Coaching philosophy

Rob enjoys helping athletes who are keen to learn. He works with people who want to reach the next level in their performance and are prepared to look beyond the ways they are used to training to achieve it.

More about Rob

Rob has an extensive background in endurance sport, having competed at a high level in running, duathlon, triathlon and multisport. His racing experience includes 19 Ironman events and many half Ironman and shorter-distance races.

He has raced at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii and represented New Zealand at age-group Long Distance and Olympic Distance World Championships. He is a member of the Ironman New Zealand Hall of Fame for his 10 finishes at that event.

Rob has gained coaching accreditations through Triathlon New Zealand, TrainingPeaks (Level 2 Coach) and Ironman. He also holds Level 2 STRYD Run with Power Certification.

A practical approach to training

Rob’s professional background as a Sports Podiatrist gives him an understanding of injury prevention and management. He sees the importance of developing athletes at a rate their bodies can cope with, and choosing equipment that suits their needs and ability.

His coaching brings together training zones, power, pace and heart rate, alongside strength work, nutrition, rest and recovery.

Rob enjoys getting stuck into training and race data. Bike and run power, heart rate, pace and heart rate variability help him understand an athlete’s response to training and guide practical changes to their programme.

His athletes have achieved age-group podium finishes and qualified for the Ironman World Championships. Seeing athletes achieve their goals is one of the most rewarding parts of his coaching.