Tony’s attention to detail and knowledge
in the game Is second to none he’s been at the top himself for many years now and it’s easy to see why. It’s a simple formula if I follow Tony’s tailored plan then i’m going to do well.
George Martindale - Elite IRONMAN Sub 9hr PB, Kona Qualifier
Brian Fogarty
Pro IRONMAN IMUK winner
Tony is without doubt one of the best Triathlon/Ironman Coaches in the country. What stands Tony out from the rest is that he can really relate
to the stress’s I have in balancing work, life, training and racing. He does it himself and sets the standard. Unlike a lot of coaches out there,
Tony is down to earth and has no ego! He genuinely cares about his athletes and tries his best to help them get the results they desire.
Tony’s knowledge is second to none.
“Tony is without doubt one of the best Triathlon/Ironman Coaches in the country. What stands Tony out from the rest is that he can really relate to the stress’s I have in balancing work, life, training and racing.”
John Thelwell
Fastest UK Amateur IRONMAN athlete of all time,
and multiple Kona qualifier.
In 2017 after quite a lengthy break from the sport I decided I wanted to come back and qualify for the Ironman World Championship. Id always been a self coached athlete and done quite well doing it but knew to get to Kona I’d have to do something quite different. I spent sometime looking round for a coach and found Tony. Scanning through his results alone showed his consistency as being one of the best age groupers in the UK. He’s had multiple race wins, AG wins and Kona qualifications which to me means he’s doing something right.
When we met for a coffee I could tell from his wealth of knowledge that I’d made the right choice. When I began with Tony my fitness was at an all time low with having an 18 month break from the sport but that didn’t phase him, he tailored my training programme to my fitness level and I progressed week on week, month on month, year on year to the point where in 2019 every race apart from a few i didn’t finish off the podium. I qualified for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships and also reached my ultimate goal of qualifying and racing the Ironman World Championship. What ever your goal is I couldn’t recommend Tony enough.
“After reaching my ultimate goal of qualifying for the Ironman World championships in Kona in 2019, I then went on to become the fastest UK Amateur IRONMAN athlete of all time, after completing IRONMAN Tallinn 2020 in 8hr 36mins. Whatever your goal is, I couldn’t recommend Tony enough.”
Claire Walton
Elite IRONMAN Kona Qualifier
Training has always been an integral part of my life but I had never had a coach or any real semblance of structure before. In fact, I was a little scared of rigidity and someone telling me what I could and couldn’t do. But I had completely the wrong perspective on the relationship between a coach and a coaches. Tony didn’t dictate my training, he helped me to flourish, the get the best out of each session. I had a sense of genuine focus and purpose everyday and, because of that I qualified for Kona in the first year I trained with Tony- a goal that wasn’t even on my radar before. I also learnt what it meant to really dig deep on the bike.
The variation in training sets and the enjoyment I garnered from the more complex sessions is what,I think, makes Tony excellent. He can monitor progress through consistency of training but he always keeps the sessions varied too- that is a difficult act to juggle. Tony is pragmatic and a realist- feedback is given regularly and praise is relevant and deserved through a combination of data driven analysis but also personal feedback, overcoming a fear or fighting on when a race hasn’t gone well. TricentralUK has grown exponentially because of the genuine hard work and passion the club have; the coaches may have won multiple races between them but it is the smaller achievements everyday that make them successful.
“Tony didn’t dictate my training, he helped me to flourish, the get the best out of each session. I had a sense of genuine focus and purpose everyday and, because of that I qualified for Kona in the first year.”
George Martindale
Elite IRONMAN Sub 9hr PB, Kona Qualifier
Tony is well known for being the best coach in the business and he’s certainly lived up to that with myself. I contacted Tony when I had Plateaued in my own training and felt I wasn’t showing any signs of improving, Tony’s plan was very methodical, easy to follow and soon enough the improvements came and continue too come I went from a 1:19 Ironman swim to a 1:02, my ftp increased 80 watts, and my running went from a 3:56 Ironman marathon down too a 3:07 all within the space of 1 year. In 2019 i went on to produce a performance tat 2yrs ago i never even thought possible. Going SUB 9hrs at IRONMAN Barcelona 8hrs 46mins. All thanks to a quality coach, athlete relationship with Tony.
