Phil is an experienced triathlon coach with 10 years of coaching behind him and results to prove his methods work. Specialising in increasing athlete performance, physiological development and helping experienced age-group athletes maximise performance around demanding lives.
Experience
10 years coaching | 16 years in triathlon | 30 years in Endurance sports
Location – London/Surrey
Athlete results
• 15 overall Ironman/70.3 top 10
• 70 Ironman Age group winner and podiums
• 18 Kona Qualifiers
• 75 70.3 World Championship qualifiers
• 300+ Ironman/70.3 finishers
• 12 overall wins Ultra Running races
Personal Race experience
• Age group winner and podiums at many Ironman branded races 2010-2025
• Kona Finisher and 70.3 worlds top 15 finisher
Specialisms
Science led, Data backed, training plans that work around the physiology and goals of the athlete whether Triathlete, Runner or cyclist.
- Testing – use of Lactate/INSCYD/Tymewear/Power Data
- Converting this to a plan that works based on facts but around the athletes psychology and life outside of sport
- Helping athletes through their plateau to keep improving
- INSCYD Qualified Coach
- Coach and Athlete Educator
Best Suited to
Athletes with at least 2 years experience in Endurance sports looking for the next level in planning and performance. 10+ hours a week available to train with a high level of commitment to long term development
Athlete Stories
Dean Hanwell Triathlete 44, Liverpool - busy father of two, and a job as a teacher, and has 10 to 14 hours a week to train, and we have to reallt make sure family life-balance is maintained through the year. Has gone on to have many Ironman 70.3 podiums in his AG including second overall at 70.3 Greece. In 2026 an age group win 40-44 at Bolton 70.3, and third in his age group at Copenhagen in 2027, with an Ironman PB time of 8:41.
Jen Fernando Triathlete 35, London - working as a physiotherapist, with a busy job in London, juggling training around clinical hours. Jen first came to Phil in 2021 with signs of a good engine and a good background in running but she was very much just racing local sprint-distance triathlons and had managed a top-10 female at Outlaw 70.3 but was quite a long way from the podium. 2 years of hard work and self belief and she went on to win overall at Swansea 70.3 in 2023 and 2025 with a 1:23 run off the bike.
Charlie McNeice Triathlete 29, London - came to Phil with a very strong running background. He started to do okay in local triathlons but Charlie's physiology is very interesting and we've had to learn to use his natural speed whilst developing his engine to cope with the demands of racing over 70.3. We very much used INSCYD testing to deep dive in to this. Charlie has now gone on to be third overall at Weymouth 70.3, Running 1:15 off the bike in a very strong field. The future is bright for this one….
Caspian James, Ultra Runner, Cheshire - Caspian came to Phil in his very early days of ultra running, having got himself into the top 20 at the Arc of Attrition Winter 100 miles. Showing potential, but maybe a slightly ambitious trajectory. One of the roles I've had here is to keep this highly motivated individual in check to create development at the right speed. Caspian has gone on to break the Bob Graham FKT, win numerous big UK titles in ultra running, and become one of the best runners at 100 miles or longer in the UK currently.
Athlete Testimonials
"I have been working with Coach Phil for the past seven years. During that time, I have progressed from a middle-of-the-pack age-group athlete to achieving multiple 70.3 age-group podiums, qualifying for both the Ironman and 70.3 World Championships, and becoming British Age-Group Champion at the Olympic distance.
Over the years, it has become clear that Phil is far more than just a coach—he is a mentor, scientist, motivator, friend and comedian! The journey has never been just about me; it has always been about us" - Dave Mantle, Triathlete, 55, London
"Phil has a huge depth of knowledge and takes real pride in his athletes and their goals. I’m very grateful for his guidance over the last few years. The knowledge and insight I’ve gained has been invaluable and I’ve grown hugely, both as an athlete and as a coach myself.
Phil got me through injury in the lead up to Kona and gave me the confidence to believe I could still make that start line. I did, and had the most incredible experience, one never to forget." Hannah Bizoumis, Triathlete, 39, Bristol
A great coach delivers more than just an effective training plan. What makes Phil a great coach is combining his extensive coaching knowledge with his hard earnt experience of a lifetime in endurance sports. He teaches the athletes he works with not to judge training and racing on a day-to-day basis, and that real progress in endurance sports requires a long-term approach. His guidance has been instrumental to getting my first overall IM 70.3 podium last year - Charlie 25, London
I started my triathlon journey with Phil as my coach, coming from a running background and not knowing if I could even complete a 70.3. Two years later, I’ve won my age group, stood on podiums and qualified for the 70.3 World Championships. Beyond the results, though, what I value most is how much Phil has taught me about the sport and how my body responds to training. He doesn’t just provide a training plan but he helps you understand yourself as an athlete, both physically and mentally, knowing when you need to back off and when you’re ready to push more. If you want to see how far you can take your performance, Phil is the coach for you. - Moyra W, Swizterland
Links to coaching content from Phil
Phil does the Total Tri Training coaching podcast alongside Coach and Commonwealth Games athlete Grant Sheldon. You can find a link to that here on Spotify – CLICK HERE