​Train Under The Trisutto System - Directly
Personal Coaching with
Robbie Haywood - Director of Coaching at Trisutto
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Working alongside legendary coach Brett Sutton to help triathletes around the world build durable, race-ready performance.
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12+ years as Director of Coaching at Trisutto
Athletes in 14+ countries
World & Olympic champions within the Trisutto system.​​​​​​
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If you’re willing to do the work, I will show you how to get the most out of yourself.
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Director of Coaching at Trisutto - Robbie Haywood
Why Most Triathlon Training Fails
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Modern triathlon training has become overly complicated.
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Athletes are buried under
• heart-rate zones
• power curves
• recovery scores
• endless metrics.
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But performance does not come from numbers.
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It comes from consistent work done correctly over time.
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The Trisutto Training System
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The training approach developed by legendary coach Brett Sutton
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This system has produced
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• Olympic medalists
• Ironman world champions
• WTCS podium athletes​
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Instead of chasing data, we focus on the fundamentals that consistently produce results:
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• aerobic conditioning
• strength endurance
• consistency and repetition
• durability across seasons
• mental toughness
• learning to listen to the body
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It works just as well for committed age-group athletes.
From Athlete to Coach
I didn’t start as a coach — I started as an athlete trying to figure it out.
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Like many athletes, I tried to follow the “perfect” training programs — chasing heart rate zones, power numbers, and complicated systems.
Progress was slow.
Everything changed when I began working with legendary coach Brett Sutton and the Trisutto system.
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The focus shifted from data to consistent work and durability.
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Since 2013 I have coached alongside Brett Sutton and Susie Langley at training camps around the world.
Today I coach athletes ranging from beginners to professionals across multiple continents.
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That experience is what I bring to every athlete I coach.
Athlete Results
Age Group Athletes
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• 7 World Championship age group podiums
• 40+ Kona and 70.3 World Championship qualifiers
• Personal best times across all race distances
• Huge swim improvements, confidence in the water and enjoyment
• Dozens of first-time triathlete finishers crossing the finish line with a smile
• Specialist in helping time-limited athletes balance life and sport ​
• Senior business executives and owners maximise their training ROI and results
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Professional athletes
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Assistant coach to athletes including:
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• Daniela Ryf - 5x Ironman World Champion
• Julie Derron - Olympic Silver Medalist
• Max Studer - 2x Olympic athlete
• Flora Colledge - 3x Swissman Xtri Champion​​​​​
​​Who I Work Best With​
First-Time Triathletes
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• Improve your technique and fitness in all 3 disciplines
• Swim faster, easier and with confidence
• Finish your race strong and confident.
• Be guided step-by-step preparing for your first triathlon, or Ironman without burnout or unnecessary complexity.
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Competitive Age-Groupers
Qualify for:
• Ironman World Championship
• 70.3 World Championship
• Olympic and Sprint World Championship
• Age-group podiums
• Your BEST year ever!
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Through consistent training and simple systems.
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Aspiring Professionals
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• Set priorities for success
• Establish a professional schedule
• Create a world-class training environment
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I have coached at training camps in:
St Moritz Switzerland
Gran Canaria Spain
Cyprus
Sunshine Coast Australia
Maui and Kona Hawaii
Suzhou and Hainan Island China
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Coaching athletes ranging from beginners to world champion professionals​
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​What It's Like To Train Under The Trisutto System
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This is not a data-driven coaching system.
We prioritise consistency over intensity, durability over short-term performance, and feel over numbers.
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Personalised training plans​ tailored to your specific needs
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Direct communication with myself
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Training guidance using the Trisutto system
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Perceived effort preferred over data
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Consistency instead of 'hero workouts'
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Sport-specific strength work built into swim, bike and run workouts
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Season planning for year round improvement e.g. 'off' season focus areas
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​Technique analysis
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Bike position advice
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Race selection, preparation and strategy
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Training camps and in-person opportunities
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Equipment selection advice
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Coaching is not just a training plan.
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It is a partnership built on consistency and two-way communication.
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Learn How We Train
These are the ideas that underpin how I coach.
If you understand these, you will train better.
My athletes describe my coaching as direct, consistent, and focused on what works.
I don’t just tell you what to do — I teach you why we do it.
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Articles:
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What athletes say
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Real feedback from athletes I coach across all levels — from first-time finishers to world champions.
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I missed Kona qualification multiple times before working with Robbie.
Within a year, I qualified and raced my best Ironman.
- John, Kona Qualifier
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We did it - sub 9 hours! Everything came together on race day and I executed the plan from start to finish.
- Michal, Sub-9 Ironman, IM Vitoria-Gasteiz, 2024​​​​
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We did it!
- Daniela Ryf, Ironman World Champion 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021
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Loved the race and whole experience! We nailed the swim and bike, and I finished my first Ironman strong. The run was tough but we know exactly what to improve next. 🙂
- Lachlan, First-Time Ironman Finisher, IM Western Australia, 2025
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I had a great race. My swimming and cycling were strong, and I ran as well as I possibly could on the day. I'm really proud of how I executed - this was my best performance at this level.
- Andrea, 70.3 World Championship, 2025.
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My 3rd Alpe d'Huez race and by far my best. I didn't suffer like the previous two races and was able to race with control. Very happy with the result.
- Ralf, Alpe d'Huez finisher, 2025