Tony’s attention to detail and knowledge In the game Is second to none he’s been at the top himself for many years now and it’s easy to see why ! It’s a simple formula if I follow Tony’s tailored plan i’m going to do well. Tony’s communication skills and genuine desire too help me hit my goals is what has stood out most and I’m not just on a generic plan for one fits all, it’s tailored to my strengths weakness’s and working life style. Knowing that tony is keeping track of all my sessions and results gives me motivation to keep improving and the results will follow.
“Tony’s communication skills and genuine desire too help me hit my goals is what has stood out most and I’m not just on a generic plan for one fits all, it’s tailored to my strengths weakness’s and working life.”
Dan Elliot
I started triathlon in 2015, instantly catching the bug for the sport. Knowing I wanted to improve, there was only one way forward – getting an amazing coach. After searching on the internet and getting various recommendations, Tony’s name popped up on numerous occasions, not only as a coach but as a quality athlete. A consultation quickly followed.
During the consultation, I witnessed the vast knowledge and love that Tony had for the sport, quickly realising that this was a man with the skills to help me reach my full potential. This had me sold instantly. 4 years later, Tony is still pushing me to my limits. His attention to detail within every session is outstanding, constantly keeping sessions varied, interesting and enjoyable. Tony has a gift for keeping his clients motivated, not only through training but through the camaraderie and banter of the TriCentralUK family. Personally, feedback is a significant aspect to my training and Tony consistently provides constructive feedback that incorporates both positive elements and important areas of development. Being only a phone call away, Tony is always on hand to answer any questions.
My improvements under Tony’s watchful eye have happened in quick succession of each other, each one having major influences on both my times and achievements. Since I have been training with Tony i have won multiple short/standard distance Triathlon/Duathlon races, my 25mile Time Trial time has gone from 1hr 10mins to 56mins and my half marathon time has gone from 1hr 25mins to 1hr 19mins. This demonstrates just how well Tony has influenced my results, the figures speak for themselves. Some of my greatest achievements whilst being with TriCentralUK are a half Ironman going from a 4hr 25mins to 4hr 11mins. As well as my half Ironman results, I’ve also picked up a British Age Group Bronze medal and a European Age Group Bronze medal. This shows that Tony is one of the top triathlon coaches out there.
I can’t thank Tony enough for the amount of dedication, hard work and attention to detail that has seen me progress from a good athlete to be able to challenge at a European level. I would 100% recommend TriCentralUK to anyone looking to develop in the sport and to anyone who wishes to push themselves further, whatever their goal may be.
“I would 100% recommend TRICENTRALUK to anyone looking to develop in the sport and to anyone who wishes to push themselves further, whatever their goal may be.”
Matt Dewhurst
After finishing playing football to a high standard, I took up triathlon with the intentions of a new challenge. I soon began to enjoy the sport and began working with a tri coach as I was new to the sport. Unfortunately I never felt I was developing to my potential and coming from a sports background as a athlete and as a coach, the competitive side of me began to get frustrated and wanted something more, so I began to search and ask around in the quest for a new coach, and Tony’s name came up on a number of occasions not only as a coach but also as athlete which was important to me! So whilst on one of my trips back to the UK, we sat down for a coffee and I was instantly sold. The level of attention to detail, knowledge and passion for his athletes was really clear to see and was everything I wanted.
3 years later I’ve not regretted it ever since. In the time I’ve been working with Tony, I’ve gone from being a very average Age Grouper, to winning a major race in the Snowman Legend Triathlon, Overall podium at ITU Abu Dhabi, two Ironman 70.3 age group podiums (including the highly competitive Dubai 70.3), qualifying for the 70.3 World Championships, finishing 10th in Europe at the ETU Long Distance Championships, finally improving my Ironman personal best by over 2 hours and countless overall podiums in local events. Even after achieving all that, I feel that Tony is still passionately pushing for more from me which I love, as I still have big ambitions that I want to achieve!!
I can’t thank Tony enough for his time, effort and attention to detail, as he has also helped with my own coaching development too. So for anybody reading this who wants to improve, wants a coach that will tailor a plan to your lifestyles and needs, who’s knowledge is second to none and cares about each of his athletes, then you need to get in touch with him. You won’t regret it!