Find Out More About Peter Lloyd
Pete's been involved in sports since a child, playing rugby in school /county teams then on to teams in Haverfordwest, Tenby, Swansea and Welsh Colleges. When he started teaching he passed on his love for sport to his pupils, some of whom he now coaches. He's been a member of Pembrokeshire Triathlon Club since the 1990s , did short-distance and cycling races until 2013 when he entered Ironman Lanzarote. Supposed to be 'just the one IM' he got hooked and did Ironman Wales that same year! A month later, Peter was knocked off his bike and was badly hurt. As part of his rehab and needing a goal, he entered Mallorca 70.3 after which his passion grew - along with his race entries! Over the next few years, he started coaching alongside racing. Then, after 27 years teaching he left to focus on training and coaching #trilloydy athletes, to help them achieve their various goals.
What got you into triathlon (and when)?
Sitting on Newgale beach in 1995 with a mate I said that I’d like to do a triathlon but couldn’t swim. He asked if I learned to swim in school, I said 'yes' and six weeks later I was on the beach in Port Eynon with my best mate, starting my triathlon journey!!!
What’s been your favourite race?
World 70.3 Champs in St George.
(And all 3 of the IM I've done in Lanzarote!)
What is your ultimate triathlon ambition / Dream Race?
It has to be to race Kona but I’ll have to ‘go long’ again!!
Best triathlon moment so far?
There are two. Floating down the red carpet in IM Lanzarote 2013, crossing the finishing line in what was going to be my only IM and also, standing waiting to start the World Champs at Sand Hollow, Utah. Little did I know the first best moment would lead to the second one 9 years later!!!
Which triathlete would you like to meet / triathlon hero?
Got to be Lionel Sanders!! I’ve raced in same race as him but never met him.
One bit of advice for a newbie….
Keep at it - because triathlon, especially running down the carpet at the end of an Ironman, is so special. Oh, if you go IM distance, be prepared, the Ironman Blues are very, very real!!!!!!!!
Non-triathlon sporting hero? Roy Keane, Kelly Slater and locally,Peter Morgan. All three had a such commitment to their sport/teams!!
What quote keeps you going in the tough times? “You can quit if you want, and no one will care. But you will know the rest of your life.” – John Collins
What are your top one / two motivational songs?
Hall of Fame and On Top of the World
Peter's Race Experience
2025 IM Swansea 70.3 3rd place in AG
T100 London - 6th in AG & WC Slot
2024 The Volcano Triathlon, Lanzarote
The Championship - Samorin
(Challenge MD World Champs)
Challenge Wales Middle Distance
(3rd in Welsh Champs)
IM Swansea 70.3
IM 70.3 Marbella
IM 70.3 World Championship - Taupo, NZ
2023 IM Lanzarote 70.3
The Championship - Samorin
(Middle Distance World Champs)
Challenge Wales Middle Distance
AG Winner and AG Welsh Champion
IM Swansea 70.3
AG Winner and WC qualifying slot
IM Portugal 70.3
2022 IM Lanzarote 70.3
Challenge Lisbon Middle Distance
Challenge Wales Middle Distance
AG Winner and 2nd Welsh Champs
IM Swansea 70.3
IM 70.3 World Championship - Utah, USA
2021 Wales Triathlon Middle Distance (Fishguard)
Outlaw Bowood Middle Distance
IM Lanzarote 70.3
2019 IM Gdynia 70.3
2018 IM Marbella 70.3
Ironman Lanzarote
IM Gdynia 70.3
Ocean Lava Lanzarote - Middle Distance
AG Winner
2017 The Championship - Samorin (Middle Distance World Champs)
Cardiff Triathlon Olympic Distance
Welsh Age Group Champion
IM Gdynia 70.3
IM Dublin 70.3
IM Weymouth 70.3
2016 122 Triathlon Lanzarote Olympic Distance Age Group Winner
IM Mallorca 70.3
IM Dublin 70.3
IM Lanzarote 70.3
Challenge Salou Middle Distance
2015 IM Stafford 70.3
Ironman Lanzarote
IM Dublin 70.3. 4th in AG
Ironman Wales
2014 IM Mallorca 70.3
Costwolds 113 Middle Distance
Ocean Lava Fishguard Middle Distance
Ocean Lava Lanzarote Olympic Distance
2013 Ironman Lanzarote
Ironman Wales
1997 Cosmeston Triathlon Middle Distance
1995 – Port Eynon Excalibur (My 1st ever triathlon)
Other
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Pembrokeshire Triathlon – relay winner x 3
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Broadhaven/Pembrokeshire Triathlon many, many times
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Cotswold Sprint Triathlon
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LCW (Tenby) Cycle and half Marathon on several occasions
Peter's Qualifications
Ironman Certified Coach since 2017
Certified Stryd Coach
Stryd Power Coaching Course
Training Peaks Certificates:
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Science of Endurance Hydration
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The Physiology of Endurance
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Introduction to HRV
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Planning with TSS
Endure IQ Certs:
LDT101: The practical application of Low Carbohydrates for Long Distance Triathlon;
LDT103: Optimizing Long Distance Triathlon Training and Performance In The Heat.
Giant trained Bike Fitter
Turbo Class Leader at The Omnium and Narberth Dynamos
Qualified Primary Teacher
Qualified School Swim Coach
School Football Coach
Precision F&H Ambassador
Ironman AWA
AWA Silver 2025
AWA Silver 2024
AWA Silver 2023
AWA Silver 2022
AWA Silver 2018/19
AWA Gold 2017 /18
AWA Gold 2016 /17
AWA Silver 2015/16
AWA Bronze 2013
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Cycling Achievements
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Winner of 12 hour Team Track Race 2018
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TT Age Group Welsh Champion 10m 2012
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BRONZE Welsh Circuit Time Trail Championship 2012
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2nd Place & 1st Vet – WCA Time Trial Series – 2010
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6th Place WCA – All Distance Championship from 10 miles to 12 hours 2009
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8th British Road Time Trial Championship in 2009
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Experienced 4-up racer including a win in several Time Trial races
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Completed the Welsh 12 hour time trial 2009
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Won up to Road Race Category 3 Rider
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Experienced time trial racer with several wins at age group
2013
1st Ironman - Lanzarote
2023
Ironman Lanzarote 70.3
