Mark Whittle

Name: Mark Whittle

Discipline: Triathlon & Ultra Endurance Events

Coaching Philosophy: Consistency, progression & patience. Good things take time, stick at it, if only a little bit every day…..it does make a difference.

Sporting Achievements:

GB Age Group Triathlete – European Middle and Long Distance Triathlon Championships
GB Age Group Triathlete - World Cross Triathlon Championships
Multiple Ironman finishes – Ironman Austria, Ironman Regensburg and Ironman Frankfurt
Joint winner of Dragon Seeker Ultra Run (60km)
Finisher of the 6633 Arctic Ultra (380 mile)
Winner of Dragon Duathlon (with coach Craig Burrows)

Bucket list event: Challenge Roth and Barkley Marathons.

Favourite Athlete: Chris McCormack, a cocky & arrogant racer, but backed it up with multiple world titles and won twice on the Big Island of Kona.

Favourite Food: Pizza……..Pizza Express specifically!

On a day off I like to: Run in the mountains.

One thing you couldn’t live without: Coffee and lots of it!

Dislikes: Smoking, rudeness and lateness.

Favourite Quote: “It's not bragging if you can back it up” Muhammad Ali