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🏁 Dream of competing for
Great Britain? 🏁
If you've ever wanted to represent the GB Age Group Team in triathlon, duathlon, or aquabike, we’ve got an incredible opportunity for you!
In October we hosted a free webinar to walk you through:
✨ The steps to qualify for the Great Britain Age Group Team
🔥 Tips and strategies to make sure you qualify
🔍 Key insight on choosing the right events
We were asked by so many people to re-watch is as it was so useful, so please click the link below to view!
Your journey to the GB Age Group Team starts here!✨
What Is BLOC?
As You've Probably Seen From The Awesome Video Above, We Are A Triathlon Coaching & Race Team.
A Group Of Like-Minded Weekend Warrior Athletes Who Are Training For Triathlons In Their Spare Time!
BLOC means a 'community of like-minded people striving toward a common goal'
And We Want YOU To Be Part Of This Exclusive Group!
BLOC Coaching & Race Team
Was Created For Two Reasons:
— Reason #1 —
We understand the challenge of trying to train for a triathlon and juggle the school run, the after school clubs, spouse/relationships AND a professional job.
As athletes, we have been there, we've learnt the best hacks and we've made all of the mistakes, so we can make your training and routine as efficient as possible.
As Coaches, we've refined our systems, perfected scheduling (and re-arranging, because life happens!) sessions for maximum efficiency, to make every second of your training count towards your goal.
— Reason #2 —
Triathlon can be a lonely sport. We love bringing people together, sharing experiences, building friendships and creating our own family environment.
BLOC is a safe space where we can share our training stresses, our goals and our achievements. A place where you know we'll always have your back when you need it.
We have a strong whatsapp community of members, there are no ego's. It's supportive, friendly, welcoming.
A home away from home. We each understand the demands of training with busy lifestyles and we help each other out.
Meet The Coaches
Coach Darren
By day I am a Senior Safety Engineer based in the South-West having previously been a Nuclear Engineer with the Royal Navy. It was through the latter that I was introduced to the world of triathlon some 15 years ago. The sport has become a passion and I wanted to share this love of the sport which is why I have gone down the path of coaching.
Add to this an unhealthy obsession for all things cycling, this I firmly blame on my dad, taking me to the milk races as a kid to watch the likes of Malcom Elliott. Which is now what I do with my 3 year old daughter.
I have coached triathlon for the last 2 years, holding a British Triathlon level 2 coaching qualification and was (and still am) one of the lead coaches within Royal Navy Triathlon. Over the last two years I have coached and lead camps both domestically and abroad, from grassroots (novice) to the elite.
The environment and the tempo we work to, as well as juggling a social and domestic life (having a 3 year old little princess keeps you on your toes) I understand that time to train is precious, so you want to make the most of it. As a team we aim to work to the athletes needs, be it building towards your first sprint triathlon to setting a PB at an Ironman all the while remembering why we entered into the sport…because we ENJOY IT!!!
My palmarés includes riding the 2020 Tour de France route in its entirety in the same time frame, Everesting on Mont Ventoux and thus joining the Club des Cinglés (number 416 BiCinglétté), Ironman 70.3 world champs 2022 plus too many to count triathlons from sprint to full Ironman…as I said it’s a passion.
My palmarés includes riding the 2020 Tour de France route in its entirety in the same time frame
Everesting on Mont Ventoux and thus joining the Club des Cinglés (number 416 BiCinglétté),
Ironman 70.3 World Championships 2022
plus too many to count triathlons from sprint to full Ironman…as I said it’s a passion.
Coach Gemma
I don't just coach, I love to race too.
I think it's important to have first hand experience, to have made mistakes and to have juggled family (through pregnancy and returning to racing) work and training to be able to coach you effectively.
I started my triathlon journey not being able to run a whole parkrun and built up from a run-walk strategy. I'd never have believed I'd be racing Ironman's with GB kit on or have been able to cycle the length of the UK! ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!
Whilst I am the Head Coach and Founder of BLOC, it isn't 'my' team. It's OUR team, every decision is made in collaboration with our team mates and we ebb and flow with the needs and demands of our members.
It's a pretty cool place and everyone plays a key part just by being here.
I'm a qualified ironman and triathlon coach, L3 Personal trainer, 200hr Yoga Instructor, Pre&Post Natal Exercise Specialist and Life Coach.
International Honours:
2025 Qualified; World and European Aquathlon Championships, European Middle Distance Triathlon Championships, World Sprint Distance Duathlon Championships, and European Sprint Distance Triathlon Championship.
2023 World Long Distance Duathlon Championships (QUALIFIED)
2023 World Long Distance Triathlon Championships (QUALIFIED)
2023 World Long Distance Aquabike Championships (QUALIFIED)
2023 European Long Distance Triathlon Championships (QUALIFIED)
2021 World Triathlon Long Distance Championships Almere-Amsterdam
2016 Copenhagen ETU Powerman Long Distance Duathlon European Championships
2015 Alcobendas ETU Sprint Distance Duathlon European Championships
2014 ITU World Standard Triathlon Grand Final Edmonton
2014 Edmonton ITU Aquathlon World Championships
2014 Horst ETU Sprint Duathlon European Championships
2013 ITU World Sprint Triathlon Grand Final London
2013 London ITU Aquathlon World Championships
British and English AG Championship Podiums
Aquathlon, St Neots - 2nd Silver
Middle Distance Championships, Grafman Triathlon- 3rd Bronze
Middle Distance Championships, Deva Triathlon - 2nd Silver
Middle Distance Championships, Grafman Triathlon - 3rd Bronze (this time 9 months post-partum)
Ironman and Iron-Distance
Qualified 2021 Ironman World Championships
Qualified 2021 Challenge Championships, Samorin
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Alright Let's Get Started
Even If Right Now, You Can’t Say You 100% Believe In Yourself... It’s OK.
