Triathlon coaching in Scotland, built on your numbers.
Most triathlon coaches give you a plan. We test you first, so every session, training zone and fuelling target comes from your own physiology. Coached from our Aberdeen lab, in person across the North East and online anywhere in Scotland.
Level 3 and Level 2 Diploma triathlon coaches. Sprint, Olympic, 70.3, Ironman and Celtman.
Tested, not guessed
Every coaching tier includes testing or analysis. Your coach uses those results to build your training, so you're not following zones from a formula or a plan written for someone else.
Testing in every tier
Lactate testing, running economy, swim analysis and a strength assessment with Scott, depending on your tier. Your zones come from your body.
Coaches who use the data
Your results go straight into your plan. No report that sits in a drawer: every block is built around what your last test showed.
Everything under one roof
Lab testing, Endless Pool swim analysis, bike fitting, run analysis and strength work, all in one place in Aberdeen.
Built around your life
Your plan lives in TrainingPeaks and fits around work, family and the hours you actually have, with regular check-ins from your coach.
Your triathlon coach, wherever you train
We're based in Aberdeen, with Calum coaching from Inverness, and we work with triathletes all over Scotland. Testing happens in our lab, or we can bring it to your club. The coaching itself works just as well online, with your plan in TrainingPeaks and regular reviews with your coach.
- Aberdeen
- Aberdeenshire
- Inverness and the Highlands
- Moray
- Dundee
- Perth
- Fife
- Stirling
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- Online across the UK
Whether it's your first sprint, a 70.3, a full Ironman or Celtman, we'll build the plan around your race. Racing long? See our Ironman performance coaching.
From first chat to race day
Free consultation
Online or in person. We talk through your goals, training history and the time you have, and recommend the tier that fits.
Test and assess
Your strength assessment, swim analysis and, depending on your tier, lab testing. This is where your zones and fuelling targets come from.
Your season plan
Your coach maps out your year: target races, training blocks, and when you'll retest.
Train, review, retest
Your plan adapts week to week, and each retest shows what's improved so the next block targets what's left.
Meet your coaching team
Qualified triathlon coaches with decades of racing and coaching between them, from first-timers to Commonwealth Games athletes.
Kevin Watson
Level 3 Triathlon Coach · Head Coach
Kevin's coaching is built on 18 years of experience, with deep knowledge of swim coaching, analysis and physiology testing. He didn't come from a sporty background, and that's what drives him to help athletes of every level improve.
Ken Bryson
Level 3 Triathlon Coach · Senior Coach
With over 30 years of coaching, Ken has worked with everyone from beginners to Commonwealth Games competitors. He's seen plenty of fads come and go, and knows what actually works.
Scott
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Scott runs the strength assessment included in every coaching tier. He finds the weaknesses and imbalances that hold back your swim, bike and run or lead to injury, and gives you a plan to fix them.
Ruairidh Carnegie
Level 2 Swim Coach · Swim Teacher
Ruairidh has swum competitively since he was five and holds a Level 2 swimming coaching qualification. He has worked with swimmers up to British Championships level, and as a qualified swim teacher he is brilliant at breaking technique down so it sticks. Ruairidh runs many of our 1-2-1 swim coaching sessions and swim video analysis.
Calum McIntyre
Level 2 Diploma Triathlon Coach · Personal Trainer · Inverness
Based in Inverness, Calum coaches triathletes across the Highlands in person and online. He has completed multiple extreme triathlons and is a qualified personal trainer, so he knows exactly what it takes to prepare body and mind for the toughest races.
Sean Murphy
Level 2 Diploma Triathlon Coach
Sean still has the excitement he felt when he first started, and loves helping athletes push their limits, in racing and in personal growth.
Total Endurance Coaching Tiers
Every tier includes testing and analysis, so your coaching is built on your numbers from day one. The higher the tier, the more often we test.
Foundation Coaching
Coached by our coaching team
£99/month
+ £100 sign-up, which covers your strength assessment and swim analysis
- Bespoke training plan (TrainingPeaks)
- Bi-Monthly Plan Review
- Structured, progression-based training
- Strength assessment with Scott, our S&C coach
- Swim video analysis
- 10% off all additional testing and analysis
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Development Coaching
Coached by our coaching team, with lab testing built in
£130/month
+ £100 sign-up, which covers your strength assessment and swim analysis
- Everything in Foundation, plus:
- 2 lactate tests every 12 months (bike or run)
- Running economy included with every run test
- Training zones set from your own results
- Progress measured from test to test
- 15% off additional testing and analysis
Senior Coach
Performance Coaching
Coached by Ken or Kevin, our senior coaches
£180/month
No sign-up fee. 6-month minimum.
