Meet Your Coach
Niall Connaughton
Endurance Athlete · Triathlon Ireland Level 1 Coach · Founder of Race Resolve
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I’m Niall, the founder and coach behind Race Resolve.
Endurance sport has been a huge part of my life for many years. I’ve competed across triathlon, running, cycling and open-water swimming, experiencing everything from short, intense races to full-distance Ironman events.
My racing experience also includes
- Marathon and road running events
- Cross-country running
- Road cycling and time trials
- Cyclocross and track cycling
- Open-water swimming events
The full story
But race finishes only tell part of the story.
I’ve also experienced the challenges that come with endurance sport. Training through demanding periods at work, managing family commitments, adapting to setbacks and learning from races that didn’t go according to plan.
Some of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned haven’t come from my best performances. They’ve come from the days when things went wrong.
Poor fuelling decisions, difficult weather, disrupted preparation and race-day challenges have all influenced how I approach training and coaching.
Why Race Resolve
Why I Started Race Resolve
I wanted to create a coaching service that combines structured, evidence-informed training with the practical realities of everyday life.
Good coaching should be personal, accessible and realistic.
It shouldn’t leave athletes feeling overwhelmed by data, guilty about missed sessions or constantly worried that they’re not doing enough.
My role as a coach is to help athletes understand their training, develop confidence and make consistent progress towards their goals.
How I coach
My Coaching Philosophy
Train with purpose
Every session should have a reason, whether that’s building endurance, developing speed, improving technique or allowing your body to recover.
Consistency over perfection
A sustainable training programme will always be more valuable than an ambitious plan that doesn’t fit your life.
Learn from experience
Racing teaches lessons that training alone cannot. Preparation, pacing, nutrition and decision-making all matter.
Coach the individual
Two athletes preparing for the same event may need completely different approaches.
Enjoy the journey
Endurance sport should challenge you, but it should also be something you enjoy and want to continue doing.
Athletes
Who I Work With
I work with athletes across a wide range of abilities.
You might be learning to swim confidently, preparing for your first triathlon, chasing a marathon personal best or building towards an Ironman.
Whatever your starting point, my focus is helping you become a better-prepared, more confident athlete.