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As part of a regular monthly feature supported by 2XU (www.2xu.co.uk), Tri247 is going to be going up and down the country introducing you to the shops and staff that work hard to give you access to lots of triathlon goodies! So, if you haven’t been to your local shop this is the ideal opportunity to find out a bit more about them and pop in and say hello!
This month we are in Surrey meeting the guys and girls at TriSport Coaching UK |
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TriSport Coaching has been up and running for three years now, with our services growing as time has gone on. Many have referred to TriSport as the "one stop shop" for all triathlon needs. TriSport began by offering swimming analysis and coaching and since then, have expanded significantly. We now offer bike and run analysis and coaching, Vo2 Metabolic Assessments, we have an open water swimming facility and offer open water coaching, personal training and now retail with our online shop! |
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The shop stocks high quality products endorsed by our coaches for enhancing performance. We’ve opened the shop selling 2XU Compression Clothing and the eagerly awaited Newton Running shoes, which we are very excited to be selling. To ensure our clients purchase the correct fit, we are offering a free running analysis session with every Newton Shoe sale at our coaching centre in Sutton. We are also offering a ‘Buy 2 pairs of Newton’s and receive £20.00 off’ offer. |
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TriSport sponsored over 25 triathlon racing events in 2008. As well as sponsoring The Mazda Inter Regional Championships, a National Event for British Triathlon, TriSport also took on the role of organizing this event, which turned out to be well publicised and a great success – it was great to be a part of it!
TriSport are also a major sponsor of Triathlon England South East and a year ago, in alliance with the South East, founded the Outstanding Achievement Award which acknowledges and awards triathletes for major achievement during the season, not just because of results but perhaps those who have faced and overcome personal challenges and/or difficulties experienced throughout the season. |
| 2XU Wet Suits, Triathlon Clothing, swimming aids and our extremely popular Future Dreams Swimming DVD can also be purchased. Please keep an eye on the shop, as our range of products will dramatically increase in February 2009 for the start of the new season. We also offer a 'try before you buy' service for our 2XU wet suits; which has proved very popular with our clients as it ensures a perfect fit. |
| TriSport Coaching have recently launched their triathlon club, which Martin Allen has been keen to set up for some time now. Martin's vision for the club is that its designed for those who don't want to be part of a big club, but still want to be part of a group of like minded people who can benefit from being in a club i.e. coaching, advice and all the special services TriSport has to offer it's club members. |
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The most expensive bike sold by TriSport was a £3,500 Ceepo Venom.
TriSport also own a very expensive and prestigious bike (which is displayed above the main doorway) at our centre in Sutton. This bike was raced by three times world Triathlon champion Spencer Smith. It was manufactured by Cyman and is probably one of the very first fully carbon framed bikes made. |
| Shop Opening Hours |
| Day | Hours |
| Monday |
10.00am - 5.00pm |
| Tuesday | 10.00am - 5.00pm |
| Wednesday | 10.00am - 5.00pm |
| Thursday | 10.00am - 5.00pm |
| Friday | 10.00am - 5.00pm |
| Saturday |
10.00am - 5.00pm |
| Sunday |
closed |
| Bank Holidays |
call for details |
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Brands stocked include: Ceepo, 2XU, Newton Running, Future Dreams |
Things you might not know about: TriSport Coaching UK
- General Manager Michael Gouldbourne has a very sporty background; he was the fastest 100m sprinter in London for a few years, plus played semi-professional football. Michael also has his own Media Production Company 'Just Entertainment Ltd' who work very closely with TriSport producing promotional material and helping to provide clients with great DVD's of their swim, bike, run and generally just giving a helping hand.
- Everyone who visits TriSport has a chuckle about the collection of rubber ducks that sit on the window shelf in the office. What they don't know is that when clients are not around, the ducks like to take to the water for a bit of duck racing now and again...
- TriSport currently has two sponsored athletes with great potential. Daniel McCarthy and James Brown (not the Soul Singer unfortunately). You will see a lot more of these guys next year.
- TriSport have worked with The Guardian Newspaper, Channel Five's – The Gadget Show, The BBC, CBBC and Newsround's Sportsround to name a few.
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For other shops in this series, see:
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