Can I focus on just one discipline?

Yes. We can create single-sport training blocks for cycling or running and transition you back to triathlon when ready.

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Q: How do I get my training plan?

Your plan is delivered through TrainingPeaks and works seamlessly with Garmin, Wahoo and Polar devices commonly used in Ireland.

Q: Can I keep training if I’m travelling?

Yes. Your plan can be followed anywhere, and we adjust your sessions based on the facilities you have while travelling.

Q: Is the coaching suitable for beginners?

Yes. We coach newcomers as well as experienced athletes preparing for events such as Dublin City Triathlon, TriAthy, and 70.3 Ireland.

Q: What kind of coaching support do I receive?

You receive direct communication with your coach for questions, feedback and plan adjustments.

Q: How many hours per week do I need to train?

Training time varies based on your goals. We work with athletes training a few hours weekly to those building toward long-course races.

Q: Do I need regular pool or open-water access?

Swim access helps, but isn’t required to start. We can include land-based swim strength until more water time is available.

Q: Can you coach me if I live in a rural area?

Yes. We coach athletes from all over Ireland, and training is tailored to the facilities you have near you.

With personalised triathlon coaching, your programme is built around your lifestyle, your fitness level, and the demands of Irish racing. Whether you’re getting ready for your first Try-a-Tri event or aiming for stronger results at races like TriAthy, Dublin City Triathlon, or Ironman Ireland in Cork, you’ll train with structure, support, and confidence. Your coach helps you stay consistent, adjust around busy weeks, and develop a swim–bike–run balance that fits your goals, so every session moves you closer to race-day success.

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Coaching Guidance Built for Irish Triathletes

Training for triathlon in Ireland comes with unique challenges. From wet, windy coastal routes to narrow country roads, dark winter mornings, and unpredictable weather, Irish athletes need more than a generic plan. They need coaching that reflects real Irish conditions and supports steady, sustainable progress.

With personalised triathlon coaching, your training is shaped around your routine, your goals, and the races you are preparing for. Your coach adjusts your sessions each week based on your feedback, energy levels, and schedule so your training feels achievable instead of overwhelming. You get clear structure, realistic progression, and guidance that keeps you improving throughout the season.

This approach gives Irish triathletes the support they need to stay consistent, avoid common training mistakes, and build confidence for events from local sprint races to Ireland’s long distance triathlons.

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Peter Anderson

Triathlete / Sweden

Started with Greame after a foot injury and he started writing the program after that I had a good couple of years progression in my training and development.

Stian Mjølnerød-Lie

Mountain Biker / Norway

Couldn't been in the shape I'm in without the help of SportCoaching. Always in touch for my questions and helps me along the way. So happy!

Ken Ronny hauge

Cyclist / Norway

Super happy with you as a coach. Good progress and several top positions in the bike. Good follow-up. Also perfect for me working shift. Creates program training as I work

Minna Backman

Triathlete / Sweden

When you're new, feedback is especially important, and Graeme is highly skilled at both analyzing numbers and understanding the importance of mental strength.

Scott S

Triathlete / USA

Sportcoaching (Graeme) offers the athlete years of experience and knowledge in the areas of running, cycling and endurance sport. The training plans are built to challenge the athlete (I have improved my triathlon biking significantly)...

Jon Hedlund

Triathlete / Sweden

Great coach, responsive and knowledgeable. Had Graeme as a coach for a couple of years and my performance kept getting better and better.

Elizabeth Gonsalves

Triathlete / USA

His confidence in my ability is a great mental boost. Extremely knowledgeable, professional and responsive to any issues or questions.

Håkan Linder

Triathlete / Sweden

Very satisfied! Coach had a much better track of what achievement I could achieve 🙂 When it was time for my first IM he knew exactly what times I could go on and it was much better than I thought.

Oliver Lindblom

Mountain biker / Sweden

A good Guy and a great coach! Have helped me look at training in a different way.

Åge Bunde

Mountain biker / Norway

Graeme is really on top on the game!! I consider my self as a well educated and self coached athlete, but I have seen significant performance benefits in short time working with Graeme.

Melvin Friis

Mountain Biker / Sweden

The king Always Good support and Good results

Sara Gradling

Triathlete / Sweden

Thanks for your patience and understanding, for your help and for believing in me. It’s still hard for me to understand that I actually made Kalmar… It was a struggle but the most positive part was, believe it or not, the marathon!

Coaching That Adapts as You Grow

Effective triathlon coaching isn’t just about following a plan, it’s about having guidance that adjusts as your fitness, confidence, and goals evolve. Instead of locking you into a rigid, one-size-fits-all schedule, your coach shapes every phase of training based on how your body responds, how busy life becomes, and what you need to improve next.

Your programme is updated weekly with clear priorities, realistic workloads, and targeted sessions that address your strengths and weaknesses. When you hit a breakthrough, we build on it. When motivation dips or life gets hectic, we simplify and refocus to keep progress steady. This level of adaptability ensures you’re not just training hard, you’re training with purpose.

With a coach who understands the demands of consistent triathlon preparation, you’ll know exactly why each session matters, how to approach it, and how it moves you closer to your race goals.

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Flexible Plans

Your training plan adapts to your routine, fitness level, and race goals. Whether you’re managing early winter darkness, long commutes, coastal winds, or busy weekends, we adjust your sessions so you can keep progressing without added stress.

Guarantee

Train with confidence through our satisfaction promise. If your programme ever feels off, we work with you directly to refine it and make sure it supports your goals and stays realistic.

