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.

Fundraiser Spotlight Reece P. Newman
๐ฏ What are you fundraising for?
I'm fundraising for Alzheimer's Society once again in 2026
๐ Why is this cause important to you? With my late Father being diagnosed with Alzheimer's & Vascular Dementia, back in 2019, I took on the role of being his full time carer until 2022, although I still was on hand all the time when he was in a dementia friendly care home, helping to still care for him right until he sadly passed away in May. Iโm still a full time carer for my Mother, who too was diagnosed back in 2024 with the same as my Father. I also lost my Aunt to the same (Alzheimerโs & Vascular Dementia) in 2025.
๐๐ด๐ What challenge or event are you taking on?
I'm taking on 11 events again this year, which started with the Leicestershire Half Marathon back in Feb, although this was out of costume, but from there, I took on the Nottingham 10k, the Derby 10k, Great Birmingham Run, and next up is the Ram 5, Wilne 10k, Great North Run, Robin Hood Half Marathon, Yorkshire Marathon, Worksop Halloween Half Marathon and then the Derby 10 Mile, so thatโs 10 events in the Superman costume!
๐ช How has training been going?
Training has been going fine so far, the only slight injury that I have had, is just some slight fluid on the knee which is to be drained, although, I have had an x-ray upon said knee, there is no damage. Iโve managed to participate in some of the swim sessions hosted by Karen Round, at Trent College, as well as doing some swims at my local pool, and doing many miles, out and about, on my own and with my running partner โ Elliot, who has been a rock over the last few years, with what has been happening with my Father, my Mother and also, my own health, having been diagnosed with a rare syndrome last year, which has caused growths upon my lung and kidney, although, they are benign at the moment.
โญ What's been the biggest challenge so far?
I suppose itโs been the two marathons last year, as I never thought Iโd ever get to run one at my age! Being in my mid 50โs, I took part in the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon last May, in 35 degrees heat, in costume, and a very hilly incline, from 18 miles in!!! That was a challenge! I still completed it, in an okay time, 4hrs 26mins. My 2nd Marathon, I took part in the Leeds Marathon in October last year. I ended up starting 14 mins late due to the coach from York Train Station getting stuck in traffic, and the Marathon starting at 9.30am, I arrived at the event village, at 9.25am, and then it was another 10 mins walk to the start line, so at 9.44am, I started right at the back! A local newspaper picked up on this too! They put a photo and comment out saying โit looks like someone got stuck in a phonebox!โ I managed though to complete the marathon in 4hrs 1min!
๐ What keeps you motivated on the tough days?
Sometimes, itโs music, as when I venture out, I always have to have some music on, some dance classics, some of my remixes, but, it keeps you going. Having someone to run with as well, that helps, although myself and Elliot canโt always get out together all the time, when we do, we have a very chatty run! Sometimes, we bang the world to rights!
๐ฏ What's your goal for the event?
For the Ramathon and the other remaining events, Iโm just aiming to complete them and not aim for a time specifically, but, if I do get a pretty good time in any of them, then, that is a bonus. Iโm just going to take in the atmosphere, and the shout outs of Superman, and the hi-5โs! That all helps keep me going! Elliot has been on the journey with me for the last 3 years at many of the events, and itโs been great to have him there! From when we started to do some miles together in 2024, heโs become like family to me. I know though that the final run โ the Derby 10 Mile will be a very emotional one for me, as that was the last my Father could come and watch me at back in 2019.
๐ฌ How can people support your fundraising efforts?
This is my latest JustGiving page for this yearโs runs: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Reece-Superman-Newman2026 - Sponsoring me for the price of a pint, every ยฃ helps towards finding a cure for Alzheimerโs & Dementia, with Alzheimerโs Society being a charity very close to my heart.
๐ Good luck at the Ramathon this weekend.
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๐ฆ 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 yearsโ experience working in Open Water Swimming
Personal Racing Highlights
Mainly competes in Sprint and Olympic Distance Triathlons, with a growing interest in swimโrun events and longer distances.
