Ironman and Triathlon Press Articles
The following are articles that Ironmate Mark has had published in various publications over the years.
Open Water Swim Coaching
Open Water Swim Coaching with Triathlon Legend Mark Kleanthous, competitor of 500+ triathlons since 1983
Full time performance Coach for all ages all abilities all fitness levels, i will help you achieve your potential.
Overcome your fears. Learn to swim faster in a triathlon wet suit. Lean how to swim fast by being more relaxed and Improve your breathing and swim in a straight line.
Level I Open Water Swim Beginners never swam in open water before
Level II OWS Intermediate has swum in open water & wants to complete an open water swim event or lake triathlon
Level III OWS Advanced swimmer has competed in triathlon or open water swim events & wants to improve
First published in Box End Park Open Water Swim Coaching in April 2019
Open Water Swim Coaching
Open Water Swim Coaching for open water swimming or triathlons to overcome your fears improve your performance and efficiency
Improve your open water swim confidence. I always swim with you.
First published in Box End Park Open Water Swim Coaching in April 2019
What to eat if you have to get up early for your triathlon or iron distance triathlon
All you need to know and what to eat if you have to get up early for your triathlon or iron distance triathlon. Mistakes to avoid when you either struggle to eat breakfast in the morning or need to eat before an early morning race start.
First published in 220 Triathlon Magazine August 2016 in August 2017
48 Ways to Nail running 26.2 miles during the full distance 140.6 mile triathlon
48 Ways to Nail running 26.2 miles during the full distance 140.6 mile triathlon
First published in 220 Triathlon magazine Summer 2017 in August 2017
How to swim sub 60 minutes for the full distance ironman triathlon
How to swim sub 60 minutes for the full distance ironman triathlon
First published in How to swim sub 60 minutes for 2.4 miles in August 2017
How to swim faster in open water during your next triathlon or open water swim event by drafting.
How to swim faster in open water by drafting. Know where to position yourself to swim behind or next to a much faster swimmer to save energy during the swim.
First published in 220 Triathlon magazine Summer in July 2017
Best Bike for your Triathlon
39 x Iron Man Finisher explains how to choose the best bike for your Triathlon or Iron man event. Everyone is different, this article tells you what you need to know before getting a bike.
Mark is a full time triathlon coach and has been helping hundreds of triathletes decide which bike is best for them.
First published in 220 Triathlon Magazine 2017 in February 2017
Best Bike for your Triathlon
39 x Iron Man Finisher explains how to choose the best bike for your Triathlon or Iron man event. Everyone is different so find out what you need to know.
Mark is a full time triathlon coach and has been helping hundreds of triathletes decide which bike is best for them.
First published in 220 Triathlon Magazine 2017 in February 2017
Middle Aged Men In Lycra also known as Mamils
Middle Aged Men In Lycra also known as Mamils
First published in Sports Insight October 2016 in October 2016
Ironman Wales What to do
Ironman Wales What to do
By Iron man wales competitor & 38 x ironman finisher and ironman triathlon coach published article
First published in 220 triathlon magazine 2016 in September 2016
How to train for 2.4 mile full distance triathlon swim
How to train for 2.4 mile full distance triathlon swim. How to train for the ironman swim
First published in How to train for 2.4 mile full distance triathlon in July 2016
Cramp & How to prevent it
Cramp and how to prevent it during a triathlon Ironman marathon
First published in 220 Triathlon Magazine edition 315 in August 2015
Ironman Triathlon Bike & Run Nutrition by 37 x Iron man finisher
This published article tells you what to eat & drink during the 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile marathon of the Ironman triathlon
First published in 220 Magazine June 2015 edition 312 in June 2015
Iron man nutrition for bike & run by competitor of 38+ ironman & sports nutrition specialist
Iron man nutrition for bike & run by competitor of 38+ ironman & sports nutrition specialist
First published in 220 Triathlon Magazine June 2015 in June 2015
Open Water Swim Coaching
Mark Kleanthous has been swimming for 32+ years & has competed in more than 465 Triathlons from a sprint triathlon to a triple Ironman involving a 7.5 mile swim.
He has coached all ages from 17 to 75 years of age all abilities all aspirations to swim with confidence in a swimming pool & open water
Mark has successfully complete a relay English Channel Swim and has helped others to compete in a relay or solo.
First published in Open Water Swim Coaching in March 2015