Our Athletes
At @trilloydy, we have athletes from various backgrounds, ages and experience. We have an excellent team spirit, an ethos of enjoying the training and a will to give your all on race day. Keeping the easy work easy and the hard work HARD, we aim to do the very best at everything we do!
We are not a big squad, nor a triathlon team/club. However, we do target races to compete together both at home and abroad, and with smiles on our faces.
We are also a Precision F&H Partner Team.
2025 IMW
Athlete Feature
James Bevan Smith - 1st IMW
What’s been the most enjoyable part of IMW Training? I've rediscovered my love for training and I'm the fittest I've ever been. Beng injured the last few years I wasn't sure it was possible to run, let alone do an IM.
What’s been the hardest thing? Working my training around busy periods, especially kids' summer holidays. Initially, the volume of training seemed overwhelming but once in a routine, it becomes just part of a "normal day".
Would you do it again? I have already signed up for Swansea 70.3 and with eyes on Wales again next year!
Tommy Taylor
Ironman Wales number 9.
What’s been the most enjoyable part of IMW Training? Love being out on the bike over the Preselies in the summer and down the beach swimming when it's nice- my daughter now paddle boards beside me as swim.
What’s been the hardest thing? Hardest thing is the jellyfish and dealing with injuries and niggles.
Would you do it again? I will do it again, hoping to get to number 10 but got to complete this year first, it doesn't get any easier.
Aled Rees
This is Ironman number 3 (Hatrick)
What’s been the most enjoyable part of IMW Training? We’ve had a really good summer weather wise so the long bike rides have been enjoyable. Having structure & sticking to plan during the winter months paid off in spring as in the past it’s taken me a while to get going, seeing the progress early was good.
What’s been the hardest thing? Working away, new job, a newborn baby. Basically life! But weirdly, triathlon has made all these things easier
Would you do it again? Ask me in couple of weeks.!
Owen Lewis
3rd full, second IMW
What’s been the most enjoyable part of IMW Training? Actually having the time to complete the sessions and see the progress.
What’s been the hardest thing? Swimming!!
Would you do it again? Hopefully do a flat full next year instead!
Oliver Williams
Second IMW.
What’s been the most enjoyable part of IMW Training? The most enjoyable thing has been the good days, the feel-good sessions and training in the summer.
What’s been the hardest thing? The hardest part this year has definitely been managing my energy expenditure between work and training, it’s been a constant juggle.
Would you do it again? Would definitely do it again, but probably due a year off next year as it’s been a long two seasons 😅
Martin Green
IMW number 7
What’s been the most enjoyable part of IMW Training? Snacking my way through the nutrition plan. I've had to try so many cake options, just to rule them out!
What’s been the hardest thing? Balancing work/family life. It helps to have a supportive and understanding family
Would you do it again?
I'll let you know on Monday 22 September
Mark Johnson
This is my first full Ironman,
What’s been the most enjoyable part of IMW Training? It has to be the progress to being the fittest I’ve ever been! I’ve learned a good few lessons along the way about myself and how effective training works. I’ve enjoyed it all immensely,
What’s been the hardest thing? Fitting in the longer sessions around “normal” life - being a Dad and husband, and working shifts - it has all been possible though and I hope to do my family proud on the day!
Would you do it again? ABSOLUTELY!!!!! If that needs clarification, then it’s a massive yes!
Stevie Turgyan
This will be my 5th Ironman. 2nd with PLC.
What’s been the most enjoyable part of IMW Training? Seeing the improvements in numbers HR/power/speed. Seeing physical improvement makes you more determined to get the work done.
What’s been the hardest thing? Swimming is the hardest part for me and working my training around shift work is hard at times, more so around night shifts, I had a pretty 'off'month this training season too but kept at it and got through it. A good event gave me the drive back to carry on!
Would you do it again? Unsure now for a full IM! I’'d never say never 😂
Andrew Rees
This is Andrew’s 2nd IMW
What’s been the most enjoyable part of IMW Training? I’ve enjoyed all the training. The variation has been especially good. Flexibility to swap days or change from outdoor to indoor in poor weather has been really helpful.
What’s been the hardest thing? There’s nothing I’ve not enjoyed with the training.
Would you do it again? No plans to do another IMW. Maybe one somewhere else.
Andrew Morgan
5th Ironman - 4th Wales 1 Bolton
What’s been the most enjoyable part of IMW Training? Having a training plan to follow/someone to talk to about training is just something else!
What’s been the hardest thing? Trying to fit all the training in whilst working 6 days a week and 12+ hour days hence training @4am to get it in.
Would you do it again? 100% I would!!!! But only with a coach. Done it one year without a coach - never ever again!
