Ben Bright
Triathlon coach
Ben Bright is national coaching consultant at British Triathlon and the founder of Triathlon Performance Solutions. A former professional triathlete, having represented New Zealand at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, Ben moved into coaching, working in Hong Kong then the UK. Here, he became British Triathlon's Olympic men’s coach during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Prior to that he was employed as a National Performance Centre coach, worked directly with ITU world champions such as Tim Don and Hollie Avil, and coached at both the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games. He now runs his own coaching company Bright Triathlon (brighttriathlon.com)
Recent articles by Ben Bright
What is vVO2 and how is it beneficial for triathlon?
vVO2 is an exercise physiological term few have heard of, but many could benefit from. Here’s all you need to know…
How to improve your cycling efficiency
Focussing on cadence drills can help improve your pedalling coordination and, as a result, your efficiency throughout the off-season. Ben Bright shows you how…
How to set goals for the next race season
It's always a good idea to set some training and racing goals for next year. But how and where to start? Ben Bright shows you…
Essential off-season bike and run sessions for triathlon
Ready to make this your best winter yet? Well these bike and run sessions from Ben Bright and Non Stanford will help get your body ready for you best race season yet…
Why you should do an end-of-season review
Now’s the time to look back, reflect, and, most importantly, says Ben Bright, learn for next race season…
How to switch intensities on the bike
Being able to cope with an inconsistent effort during your race bike leg is key to preserving your legs for the run. Ben Bright has the session that will get you race-ready…
Training zones: what are they and how should you use them?
Training in ‘zones’ can often be confusing, so here we make it as simple as possible for the active triathlete so you can build a training plan based on solid, scientific data…
The do-it-all run session for triathlon
Introduce fartlek sessions into your run training as they require you to run well while fatigued, which is exactly what you need to do in triathlon…
How to build your training base for race season
A UK winter is the perfect time to slow things down a little and reap the triathlon performance benefits. Coach Ben Bright explains how to build your base…
The long bike ride: An advanced 3.5hr bike session for experienced triathletes
A long bike ride with shifts in cadence and intensity will help you cope with fatigue, says British Triathlon head coach Ben Bright