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LOVETRI sWIMwERKx
"WE DO NOT RISE TO THE THE LEVEL OF OUR EXPECTATIONS; WE FALL TO THE LEVEL OF OUR TRAINING"
ABOUT US
Headed by Paul Gardner, we are about passion in triathlon; athlete focus and creating an environment where we and our athletes can personally excel - doing what we love, in the time we have, with the work life balance we want. We know that not all athletes have the same goals, but our approach is geared for all, to make the best of what you've got, and maybe show you that's more than you think
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We understand what it takes to achieve your potential, goals and personal bests. We train scientifically, personalised, measurably and with spirit. We love to race; it is one of the reasons we train. Our race team are friends, confidants, competitors, supporters and better athletes for it.
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We work with self-motivated athletes, from sprint to Ironman distance, the youngest is 17 and the oldest is 67; no matter our achievements we never forget our humble beginnings
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We Are

ATHLETE CENTRIC
We are focussed on ensuring that you get the best from yourself. Everything is bespoke to your goals and your fitness using the latest thinking from the pros
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OUR APPROACH
Individual
Metric Based
Measurable
Flexible
Lifestyle and Family mindful

race
proven
We have worked with the best coaches, athletes and practitioners at all levels and are experienced Great Britain AG athletes ourselves
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QUALIFIED
IronMan Certified Coach
Training Peaks Level II
England Athletics
BTF Level II incl Open Water​
Swim Smooth Methodology
Run School

DATA DRIVEN
What is measured can be improved upon. We use power, pace, heart rate and CSS swim protocols delivered through Training Peaks state of the art training software
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PRIORITIES
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Quality
Consistency
Specificity
Injury avoidance
Visible improvement

DISTANCE AGNOSTIC
We coach Sprint to IM distance using science and common sense appropriate to distance, together with appropriate support materials, We also specialise in pure swim and run from 5k to Ultra
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UNDERSTANDING
Race Execution
Optimum technique
Nutrition
Pacing
Setting expectations

Scott, Sprint
From a complete newbie I can't believe how quickly I've transitioned onto a regular top 10 AG finisher - GB Age Group is calling

Rebecca, IM & GB Sprint
I cannot speak highly enough of Paul's coaching in the water, I learnt more in one hour about swimming easy and fast than I thought possible, I've gone from 16 minutes for 750m to 11.30!"

Vikki, GB Sprint & Olympic
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Triathlon wasn't even on my radar when I started with Lovetri, but since starting with Paul I've gone from novice to regular top 10 finisher, and representing GB AG in Triathlon and Duathlon, coming 10th at the Worlds Champs in Penticton Canada this month

Sian, GB Sprint & Olympic
I just wanted to say a big thank you to Paul Gardner....my run V02 Max is up, I'm a whole bike zone faster than when I started with him 4 months ago and I've qualified for the Worlds next year, as well as meeting my partner on the Lovetri training camp in Lanza last year!

Rich, Ironman & Ultra
Its the day after one of the toughest physical challenges I've ever done, so Thank you to Paul Gardner for his introduction into this mad sport, and for his advice, coaching and support over the last 5 years, oh yeah, and the loan of my first bike!

Kevin, Bronze Sprint Worlds
I trained with Lovetri and Paul during the 2017 season where I managed a bronze sprint medal at the Nationals followed up by a bronze at the World Sprint Championships in Rotterdam

Colin, Olympic and IM
Cheers Paul, awesome results over the past couple of years, thank you, now to work out what's next!

George, Sprint and IM 2018
I really want to thank you for all your fantastic work to date. The improvements I've seen this year go far beyond any I've experienced previously. I really really enjoy the training too (although sometimes not during!).

Heather, Aquathlete
Thanks for all the swim focus on the plan recently, I was 7th out of the water, second female and first AG, brilliant!
LOVETRI TEAM PACKAGE
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WATTBIKE 1-1 FTP /HR ANALYSIS
PRICING
A LOT MORE TRANSPARENT
THAN YOU MIGHT THINK
LOVETRI SWIMWERKX COACHING
We are amongst the keenest priced coaches in the UK
All training plans include video support, set up guides, S&C, nutrition and hydration guides, race pacing and are delivered in ANY combined metrics to suit you, PWR, LTHR or RPE more rarely. Get to Hertfordshire, at our invitation and you'll also get for FREE a full comprehensive half day assessment and post session report comprising elite level input into your swim, bike and run - use this to get great insight into how we do things. Booked separately - its £180
For single sport, swim bike or run - any distance, its £58.50 a month to include premium Training Peaks Subscription*
(if you already have this its £50)
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For Sprint & Standard distance triathlon, it's £68.50 a month to include premium Training Peaks Subscription*
(if you already have this its £60 )
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70.3 pricing is £83.50 month to include premium Training Peaks Subscription* (if you already have this its £75 ) *
Ironman pricing negotiable from £75*
All with unlimited communications
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*If you come via Training Peaks here, no exceptions, and use their coach match service you select the subscription you want and we honour it, plus you get the assessment for FREE!
Their BRONZE package is £92
Their SILVER package is £146
Their GOLD package is £231
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There, now that's all done and dusted!
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'Probably'the world's best endurance sport training plans
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Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquathlon & AquaBike plans incl Windsor, London, Eton, Blenheim and POWERMAN plus single swim, bike and run boosts - all distances Pre-training camp and GB AGE GROUP
Choose your plan your way with power, threshold heart rate, effort or pace options
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Powered and proven by Lovetri Swimwerkx race team
PAUL GARDNER
PRINCIPAL COACH
Berkhamsted House
121 High Street
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire HP4 2DJ
United Kingdom
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Tel: +44 [0] 208 123 LOVE [5683]
Mobile: +44 [0] 7967 637705
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GET IN TOUCh
Lovetri | SwimWerkx coaches are fully insured through British Triathlon Federation's ULTIMATE Coach Insurance for public and private liability under policy number 1866332/0 provided by XL Catlin Insurance Company UK Ltd which provides up to £10 m Public Liability and £10 m Professional Indemnity and for excess Public Liability cover of £5 m under policy number QBE03/0096 provided by QBE UK Ltd All coaches possess full advanced disclosure under DBS scheme. Coaching is provided under conditions and best practice guidelines of the British Triathlon Federation. All photos courtesy of BTF and Paul Gardner
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