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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
26
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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Contact US

Learn to Run Workshop

Would you like to run faster, with less effort? Well, with the Learn To Run workshop you’ll learn an effective run technique that allows you to run more efficiently, with fewer injuries and best of all, faster! With these new running skills you’ll enjoy a more active lifestyle and gain great health benefits whilst enjoying the wonderful sport of running. 



Cardiff based personal trainer John Bruno and running coach Mark Whittle have teamed up to present this amazing workshop. The workshop is primarily aimed at beginners and novices, so fitness levels aren’t important; the goal is to teach you the steps, principles and drills for you to become more successful at running. 


Running well and running fast is a skill and as such, it can be taught. Our running philosophy follows our 4-step approach:

Step One: Learn Correct Technique

Running is a sport where good technique provides huge advantages. Correct technique makes you faster, but running well also reduces injury and prolongs your love of running. To experience dramatic and lasting changes to your running form, sign up to one of our Learn To Run workshops and learn the secret of running well.

Step Two: Practise Correct Technique 

Once you’ve discovered the new run technique, you must commit to it and practise it. To perfect the new technique you must practise it and practise it perfectly and often. Break it into small chunks and practise the learning tips you’ve been shown on the Learn To Run workshop. If you approach your running in this manner you’ll quickly be on your way to permanent muscle memory alterations, which will lead to the fast, efficient technique we all strive for.

Step Three: Run Often 

The fitness we gain from running is high quality. To get your technical changes to stick and to make rapid gains in your fitness, you must run often. You don’t have to necessarily run long, run hard, run hills or run fast. The priority is to run often, even if those frequent runs are short, flat and easy. Focus on good technique and breakthroughs will happen. Perfect practice makes perfect.


Step Four: Run with Meaning


Have you noticed how all great runners seem to share one thing: a love of running? Conversely, fear and dislike of running are common among poor runners. For run success, brush off the negative attitude and appreciate the natural human ability to run. Seek out the perfect run partner, a favourite trail or join a running group. By adding new meaning to your running, you’ll begin to find a new level of joy in its practice. As with all great pursuits, there are many more steps on the path to great running, but following these first four will start you on a whole new running experience.

The next Learn To Run workshop is:



Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm

Date: TBD

Location: John Bruno Total Training studio, 87 Glebe Street, Penarth, nr Cardiff. CF64 1EF


Price: £40


CALL WHITTLEFIT NOW: +44 (0)7947 010 276