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• 1: Home
  • 1.1: Contact Us
  • 1.2: Sponsors
    • 1.2.1: Athlete Matters
    • 1.2.3: Xtra Mile Events
    • 1.2.4: Uberfit Events
    • 1.2.6: JUMP Physio
  • 1.4: Committee
  • 1.5: Communication
  • 1.6: Constitution
  • 1.7: Honorary Members
  • 1.8: Club History
  • 1.9: Past Club Officials
• 2: News
  • 2.1: Newsletter
  • 2.2: Archive
• 3: Our Events
  • 3.1: Boundary Breeze
    • 3.1.1: Bike Course
    • 3.1.2: Run Course
    • 3.1.3: Directions
    • 3.1.4: Entry List
    • 3.1.5: Enter
    • 3.1.6: Ts and Cs
    • 3.1.7: Transfers
    • 3.1.9: Results / Photos
  • 3.2: Aquathlons
  • 3.3: British Aquathlon Championships
    • 3.3.1: Ts and Cs
    • 3.3.2: Enter
    • 3.3.3: Entry List
    • 3.3.4: Directions
• 4: Training
  • 4.1: Events
    • 4.1.1: Novice Day
    • 4.1.2: Training Duathlons
    • 4.1.3: Training Weekend
    • 4.1.4: Training Camp - Jan 10
    • 4.1.5: Training Camp - April 10
    • 4.1.6: Bike Maintenance
    • 4.1.7: First Aid Course
  • 4.2: Sessions
    • 4.2.1: Sign-in Procedures
    • 4.2.2: Safety Briefing
    • 4.2.3: Swim (Pool)
    • 4.2.4: Swim (OW)
    • 4.2.5: Bike (Turbo/Spin)
    • 4.2.6: Bike (Group Rides)
    • 4.2.7: Bike (Track Cycling)
    • 4.2.8: Run (Track)
    • 4.2.9: Run (Off-Road/Hill)
    • 4.2.10: Brick (Bike/Run)
    • 4.2.11: S&C
  • 4.3: Coaches
  • 4.4: Locations
    • 4.4.1: Manchester Aquatics Centre
    • 4.4.2: Moss Side Leisure Centre
    • 4.4.3: Stretford Leisure Centre
    • 4.4.4: Longford Park Stadium
    • 4.4.5: Chorlton Water Park
    • 4.4.6: Bruntwood Park
    • 4.4.7: Wythenshawe Park
    • 4.4.8: Didsbury Clock Tower
    • 4.4.9: Dane Road
  • 4.5: Calendar
• 5: Racing
  • 5.1: Awards & Results
    • 5.1.1: Awards Coordinator
    • 5.1.2: Club Records
    • 5.1.3: Ironman
    • 5.1.4: World AG Champs
    • 5.1.5: European AG Champs
  • 5.2: Multisport
    • 5.2.1: Multisport Coordinator
    • 5.2.2: Affiliation
    • 5.2.3: Triathlon
    • 5.2.4: Duathlon
    • 5.2.5: Aquathlon
  • 5.3: Swim
    • 5.3.1: Swimming Coordinator
    • 5.3.2: Affiliation
    • 5.3.3: Open Water
    • 5.3.4: Galas
    • 5.3.5: BLDSA Postal Swim
    • 5.3.6: Swimathon
  • 5.4: Bike
    • 5.4.1: Cycling Coordinator
    • 5.4.2: Affiliation
    • 5.4.3: Time Trials
      • 5.4.3.1: Local Courses
    • 5.4.4: Road Racing
    • 5.4.5: Mountain Biking
    • 5.4.6: Cyclo-Cross
    • 5.4.7: Track
  • 5.5: Run
    • 5.5.1: Running Coordinator
    • 5.5.2: Affiliation
    • 5.5.3: Cross-Country
    • 5.5.4: Road Running
    • 5.5.5: Track
    • 5.5.6: Trail / Fell Races
  • 5.6: Challenges
• 6: Juniors
  • 6.1: Training Sessions
  • 6.2: Swim Training
  • 6.3: Bike Training
  • 6.4: Run Training
  • 6.5: Racing
    • 6.5.1: Triathlon
    • 6.5.2: Swim
    • 6.5.3: Bike
    • 6.5.4: Run
    • 6.5.5: Results
  • 6.6: Junior News
  • 6.7: Triathlete of the Month
  • 6.8: My First Triathlon
  • 6.9: Time Trials
• 7: Advice
  • 7.1: Triathlon Skills
    • 7.1.1: Getting Organised
    • 7.1.2: Triathlon Rules
    • 7.1.3: Transitions
    • 7.1.4: Front Crawl Technique
    • 7.1.5: Open Water Skills
    • 7.1.6: Triathlon Wetsuits
    • 7.1.7: Bike Maintenance
    • 7.1.8: Bike Setup
    • 7.1.9: Bike Selection
    • 7.1.10: Bike Transportation
    • 7.1.11: Bike Skills
    • 7.1.12: Running Technique
  • 7.2: Training Theory
    • 7.2.1: Endurance Training
    • 7.2.2: Strength Training
    • 7.2.3: Speed Training
    • 7.2.4: Stretching
    • 7.2.6: Charts and Forms
    • 7.2.7: Categories of Training
  • 7.3: Triathlon Nutrition
    • 7.3.1: Daily Nutrition
    • 7.3.2: Before Exercise
    • 7.3.3: During Exercise
    • 7.3.4: After Exercise
    • 7.3.5: Caffeine
    • 7.3.6: Carbohydrate Loading
  • 7.4: Useful Stuff
    • 7.4.1: Coping with Heat
    • 7.4.2: Inspiratory Muscle Training
    • 7.4.3: Perfect Recovery
    • 7.4.4: Travel Fatigue
    • 7.4.5: Training Whilst Pregnant
    • 7.4.6: Exercise Induced Asthma
    • 7.4.7: Muscle Cramps
    • 7.4.8: Avoiding a Stitch
    • 7.4.9: Training Technology
    • 7.4.10: Glossary
• 8: Get Involved
  • 8.1: Coaching at MTC
    • 8.1.2: Current Vacancies
    • 8.1.3: Session Cover
    • 8.1.4: Coaching FAQ
    • 8.1.5: Outstanding Paperwork
    • 8.1.6: Downloads
    • 8.1.7: History
    • 8.1.8: Issue List
  • 8.2: Health and Safety
    • 8.2.1: H&S Guidelines
    • 8.2.2: Risk Assessments
    • 8.2.3: Emergency Action Plans
    • 8.2.4: First Aid
    • 8.2.5: CRB
    • 8.2.6: Vetting & Barring
    • 8.2.7: Accident Report Form
  • 8.3: Policies & Procedures
    • 8.3.1: Video and Photo Consent
    • 8.3.2: Code of Conduct
    • 8.3.2: Safeguarding Policy
• 9: Join Us
  • 9.1: Benefits
  • 9.2: FAQ
  • 9.3: New Members
  • 9.4: Female Members
  • 9.5: Apply
• 10: Club Kit
  • 10.1: Race Kit
  • 10.2: Cycling Kit
  • 10.3: Running Vests
  • 10.4: T-Shirts
  • 10.5: Hoodies
  • 10.6: How To Order
• 11: Members

