Rhys has been racing/ training/ and coaching triathlon for 18years. He started off at the Cardiff 'Try a Tri' event as a swimmer/rugby player and quickly found a passion for the sport of Triathlon.

 

After his first race he set about learning as much as he could from every source of triathlon/cycling/running knowledge he could find to get faster and more competitive. To say he court the bug is understatement!

 

This journey took him on to study Sports Coaching at Bath University, where he was a member of the High Performance Triathlon Squad, training alongside some of the very best triathletes the UK had to offer and learning so much about performance sport.

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He has won 7 Welsh Triathlon/Duathlon/Aqauthlon titles, countless races and set many course records during his semi full time racing.

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Since starting a family with his wife Karen in 2014 he has continued to race triathlons and time trials but on a very time limited approach and enjoyed the participation side of things very much but the competitive side of him wants to race again.

 

He's planning on a 3 year mission to get to Kona in the 35-39 age group category. It will be a true test of a work life balance and will rely on his family’s support, and of course the knowledge and experience he has gained over the years, some very good luck, and the support of fantastic equipment from CES Sport