Maximize Your Ironman Potential with Personalised Coaching – Go Further, Faster, Stronger.
For Ironman Athletes & Aspiring Finishers
You’ve put in the hours—on the bike, in the pool, pounding the pavement. But despite your dedication, the breakthrough hasn’t come. That’s where expert Ironman coaching changes the game.
If you’re done piecing together advice from YouTube, forums, and one-size-fits-all plans, it’s time to train smarter. We take the guesswork, wasted effort, and burnout out of the equation—so you can focus on real, measurable progress.
With the right plan and personal support, you won’t just finish – you’ll dominate.
You Need a Coach Who Gets Ironman.
At Different Breed, we tailor everything – your training, recovery, nutrition, and mindset – to you, your goals, and your race calendar.
Whether it’s your first Ironman or you’re chasing a PB, we’ll get you there in peak form..
Your Ironman training plan is designed specifically for you. No copy-paste programs. Just targeted coaching based on your needs, schedule, and physiology.
Using cutting-edge analytics, we track and adjust your swim, bike, and run performance—making sure every session moves you closer to race-day excellence.
Avoid overtraining and burnout with smart, periodised programming. We build in recovery, mental toughness, and race-week readiness, so you arrive ready to peak.
Not Everyone Needs a Coach
You’ve probably read on this site that we believe working with a real coach beats any app, book, or online plan—and we stand by that.
But if you’re not quite ready to commit (or just want a taste of what we’re about), download our free Ironman guide below. It’ll steer you in the right direction.
And if you’re ready to level up and train like you’re a Different Breed – you know where to find us.
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It starts with a conversation. No pressure. No BS. Just a chat about where you’re at and where you want to be.
Here’s how we make it work:
We assess your current fitness, training history, and life schedule.
We dive into your endurance profile: aerobic base, thresholds, recovery, mental state, and lifestyle factors
ou get a bespoke Ironman training plan built around your race goals, weak points, and strengths.
Week by week, we fine-tune the details. Strength, endurance, tapering, nutrition—it’s all covered.
You’ll see data-driven progress and know exactly what’s working. We adjust accordingly to keep you moving forward.
– Liza Smith
Each coaching plan is created to your individual requirements and paid monthly or a fixed block price in the case of some nutrition plans
Custom Ironman programming with structured, measurable results via TrainingPeaks and other pro tools. Perfect for self-motivated athletes looking to level up.
High-touch coaching with in-depth analysis, weekly check-ins, and ongoing adaptation. Ideal for serious athletes aiming for elite performance or qualifying times.
Train with me at my dedicated studio for technique refinement, form checks, strength work, and real-time feedback.
Ironman Isn’t Average.
If you’re ready to train with purpose, push past plateaus, and race like the athlete you know you are—
let’s talk.
Below are just a few testimonials from clients in their own words. Are you a Different Breed?
- Adam (Athlete)“I’ve been taking part in triathlon for about 10 years with various coaches, But in the last 18 months of working with Liza I’ve actually started to compete. In our first year together, I achieved new heights including an Ironman 70.3 world championship slot! At those World Championships I achieved…
- Chris J (Athlete)You’ll find it hard to find a coach that listens to you, that strives to understand your goals and then works as tirelessly to get you where you want to be. Sometimes her path may not appear to align with the result (you think) you’re looking for, especially if you’ve…
- George (Athlete)I asked for help from Liza over 6 months ago as I am attempting my first Ironman this year. She has set me up with everything I need; diet tips, workout plans, motivation in fact the whole package – if you are prepared to commit to the plan, look no…
Athletic Performance Training that turns ordinary athletes into winners, using proven principles, tested programs, and robust expert coaching individualised to help you reach your goals.