Hello, I’m Ian and I started Pennine Endurance Coaching in 2020. I was a small animal veterinary surgeon for almost 20 years and my two dogs are currently my run coaches! I cycled and swam a lot growing up and worked as a lifeguard during my student days, usually cycling to work. I began triathlon in 2012 and coaching in 2018.
I’m a Level 2 British Triathlon coach, a Training Peaks Level 2 coach, Head Coach at Rochdale Triathlon Club and on the Triathlon England North West committee. I have completed the Ironman University course and also hold a Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults qualification, full DBS check and first aid qualifications.
I have raced every distance up to and including Ironman although middle distance / 70.3 is my favourite. I also compete in single sport events including marathons such as the beautiful Paris Marathon, swum the length of Coniston twice, and cycled around the island of Majorca on the 312 Sportive. I enjoy watching triathlon, formula 1 and cycling on telly and I’ve been lucky enough to see the Tour de France live on a number of occasions.
- Everyone is an individual – coach the person not the plan
- Coaching is a partnership – we have to work well with each other
- Honest & open communication – I’m a Yorkshireman and I’ll tell you straight. Some things work, some don’t, what matters is that we trust each other and change as needed
- Mental strength / training is just as important as physical strength
- Stay Safe & Look After Everyone
- Everyone is Welcome
- Enjoy Yourself