Paul Taylor
Coach
Qualifications
- British Triathlon Level 2 Coach
- British Cycling Level 2 Coach
- British Triathlon Disability Module
- British Triathlon Level 2 Referee
Experience
- Coached with Rochdale triathlon for 2 years
- Assisted with Tri Cycle Coaching
- Coached in Industry Leading a team of Managers
Reason for starting coaching
I get a huge kick out of taking on a challenge and helping others meet their challenges; I enjoy learning and mastering new skills, achieving a personal goal. I also enjoy working with others to achieve their goals and see the joy they experience when they achieve it.
Reason for starting triathlon
Foot & mouth of all things. They closed the fells and I couldn't walk, climb or ride my mountain bike. A friend suggested a Duathlon and I was hooked.
Worst moment in triathlon
My first Triathlon. Newcastle; the one up North. Open water swim in the Tyne; no water just mud and who knows what. My wet suit zip jammed (first time on) but I had a good bike. I went wrong way on the run, well it was a meandering course through a car park; I got a DNF. On the up side my picture went in 220. No not for the DNF; I was taking on water on the run.
Best moment in triathlon
Hurtling down Ben Nevis - awesome! I went up with friends to compete in the first running of "Big One" I was first in my age group. And it was my Birthday.