Bryan
@triathlonswimsquad.bsky.social
Triathlon & Swim Coach, Liverpool
15 x Ironman finisher (9.50 PB)
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15 x Ironman finisher (9.50 PB)
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“We all make each other better in the squad don’t we?”
Our athletes pushing each other on to achieve some incredible half marathon times this weekend.
One athlete went from a 2.46 half marathon in March, to a 1.59 yesterday!
How good is that?!
Our athletes pushing each other on to achieve some incredible half marathon times this weekend.
One athlete went from a 2.46 half marathon in March, to a 1.59 yesterday!
How good is that?!
November 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
“We all make each other better in the squad don’t we?”
Our athletes pushing each other on to achieve some incredible half marathon times this weekend.
One athlete went from a 2.46 half marathon in March, to a 1.59 yesterday!
How good is that?!
Our athletes pushing each other on to achieve some incredible half marathon times this weekend.
One athlete went from a 2.46 half marathon in March, to a 1.59 yesterday!
How good is that?!
“A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life.”
We’ve been changing lives through triathlon coaching since 2018.
We’ve been changing lives through triathlon coaching since 2018.
November 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
“A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life.”
We’ve been changing lives through triathlon coaching since 2018.
We’ve been changing lives through triathlon coaching since 2018.
“It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.”
The power of 1-1 swim sessions is real.
The power of 1-1 swim sessions is real.
November 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
“It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.”
The power of 1-1 swim sessions is real.
The power of 1-1 swim sessions is real.
Big squads, big energy!
All four of our Swim Squad sessions were packed this week - almost 100 swimmers in total!
Lots of buzz.
Lots of enthusiasm.
Lots of energy.
Amazing to see what this community has grown into.
We’re going to need a bigger pool!
All four of our Swim Squad sessions were packed this week - almost 100 swimmers in total!
Lots of buzz.
Lots of enthusiasm.
Lots of energy.
Amazing to see what this community has grown into.
We’re going to need a bigger pool!
November 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Big squads, big energy!
All four of our Swim Squad sessions were packed this week - almost 100 swimmers in total!
Lots of buzz.
Lots of enthusiasm.
Lots of energy.
Amazing to see what this community has grown into.
We’re going to need a bigger pool!
All four of our Swim Squad sessions were packed this week - almost 100 swimmers in total!
Lots of buzz.
Lots of enthusiasm.
Lots of energy.
Amazing to see what this community has grown into.
We’re going to need a bigger pool!
Big thanks to everyone who has taken the time to reply to our emails over the past few weeks - I really appreciate all the effort and thoughtful feedback.
If you’re not getting our emails yet, pop over to the website and subscribe - we’d love to have you on board!
If you’re not getting our emails yet, pop over to the website and subscribe - we’d love to have you on board!
November 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Big thanks to everyone who has taken the time to reply to our emails over the past few weeks - I really appreciate all the effort and thoughtful feedback.
If you’re not getting our emails yet, pop over to the website and subscribe - we’d love to have you on board!
If you’re not getting our emails yet, pop over to the website and subscribe - we’d love to have you on board!
I no longer wear a watch when swimming - so I thought I’d draft a post with my own reasons for this.
▪️ Wear - or don’t wear - your Garmin.
But know why you do - or why you don’t!
This post might help with that thought process.
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▪️ Wear - or don’t wear - your Garmin.
But know why you do - or why you don’t!
This post might help with that thought process.
triathlonswimsquad.com/2025/11/09/s...
Swimming Without A Watch: Focus, Technique, And Presence In The Pool - Triathlon Swim Squad
Swimming Without A Watch: Focus, Technique, And Presence In The Pool - less data, more feel: swimming without a Garmin
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November 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I no longer wear a watch when swimming - so I thought I’d draft a post with my own reasons for this.
▪️ Wear - or don’t wear - your Garmin.
But know why you do - or why you don’t!
