Client Testimonial

Jamie Stevenson 

Triathlete 

Age 34 from Torquay 

I've been running for 8 years, riding for 5 years and competing in triathlons for 4 years. 

After doing some power tests at Exeter uni in late 2013 & starting to ride with power soon after, I started to train myself using books and online articles. But I always had a doubt that I wasn't doing it correctly, as I seemed to plateau in my training performance, so I contacted Brennan to have a chat about what he could offer me.  At that time he primarily offered cycling coaching, but Brennan Townsend had just started triathlon himself, so I started getting coached by Brennan. 

Being coached by Brennan takes all the guess work and uncertainty out of my training and also makes me more committed. As I receive my training through Training Peaks I know what I'm doing that week and can prepare for it. Brennan is very professional and helpful in my training, and if I have any questions my emails are always replied to within a day. 

They also understand that I only have limited time available to train and fit my training around my day to day life. 

Brennan has helped me understand how to train more effectively and has helped me understand my body & what I can and can't do. And also to set realistic goals that are achievable which keeps your motivation up. 

This year I aim to continue to increase my FPT and to increase my running speed, & hopefully a sub 5hr half ironman.

One great example of being coached by Brennan was a couple of months or so before a half Ironman event. I was worrying that I wasn't running enough distance, a quick email to Brennan and he explained why I wasn't running big distances and what he was trying to achieve with me, that put my mind at rest. If I was training myself I would have ramped the distance up way too early and over trained. 

Final thoughts, if you want to get stronger & faster as a triathlete it would be much more beneficial to get Brennan to train you rather than spending your money on some new kit (aero wheels). The the new kit might give you a quick gain but being trained will give you a bigger engine & the confidence to race your own race, so you will go faster. 

I would highly recommend Brennan.  

Cycling Coaching

Cycling Coaching

I am launching coaching using the training peaks software aimed specifically at cycling and cycling within triathlon. 

Ive been working as a coach for over a year now passing my ABCC (Association of British Cycling Coaches) cycling coaching qualification in May 2014.

Training, performance and nutrition have interested me ever since I began cycling as a junior and I coached myself to win the Junior of Wales in 2011 and 3rd overall in the Junior National Series.

I spent two seasons as a professional cyclist riding for teams Raleigh GAC and Madison Genesis. I raced multiple UCI stage and one day races. I gained experience at the top of the sport against World Tour teams. I've experienced all levels of coaching myself, and have truly come to appreciate how much a coach can increase cycling performance and fitness. 

I now am mixing my racing up between long distance triathlons and road races as I study my Sports Science degree at Loughborough University. 

As a coach I like to give riders all the contact time that they need and keep training plans up to date and specific to the riders or triathletes goals and ambitions.

What you'll receive:

• A premium Training Peaks account 
• Initial consultation analysing goals, strengths, weaknesses, fitness and setting of training zones 
• Daily emails with your training for the next two days 
• Coaching to power, heart rate or feel.
• Regular contact via email, text phone and Facebook as necessary.
• Monthly assessment of fitness and necessary fitness testing. 
• Race tactics and advice leading into competition.
• Advice and help with nutrition for races and training

Contact me at brennantownshend@hotmail.com for more information.