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1-2-1 Open-water swim coaching

Technique development and how to swim faster in a wetsuit.

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Cycle skills, efficient climbing, braking, cornering, gear management and nutrition

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1-2-1 Run with Mark to improve your efficiency.

Mark will observe and run with you, then help you improve.

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Tri-athlon performance coaching with Mark Kleanthous

Mark has been encouraging everyone to take up triathlon and has been helping all ages and all abilities achieve their ambitions. He gets to know his clients individually and works closely with them so they enjoy the journey and have the best race-day performance possible.

As an advanced performance coach, Mark has helped individuals of all ages achieve their running, cycling and triathlon goals. By being a fulltime coach Mark gives you the attention you deserve.

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Coaching from beginners to experienced athletes

From first timers wishing to take part in their very first sprint triathlon to going faster next time or faster in an ironman®.

Athletes who have failed to complete the swim bike or run cut off before contacting Mark. Mark has helped more than 30 athletes successfully complete the swim, bike and run cut off and become official finishers.

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Qualifying for the European or World triathlon championships at all distances?

Mark has helped clients achieve their dreams when other coaches have failed to help.

Mark was shocked to be told that some athletes have been told by other coaches that what they wanted to achieve was not possible. Mark removes the “im” from impossible.

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Ironman® coaching

Mark has coached many triathletes who have qualified for either Kona or Nice or 70.3 Ironman® world championships.

If you were not able to complete an ultra running event or a multi-stage event then Mark has a proven track record to help you.

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Bronze, Silver, & Gold Coaching available

Individual training plans for beginners who want to go faster next time, aspiring age-group podium athletes, or those wishing to qualify for the World Championships or Kona.

Plans are based on your past sporting background, current level of fitness, aspirations, the demands of your event, and your availability to train and injury prevention. Daily session plans are offered for swim, bike, run, strength, and conditioning. When life gets in the way, Mark provides alternative workouts and advice.

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Mark’s experience delivers for Triathlon and Ironman®

If you do not know where to begin or want to do something out of the ordinary and need expert advice on how to prepare, then Mark is your coach.

  • Event qualification

    Qualifying for the European or World triathlon championships

  • Coaching at all levels

    From first timers wishing to take part in their very first sprint triathlon to going faster in an Ironman®.

  • Podium places

    Mark’s clients have achieved hundreds of podium places in all distances and age categories (the oldest triathlete was 81) from sprint triathlon to the Ironman®. 

  • Beat the cut-off!

    Mark has helped more than 30 athletes successfully complete the swim, bike and run cut-off and become official finishers.

  • World championship level skills

    Mark has coached many triathletes who have qualified for either Kona or Nice or 70.3 Ironman® world championships.

  • Don't doubt yourself

    Mark was approached by the wife of a triathlete who had failed to complete Ironman Bolton three times. With Mark’s help he not only completed the ironman, but had almost 60 minutes to spare!

Outstanding reviews from our clients

Best ever time!

I told Mark and said I was a bit nervous of the swim as it was open water as I’d had a few bad experiences with panic breathing in the water. He said he would give me a few lessons and look at my technique and give some advice on how I can overcome my fears and swim strongly and efficiently. During my One2One coaching session with Mark he was very complementary of my technique and gave me a few really helpful tips for starting / during the swim and exiting the water and getting out of that figure gripping wetsuit.

Mervyn Phillips (58)

Improved my technique

Mark helped me (44 year old plodding house wife) greatly to improve my swim technique in open water. Gave me the confidence to go for it. Definitely would call upon him again.

Palwinder Jeffer (44)

Thank you so much

Every time I got into open water even with a wetsuit on i thought i was going to drown! That was until i had an open water swimming coaching session with Mark. Your professional but calm coaching showed me how to get into the water and relax my breathing, this has made all the difference. I actually went swimming in the sea holiday without a wetsuit for the first time EVER because of your help. I will be forever indebted to your time and effort you gave me.

Alice Woodward (61)

I'll definitely use Mark again

I booked in with Mark, as soon as i met him I found Mark passionate and a great teacher. He helped me to improve my confidence in the water, gave good advice about my swim technique and explained to me how to aim for a specific landmark to improve the straightness of my swim. In the weeks after my session Mark was quick to come over and give advice when he saw me training and at events to give the extra encouragement I needed. I especially remember the BoxEnd Triathlon on the running course, he gave me the energy to finish the run when I felt dead in the water. Using Marks advice throughout the season helped to improve not just my swim times but my overall Tri performance.

Edward Snook

Thank you Mark I can now use my fitness from cycling and running and swim properly with no breathing difficulties since my open water swimming session with you.

Nicholas Ashworth (52)

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Whether you’re training for your first sprint triathlon or chasing an Ironman PB, our sessions help you build confidence, speed, and efficiency in open water. Connect with our coach and find out about upcoming training opportunities — your next breakthrough starts here!




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    If you have any further questions or require further information about our courses, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact us directly at:

    07876 376776 

    mark@ironmate.co.uk