Ali Hollest

Head Coach

Triathlon Training Plans

Specialist in long term multisport coaching and training planning.  I have a core belief that creating the right holistic environment is the way to get the best out of any athlete.

 

I have competed in all distances of triathlon and swimrun for years and am fortunate enough to be able to transfer my passion into my coaching of multisport. My triathlon journey has been very fulfilling from both a competing and coaching perspective.

 

With over 10 years of coaching and racing experience under my belt I have a great insight and perspective into how to get the best out of people.  I believe that the hard copy of a training plan is only one piece of the jigsaw puzzle.  The overall wellbeing of the athlete is probably more important to get right so the application of the plan gets the best results.  This is where I thrive as a coach, creating the environment and belief within you to get the very best out of yourself and continue to become the very best version of you, both in multisport and beyond 

 

I also have a very keen interest in wellbeing and am the very proud host of The Evolve Pod, showcasing that there really are everyday heroes all around us.  We can all learn a grow from stories and experiences of others who have found strength through times of adversity

 

With three Ironman's under my belt I now focus my own training on long distance trail running and in 2020 completed the Snowdon 6 Ways Challenge, ascending all the major routes of Snowdon continuously. I balance my coaching with and being Dad to our three young children.

Annie Hollest

Head Coach Swimming & Open Water 

Specialist in freestyle technique correction, overcoming phobias, triathlon & open water swimming, exercise prescription/training & nutrition

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I enjoy coaching swimmers and triathletes of all abilities, whether you're a beginner, improver or age grouper. I can help you overcome any fears you may have of swimming, perfect your freestyle technique and optimise your stroke efficiency using my scientific knowledge and experience with all different types of swimmer. I adapt each session to work on what's holding you back individually and have a positive friendly coaching style which gets results. 

 

While studying Sports and Exercise Science & Psychology at Oxford Brookes University between 2005-2009, I trained as a Triathlon & Swimming Coach. I spent a few years helping Oxford Tri Club where my passion for open water coaching developed. 

 

I worked for Swim Smooth, which included helping to create and deliver national British Triathlon Coach Education; development of the new ASA Level 2 Open Water Swimming Coaching qualification; and designing and writing training plans and online content. 

 

In addition to writing our own blogs with swimming and triathlon tips, you'll find me regularly contributing to the online articles for 220 Triathlon Magazine, including Mistakes Triathletes Make in Swimming Training and Open Water Swimming Mistakes. 

 

I balance coaching with being a Mum to our three young children and co-Directing our wellbeing consulatancy business Evolve Wellbeing Group.