We were all there at one point, too... and that’s why BLOC is right for you.
We're a group of hardcore weekend warriors that do nothing but champion you and your training efforts across the finish line!!
We will work on building up your confidence too, because it's not all about the sweat!
Don't Just Take Our Word For It...
Hear From Some of Our Amazing
Coached Athletes
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"Worth every penny. I signed up for my first ironman with the aim of proving something to myself and ¾ of the way through that training I found Gemma. Pretty quickly it felt like she knew me as an athlete and a person. She built my confidence, guided me through the ironman journey and next thing I knew I'd fallen in love with the process. I didn't anticipate wanting to enter event after event but at this point, I don't want to jump off the carousel. Gemma has bought back my sense of belief, purpose and drive. I have loved and continue to love the training she provides, the support she offers and the community that has been built within Bloc. I'm so thrilled to be a part of this team.
One last thing to mention though ... I do also love being able to say that I am an ironman. So, thanks for that Gemma. You got me here."
- Ellie
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"I joined BLOC in Oct 2022 to prepare for my first Ironman.
My training was tailored around work and family commitments to help me achieve my dream. Not only did I achieve my dream, I created new ones by qualifying as a GB Age Group athlete.
My flexible, targeted training played a massive part in this. I love being part of the BLOC family and the team's now a major part of my life.."
- DREW
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"Gemma totally understands that kids, family commitments, and work commitments all impact on both how and when I can train, and has never complained when I've missed the odd training session.
Life has been a bit of a rollercoaster for the last 2 and a half years, but with 5 months to go until my Ironman debut, amazingly we're still on track to complete what we initially set out to do - and that is all down to the hard work, patience, adaptability and flexibility of Gemma. There's no coach I'd rather have."
- KEVIN
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"Joining bloc has been the best decision I’ve made for my mental and physical health this year.
Not only do the coaches accommodate you and schedule around your work rotas, they support you when you need rest and recovery periods and remind you the importance of self care.
Thank you Darren!"
- SYDNEY
Ready to make it happen?
When You’re Part Of The BLOC Family…
We Will Build Your Schedule Together
We Don't Do One-Size-Fits-All
We take the time to understand your regular commitments and we develop your training schedule around your life.
Everyone is different.
You might be solely responsible for the school run, the bedtime stories or cooking dinner. Or you might play badminton on a Tuesday night, work late in London Monday to Thursday.
Whatever your schedule, we'll get to know it and create the best possible training program for you.
...but we are also on hand for when things don't go to plan. Life Happens and that's ok. We'll revise and update your plan during the week, helping prioritise sessions and making them count.
We won't waste your time. Every session will count towards your goal.
We’re Not Just Session Planners…
We Have So Much More Included In Your Membership!
Here’s A Glimpse At Some Of The Awesome Benefits That Are Included...
And What You Can Look Forward To When You’re Part Of The BLOC Coaching Program!
Because communication is key
Unlimited Coach Support
With no limits on contact, you can check in with your coach whenever you need to. Just send us a message and we'll reply as soon as we can (obviously we sleep occasionally and ride bikes, so it's not always immediate!). You'll also have a back-up coach, because two heads are better than one!
Feeling a bit 'Meh' then let us know, we can help. Feeling 'YEAH' and want to shout about it? We'll listen and celebrate with you, it's not all about the sessions, life is important too.
Not sure what your session plan means? No worries, we'll explain and guide you through it.
We also love a general chit-chat too and to be by your side at races!
Advice on fuelling before, during and after training
Dedicated Team Nutritionist
Our Team Nutritionist, MJ is always available to answer your nutrition questions.
Whether that's 'Am I eating too much?' or 'Am I not eating enough?' he'll have the answer for you. He's also a triathlete, so fully appreciates the demands of our sport.
Nutrition is a key aspect for our coaches and athletes, we'll practice your race day nutrition throughout training and we'll create a nutrition plan within your Race Plan for your A-Race.
MJ also cooked for the WHOLE TEAM at our latest training camp, he's our hero!
We'll attend to your niggles and injuries BEFORE they become a problem
Dedicated Sports Therapist
As Head of Sports Therapy at BLOC, Oliver is always on-hand to help advise you through any niggle or discomfort that you may have during your training journey.
We encourage our athletes to 'ask Oli' as soon as something doesn't feel right, he'll give you some online pre-hab or re-hab and the coaches will work closely with you and Oli to keep you moving.
Oliver holds us all together!
It's not all Swim-Bike-Run
Unlimited Access - Online Team Training
LIVE Team Turbo - when the team get together on Zwift for those hard interval sets. Tuesdays 0600-0700.
Dryland Swim Training - recorded and on-demand for when you can't always get to the pool!
Yoga & Stretch Videos - great to do whilst you're waiting for dinner to cook! Helps to reduce injury risk.
Strength - at home strength & plyometrics to supercharge your speed, power & reduce injury
Because Team Kit makes you go faster!
NoPinz Racing & Training Kit
Access to our top of the range NoPinz race kit. Choose your colour to suit your personality!
We're firm believers of showing our individuality (and matching our bikes!) so we've created our team kit in 4 colours.
From tri-suits, skinsuits, cycling kit, running vests, towels, coats and aero socks...there's everything you need.
Next Camp: March 2026, Mallorca
Mallorca Training Camp - Early Access
Because, in our opinion, we run the very best Training Camps!
As a team member you get discounted access to our Warm Weather training camps and also to our Ironman Wales training weekend!
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