Feel the Speed – Triathlon coaching by former professional triathlete Richard Westover.
About me
I enjoy coaching and developing people as athletes in the sport for all levels, whether you are a complete beginner who is just learning to swim, a seasoned middle-of-the-pack racer, or a competitive/ elite athlete looking for a breakthrough.
There are no generic training plans here; my passion and focus is for understanding the individuals that I’m coaching, and working closely together to develop strong, well-rounded athletes through consistency and variety, tailoring the approach to you, so that we can get the most from each day, whatever that day brings.
I want to not only help develop your skills and performance within your chosen sport, but to enhance your enjoyment of the process of both training and racing, so that it is both fulfilling and sustainable.
Let’s talk
I’d love to get to know you better. Whether you’re curious about how we can work together or want to ask questions about my coaching style, feel free to reach out for an informal, no-pressure conversation. This is simply an opportunity for us to connect, explore your goals, and see if we’re a good fit for each other.
Approach
I offer one straightforward monthly all-inclusive price for coaching services to all athletes, with no hidden fees or minimum contract requirements. No gimmicks, no limits on contact time, and no rigid packages. I believe that true coaching is about ongoing collaboration—constantly adapting, refining, and improving. My focus is always on you, the athlete, and making sure you have the support you need to succeed.
Knowing the athletes and feeling the training, process and progress with them is what it is all about as a coach.
My background
I am originally from England, now based close to Hamburg in Germany, speaking both English and German and work with athletes near and far.
I have enjoyed coaching a variety of athletes for around 6 years now, becoming a British Triathlon certified coach along the way. Although I have official accreditation, I would say that my strengths and depth of knowledge come from my wide-ranging experience in the sport both as an athlete and coach, over many years.
I have experienced racing in triathlon across all distances over the last 15 years, first as an amateur while working a full-time job, through to competing as a professional since 2016.
I have spent all of my life in sport, competing in everything from team sports to athletics, cross-country running, road cycling and cyclocross in addition to triathlon. This wide range of experiences gives me a deep understanding of the demands of endurance sports, and I use this knowledge to help athletes reach their goals, whatever they may be.
Feel the Speed and Make it Count.
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Heiko
30. August 2024 um 13:31Ich trainiere seit diesem Frühjahr mit Richard. Im Winter habe ich den Sport für mich entdeckt, kam jedoch mit den Online Trainingsplänen nicht richtig klar, da ich beruflich viel Reise. Mit Richard zusammen zu arbeiten, hat genau den erhofften Fortschritt gebracht. Mit den wöchentlich individuell abgestimmten Plänen konnten wir das Training und meinen Außendienst unter einen Hut bringen und durch die manchmal täglichen Austausche gibt er mir den benötigten Tritt, um von der Couch aufzustehen.
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20. August 2024 um 13:34I started working with Richard beginning of 2024. After three pregnancies I felt the urgent need to get fit again. Though running had never been a passion of mine it seemed the only sport that I could squeeze into my work/family life. We started off with short sessions that quickly turned into the training for a 10km run, which I thought I would never survive 😉
Hilfreiche BewertungAt the beginning of each week, Richard asks me about my availability and designs the training sessions accordingly. In the time I have been writing with Richard, I have not had a single injury and broke personal records I had never even imagined. Richard is certainly responsible for getting me addicted to running. 🙂
Mareike
20. August 2024 um 09:12Richard ist seit einigen Jahren mein Trainer.
Als wir angefangen haben zusammen zu trainieren, war ich eine Hobbyläuferin, die nicht schwimmen (kraulen) konnte und trotzdem gerne mal einen Triathlon absolviere wollte. Nach ein paar erfolgreichen Jahren auf der OD und Sprint Distanz mit zahlreichen Podiumsplätzen, habe ich mit Richards Unterstützung, genau auf mich zugeschnittenen Trainingsplänen und sehr gutem Kraultraining, an meiner ersten Mitteldistanz (IM 70.3 Kraichgau) teilgenommen und bin direkt in die Top 9 meiner AK gelaufen.
Dank seiner ausgeglichenen und ganzheitlichen Trainingsmethoden war ich in den ganzen Jahren verletzungsfrei und bin mit viel Freude und top vorbereitet bei den Wettkämpfen angetreten.
Ich kann Richard als Trainer ausdrücklich empfehlen, da er wirklich den Fokus darauf setzt mittel- und langfristige Erfolge zu erzielen und seine Athleten nicht frühzeitig zu verbrennen. Wir stehen immer in einem sehr engen Austausch, wodurch er auf Motivationstiefs eingehen und ggfs. den Wochenplan anpassen kann.
Nach einer Babypause bin ich nun dabei mit Richards Hilfe wieder fit zu werden und freue mich auf die nächsten Erfolge.
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