East Midlands Triathlon Club of the Year 2022 and 2024
Nottingham Triathlon Club is a British Triathlon affiliated club catering for all ages and abilities.
Awarded East Midlands Triathlon Club of the Year in 2022 and 2024 as well British Triathlon’s Bronze TriMark award in 2019. The club runs a wide range of training sessions for both adults and juniors with all training led by British Triathlon qualified coaches.
We run coached swim, bike and run sessions throughout the week and, whether you are a beginner wanting to train for your first triathlon or an experienced triathlete looking to improve your performance, our coaches can help you to achieve your goals.
If you would like to get in touch and talk about joining contact us at hello@nottinghamtri.com.
Latest News
🔦 Junior Coach Spotlight Philip Gutteridge
Qualifications
Level 2 Diploma Triathlon Coach
BSC Sports Fitness and Coaching
Coaching with Nottingham Triathlon Club
Coached with Belvoir Triathlon Club (2024/2025)
Extensive experience coaching junior squads, including athletes progressing into the East Midlands Academy
NRSTC Lifeguard Qualification | Open Water Lifeguard
Venue Manager for Love Open Water at Hoveringham
5 years’ experience working in Open Water Swimming
Personal Racing Highlights
Mainly competes in Sprint and Olympic Distance Triathlons, with a growing interest in swim‑run events and longer distances.
A standout moment was completing the London Marathon over an hour faster than his first attempt — despite having to walk the final six miles with plantar fasciitis in both feet.
Why I Coach
Phil coaches because he loves seeing athletes develop — whether that’s racing, training or simply enjoying the sport. Watching confidence grow and progress unfold over time is what makes coaching rewarding.
🏊♂️ Coach-Led Junior Sessions with Phil 🏃♂️🚴♂️
Phil coaches our Junior Squad sessions at Harvey Hadden Sports Village:
📅 Tuesdays
🏊 Swim Session: 6:00pm–7:00pm
📅 Saturdays
🏊 Swim Session: 2:30pm–3:30pm
🚴♂️🏃♂️ Bike & Run Session: 4:00pm–5:00pm
Whether you're new to triathlon, looking to improve your swim technique, or wanting to develop your bike and run skills in a fun, supportive environment, we'd love to welcome you along.
Interested in a FREE trial session?
📧 hello@nottinghamtri.com
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🔦 COACH SPOTLIGHT Karen Round
🏊♀️ Qualifications
• BTF Personal Triathlon Coach and Group Triathlon Coach
• STA Open Water Swimming Coach
• BSc Degree in PE and Sports Science
• World Triathlon Coaching Female Triathletes
• Level 3 Personal Trainer
• Level 4 Sports Massage
🏅 Personal Racing Highlights
Competing in the World Sprint Triathlon Championships in Hamburg and the European Sprint Championships in Munich, representing Great Britain in the Age Group Team, are standout memories. The thrill of completing longer events such as the Outlaw Half Nottingham is also a personal highlight, alongside the organised chaos and fun of the annual club relays at Holme Pierrepont.
💙 Why I Coach
I’m especially driven to coach beginner and intermediate triathletes—guiding them to improve build confidence, and achieve race finishes they once thought were out of reach. I have a particular passion for helping athletes develop confidence and skills in open water swimming, turning what can feel intimidating into a real strength. My coaching style is approachable and supportive, ensuring every athlete feels valued and encouraged to achieve their goals.
Karen coaches our swim session every Saturday from 2:30pm–3:30pm at Harvey Hadden Sports Village.
Whether you're new to triathlon, looking to improve your swim technique, or simply want to experience training with a friendly and supportive club, we'd love to welcome you along.
Interested in a free trial session?
📧 Email: hello@nottinghamtri.com
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🔦 Coach Spotlight Mario Rocchelli
How long have you been coaching?
I've been coaching endurance athletes for several years and continue to develop my knowledge and experience.
What qualifications do you hold?
I am an England Athletics Event Group Coach in Endurance, a CIRF Coach and a British Triathlon Leader.
Race highlights?
Winning the Notts Team Summer League and the North Midlands XC Championship back in 2022 with my old club, LERC.
Coaching highlights?
Helping my first runner achieve a sub-3 marathon. But my biggest achievement is helping athletes believe in their ability and helping them achieve their goals. I am always looking to improve my coaching abilities by learning from others.
What do you enjoy most about coaching?
Helping athletes believe in themselves and seeing them achieve things they once thought were out of reach.
What areas are you currently interested in?
As HYROX is becoming very popular, I am keen to explore various training methods to help some of our athletes improve themselves.
Future race plans?
A duathlon is on the cards for me.
What advice would you give someone new to triathlon?
Trust the process, be consistent and don't be afraid to ask questions. Enjoy the journey and celebrate the small wins along the way. 💙💚
🏃♂️ Coach-Led Track Sessions with Mario 🏃♀️
Mario coaches our weekly track session every Wednesday from 7:00pm–8:00pm at Harvey Hadden Sports Village.
Whether you're training for your first triathlon, looking to improve your running performance, or aiming to build speed and confidence on the track, Mario's sessions cater for all abilities in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Interested in a FREE trial session?
📧 hello@nottinghamtri.com
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🔦 COACH SPOTLIGHT Matt Waterfield HEAD OF COACHING
How long have you been coaching at Nottingham Triathlon Club?
On and off for the last 5 years but Head Coach for around a year.