This post might help with that thought process.
triathlonswimsquad.com/2025/11/09/s...
▪️ Wear - or don’t wear - your Garmin.
But know why you do - or why you don’t!
This post might help with that thought process.
triathlonswimsquad.com/2025/11/09/s...
In the last couple of days I have had my athletes messaging me with some of their latest race entries.
Ironman Lanzarote
The Brutal Extreme Triathlon
The ROC Wales
The Outlaw
The Outlaw Half
The Shakespeare Marathon
Planning next season - it’s exciting isn’t it?
Ironman Lanzarote
The Brutal Extreme Triathlon
The ROC Wales
The Outlaw
The Outlaw Half
The Shakespeare Marathon
Planning next season - it’s exciting isn’t it?
October 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
In the last couple of days I have had my athletes messaging me with some of their latest race entries.
Ironman Lanzarote
The Brutal Extreme Triathlon
The ROC Wales
The Outlaw
The Outlaw Half
The Shakespeare Marathon
Planning next season - it’s exciting isn’t it?
Ironman Lanzarote
The Brutal Extreme Triathlon
The ROC Wales
The Outlaw
The Outlaw Half
The Shakespeare Marathon
Planning next season - it’s exciting isn’t it?
Third swim - and almost 10k of swimming - this week.
Loving it.
Will I manage to fit in another one this weekend?
Loving it.
Will I manage to fit in another one this weekend?
October 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Third swim - and almost 10k of swimming - this week.
Loving it.
Will I manage to fit in another one this weekend?
Loving it.
Will I manage to fit in another one this weekend?
Another week in our Swim Squads!
✅ One technique session
✅ One 1-1 session
✅ Three Swim Squad sessions
✅ More than 80 swimmers
VO2 Max on Monday, Threshold on Wednesday. Some technique and easy endurance in between.
Progress and fun!
#triathlonswimsquad #swimsquad #triathlontraining
✅ One technique session
✅ One 1-1 session
✅ Three Swim Squad sessions
✅ More than 80 swimmers
VO2 Max on Monday, Threshold on Wednesday. Some technique and easy endurance in between.
Progress and fun!
#triathlonswimsquad #swimsquad #triathlontraining
October 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Another week in our Swim Squads!
✅ One technique session
✅ One 1-1 session
✅ Three Swim Squad sessions
✅ More than 80 swimmers
VO2 Max on Monday, Threshold on Wednesday. Some technique and easy endurance in between.
Progress and fun!
#triathlonswimsquad #swimsquad #triathlontraining
✅ One technique session
✅ One 1-1 session
✅ Three Swim Squad sessions
✅ More than 80 swimmers
VO2 Max on Monday, Threshold on Wednesday. Some technique and easy endurance in between.
Progress and fun!
#triathlonswimsquad #swimsquad #triathlontraining
As we move into autumn and winter, you’ll notice some faster, short sets appearing in our Swim Squad sessions.
Why now?
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Why now?
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Swim Squad: Swim Speed In The Winter - Triathlon Swim Squad
Swim Squad: Swim Speed In The Winter - Why we’re adding speed alongside our more intricate technique work this winter.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:23 AM
As we move into autumn and winter, you’ll notice some faster, short sets appearing in our Swim Squad sessions.
Why now?
triathlonswimsquad.com/2025/10/23/s...
Why now?
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“I’ve got to say, without having you there to hold me accountable, I’m not sure I’d have done that session. Set off for work about 6:30am and got in after 7pm, but I knew I had it to get done and I did it.”
Accountability: Just one of the reasons athletes value coaching.
Accountability: Just one of the reasons athletes value coaching.
October 22, 2025 at 12:26 PM
“I’ve got to say, without having you there to hold me accountable, I’m not sure I’d have done that session. Set off for work about 6:30am and got in after 7pm, but I knew I had it to get done and I did it.”
Accountability: Just one of the reasons athletes value coaching.