Unlimited Contact

Get support whenever you need it. We answer questions, tweak your plan, and keep you on track for races across Ireland or abroad. Seven days a week.

Training History

We review your training background to identify what’s working, what needs improvement, and how to use your available training time effectively.

All Types of Athletes

From first-time triathletes entering local sprint events to seasoned athletes targeting races like TriAthy, Dublin City Triathlon, or Ironman Cork, we design programmes that fit your experience, goals, and lifestyle.

Low Monthly Cost

Access personalised, high-quality triathlon coaching at a monthly rate that keeps expert guidance affordable for athletes across Ireland. No matter your current fitness level or background.

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Start now with our triathlon training plans and take your swim, bike, and run performance to the next level.

Triathlete exiting the swim with strong acceleration during a sprint distance triathlon training plan — Sprint Distance Triathlon Plan

Triathlete riding smoothly in an aerodynamic position for a Sub-6.5 Hour Half Ironman (70.3) Plan — Sub 6.5 Hour Half Ironman

beginner-half-ironman-70-3-training-plan — Beginner Half Ironman Plan

Beginner triathlete running on a quiet footpath in the early morning during an Ironman beginner training plan, showing steady endurance form, slight fatigue, and base-building effort with road shoes and racing singlet visible — Beginner Ironman Plan

Triathlete riding a time trial bike up a gentle rolling hill during a Sub-12 Hour Ironman Training Plan, steady endurance effort with strong pedal stroke and green countryside in the background — Sub 12 Hour Ironman

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to sign up for a long period?

No. Our coaching is completely flexible. You can stay for as long as it benefits you and pause or cancel whenever needed. Your Irish triathlon training should fit your lifestyle, not lock you in.

How do I get my training plan?

Your plan is delivered through TrainingPeaks, giving you easy access on your phone or computer. It works seamlessly with the Garmin, Wahoo and Polar devices most athletes in Ireland already use.

What equipment do I need to start?

You can begin with whatever you currently have. Whether you're training with heart rate, power, GPS or simply pacing by feel, your programme is shaped to suit common Irish training conditions—rain, wind and all.

Can I keep training if I’m travelling?

Absolutely. Many Irish athletes travel for work or head abroad for warm-weather training. Your sessions can be followed anywhere, and we’ll adjust your plan based on the facilities you have access to while away.

Is the coaching suitable for beginners?

Yes. We support athletes taking on their first sprint triathlon as well as those preparing for events like Dublin City Triathlon, TriAthy, 70.3 Ireland or Ironman races overseas. Every plan is built around your current ability and goals.

What kind of coaching support do I receive?

You’ll have direct communication with your coach for questions, session adjustments and progress reviews. Whether you need help pacing a long ride or want feedback on your swim technique, we’re here to help.

How many hours per week do I need to train?

Training time depends on your goals and race distance. We work with athletes who train a few hours per week as well as those preparing for long-course events. Your plan is built around the time you can realistically commit.

Do I need regular pool or open-water access?

Consistent swimming is helpful, but you can still start without ideal access. If pool times are limited, we include land-based swim strength and mobility work until you can get more water time during Ireland’s warmer months.

Can you coach me if I live in a rural area?

Yes. We coach athletes from all over Ireland—cities, towns and the countryside. Because coaching is online, location doesn’t matter. Your training is customised to the local roads, trails or pools you have available.

Can I focus on one discipline instead of full triathlon?

Yes. Some athletes choose blocks dedicated solely to running or cycling, especially over the winter. We can create specific build phases for one sport and shift back to full triathlon training when you’re ready.

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Train with a coaching team experienced in supporting athletes across Ireland and receive guidance that fits your everyday life. You can start without any long-term commitment and get support whenever you need it, whether it is adjusting your training week, reviewing your progress or preparing for a race. Your plan evolves with your schedule, goals and fitness so you can improve your swim, bike and run performance with confidence and consistency.

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Flexible Coaching Designed for Irish Triathletes

Your training should work alongside your daily life, not make it harder. Our personalised coaching adapts to your routine, your current fitness and the Irish races you are preparing for. Whether you are managing early starts, long commutes, family commitments or Ireland’s famously unpredictable weather, your plan is adjusted so you keep progressing without added pressure.

If your week becomes hectic or a session needs to change, your coach updates your plan right away so everything stays manageable. When your goals or race calendar shift, your programme evolves with you. This gives you the confidence to train consistently because your plan reflects your real schedule, not a strict one-size-fits-all layout.

This coaching style works especially well for Irish athletes who want steady improvement without feeling overwhelmed. It supports you in building fitness at a sustainable pace while preparing for key events such as Hell of the West, TriAthy, Dublin Triathlon, or longer goals like 70.3 Cork and Ironman Ireland.

Why Irish triathletes Work With us

We know every athlete in Ireland balances training with work, family, unpredictable weather, and a busy weekly routine. That’s why our coaching is built around real life, not rigid templates or copy-and-paste plans. Every programme is adjusted to suit what you can realistically manage each week, helping you stay consistent without burning out.

We update your training weekly based on your feedback, energy levels, and schedule.
You get fast responses, clear guidance, and support whenever you need it.
Your programme is tailored to you. Not to a pre-made template or generic category.
We understand Irish conditions, from windy Atlantic coastal routes to early-morning winter sessions.
You benefit from over 20 years of coaching experience across all triathlon distances.

The result is coaching that feels personal, flexible, and sustainable. Designed to help you build fitness, confidence, and race-day readiness throughout the Irish season.