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If you’re searching “best triathlon coaching near me in Torbay” , you’re looking for more than just a training plan. You want expert guidance, local knowledge, and coaching that actually fits your life . PeteWilbyTriathlon provides professional, personalised triathlon coaching across Torbay, Torquay, Paignton, Brixham and Teignbridge , helping athletes train smarter, progress faster, and race with confidence. Local coaching, done properly. Local Triathlon Coach in Torbay and

If you are swimming in the sea in Torbay or Teignbridge, professional safety cover is essential. Open-water conditions can change quickly, and swimming with proper supervision significantly reduces the risk. Whether you are a beginner, triathlete, or long-distance swimmer, PeteWilbyTriathlon provides trusted open-water swim safety cover in Torbay and Teignbridge. We support individual swimmers, groups, clubs and organisations with coaching, supervision and safety boat cover t

When most athletes hear the phrase heat training , they think acclimation - surviving a hot race or preparing for a foreign climate. But what if heat wasn’t only a tool for coping? What if it were a tool for improving? Recently, after being prompted by a coached athlete earlier in 2025, I’ve been investigating bike-based heat-training protocols not just for acclimation but also as a deliberate way to elevate fitness during everyday training. And the more I see, the more convi

Cold-water triathlon training begins with understanding the cold-shock response—not just as a risk but as a physiological benefit. The initial gasp, rapid breathing, and heart-rate spike can boost alertness, circulation, and stress resilience when managed safely. Respect those first 60–90 seconds: enter gradually, keep your airway clear, and slow your breathing before you start swimming.  Use a short “acclimatisation phase” at the start of every swim. Float or tread water, an

Estimating Your Sweat Rate: A Practical Guide for Endurance Athletes Understanding your sweat rate is a valuable step toward refining your hydration strategy, both in training and on race day. Knowing how much you typically lose through sweating helps you determine what—and how much—you need to drink to replace fluids and electrolytes. Sweat rate is highly individual. Some athletes naturally sweat more, while others sweat less, and it can vary significantly depending on condi

Strength underpins everything we do — not only in sport, but in life. As endurance athletes, we sometimes focus so heavily on miles, pace and heart rate that we forget the foundation that makes all of that possible. Strength supports us day-to-day, enabling us to move well, stay healthy, and enjoy our training over the long term. I like to think about strength in two parts:  strength of body  and  strength of mind . Each plays its own role, and both are essential. The strengt

Endurance isn’t just about going longer — it’s about building a body that lasts, a life that supports progress, and a mindset that refuses to quit. Whether you're chasing your first 5K, a marathon PB, or the finish line of an Ironman, actual endurance training builds confidence, capability, and long-term health from the ground up. But endurance doesn’t happen by accident. It requires structure, awareness, and discipline. Life needs to be organised so training can be consisten

Endurance challenges might include triathlons, long-distance swimming, running, cycling, rowing, or any of these activities performed overnight, or unicycling, skating, or kayaking... the list is endless. Athletes taking on this challenge will repeatedly strain their bodies with a single set of movements. They will benefit from having stronger skeletal muscles to help endure and apply force to the activity. While endurance training builds stamina and cardiovascular power, s

In endurance sports, success is often attributed to physical conditioning — VO₂ max, lactate threshold, or muscular efficiency. Beneath every endurance athlete’s body lies something even more vital — a strong mind. Strength of mind isn’t about ignoring pain or pretending fatigue doesn’t exist. It’s about managing the inner dialogue that decides whether you stop or keep moving. For endurance athletes, mental strength is the bridge between training and achievement. It’s what k

In endurance training and racing, additional healthy nutrition is needed.  Referring to ‘diet’ as the day-to-day consumption of three nutritious meals, drinks, and snacks.  The extra ‘sports-nutrition’ would be consumed close to the training session and during, to keep you going, and immediately after to aid recovery.    The additional fuel required during these challenges is mainly carbohydrate.  We burn this off fast.  While some endurance is primarily fat-burning, the body

A high level of organisation is crucial for anyone undertaking endurance training.  Be it for pure health or to be a competitive athlete.  Simultaneously, endurance training also provides more structure, discipline, and consistency to your life, but one doesn’t work without the other.  Let's face it, the ‘life’ stuff contains more essential, non-negotiable facets — like work and family — than endurance training ever would.     Generally speaking, training is the fun bit.  On

The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in determination - Usain Bolt Many people reading this have a triathlon-related goal for this year. As part of structuring training into life, this blog is to encourage you to do two main things: Think further ahead, DREAM Be grounded and realistic when you aim for things This blog is actually a strategy planning exercise. Primarily, in this context, I would like you to use it for planning your endurance goals. Bu

When exercising, we sweat, even if sea swimming. Sweating is essentially dehydrating. Sweating is a very individual thing. Heavy athletes, those moving quickly, or those operating in hot conditions, will experience higher levels of sweating. In contrast, lighter athletes, those moving more slowly and/or in cooler conditions, will exhibit lower levels of sweating. Of course, you could be somewhere in the middle (for example, a light, fast runner on a moderate day). There are

Eat more wholesome, less processed food types. Also, try to maintain a balance in the kinds of food to increase your nutrient intake. The nutrients we consume can be categorised into six groups. Each nutrient contains a set amount of Kcal per gram: Carbohydrate (4 Kcal per gram) Fat (9 Kcal per gram) Protein (4 Kcal per gram) Vitamins (no Kcal) Minerals (no Kcal) Alcohol (7 Kcal per gram)   Recognising, more or less, what kind of macronutrient a food type is mainly, will h

What should I eat? Choosing food and drink which is close to the source (e.g. hasn’t travelled or changed much from the original form)...

Calorie Balance: We measure the calories we eat and drink in kilocalories which are identified as Kcal (pronounced Kay Cal). One Kcal is...

Challenge yourself, whilst enjoying wonderful scenery, with the knowledge that you have an experienced team by your side - every stroke...

Challenge yourself, whilst enjoying wonderful scenery, with the knowledge that you have an experienced team by your side - every stroke...

Challenge yourself, whilst enjoying wonderful scenery, with the knowledge that you have an experienced team by your side - every stroke...

Challenge yourself, whilst enjoying wonderful scenery, with the knowledge that you have an experienced team by your side - every stroke...