Accountability: Just one of the reasons athletes value coaching.
Ironman Portugal-Cascais
What a day of racing!
Another five of our Swim Squad join our Swim Squad Ironman wall of fame!
It’s been a privilege to be part of their journeys, supporting them and watching their progress over many months.
What a day of racing!
Another five of our Swim Squad join our Swim Squad Ironman wall of fame!
It’s been a privilege to be part of their journeys, supporting them and watching their progress over many months.
October 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Ironman Portugal-Cascais
What a day of racing!
Another five of our Swim Squad join our Swim Squad Ironman wall of fame!
It’s been a privilege to be part of their journeys, supporting them and watching their progress over many months.
What a day of racing!
Another five of our Swim Squad join our Swim Squad Ironman wall of fame!
It’s been a privilege to be part of their journeys, supporting them and watching their progress over many months.
Monday Swim Squads this week …
Technique Focus: Developing our catch and improving our body position.
Main Set Focus: VO2 Max set. High speed, high effort, high heart rate.
We’re all improving one session at a time!
Technique Focus: Developing our catch and improving our body position.
Main Set Focus: VO2 Max set. High speed, high effort, high heart rate.
We’re all improving one session at a time!
October 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Monday Swim Squads this week …
Technique Focus: Developing our catch and improving our body position.
Main Set Focus: VO2 Max set. High speed, high effort, high heart rate.
We’re all improving one session at a time!
Technique Focus: Developing our catch and improving our body position.
Main Set Focus: VO2 Max set. High speed, high effort, high heart rate.
We’re all improving one session at a time!
“I’m in this for the long haul. I love it - the whole lifestyle of it all. The races, the training, the places I’ve been … it’s been amazing for me and my family.”
One of the athletes I coach sent me this message.
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One of the athletes I coach sent me this message.
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From Sprint To Ironman: Finding A Lifestyle You Love - Triathlon Swim Squad
From Sprint to Ironman: Finding A Lifestyle You Love
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June 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
“I’m in this for the long haul. I love it - the whole lifestyle of it all. The races, the training, the places I’ve been … it’s been amazing for me and my family.”
One of the athletes I coach sent me this message.
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One of the athletes I coach sent me this message.
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Looking for a boost of motivation?
We’ve gathered 15 powerful quotes from triathletes that will inspire you to push past limits, stay focused & keep going - whether you’re training for your first race or your next big goal.
Check them out and get inspired!
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We’ve gathered 15 powerful quotes from triathletes that will inspire you to push past limits, stay focused & keep going - whether you’re training for your first race or your next big goal.
Check them out and get inspired!
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Words Of Wisdom: Powerful Quotes From Triathletes - Triathlon Swim Squad
Words Of Wisdom: Powerful Quotes From Triathletes - Fifteen powerful quotes from professional triathletes guaranteed to inspire!
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May 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Looking for a boost of motivation?
We’ve gathered 15 powerful quotes from triathletes that will inspire you to push past limits, stay focused & keep going - whether you’re training for your first race or your next big goal.
Check them out and get inspired!
triathlonswimsquad.com/2025/05/02/w...
We’ve gathered 15 powerful quotes from triathletes that will inspire you to push past limits, stay focused & keep going - whether you’re training for your first race or your next big goal.
Check them out and get inspired!
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The Sunday long ride.
✅ Not late to the meeting point (for once)
✅ 130k
✅ 8 Swim Squad riders
✅ Loads of laughs
✅ Feeling pretty good
✅ Sun (eventually) came out
Same time next week?
✅ Not late to the meeting point (for once)
✅ 130k
✅ 8 Swim Squad riders
✅ Loads of laughs
✅ Feeling pretty good
✅ Sun (eventually) came out
Same time next week?
May 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The Sunday long ride.
✅ Not late to the meeting point (for once)
✅ 130k
✅ 8 Swim Squad riders
✅ Loads of laughs
✅ Feeling pretty good
✅ Sun (eventually) came out
Same time next week?
