John Wood

John has been involved in swimming for the last 25 years and has competed at National and International levels. Within this period he has been swim coaching and taught for the last 15 years including multiple national finalists and champions.

He took up triathlon 10 years ago successfully competing at 4 European Age Group Championships, with a best placing of 4th in 2012 in Eilat, Israel. He has the knowledge and first-hand experience of racing all distances of triathlon, from super-sprint to Ironman, having started with the intention of just doing a couple of races for fun! He started coaching triathlon and running in the last six years.

Articles from this coach

Swimming In The Off season

Swimming In The Off season

Training

With no races on the horizon, it’s a great time to have a mental break as well as a physical break.

Swim Skill Foundations

Swim Skill Foundations

Training

When you are trying to improve your swimming technique and form, it can seem really bewildering...

Are Swim Drills Good For You

Are Swim Drills Good For You

Training

Many swimmers ask how often they should be doing drill sessions or swims; how many swim drills they should be doing

Make 2021 the best yet

Make 2021 the best yet

Training

2020 has been a challenging year for us all! Most of us had a bit of a washout in terms of racing but don't let that get you down.

Finding your Motivation to train in 2021

Finding your Motivation to train in 2021

Training

As both athletes and coaches, it’s highly likely that 2020 was a washout, both in terms of competing and any goals you may have had planned.

Tips to stop your goggles steaming up

Tips to stop your goggles steaming up

Training

How to fuel your day - self sufficiently

How to fuel your day - self sufficiently

Training

With COVID, race aid stations are going to look quite a lot different for at least this year and possibly going forward for a while.

Some Common swimming struggles for beginners.

Some Common swimming struggles for beginners.

Training

It’s a good thing to know that many people struggle with similar things when they are learning to swim.

The Most Common Running Injuries and How To Prevent Them

The Most Common Running Injuries and How To Prevent Them

Training

Pretty much every runner has been injured at some point, to some degree. Whether it’s a tiny niggle or full blown issue – we’ve all been there.

Transition tips for exiting open water

Transition tips for exiting open water

Training

Exiting open water is an often overlooked part of the triathlon swim, but it is where many seconds can be gained and lost. Not only that, but you can waste physical and mental energy before you arrive at your bike which is unnecessary.

8 Week Training Plan

8 Week Training Plan

Training

Looking to get into Triathlon but unsure where to start?

12 Week Training Plan

12 Week Training Plan

Training

Use this training plan and take home a medal this season!

How does riding a TT Bike differ from a road bike?

How does riding a TT Bike differ from a road bike?

Equipment

When it comes to triathlon, a bike is, well, a necessity. How are you supposed to know which bike is best suited for you?

How to warm up for a run session

How to warm up for a run session

Guides

It’s a physiological and psychological/neurological exercise, preparing you for what is to come.