1:1 COACHING

Tailored coaching to support all abilities

Blending science, experience, authenticity and a genuine care for each and every athlete, Bambu Endurance prides itself on delivering high levels of coaching whether you want to go faster or go longer.

1:1 coaching provides each athlete with their own personal coach and a consistent delivery of optimal training sessions, based on the ‘whole’ of you, your motivations, your current fitness levels, your career demands, your psyche, your goals, your family demands, your nutrition . Each element of ones ‘whole’ life affects training prescription and training response.

With your own personal coach continued ‘micro adjustments’ are made to optimise your time and your growth, knowing when to push and when to pull. To achieve this we work hard to develop open and regular communication with each athlete.

Coaching is both a science and an art and Bambu Endurance prides itself on finding the right mix with each individual. 

“After open knee surgery left me unable to run for a year, Matt guided me through my return to competitive triathlon and helped me achieve performance levels I never thought possible
His tailored approach enabled me to progress from a year of no running to smashing all my previous personal bests, including a 10-minute half marathon pb running 78 minutes. Matt’s sports science expertise was pivotal in this—not only did he prescribe my triathlon training, but he also gave me a comprehensive strength and conditioning program to recover from my surgery.”

Strong Healthy DEEP Roots

For long term development and longevity in health and performance, Bambu Endurance has a large focus on developing deep rooted foundations, of optimal strength, nutrition, sleep and recovery, mobility, recovery and mental well being. With gaps in these endurance sports will find you out, eventually.

These fundamental along with hard work and dedication help establish greater ‘capacity’ and to do so requires strength - of mind, of body , of application, Resilience - to know that one bad day, or through injury, it is not the end of the road, and Belief - the knowledge and patience that even at times when visibly there has not been progress, you know that being consistent, understanding the process, enjoying the process, that the performance and growth will come.

Longevity

Strength. Resilience. Belief

“In mid-2022, I asked Matt if he could be my coach for my first full Ironman race, and within one year I managed to get a slot to Kona, the Ironman World Championship” 
                                                                                                                                                                                                    “I always say, I think Matt understands me better than I do myself”

Empowerment & enjoyment

Key to the coaching philosophy of Bambu Endurance is that their isn’t just a leader and a follower. We want to put the tools in Your hands, both physically and mentally, to be the best you can be. We encourage a process driven lens, that throughout all the long , hard, painful sessions, there has to be an enjoyment in it, that even if there were to be no objective event , you would still lace up your trainers, strap up your cleats or don your swimwear, because of what it adds to you, and adds to your life. With these systems in place we build a platform and grow the seed of longevity.

Thrive in Life and Crush your Athletic Goals. Without feeling overwhelmed

TRIATHLON

Ironman Swim triathlon 
Maybe you are starting out, or  have just booked an Ironman, or you are a seasoned age grouper looking to see how much more you can achieve, we bring experience, scientific knowledge and passion to support you in your pursuit. 3 disciplines, multiple types of training for each, plus strength work, how does it all fit ? and fit optimally ? We take the headache away but empower YOU on the way.

  • 1st Step : We talk through your goals and walk through a situational analysis and previous training / performance history

    2nd Step: We connect up through TrainingPeaks [a platform for coaches and athletes] and begin our journey. Most often the initial weeks will include benchmark testing.

    3rd Step: The cycle of me planning, you training and providing feedback [data and subjective] and me analysing and updating your program begins

  • No problem. I will often advise athletes to join a swim group. Its far more enjoyable. Also to have a coach poolside can provide invaluable stroke analysis

  • A pair of trainers. A bike and your swim wear.

    Anything else is great. I prescribe training using various metrics

  • Training with people and groups can provide added enjoyment and belonging.

    So long as I know what and when so it can be integrated optimally

RUNNING

You might just be wanting to improve and enjoy running, or maybe you are eyeing up destroying your Marathon PB , the local park run, or an ultra distance event. Running carries the biggest impact on the body. Often its when its going well, and you want more distance, more speed and then a few cracks appear. We can never guarantee no injuries, but we can guarantee we will reduce the risk. A happy runner is a healthy runner.
Marathon triathlon running

  • YES. In order for me to track your training, it does not have to be top of the range and I will use TrainingPeaks app which is a small monthly investment.

  • No. It will make you strong and resilient

  • I welcome all levels. Even if you cannot right now run 1km straight off.

  • No problem. In fact thats even better as you will hopefully be more receptive to the process rather than the goal [for now*]

CYCLING

Of all the disciplines, cycling carries the biggest glossary for terms, from technical gear to training terminologies, it’s extensive. We digest it all for you,  and then feed it in bite sized portions during the journey, so you understand your CDA from your W prime. Whether you just want to up your FTP to beat your mates on the Sunday Chain gang or to develop the capacity to thrive in multi stage races and Grand Fondos, we dedicate ourselves to achieving your ambitions.
triathlon cycling coaching

  • No problem. A desire just to get better at cycling is more than enough of a goal

  • All your training, on bike, off bike will be delivered via ‘TrainingPeaks’ app. A comprehensive platform for athletes and coaches.

  • YES ! if you have the equipment absolutely.I will prescribe sessions for both indoor and outdoor and the percentage of each will vary depending on time of the season and rider requirements.

  • It is not essential but It serves as a great tool for tracking training effectiveness and prescribing sessions.

  • Hyrox preparation

  • The ‘hybrid’ athlete

  • Team / multisport athlete

BESPOKE

From almost 2 decades of training elite field based athletes and a personal interest in 'hybrid' training,  I am confident I can assist you in any bespoke goals you may have.

What You can Expect

⭍ Performance Planning

    Gathering a full needs and situational analysis along with a thorough understanding of your goals and aspirations, identifying current strengths & limiters.

⭍ Open Access Communication

    24/7 open lines to your coach, Via Training peaks and whatsApp and email.

⭍ The Other 22Hr Education

    How the time is spent around training has a major impact on your performance and your health. We  believe optimal performance is achieved when all the fundamentals are in place, including diet, sleep, recovery, mental well being, habits and routines.

⭍ Weekly Tailored Programming

Training blocks designed to your ‘global’ needs and optimised by week to week reviews of training response and situational changes.

⭍ Feedback / Analysis

As a given, feedback is crucial from both parties. It optimises training prescription and enhances learning on both sides. Key session feedback and weekly - monthly all round updates.

⭍ Goal Setting / Event Strategy

We speak and write down a summary of training leading into an event. Identify progression and determine optimal race strategy and performance outcomes, based on all the information.

⭍ Custom Profiling

Determining and performing [regular] custom assessment criteria that matches the demands required for your goals, and providing the basis of the training interventions.

⭍ S & C Program

As essential ingredient to performance. We assess current level and design a program to compliment your goals and your health and well being. [Longevity]. Sessions including ; Mobility, activation, strength ,flexibility.

⭍ Passionate & Dedicated Support

Above all ,we aim to be more than a coach, and to do it with a smile on our face

Tell us about yourself 

Your goals. Your current training, any areas you are curious about. The more the better