Tamar Performance Centre

15/06/2026

Yesterday Will Jones crossed the finish line at IRONMAN Tours and became an IRONMAN.

What makes this one special isn’t just the result. It’s the journey.

Less than a year ago, a 5km run felt daunting. An hour on the bike felt like forever. Swimming more than 1km seemed a huge challenge.

Yesterday he swam 3.8km in 1:02:19, placing 35th in his age group out of 398, rode 180km in 6:17:19, and then dug deep through a brutally hot marathon to finish in 13:28:44.

The numbers tell part of the story.

The bigger story is the consistency.

The early mornings before work.
The cold winter sessions around North Cornwall
The long rides when motivation wasn’t there.
The weeks where training felt hard and life threw massive curve balls!
The moments of doubt that every athlete experiences.

Will never missed sight of the goal. He kept turning up, kept doing the work and trusted the process and his communication was great.

As a coach, results are great, but seeing someone discover what they’re capable of is even better. Watching Will go from wondering if an Ironman was possible to standing on that finish line as an Ironman finisher has been incredibly rewarding.

Very proud of you, mate.

Enjoy this one. You’ve earned every second of it.

22/05/2026

Transition rule changes…..

Rules change all the time in sports, and one of the biggest responses we often see is “I wasn’t aware of that”

It’s always a good idea, especially at the start of the season to give yourself a little refresher on anything that might have changed… th worst feeling is posting a fantastic time, only for it to be listed as a disqualification…

One big change this year is towels!

Read below !

Size Restriction: Towels or blankets used in the transition area must be a maximum of 12” × 12” (30cm × 30cm).

Placement: The flannel must be placed either directly inside your shoes or rolled up neatly beneath your assigned racking bar.

No Marking Space: You cannot drape a large towel over your bike, use it as a brightly colored floor mat to reserve space, or hang it in a way that infringes on other competitors.

No Towels in Non-Swim Events: Towels or flannels are not permitted at all in events that do not contain a swim segment.

Don’t be caught out! Be ahead of the game!

21/05/2026

🏊‍♂️Your Swim Analysis 🏊🏼‍♀️

One of the biggest advantages of coaching in person is being able to give immediate feedback while someone is actually moving.

Swimming is no different.

A lot of swimmers and triathletes know something “doesn’t feel right” in the water… but struggle to understand exactly what’s happening or how to fix it.

That’s where video analysis and coached feedback become so valuable.

Whether it’s:
• crossing over at the front of the stroke
• timing issues with breathing
• over-rotating
• dropping the elbow in the catch
• kick imbalance
• or simply losing efficiency as fatigue builds

…seeing it back on video alongside real time coaching can completely change how quickly progress happens.

One thing we’ve found really effective at Team L Performance Centre is our 1:1 or 2:1 swim analysis sessions.

Having another swimmer there often helps people:

• understand technical concepts faster
• learn visually from someone else’s movement
• compare different stroke patterns
• feel more relaxed and less under pressure
• and build confidence in the water

It creates a really good coaching environment where swimmers can learn from both the coach and each other.

For those wanting even more detail, our 1:1 video analysis sessions allow us to slow everything down frame by frame and break the stroke apart properly so you leave with:

• clear feedback
• specific drills
• individual focus points
• and a better understanding of why you’re doing them

Small technical improvements in swimming can make a massive difference over race distance.

Especially when they improve efficiency rather than just fitness.

If you’d like to book a swim analysis session or find out more, head to:

🌊 https://www.tamarperformancecentre.com/swim-analysis

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06/09/2025

🔥Wall of Fame: Greg Keyse
Ironman Barcelona Finisher 🔥

“My journey with Matt Luxton started at a Cornish cider festival, not your average training story.

From Gloucester rugby to Ironman Barcelona in my 50th year… it was a massive shift. When I started, I couldn’t swim. I had knee injuries, and even had to use an AlterG treadmill to train.

But Matt gave me a plan and a team. I trained alongside Simon, Louise, Matt Breed… and the support, banter, and shared struggles got us all to the start line.

Matt understood life’s pressures, family, work and coached me through them. He never let me feel like I couldn’t do it.

One year later, I crossed the line at Ironman Barcelona. Not just completing a race, but proving what’s possible when you’ve got the right coach, the right plan, and the right people around you.”

‼️Ready to stop talking yourself out of it and start training for something real?
Let’s go.

31/08/2025

🔥Wall of Fame: Louise Wakeham
Ironman Barcelona Finisher🔥

“I watched friends cross the finish line at Ironman Wales… and something clicked. Despite only being able to swim breaststroke, I came home and entered Ironman Barcelona.

I wouldn’t have even considered it without Matt. He coached me from zero triathlon experience through one of the biggest challenges of my life.

There were hard days, getting in the pool and getting straight back out again. Messaging Matt, full of doubt and every time, he put my head back in the game.

A turning point was his training camp in Tenerife. I came away feeling like anything was possible… and with some friends for life.

One year, a few prep races, and a rollercoaster of training later, I stood on the start line in Barcelona. Matt was right there in person, watching us take on what he helped us prepare for all year.

That’s coaching. That’s support.
It changed my life.”

⏩Thinking of doing something that scares you a little?
Let’s chat about how we’ll get you there.

28/07/2025

27/04/2025

Fastest official IRONMAN time in history. Take a bow Kat Matthews! 🔥 Winner of the 2025 Ironman Texas.