Triathlon Coaching New Zealand – Personal Coaching for Kiwi Athletes

Training for triathlon in New Zealand brings a mix of epic challenges and incredible opportunities. From windy coastal roads to steep climbs, unpredictable rain, and race days that range from Lake Taupō mornings to hot summer runs, Kiwi athletes need more than a generic plan. They need structure that matches real New Zealand conditions.

With personalised triathlon coaching, you get a plan built around your lifestyle, your goals, and the unique demands of NZ racing. Whether you’re preparing for your first local sprint or aiming for a stronger finish at Ironman New Zealand or Challenge Wanaka, we help you train smarter, stay consistent, and build confidence every week.

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Why Triathlon Coaching Matters in New Zealand

The New Zealand triathlon community continues to grow, with major events like Ironman New Zealand, Challenge Wanaka, Ironman 70.3 Taupō, and summer triathlon series inspiring athletes from every part of the country. But training for these races without a clear structure can quickly lead to stalled progress, rising fatigue, or even burnout.

When you work with a professional triathlon coach in New Zealand, you receive a plan shaped around your schedule, fitness level, and long term goals, with weekly adjustments based on how you feel and what life throws your way. Your swim, bike, and run training becomes easier to balance, you stay consistent through winter and changing weather, and you always know how to pace each session and race with confidence.

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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!

Training Structure That Fits New Zealand Conditions

Training in New Zealand means working around strong coastal winds, fast changing weather, early sunsets in winter, and long stretches of hilly terrain. Your plan needs to work with these conditions rather than fight them. The right structure helps you stay consistent through every season, whether you train in Auckland humidity, Wellington wind, Christchurch cold mornings, or the rolling routes around Queenstown.

Your coaching plan includes smart use of indoor options when the weather turns, flexible long ride choices for clearer days, and targeted swim sessions that match the pools and open water spots available in your area. Each week is adjusted to suit your work and family routine so training always feels realistic and achievable.

The result is a program that fits real New Zealand life, helping you avoid missed sessions and giving you steady progress all year round.

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Flexible Plans

Your training plan adapts to your schedule, fitness level, and race calendar. Whether you are dealing with early winter sunsets, long workdays, coastal winds, or busy weekends, we adjust your sessions so you continue progressing without unnecessary pressure.

Guarantee

Train with complete confidence through our satisfaction promise. If you ever feel your programme is not quite right, we work with you one-to-one to refine and update it until it supports your goals and feels achievable.

Unlimited Contact

Get expert guidance whenever you need it. We are here to answer questions, fine-tune your plan, and keep you on track for events across New Zealand or overseas, seven days a week.

Training History

We review your training background to identify what is helping you improve, where you can grow further, and how to use your training time effectively. New Zealand’s varied terrain, changing weather, and mix of indoor and outdoor options mean each session is structured for real-world performance gains.

All Types of Athletes

From first-time triathletes preparing for local summer series events to experienced athletes targeting races such as Ironman New Zealand, Challenge Wanaka, or 70.3 Taupō, we build programmes that match your goals, experience, and lifestyle.

Low Monthly Cost

Enjoy personalised, high-quality triathlon coaching at a price that keeps elite-level training accessible for athletes throughout New Zealand, no matter your current ability or fitness level.

Our Plans

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Begin your personalised triathlon coaching today with our New Zealand focused triathlon coach 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 have to commit long term?

No. You can work with us for as long as you find it helpful and pause or cancel whenever you need to. We keep things flexible so your New Zealand triathlon coaching fits around work, family, and your race calendar.

How do I receive my plan?

Your training plan is delivered through TrainingPeaks, making it easy to view sessions on your phone, tablet, or computer. It connects with the GPS watches and bike computers commonly used by triathletes throughout New Zealand.

What gear do I need?

We design your program around the equipment you already have. Whether you train with heart rate, power, GPS, or simple perceived effort (RPE), your plan is tailored so every session remains practical and effective in typical New Zealand conditions.

Can I follow the plan if I am travelling?

Yes. Many New Zealand athletes travel for work, holidays, or races in Australia and other parts of the world. Your plan can be followed anywhere, and we adjust sessions to match the pools, gyms, roads, or training facilities available while you are away.

Is it suitable for beginners and experienced athletes?

Yes. We coach first time triathletes preparing for local sprint events as well as experienced athletes targeting 70.3 or full Ironman races such as Ironman New Zealand or Challenge Wanaka. Your program is built around your current fitness, experience, and race goals.

What coach support will I get?

You will have direct access to your triathlon coach for questions, feedback, and changes to your plan. Whether you need guidance before a key session, want a weekly review, or need to adjust training after a busy week, we are here to support you.

How many hours per week do I need to train?

Training volume depends on your goals, experience, and the distance you are targeting. We work with athletes who can train only a few hours per week as well as those preparing for long course events. Your plan is built around the time you realistically have available.

Do I need access to a pool or open water?

Regular swim access is helpful, but not a requirement to start. We can design land based strength and mobility work if your pool time is limited, and adjust your plan as your access to pools or open water around New Zealand improves during the season.

Can you coach me if I live outside a major city?

Yes. We coach athletes from all over New Zealand, including smaller towns and rural areas. Because coaching is delivered online, your location is never a barrier. We simply build your training around the roads, trails, pools, and facilities you have nearby.

Can I focus on just one discipline, like cycling or running?

Yes. Some athletes choose to work on a single sport for part of the year, such as improving cycling strength or building running durability. We can design focused blocks for one discipline and then shift back toward full triathlon training when you are ready.

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Train with an experienced New Zealand focused coaching team and enjoy personalised support that fits real life. You can join without any long term commitment, receive guidance whenever you need it, and get consistent feedback as your training evolves. Your plan adapts to your goals and lifestyle so you can develop your swim, bike, and run performance with confidence.

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Flexible Coaching Designed for New Zealand Athletes

Your training needs to fit your lifestyle, not disrupt it. With personalised triathlon coaching, your plan adapts to your weekly routine, fitness level, and race calendar. Whether you are navigating early morning starts, long workdays, family commitments, or unpredictable New Zealand weather, your sessions are adjusted so you keep moving forward without unnecessary pressure.

If a busy week makes it hard to complete your planned training, your coach can modify sessions right away so you stay on track. When your goals shift, we reshape your plan to match. This flexible structure gives you the freedom to train with confidence because everything is built around what you can realistically achieve.

This approach works well for New Zealand athletes who want steady progress without feeling overwhelmed. It allows you to build fitness at a pace that suits your life, while still preparing you for key races from summer triathlon series to Ironman New Zealand and 70.3 Taupō.

Why Kiwi Athletes Choose to Train With Us

We don’t believe in generic, copy-and-paste training plans. We coach real people juggling work, family, and unpredictable schedules—so every program is shaped around what you can genuinely manage each week.

Athletes across New Zealand choose to work with us because:

We adjust your training weekly based on your feedback, lifestyle, and energy levels.
We respond quickly so you always know exactly what to do next.
We coach every athlete as an individual—not a level, category, or template.
We understand New Zealand conditions, from wild southerlies to humid summer race days.
We bring over 20 years of experience coaching triathletes at every stage of the journey.

The result is coaching that feels personal, sustainable, and built around real life, helping you stay consistent, confident, and ready for race day.