I started triathlon in 2013 and over the years worked my way through the age-group ranks to now racing professionally since 2022.
In that time I have achieved four professional podiums and competed in 30 half Ironman races. Having raced across distances from sprint to 70.3 I have a wealth of knowledge and experience along the way, through the good races and the tough ones.
I am a British Triathlon Level 2 coach and I have worked with athletes of varying levels, using my own experiences to help guide athletes. I’ve lived and trained in Loughborough for nine years, which is where my love for triathlon really grew.
Outlaw Holkham and Ironman 70.3 Weymouth are two standout races in my journey, marking key moments in my progression from amateur to pro.
My Coaching Approach
My coaching philosophy centres on consistency over intensity, helping athletes achieve long-term, sustainable progress while balancing training with life. I believe consistent training is much more effective than a few hard sessions intermittently with little forethought or purpose. I aim to guide athletes through the highs and lows of the sport, using my own experiences to support their journey and help them reach their best, whether that be a new PB or a goal of finishing a race for the first time.
Joining Optimal Endurance has allowed me to build my own base of athletes while being part of a collaborative and knowledgeable coaching team, something that benefits both my own development and the athletes I work with one-to-one.
I love working with motivated, passionate athletes who enjoy the process, embrace the challenge, and want to keep progressing, whatever their goals or starting point.
We offer two monthly coaching rates: triathlon training for athletes preparing across all three disciplines, and single-sport coaching for those focused on just running, cycling, or swimming.
Triathlon / Multi
Triathlon training builds endurance, strength, and skill across swim, bike, and run.
"We worked together in 2020 and 2021 in my build up to swimming the channel successfully in Aug 2022. A unique goal that Ross has helped with from setting my training to coming on the support boat."
AMY
Long Distance Triathlete
"Ross has coached me for over 5 years to run my fastest 10k, half, marathon (2:58), 70.3 and full distance (10hrs 28mins). Any goal I have my training leads me to surpass my expectations"
DOM
Runner & Triathlete
"Ross and I have largely been working together to improve my marathon time particularly for London, but I've also PB'd in the 10k and half marathon too. Training is varied and specific to me"
FRANCISC
Long Distance Triathlete
"5 years and still going, in that time I have progressed on all fronts. This year I took on my first full distance IRONMAN in Copenhagen. The planning of training around my work/life and adjustments meant I was able to stand on the start line fit and healthy and execute a race way beyond what I thought was achievable."
RUSSELL
Long Distance Triathlete
"We have worked together for 12 months. The big goal for 2024 was performing in Hawaii for the IRONMAN World Champs. The attention to detail on the specifics of the race were amazing!! I have improved across swim/bike & Run, I have also got a lot stronger in the gym with some specific focus. I can't wait to get stuck into 2025 and beyond."
KATIE
Runner & Triathlete
"In 2021 I worked with Optimal Endurance to complete a full distance IRONMAN in Tallin. The training was focused, I had a clear plan on race day and I finished in 10hr 53mins!! I enjoyed the process of translating my running background to triathlon. If you want to improve across Swim/Bike/Run this is the team for you."
