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Welcome to WhittleFit 

Whoever you are and whatever your goals might be, WhittleFit are here to guide you on your triathlon journey. Our goal is to design and develop personalised endurance training programs that really work for the individual. We recognise that no two people are alike, everyone is unique in their strengths, weaknesses, lifestyle and goals, therefore we design an individual training plan, one that will set you up for success.

Whether your goal is to get fit, do your first triathlon, attempt a challenging Ironman endurance event or set a new personal best; WhittleFit are here to help you achieve your goals. With over twenty years of training, racing and coaching experience, we have learned there are many different approaches to achieving success. We will find the right approach for you!

 

WHAT WE OFFER! 

 

Online Coaching

Train with WhittleFit from anywhere in the world with our premium online triathlon coaching options, from beginner athlete to elite level athlete

WHITTLEFIT BY THE NUMBERS

From first time finishers to Great Britain qualifiers, and even world record holders, we help our athletes improve, achieve their goals and reach their optimal performance.

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Ironman & Ironman 70.3 World Champs Qualifiers
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Great Britain World & European Qualifiers
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National Champions
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First Time Ironman Finishers

WHAT OUR ATHLETES ARE SAYING

Emma Edworthy
I followed coach’s plan to the dot which meant I enjoyed every single second of the Ironman Wales day. He always believed in me and he regularly told me I would smash my 15 hours target, which I did. So I will be forever grateful to Mark for helping me achieve my dream. If you have a dream and need a little help, then I can not recommend my amazing and fabulous coach enough. If he can turn me from a fizz loving, burger loving triathlon wannabe into an Ironman, he can help anyone achieve their goals.

Ironman Wales Finisher
Emma Edworthy
Craig Patterson
I've been coached by Chris for three seasons and he has helped me achieve my goals and much more. He is flexible when I need to change sessions midweek due to work and always answers my questions when asked. Without Chris's support I don't think I would have fulfilled my goal of making the Army Triathlon Squad and completing my first Ironman.

Army Triathlon Team and Challenge Roth Finisher  
Craig Patterson
Mathew Pritchard
2 years ago my training was all over the shop. I was driving my body into the ground and i was generally more or less killing myself by doing to much. My brother told me to join up with Mark so i did and ever since i’ve seen nothing but improvement in my performance. My swimming, cycling, running and strength have massively improved. I’m 43 years old and should be getting slower but I'm actually getting faster………..I think that says it all to be honest!

Endurance adventurer (ex-MTV Dirty Sanchez star)
Mathew Pritchard
Martyn Lewis
My first Ironman completed under 13 hours and a tough Ironman at that! Unbelievable! Massive thanks to Lawrence Cronk. There were times when I questioned how much training I was doing but I stuck with the plan and I am so glad I did. It’s a long day but I never felt it was beyond me, in fact I felt comfortable and in control all day, he knows his onions does Lawrence and I can’t wait to draw up plans for next year with him.

Ironman Wales Finisher
Martyn Lewis

MEET THE TEAM

Mark Whittle
Founder and Head Coach
Mark has over twenty years experience in competitive sport within the military, multiple Ironman triathlon finishes and has represented Great Britain at World and European Age Group Triathlon Championships.
Vicky Johnston
Triathlon & Swimming Coach
Vicky has raced at the elite British level and is a former European age group champion. Her coaching credentials are without question, Vicky was the head coach of the Loughborough student triathlon squad and is currently a Cardiff Met triathlon academy coach.
Chris Tasker
Triathlon & Cycling Coach
Chris has vast racing and coaching experience with extensive knowledge across multiple cycling disciplines including cross-country mountain bike racing, 24hr solo events, time trialling, road racing and criteriums, cyclo-cross racing and triathlon from sprint to Ironman distance.
Henry Wright
Triathlon & Running Coach
Henry’s endurance background spans 15 years of racing - including mountain biking, trail running, Ironman, road cycling and ultra-running - all of which have re-enforced his number one focus/belief: high quality recovery equals high quality performance.
Lawrence Cronk
Triathlon Coach
Lawrence has represented the Great Britain Age Group Team in the European and World Championships for Long Distance Triathlon. He takes a thorough and scientific approach to coaching and believes you should challenge yourself but you HAVE to enjoy what you do!
Craig Burrows
Coach & Bike Fitter
Craig’s meticulous and data driven approach to coaching and racing has seen him complete multiple marathons, Ironman triathlons and ultra-cycling events. He is also our resident bike fitter and his attention to detail will be sure to make you faster.

WHERE WE RACE

At WhittleFit our coached athletes race all around the world. In the past few seasons we’ve had triathletes race sprint, Olympic, 70.3 and Ironman triathlon races in such countries as the United States, Mexico, South Africa, Australia, Nepal and most of the European nations.
 
 
 
 
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Product Review: Elivar Endure

Elivar's Endure is specifically designed for over-35 year old endurance athletes to take during exercise. You could be forgiven for thinking I am 21 (again) but, believe it or not, I do actually fall into the target demographic! I was very excited to try this new product from a new company. I put in many hours and miles during training and whilst accompanying clients in their own training through my coaching company WhittleFit. My next race will be the Ironman 70.3 triathlon, under the heat of the Mallorcan sun in May. So I'm keen to find a great-tasting, palatable, digestible sports drink which will keep me fuelled and hydrated and help maximise my own sporting performance.

What did I think of Endure?

Taste: I tried the orange and mango which I thought was authentic, refreshing and not too sweet.

Mixability: Endure mixes quickly and easily in a shaker bottle with no clumps. It is slightly cloudy when mixed, but this is normal for drinks that contain whey protein.

Nutrition: it contains protein to aid with recovery, and a steady source of slow release carbohydrates in the form of isomaltulose (so no "spikes" in energy like you get from quick-release energy gels, or drinks that use high GI sugars like fructose)

Plus points: whey protein, BCAAs, calcium and vitamins are great extras not found in most endurance sports supplements

Negatives: Endure is only available in two flavours at the moment (I'm looking forward to try the newer Watermelon flavour during my Ironman 70.3 in Mallorca) but I'm sure if we send the Elivar guys some flavour ideas, they will consider making a third… ?

In summary, this is a really top-quality intra-workout endurance drink which tastes great, works well and is very easy to consume during training. It's clearly been designed and produced by people who really understand what endurance athletes need (and what the body goes through during endurance sport). I'd be happy to recommend it to clients and will be using it in my next race.