Rob Cheetham is a South African triathlon coach based in Bath in the UK. He coaches professional and age-group athletes, including his wife Susie (who also coaches for Cheetham Coaching) and Leon Chevalier, who recently finished 4th in the Ironman World Championships in Kona. 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Rob's coaching methodology and key principles

-Coaching as a team with his wife Susie

-A deep dive into swim training, and Rob's swim training and swim technique principles

-How to maximise return on time investment for age-group athletes

-Tips for improving in swimming, biking and running for age-group athletes

-Overrated and underrated things and concepts in triathlon

-Detailed insights into Leon Chevalier's preparation for Kona, including volume and intensity, key sessions, and more

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

-Kasper Pedersen – Training talk and Magnus Ditlev’s Kona preparation | EP#448

-Nikki Bartlett and Bex Milnes – 5th in the Ironman World Championships | EP#446

-Mallorca Training Camp 2025 

-Portugal Training Camp 2025

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