✅ Not late to the meeting point (for once)
✅ 130k
✅ 8 Swim Squad riders
✅ Loads of laughs
✅ Feeling pretty good
✅ Sun (eventually) came out
Same time next week?
Enjoying my running at the moment. Mostly short runs, mostly steady pace, always with short walk breaks.
Slowly, slowly …
Slowly, slowly …
May 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Enjoying my running at the moment. Mostly short runs, mostly steady pace, always with short walk breaks.
Slowly, slowly …
Slowly, slowly …
It’s marathon race week!
We have lots of our athletes running London, Manchester & Blackpool marathons this weekend.
Exciting!
The hard work is done and it’s now all about recovery, freshening and a little sharpening.
We’ve got this!
We have lots of our athletes running London, Manchester & Blackpool marathons this weekend.
Exciting!
The hard work is done and it’s now all about recovery, freshening and a little sharpening.
We’ve got this!
April 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
It’s marathon race week!
We have lots of our athletes running London, Manchester & Blackpool marathons this weekend.
Exciting!
The hard work is done and it’s now all about recovery, freshening and a little sharpening.
We’ve got this!
We have lots of our athletes running London, Manchester & Blackpool marathons this weekend.
Exciting!
The hard work is done and it’s now all about recovery, freshening and a little sharpening.
We’ve got this!
Overcoming a sticky patch
In this post I wanted to offer a few solutions for when training is difficult, other priorities in life are taking over, you are feeling a bit meh and you are not sure what to do.
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In this post I wanted to offer a few solutions for when training is difficult, other priorities in life are taking over, you are feeling a bit meh and you are not sure what to do.
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Triathlon Training: A Sticky Patch - Triathlon Swim Squad
Triathlon Training: A Sticky Patch - Navigate your way through crazy shift patterns, busy work, family demands & unexpected stuff!
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March 14, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Overcoming a sticky patch
In this post I wanted to offer a few solutions for when training is difficult, other priorities in life are taking over, you are feeling a bit meh and you are not sure what to do.
triathlonswimsquad.com/2024/06/21/t...
In this post I wanted to offer a few solutions for when training is difficult, other priorities in life are taking over, you are feeling a bit meh and you are not sure what to do.
triathlonswimsquad.com/2024/06/21/t...
Making the most of time!
40 minutes available for a swim means a quick set of 20 x 100m this morning.
20 x 100m
1 - 5 off 2’
6 - 10 off 1.55
11 - 15 off 1.50
16 - 20 off 1.45
Cool Down
2 x 50m + 4 x 25m
40 minutes available for a swim means a quick set of 20 x 100m this morning.
20 x 100m
1 - 5 off 2’
6 - 10 off 1.55
11 - 15 off 1.50
16 - 20 off 1.45
Cool Down
2 x 50m + 4 x 25m
March 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Making the most of time!
40 minutes available for a swim means a quick set of 20 x 100m this morning.
20 x 100m
1 - 5 off 2’
6 - 10 off 1.55
11 - 15 off 1.50
16 - 20 off 1.45
Cool Down
2 x 50m + 4 x 25m
40 minutes available for a swim means a quick set of 20 x 100m this morning.
20 x 100m
1 - 5 off 2’
6 - 10 off 1.55
11 - 15 off 1.50
16 - 20 off 1.45
Cool Down
2 x 50m + 4 x 25m
When it comes to training and judging your effort, follow Sallie’s lead and trust yourself!
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Swimming: Trust Yourself - Triathlon Swim Squad
Swimming: Trust Yourself - The message is “Don’t let the watch psych you out. Trust your instincts. Trust how you feel.”
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March 13, 2025 at 7:51 AM
When it comes to training and judging your effort, follow Sallie’s lead and trust yourself!
triathlonswimsquad.com/2025/02/26/s...
triathlonswimsquad.com/2025/02/26/s...