Rhys Jones
Name: Rhys Jones
Discipline: Triathlon, Time Trailing & Swimming
Coaching Philosophy: Well-planned consistent progression, backed up with a strong testing protocol. Every minute counts so why waste it! Quality over quantity!
Coaching qualification/Education
- Currently studying a Masters in Coach Education
- BSc(Hons) Sports and Exercise Science and in Coach Education and Sports Performance
- UKCC level 2 Triathlon Coach
- NSCA, CSCC (Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach)
- ASA swim teacher
- Cardiff-Met University triathlon/cycling performance director
Sporting Achievements
- 7 times Welsh Triathlon champion at sprint, Olympic, Duathlon, and Aquathlon
- Represented Wales at home nations Triathlon championships
- Raced as an elite at British elite series races and at Ironman 70.3 events
Sporting Goals: Sub 9hr Ironman while holding down a full-time job and balancing family life.
Bucket list event: Hawaii world championships
Favourite Athlete: Patrick Lange, how can you not like him when he runs that fast!
Favourite food: Pizza all the way!
On a day off I like to: Escape to cycle to any and every mountain. And a cafe stop with my wife and daughter
One thing you couldn’t live without: Chocolate cake, I have a sweet tooth
Dislikes: Wasting talent!
Favourite Quote: Tough at the top!