- 2 bike + run lactate tests every 12 months
- Running economy included
- Swim analysis
- Strength assessment with Scott
- Training zones and fuelling targets from your results
- Plan built and reviewed by your senior coach
- 15% off additional testing and analysis
Quarterly Testing
Integrated Performance Coaching
Coached by Ken or Kevin, our senior coaches
£265/month
No sign-up fee. 6-month minimum.
- Bike + run lactate testing every quarter (4 per year)
- Running economy included
- Swim analysis
- Strength assessment with Scott
- Training plan updated weekly
- Every block built from your latest results
- 15% off additional testing and analysis
Elite Coaching, by application. Everything in Integrated, plus specialist swim coaching, quarterly swim propulsion analysis, unlimited contact, race strategy and pre-race retesting. From £350/month.
EnquireTesting allowances run on a rolling 12 months from your start date. Values are based on our standard testing prices.
Coaching FAQs
What's the difference between the coaching tiers?
Every tier includes testing or analysis. Foundation and Development are coached by our coaching team: Foundation includes a strength assessment and swim analysis, and Development adds two lactate tests every 12 months with running economy. Performance and Integrated Performance are coached by Ken or Kevin, our senior coaches, with bike and run testing twice a year on Performance and every quarter on Integrated.
What is INSCYD testing, and why does it matter?
INSCYD is a metabolic profiling protocol that measures your VO2 max, VLamax, aerobic capacity and lactate threshold from a short testing session. It tells us exactly how your body produces and uses energy, so your training zones and plan are built from your physiology - not an age-based formula or generic chart.
What happens during quarterly retesting on Integrated Performance Coaching?
Every quarter you repeat your bike and run lactate testing, with running economy included. We compare the new results with your last test, see exactly what's changed, and build your next training block around it, rather than assuming last quarter's zones are still right.
Can I move between tiers?
Yes. Many athletes start on Foundation or Development and move up as their goals, budget or training time change. If you're on Performance and want quarterly testing with weekly plan updates, Integrated Performance is the natural next step.
Do I need a test before I start coaching?
No, you don't need to arrange anything first. Every tier includes a strength assessment and swim analysis, and Development upwards includes lactate testing too. We book it in when you start.
I'm not sure which tier is right for me - what should I do?
Book a no-obligation coaching consultation. We'll talk through your goals, training history and available time, and recommend the tier that actually fits - not just the most expensive one.
How much does triathlon coaching cost?
Total Endurance triathlon coaching starts at £99/month for Foundation and goes up to £265/month for Integrated Performance Coaching with quarterly bike and run testing. Foundation and Development have a £100 sign-up fee that covers your strength assessment and swim analysis. Performance and Integrated have no sign-up fee and a 6-month minimum.
Do you offer triathlon coaching outside Aberdeen?
Yes. We're based in Aberdeen, Calum coaches from Inverness, and we work with triathletes all over Scotland, including the Highlands, Dundee, Perth, Fife, Edinburgh and Glasgow, as well as across the UK. Coaching works online through TrainingPeaks, and you can test in our Aberdeen lab or we can bring testing to your club.
Can you coach me for a 70.3, Ironman or Celtman?
Yes. We coach everything from first sprints to full Ironman and extreme races like Celtman. Our coaches have raced long distance themselves, and your testing tells us the pace and fuelling you can hold for a long day. Racing a full or half Ironman? See our Ironman performance coaching.
Are your triathlon coaches qualified?
Yes. Kevin and Ken are Level 3 triathlon coaches, and Calum and Sean hold Level 2 Diploma triathlon coaching qualifications. Ruairidh Carnegie is a Level 2 swim coach, and strength assessments are run by Scott, our strength and conditioning coach.
Ready to take the first step?
Lets start your Total Endurance Coaching journey. Whether you're looking for help towards your first event, looking to improve on past performances or simply want help getting improving your fitness, we're here to help.
Send us a message using the form opposite and we'll get back to you with the next steps.