Our Coaches

Our coaches, co-ordinated by Head Coach Rob Harvey, have a wide range of experience in all areas of the sport. While some specialise in one area of the sport, others are all rounders that can offer individual advice on everything from nutrition to endurance training. To find out more about them and to see what they can do to help you, visit their pages by clicking on the links below.

Lead Coaches

Rob Harvey Head Coach	Nick Thomas Tri Coach (L3)	Dave Quartermain Swim Coach (L3)	Tony Jolly Tri Coach (L3)	Paul Taylor Tri Coach (L3)
Tim Johns Tri Coach (L2)	Karen Elly Tri Coach (L2)	Tracie Gorst Swim Coach (L3)	Jonathan Dabbs Run Coach (L2)	Jo Hillis Cycling Coach (L2)
Roger Barnes Swim Coach (L2)	Mike McNamara Swim Coach (L2)	Sean Salinger Tri Coach (Trainee L2)	Kenny Mitchell Tri Coach (Trainee L2)	Steve Clayton SMBLA TCL (L2)

Assistant Coaches

Helen Hyder Tri Coach (L1)	Paul Skipper Tri Coach (L1)	Gary Wolstencroft Tri Coach (L1)	Jess MacDonald Tri Coach (L1)	Andy Fardon Tri Coach (L1)
Rob Harper Tri Coach (L1)	Dean Frost Tri Coach (L1)	Steve Robinson Tri Coach (L1)	Katie Winter Swim Coach (L1)	Guy Dobson Tri Coach (L1)
Jacqui Slack Tri Coach (L1)	Patricia Quirke Tri Coach (L1)	Claire Dean Tri Coach (L1)	Martin Webb Tri Coach (L1)	Ugo Durand Tri Coach (L1)