At Hard & Smart Coaching, our team of certified triathlon and strength & fitness coaches bring decades of experience, a tailored approach and commitment to your performance. Whether you’re training for a sprint triathlon or an IRONMAN, our coaches are here to guide you with personalised plans delivered with adaptability and care.

Between them Mark, Craig, Cat and Greg have:

  • British Triathlon High Performing Coach

  • British Triathlon Level 2 Diploma

  • TrainingPeaks Level 2 and Power Training Accreditation

  • Level 3 Personal Trainer

  • ASA Swim coach

  • Level 4 Strength & Conditioning

  • English Athletics Coach in Running Fitness with endurance event group specialisation.

  • Over 25 years racing experience in triathlon, multi-sport and road running.

  • Multiple age-group representations at World and European level.

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HEAD COACH

MARK

Mark Hard & Smart Coaching Head Coach UK triathlon

Head Coach Mark brings British Triathlon High Performing Coach accreditation, race experience from sprint distance to Ironman and a passion for helping busy athletes train consistently and enjoy the process

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STRENGTH & FITNESS

COACH - CAT

Cat Hard & Smart Coaching strength and fitness coach triathletes

Coach Cat brings a wealth of experience as both an athlete and teacher, with a passion for supporting others in achieving their fitness and strength goals. As a mum of two, she understands the realities of balancing family, work, and training, and believes coaching should adapt to the individual — not the other way around

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ASSOCIATE COACH

CRAIG

Craig Hard & Smart Coaching associate coach online triathlon training

Coach Craig is a British Triathlon Certified coach with over ten years experience in endurance sport and triathlon training. He excels in getting the best from people using an athlete-centred approach when delivering training plans.

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ASSOCIATE COACH

GREG

Greg Hard & Smart Coaching associate coach endurance running triathlon

Coach Greg is a former junior national cross-country runner and double world silver medal-winning GB Age Group triathlete. With over 20 years of coaching experience, from grassroots juniors to London’s leading distance running groups, he brings passion, expertise, and empathy to help athletes balance training with life while chasing their goals.

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