What do you enjoy most about coaching?
Helping people along their personal journeys.
Favourite session to coach?
Open Water Swimming.
What advice would you give someone new to triathlon?
Join a local Triathlon Club.
What's the most rewarding part of seeing athletes develop?
Seeing people achieve things they weren't sure they were capable of.
🏊🚴🏃 Next event
Newark Half Marathon.
🎯 Goal for 2026
Try and get fit after having a baby in 2025 and help as many athletes along the way as possible.
😄 Fun fact about me
I once got a relay team I was in for Outlaw fully disqualified!
A huge thank you to Matt for everything he does for Team NTC! 👏💙💚
🏊♂️ Coach-Led Swim Sessions with Matt 🏊♀️
Matt coaches our swim session at Harvey Hadden Sports Village from 6:00pm–7:00pm.
Whether you're new to swimming, training for your first triathlon, or looking to refine your technique and build confidence in the water, Matt's sessions provide expert coaching in a supportive and friendly environment.
Interested in a FREE trial session?
📧 hello@nottinghamtri.com
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🏅MEDAL MONDAY🏅
Another fantastic weekend of racing and achievements from Team NTC! 💙💚
🔥 Wild Deer Events Sheffield Sprint Triathlon
A strong day out for Karen, Eddy, Luke, Vince, Lee, Chris, Vince, Rosy, Paul and Annette, all putting in fantastic performances.
⭐ Karen delivered a superb race, finishing in 1:32:57, 6th in her age group and an impressive 10th female overall! 👏💪🏊🚴🏃
🔥 Eddy had a brilliant race, finishing in 1:22:12, placing 26th overall, 14th in category and 24th male out of 280 athletes. He capped it off with a flying 17:08 run split! 👏
🔥 Vince also had an excellent race, finishing in 1:28:06, placing 49th overall and 8th in his category. Fantastic racing! 👏
🔥 Lee continued his Ironman Copenhagen build with a strong race. Training like a champ and putting together some fantastic work as race day approaches! 👏💪🇩🇰
⭐ Paul showed incredible grit and determination to finish 9th in his age group and inside the top 50 overall despite suffering a fall on the bike 👏💪
⭐ Annette secured 12th in her age group, training for Ironman Copenhagen while Rosy finished an excellent 13th in hers. Well done both! 👏
🌊 Notts SL AAA Wollaton
Mario and Eddy were also in action in the week. 👏
🚴 The Lakesman Aquabike
A huge congratulations to Nick, who put in an outstanding performance at the Lakesman Aquabike, finishing in 3:06:45. Nick placed 7th overall and 1st in his category. Incredible racing! 🥇💪
🏊🚲🏃 Pacesetter Events Dambuster Triathlon
What a performance from Thomas, who stormed to 6th overall out of 571 athletes and claimed 1st in his age group in a superb time of 2:07:40! 👏🥇🔥 Also, well done to Tom, who crossed the line in 2:32:45. 👏
🏃 Elmton Chase
Paul also raced, showing impressive dedication by competing twice over the week! 👏💪
⛰️ Cromford Fell Race
A big well done to Alison, who tackled the challenging Cromford Fell Race this weekend 👏💙💚
⚡ Rutland 10K
A brilliant run from Joe, clocking an impressive 40:05. Fantastic running and a great result! 👏🏃
🎗️ Race for Life 5K
Well done to Kirsty, who took part in the Race for Life 5K. 💙💚👏
Congratulations to everyone who raced this weekend. Whether you were chasing PBs, tackling new challenges or supporting great causes, we're proud to have you representing Team NTC. 💙💚
💙💚 And a massive shout-out to all the members entering the final blocks of training for their A races. The hard work, consistency and dedication are paying off. You're doing brilliantly. Trust the process, keep believing and enjoy the journey — not long now! You know where we are 💚👏🔥
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💙💚 HAPPY FATHER'S DAY 💚💙
We hope you have a fantastic day.
Whether you're swimming, biking, running, racing, supporting from the sidelines, or simply enjoying time with family, have a brilliant day and make the most of every moment.
For some, Father's Day can be a difficult day. If you're missing someone today, remember that you're making them proud every day. 💙
Have a great swim, bike, run... then enjoy Father's Day! 👏🏊🚴🏃
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Voting time soon 💌 Great awards highlighting some amazing work 💚 Lucky enough to have our members Tracey, Mary, Susan and Meg recognised in the past 🏆
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💙💚 MEN'S HEALTH WEEK 💚💙
This Men's Health Week, we're celebrating the positive impact that swim, bike and run can have on both physical and mental wellbeing.
At Nottingham Triathlon Club, we know that training is about more than chasing finish times. It's about friendship, support and being part of a community where everyone feels welcome.
As we head into the heart of the season and training starts to get tougher, it's more important than ever to keep supporting one another. Check in with your training partners, encourage your club mates and remember that everyone has good days and bad days.
Looking after your health isn't just about exercise. It's about talking, listening and knowing that you don't have to do it alone.
Keep swimming. Keep biking. Keep running. And keep looking out for each other. 💙💚
📷 Chris Hill Photos
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💚💙 GOOD LUCK TEAM NTC! 💙💚
Wishing the very best of luck to all our athletes racing at the Sheffield Sprint and Lakesman Triathlon this weekend! 🏊🚴🏃
We'll be cheering you on every step of the way. 🙌
Race hard. Have fun. Smash it! 💪
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