Author Archives: Steve Lloyd

About Steve Lloyd

Steve Lloyd is an extensively experienced Triathlon Coach and age-group Triathlete. He has coached numerous athletes over the last 8 years across all distances working with complete beginners through to pro-triathletes. Steve established Nottingham based Absolute Triathlon Club in 2009 which has quickly developed a presence within the Midlands region and a reputation for developing and encouraging those new in to the sport. The Club has just been awarded the Nottingham Sports Club of the Year 2011 with Steve also a finalist for the Nottingham Coach of the Year. Steve was also instrumental in launching a second club in the West Midlands. Recognised by the British Triathlon Federation in 2011 as their Performance Coach of the Year Steve continues to work with athletes at a high level both in his role as the West Midlands Regional Head Coach and through his business Absolute Tri. He is also is seen as an industry expert and is regularly called upon by the media for comment. http://www.absolutetri.com

Absolute Coaching RT Race Results – More PB’s!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Steve Lloyd

This weekend some a number of Absolute Coaching Race Team athletes hitting the pools and open water for some great racing and great results.

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Emma Pearson talks about her Gold Medal winning performance in Israel

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Steve Lloyd

“Israel wouldn’t be the first place I’d choose to race, but the European triathlon Championships were a good excuse to visit. Security was tight at Heathrow and once in Tel Aviv finding bikes, luggage and anyone who knew what was … Continue reading →

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Gold and great performances at the ETU Championships in Israel

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Steve Lloyd

The triathlon season has barely started but already Absolute Tri Coaching athletes have made a big impact which bodes well for another really successful season ahead.

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Nutrition for Triathletes

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Steve Lloyd

The subject of nutrition has become a big topic over the years and it seems to be getting more and more complicated and that’s in every day eating let alone if you are trying to fuel sufficiently to train and … Continue reading →

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It’s all about nutrition… Absolute’s training day focusses on food

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Steve Lloyd

Saturday 4th Feb saw the second of Absolute Tri Coaching’s team training days. The first of the training days saw us covering lower limb conditioning exercises with our Physio and biomechanical expert, Carl Dunstan as well as reviewing athletes running … Continue reading →

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Outlaw Triathlon 2012 – The Importance of the Recovery Week and the Coaches View

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Steve Lloyd

We are now in week 5 this year of our countdown to the Outlaw on the 1st July and we have 21 more weeks to go. All of our Absolute athletes doing either the Outlaw, other Ironman event or any … Continue reading →

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The Fat Burning Zone – A Big Fat Myth?

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Steve Lloyd

OK, so you may have decided that as part of your triathlon ambitions for this year that you would like to loose a bit of your body fat so become more streamlined and increase your muscle tone.  Many people believe … Continue reading →

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Simple lower leg exercises to help prevent injuries training for the run section of a triathlon.

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Steve Lloyd

Over the past 2 weeks our YouTube Channel has focused on demonstrating some key lower limb exercises that you we feel all athletes should be introducing into their weekly programme.  Read how you can help prevent injuries by doing some … Continue reading →

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Outlaw Training – Athletes are stepping up to the mark!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Steve Lloyd

So week 2 started really well with a 70 mile ride with a few of the Absolute athletes doing the Outlaw, great weather for January and a decent ride.

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Absolute Tri Coaching Race Team Training Day – PB’s a plenty!

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Steve Lloyd

Saturday 14th January saw the first of the Absolute tri coaching team’s training days for 2012. This was the third one since November and they will continue monthly all through 2012. Athletes came from all over the place to attend, … Continue reading →

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