THE TRI50 COACHES

Jo Lewis

British Triathlon Federation (BTF) Level 3 Coach | ASA Level 3 | NOWCA Coach | NSCR Spin Instructor | Older Adults Exercise Prescription

Tri50, run by Jo Lewis, is celebrating 13 years of successfully coaching mature athletes of all abilities. The coaching business was originally set up by two BTF Level 3 Triathlon Coaches, Jo and Beate, both international GB Age Grouper competitors, with a passion for sharing their vast experience as professional coaches over many years.

Jo has been coaching for 37 years, and is as passionate about her coaching now, as she was in 1985!

Jo, now proud to be of State Pension Age, appreciates that staying healthy and injury free as we mature in age, are so important for physical and mental wellbeing.

She brings a wealth of knowledge and coaching skills to all her clients, and loves working alongside those who perhaps have lost their nerve on the bike through an unfortunate accident, or panic at the thought of swimming in cold and murky water.

As we age we place obstacles (or excuses) in our way and then regret what we haven’t achieved or simply haven’t had the confidence or courage to do.

Sounds familiar?

Jo has further developed her enthusiasm for the Sport, with 20 years of being a highly competitive Triathlete, travelling internationally to compete.

She has earned 11 World and European podium medals, 4 of these as either World or European Champion.

Our bodies, especially ageing ones, undergo noticeable but subtle changes over years of training – waning metabolism, skeletal frailties, and muscular deterioration, with the likelihood of incurring injuries caused by insufficient supportive Strength & Conditioning.

Jo well understands the importance of ample recovery, quality sleep and nutrition to balance the training demands imposed by athletes, and provides Bespoke Coaching for those with specific training/racing goals.

Currently, she is proud to be coaching eight GB Age Groupers, with different aims on the racing front – Triathlon, Aquathlon, Otillo, through to Middle and Long Distance events – Marathons, Sportives, Cycle Challenges, Ironman, Long Distance swims.

A close-knit relationship develops with the athlete, which goes through peaks and troughs of success, disappointment, and careful negotiation!!

Above all, Jo has a huge, bubbly personality and endless energy. She has always remained positive in her coaching approach, 100% reliable, and empathetic to those clients who experience the inevitable wobble or blip with their training.

It’s Life …………

Jo inspires and motivates all those people she comes into contact with, and is fondly known as a Fit Old Bird!!

Jo’s Mottos for Life –

Self Belief,
Always Persevere,
Make your training Fun !

Sporting Achievements

European Middle Distance Aquabike Championships, Menen, Belgium, August 2023
European Middle Distance Aquabike Championships, Bilbao, Spain, September 2022
European Middle Distance Aquabike Championships, September 2022 – Bronze Medal
European Middle Distance Aquabike Championships, Targu Mures, Roumania, Bronze Medal, July 2019
European Middle Distance Aquabike Championships, Ibiza, Spain, Silver Medal,
October 2018
World Long Distance Aquabike Championships, Pentincton, Canada, Bronze Medal, August 2017
National Aquathlon Champion, Leeds, June 2016
European Aquathlon Champion, Cologne, July 2015
National Sprint Distance Aquathlon Champion 2014
Silver Medalist World Age Group Aquathlon Championships, Beijing 2011
Bronze Medalist World Age Group Sprint Triathlon, Beijing 2011

TED HAMILTON

British Triathlon Federation (BTF) Level 1 Coach | L3 Personal Trainer | Leader in Running Fitness (LiRF) | Spin-Circuits – Core Instructor for Everyone Active | Older Adults Exercise Prescription

Ted loves his Running and Triathlon training, as well as instructing Indoor Cycling.

Always a keen competitor, Ted has regularly represented Great Britain as an age grouper since 1994. He is the present European Champion at Aquathlon in his Age Group.

He puts his longevity as an internationally competitive athlete down to ‘smart’ training. He adds functional Strength and Conditioning training to shorter, higher intensity run and swim sessions.

As part of the Tri50 Team, Ted now willingly dispenses all his running, cycling and swimming knowledge and experience to both novice and seasoned athletes. He continues to enjoy instructing indoor cycling and fitness classes for Everyone Active.

Sporting Achievements

European Aquathlon Champion, Cologne,
Germany 2015
World Aquathlon Champion, Penticton,
Canada, 2017
European Aquathlon Champion, Targu Mures, Romania 2019

Plus many European and World podiums and National Championship medals!

"I just wanted to Thank You for your weekly Zoom classes they are really helping me relax and my mental health is hugely improved”

Ashleigh

As a Club Cyclist and keen walker who also enjoys ski touring in the winter, have found the Core Conditioning and Strength and Conditioning sessions invaluable in improving my overall wellbeing and fitness, and reducing the risk of injury”.

Dave

"I look forward to Jo’s weekly Strength and Conditioning classes. The exercises in each session are always varied, yet targeted to the specific needs of the group. Whilst allowing the class to work to individual ability levels, Jo is always encouraging us to achieve that little bit extra each time! I have gained strength in my core, arms and legs since starting Jo’s classes three months ago, which is helping me to achieve more in my triathlon training”.

Sara

"I was somewhat sceptical when i tried the core and strength and conditioning classes as I wasn't convinced they would give me a tough enough workout or I would feel a strong benefit......how wrong I was!! The weekly Zoom S&C classes work muscles and parts of the body no other exercise I do gets to, and I have been amazed how much I have noticed the strengthening and toning helping in my daily life whether lifting up the kids, gardening or running. Jo is always open to feedback and works hard to make the classes fit my needs.”

Nathan

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