Train Under The Trisutto System - Directly
Personal Coaching with
Robbie Haywood - Director of Coaching at Trisutto
Working alongside legendary coach Brett Sutton to help triathletes around the world build durable, race-ready performance.
12+ years as Director of Coaching at Trisutto
Athletes in 14+ countries
World & Olympic champions within the Trisutto system.
If you’re willing to do the work, I will show you how to get the most out of yourself.
Director of Coaching at Trisutto - Robbie Haywood
Why Most Triathlon Training Fails
Modern triathlon training has become overly complicated.
Athletes are buried under
• heart-rate zones
• power curves
• recovery scores
• endless metrics.
But performance does not come from numbers.
It comes from consistent work done correctly over time.
The Trisutto Training System
The training approach developed by legendary coach Brett Sutton
This system has produced
• Olympic medalists
• Ironman world champions
• WTCS podium athletes
Instead of chasing data, we focus on the fundamentals that consistently produce results:
• aerobic conditioning
• strength endurance
• consistency and repetition
• durability across seasons
• mental toughness
• learning to listen to the body
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.
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.
The focus shifted from data to consistent work and durability.
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.
That experience is what I bring to every athlete I coach.
Athlete Results
Age Group Athletes
• 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
Professional athletes
Assistant coach to athletes including:
• 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
• 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.
Competitive Age-Groupers
Qualify for:
• Ironman World Championship
• 70.3 World Championship
• Olympic and Sprint World Championship
• Age-group podiums
• Your BEST year ever!
Through consistent training and simple systems.
Aspiring Professionals
• Set priorities for success
• Establish a professional schedule
• Create a world-class training environment
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
Coaching athletes ranging from beginners to world champion professionals
What It's Like To Train Under The Trisutto System
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
Coaching is not just a training plan.
It is a partnership built on consistency and two-way communication.
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.
Articles:
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What athletes say
Real feedback from athletes I coach across all levels — from first-time finishers to world champions.
I missed Kona qualification multiple times before working with Robbie.
Within a year, I qualified and raced my best Ironman.
- John, Kona Qualifier
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
We did it!
- Daniela Ryf, Ironman World Champion 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021
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
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.
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