A standout moment was completing the London Marathon over an hour faster than his first attempt โ 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 โ whether thatโs racing, training or simply enjoying the sport. Watching confidence grow and progress unfold over time is what makes coaching rewarding.
๐โโ๏ธ Coach-Led Junior Sessions with Phil ๐โโ๏ธ๐ดโโ๏ธ
Phil coaches our Junior Squad sessions at Harvey Hadden Sports Village:
๐ Tuesdays
๐ Swim Session: 6:00pmโ7:00pm
๐ Saturdays
๐ Swim Session: 2:30pmโ3:30pm
๐ดโโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ Bike & Run Session: 4:00pmโ5:00pm
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?
๐ง hello@nottinghamtri.com
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๐ฆ COACH SPOTLIGHT Karen Round
๐โโ๏ธ Qualifications
โข BTF Personal Triathlon Coach and Group Triathlon Coach
โข STA Open Water Swimming Coach
โข BSc Degree in PE and Sports Science
โข World Triathlon Coaching Female Triathletes
โข Level 3 Personal Trainer
โข Level 4 Sports Massage
๐ 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.
๐ Why I Coach
Iโm especially driven to coach beginner and intermediate triathletesโguiding 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 2:30pmโ3:30pm 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?
๐ง Email: hello@nottinghamtri.com
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๐ฆ 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. ๐๐
๐โโ๏ธ Coach-Led Track Sessions with Mario ๐โโ๏ธ
Mario coaches our weekly track session every Wednesday from 7:00pmโ8:00pm 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?
๐ง hello@nottinghamtri.com
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๐ฆ 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.
๐๐ด๐ Next event
Newark Half Marathon.
๐ฏ Goal for 2026
Try and get fit after having a baby in 2025 and help as many athletes along the way as possible.
๐ 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! ๐๐๐
๐โโ๏ธ Coach-Led Swim Sessions with Matt ๐โโ๏ธ
Matt coaches our swim session at Harvey Hadden Sports Village from 6:00pmโ7:00pm.
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?
๐ง hello@nottinghamtri.com
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๐ MEDAL MONDAY๐
Another fantastic weekend of racing and achievements from Team NTC! ๐๐
๐ฅ 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.
โญ Karen delivered a superb race, finishing in 1:32:57, 6th in her age group and an impressive 10th female overall! ๐๐ช๐๐ด๐
๐ฅ 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! ๐
๐ฅ Vince also had an excellent race, finishing in 1:28:06, placing 49th overall and 8th in his category. Fantastic racing! ๐
๐ฅ Lee continued his Ironman Copenhagen build with a strong race. Training like a champ and putting together some fantastic work as race day approaches! ๐๐ช๐ฉ๐ฐ
โญ 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 ๐๐ช
โญ Annette secured 12th in her age group, training for Ironman Copenhagen while Rosy finished an excellent 13th in hers. Well done both! ๐
๐ Notts SL AAA Wollaton
Mario and Eddy were also in action in the week. ๐
๐ด 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! ๐ฅ๐ช
๐๐ฒ๐ 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! ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ Also, well done to Tom, who crossed the line in 2:32:45. ๐
๐ Elmton Chase
Paul also raced, showing impressive dedication by competing twice over the week! ๐๐ช
โฐ๏ธ Cromford Fell Race
A big well done to Alison, who tackled the challenging Cromford Fell Race this weekend ๐๐๐
โก Rutland 10K
A brilliant run from Joe, clocking an impressive 40:05. Fantastic running and a great result! ๐๐
๐๏ธ Race for Life 5K
Well done to Kirsty, who took part in the Race for Life 5K. ๐๐๐
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. ๐๐
๐๐ 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 โ not long now! You know where we are ๐๐๐ฅ
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๐๐ HAPPY FATHER'S DAY ๐๐
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. ๐
Have a great swim, bike, run... then enjoy Father's Day! ๐๐๐ด๐
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Voting time soon ๐ Great awards highlighting some amazing work ๐ Lucky enough to have our members Tracey, Mary, Susan and Meg recognised in the past ๐
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๐๐ MEN'S HEALTH WEEK ๐๐
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. ๐๐
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