James Beckinsale
Biography
In 2000, I founded Optima Racing Team, my aim was to coach a group of like minded individuals within a club environment.
Elite: In 2012 I coached my first triathlete to the Olympic Games (Gillian Sanders 19th), in only 18 months from full time Lawyer. I have gone on to help Gillian to a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2014, a number WTS top 10's, a top 5 and Rio 2016. Currently working towards the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
AG Ironman: I have coached a number of first time IM athletes (healthy & uninjured on the start line!) at the pointy end; a number of male & female athletes to sub 9.30 & Tim Bishop to sub 9hr (40 - 44).
AG: Chris Owens to World Champion (60 - 64) and 2017 silver medal. With lots of others gaining qual to Worlds or European champs.
Juniors: Luke Penney & Anthony Haynes to both trigger World Class points at last year juniors and recently coaching Freya Thomson to her first GB vest.
Personal Goal: To be 80 & coaching with a smile on my face!
Coach Information
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Services
Club coaching Consultation Injury rehabilitation Nutrition & guidance Open water swimming Personalised training plans Psychological support Strength & conditioning Technical analysis Training camps Distances
Sprint Distance (including Super Sprint) Standard Distance Middle Distance/70.3 Long Distance Abilities
Beginner Intermediate Advanced 
