Name & Role
John Golding, Joint head coach

Triathlon Qualifications
British Triathlon Group & Personal coach

Other Qualifications
Diploma in Triathlon

Best Piece of Advice for Athletes
You’re faster when your happy, find joy in the process and the journey, fitness and confidence will grow over time

Favourite Race or Event
Ironman Wales, its not one for a PB but the atmosphere and athlete experience in unbelievable

Something People Might Not Know About You
Although now retired, I was a ships captain and was proud to represent my company at the queen’s garden party and onboard the Royal Yacht Brittania.

Proudest Triathlon Moment
Many memories, but crossing the line on my first ironman in Austria with all my family waiting for me was emotional and the journey to get there was enormously rewarding.

Coaching Philosophy
I love helping athletes achieve their dream, some start unable to swim a length without getting out of breath, but then go onto achieving much more than they thought was capable.
Progress is rarely linear, small steps still move you forward, so celebrate the small gains as they add up to big wins.