 2018 - Busso IM 2016.
Greatest achievement outside of Triathlon: I've done a 160kg deadlift. Yes, just one, hence the 2010 Injury!! Not really an achievement, but since i was 17...
I've owned 13 cars, 7 motorbikes, 5 bicycles and 1 beach buggy!
Why do you do Triathlon: In the beginning, just for fun. Now, I can't vision myself doing anything else, there is always a new challenge, PB, race. Because I am addicted to it. I've gone so deep down the rabbit hole now, I wouldn't know how to get out. Oh, and for the bikes - those things are so damn sexy!
What attracted you to F4L: I became interested in 'a' club after seeing the clubs and groups at various races and thought it would be a good thing to have a group to belong to, like an extended triathlon family. As for F4L specifically, at the beginning, it was purely about location and training schedule.
What are your targets: Target 1 - Finish what I start. Target 2 - To always remember it's a privilege to do this sport, not an entitlement. Target 3 - 4:56:00 70.3. Finish an Ironman for each new AG.
Sum up F4L (in one line!): A coach that understands and schedules excellent work/life/triathlon balance.
Online Triathlon Coaching
Paul is a professional full time coach who offers a comprehensive coaching service for triathletes. With 15 years coaching experience and a thorough knowledge of the sport and what it takes to achieve success. Paul is driven by empowering athletes to achieve their sporting challenges. He caters for triathletes aiming to better their performance in Ironman or Ironman 70.3. In addition Paul has coached athletes to ITU World Age Group Championships, national, regional & state titles in a variety of distances.
