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Mike Trees

Mike TreesSports has been a central part of Mike's life for over 25-years and he never tires of discovering just how much we can achieve when focused on our goals. Whether you are looking to improve a personal best time or gain world ranking qualification, Mike can help you meet and exceed your goals and perform at your peak.

As an ex-professional athlete and a coach to olympic teams and athlete's, he has a comprehensive knowledge of sports coaching and athletic physiology that will help you learn from his many experiences, be it in competition or recovering from injury (and avoiding injuries!).

In addition to coaching athletes, he is also a regular writer for both running and triathlon magazines as well as a contributor to the leading triathlon and running websites. During early 2009, he trained and prepared for the London Marathon and detailed his preparations in a training blog that was a 'must-read' for hundreds of people. Now you can benefit from his tailored 1-to-1 coaching programmes.

Mike's sporting achievements include: World Champion 2004 Masters World Champion (10,000m running), 1994 Ironman Japan 8hours 52mins (British record), Multiple National Triathlon and Duathlon Champion (Britain and Japan) 1991-2002 and 1983 British Universities 1,500m Champion.

Mike was the Manager of the British Duathlon Team 2008, he was also the Manager of the British Elite Duathlon Team; 2001-2005: Personal Coaching and Sports Consulting and University Lecturing; 1996-2001: Head coach of Triathlon Team Teikei, Japan Coaching many professional athletes including, Kiyomi Niwata (Olympian), Tayama (Olympian), Chiharu Chiba, Masahiro Matsumaru(Japanese long distance triathlon champions); 1991-1996- Head coach of Triathlon Team Nicos ( Coaching 3 national Champions).


Richard Stannard

Richard StannardJoin one of the world's best open water swimmers in triathlon for coaching in triathlon's most technical discipline. Ten-time winner of the swim leg of the London Triathlon and Double World Aquathlon Champion, Richard Stannard can offer you exclusive tuition in the art of open water swimming.

Richard was British Triathlon Champion in 2001, Aquathlon World Champion in 2003 and 2006 and Biathle World Champion in 2005 and 2007. In October 09 Richard broke two European and five British Masters Records at the British Gas ASA Masters & Senior Age Group Swimming Championships in Sheffield.

He competed in five events, the 1500m, 800m, 400m, 200m Freestyle and the 200m Butterfly. Richard took Gold and set Records in every event! Richard wears the award winning 2XU V:1 wetsuit.


Stephen Farrell


Stephen FarrellStephen Farrell has 25 years of triathlon experience. He was New Zealand's fastest Ironman athlete in the mid 90's. His best New Zealand Ironman result was 2nd in 1996. He won the 40 -44 age group in Ironman New Zealand 2004 to finish 11th overall.

He studied Physical Training for 5 years at the New Zealand Military “Physical Education and Recreational Training School” in Wigram and the Royal New Zealand Police College. He is the head coach for North Harbour Triathlon Club and was High Performance Director for Triathlon New Zealand from 2004 to 2008.

Comeback to racing in 2009:

Silver medal, 45-49 age group, ITU World Tri Champs, Gold Coast, Australia
Silver medal, 45-49 age group, ITU World Long Distance Tri Champs, Perth, Australia


Alex Drummond

Alex Drummond Alex Drummond B.Sc(hons) MCSP GSR Sports Physiotherapist & Sports Trainer

Alex is Clinical Director of the Drummond Clinic & Sportsfeet UK. With 14 years experience in Physical Therapy and Exercise Conditioning he is well placed to offer useful advice on running and triathlon.

As consultant to Mike Trees Training and Drummond Running Workshops, Alex provides the scientific, clinical and functional movement advice.

Alex Also writes for Run 24/7, Ladies Running Magazine & Fitness Professionals Magazine.
Being an outdoors person, his active interests involve Running, Triathlon (on and off road), Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Skiing (Downhill, Telemark & Cross Country) and Kitesurfing to name a few.


Chris Chamberlin

Chris first raced a Triathlon in 1993 and has yet to kick the habit, enjoying every moment in the sport. He first raced at domestic elite level in 1999 coming 7th in the British elite grand prix that year. He rides on the track, competes in Masters swimming, time-trialling and runs at all distances. Endurance, water, mountains and espresso (together) are real passions.

He has an exercise science background and is a former lecturer at Royal Holloway University College. Physiology and Biomechanics are fundamental to his coaching - do less, do it better; be strong, be skilled and efficient. He is a member of the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association and works to ensure that athletes are physically prepared for endurance training, taking the long term view of injury resistance and longevity. Chris is also a member of the British Assosiation of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES)

He runs a pure technique swimming clinic in Salisbury and works extensively on strength and technical training for all the disciplines in Triathlon. Chris encourages as much phone and personal contact as possible as part of his work with athletes, advising how to train intelligently and how to move well.

 


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