PK Triathlon Podcast

Professional Triathlon Coaches, Paul Jones & Kate Charlton from PK Triathlon discuss all things Triathlon and IRONMAN. Paul is a British Triathlon Level 3 coach, Triathlon Australia Performance Coach, IRONMAN Certified Coach, Certified Biomechanics Coach (Level 2) with 15 plus years experience coaching Triathlon. Kate is an experienced Level 2 British Triathlon Coach, Chartered Physiotherapist (HCPC registered) & a Level 4 Strength and Conditioning coach

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12. Paul Newsome (Swimsmooth)

July 17, 2020 • Paul Jones & Kate Charlton • Season 1 • Episode 12

Another episode of the PK Triathlon Podcast, another amazing guest... this time Kate Charlton and Paul Jones are joined by Paul Newsome from Swimsmooth.

In this candid chat we talk about everything, Paul's history in the sport, what beer you shouldn't drink, wedding photography (yes we went there), how Swimsmooth came about, how Paul ended up in Perth Western Australia and how football really should not be called soccer in Yorkshire!

As a typical swim kid at his swimming club, he hammered out tough freestyle and butterfly sets through his teenage years in blissful ignorance of stroke technique work.

At 17 he was introduced to the sport of Triathlon and switched to elite triathlon competition. He joined the UK's World Class Potential program at Bath University whilst studying for his Sports Science Degree. Notable training buddies during this time were Simon Lessing, Richard Allen, Richard Stanard, Stuart Hayes and Julie Dibens.

Whilst studying for his Sports Science Degree, Paul discovered his real passion for teaching and coaching, finding that he loved sharing his knowledge with friends and training partners.

Grab a cup or tea, a glass of wine, a beer... whatever you like and enjoy the episode.