IronMate

Competitor of 465 triathlons - 37 Ironman Double Iron & Triple Ironman Events (probably more triathlons than anyone else in the world) 

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The rise in ultra distance running is increasing in popularity, read more about it in this blog. https://curranz.com/blogs/news/the-rise-and-rise-of-ultra-running-why-running-a-marathon-is-no-longer-enough About Mark Kleanthous Mark is a full-time advanced performance coach and provides training plans, nutrition advice, mentoring, 1:2:1 coaching and for endurance athletes. Mark has been running for 43 consecutive years and has covered more than 100,000 kilometres in training and completed many ultra events including London to Brighton 88 km (sub 7 hours) Marathon des sables, Cyprus internal run challenge, European 100km championships, 24 hour track race plus 100+ marathons with a marathon personal best of 2:24:40. Coaching website- http://www.ironmatecoaching.co.uk/ Triathlon information website- http://www.ironmate.co.uk/ Instagram ironmate_coaching Face Book Mark Kleanthous About mark - http://www.ironmate.co.uk/about-mark-kleanthous-ironmate-mark #marathon #marathontraining #marathontrainingplan #ultra #runultra #longdistancerunning #nutrition #runcoach #ultracoach #marathonplans #nutrition #nutritonadvice #ironman #ironmantri #ironmantriathlon #ironmantriathlete #runcoach #runcoaching (at The World) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cngr1TorYXl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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On this day April 21st 1985 i ran my personal best for the @londonmarathon averaging 3:26 km including stopping to ❤️ kiss @ironmatewife at 22 miles🏃‍♂️ i averaged 17:09 for all eight 5km splits! In case you are wondering what i had for breakfast? I had 1.5 tins of Ambrosia rice pudding then a @mars_bar 30 mins before the start! Thats what i did back 36 years ago! #marathon #londonmarathon #runcoach #ultrarun #ultrarunning #runcoaching #MdScoach #IronMate #nutrition #marathoncoach #runlife #digestiveproblems #hydration #nutritionplans #trainingplans #runplans #injury #injuryprevention #premierfoods_fs #breakfast #racemorningbreakfast #PremierFoodsPLC #curranzsport (at London Marathon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CN6vCTih8Qk/?igshid=erx3qao0e1fw

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Thames Swim 2016

I just supported Thames Swim 2016 on @ThunderclapIt // @chrismount_

Having Met Chris I am confident he will do his best during the ThamesSwim2106 = 137 mile swim from the source of the Thames to Putney Bridge

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At the start of the marathon ses dables,with Jayne Russell who i coached, next pciture during day 1, then 200 m from finish line with my #MdS medal -156 miles later taking 36 hours 58 minutes (equivalent of 6:15 marathon) carrying all my food in temperatures exceeding 50 degrees I finish of one of the toughest foot races on the planet.                                                                                                         

Marathon des Sables Fast Facts -

Winner Rachid Elmorabity Morocco 20 Hours 27 Minutes average speed 11.68 kmph

I was 204th overall not bad for being 53 years young 50 °C (Celsius) or 122 °F (Fahrenheit) 

Jayne Russell who i coached mentored and helped with equipment and nutrition finished in 847th position in 43 hours 25 minutes in in 847th position with an average speed of 3.74 kmph

Last competitor was Chikao Ikeda (32) Japan took 63 hours 52 minutes average speed 3.74 kmph in 917th position & 84 did not finish. 

If you need expert advice on training equipment nutrition what to take how to prepare contact me for my menu of services.                                                                               I have successfully helped many runners of all ages and abilities successfully complete the marathon des sables. 

http://www.ironmate.co.uk/contact-us

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At the start of the marathon ses dables, next picture then with Jayne Russell who i coached then during day 1 then 200 m from finish line with my #MdS medal -156 miles later taking 36 hours 58 minutes (equivalent of 6:15 marathon) carrying all my food in temperatures exceeding 50 degrees I finish of one of the toughest foot races on the planet.                                                                                                         

Marathon des Sables Fast Facts -

Winner Rachid Elmorabity Morocco 20 Hours 27 Minutes average speed 11.68 kmph

I was 204th overall not bad for being 53 years young 50 °C (Celsius) or 122 °F (Fahrenheit) 

Jayne Russell who i coached mentored and helped with equipment and nutrition finished in 847th position in 43 hours 25 minutes in in 847th position with an average speed of 3.74 kmph

Last competitor was Chikao Ikeda (32) Japan took 63 hours 52 minutes average speed 3.74 kmph in 917th position & 84 did not finish. 

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“When people say its impossible Sean Conway says its possible”

Mark Kleanthous (Coach and Mentor) said this during Sean Conway becoming the first and only person to swim 900 + miles and the length of Britain.  (via ironmate)

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“When people say its impossible Sean Conway says its possible”

Mark Kleanthous said this during Sean Conway becoming the first and only person to swim 900 + miles and the length of Britain. 

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Train like a Pro rest like an amateur - Success will follow - Train like a Pro rest like an amateur – Typical age group MISTAKE!!

IronMate Mark Kleanthous  (via ironmate)

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Train like a Pro rest like an amateur - Success will follow BUT Train like a Pro rest like an amateur – Typical age group MISTAKE!!

IronMate Mark Kleanthous  (via ironmate)

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Train like a Pro rest like an amateur - Success will follow Train like a Pro rest like an amateur – Typical age group MISTAKE!!

IronMate Mark Kleanthous  (via ironmate)

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Train like a Pro rest like an amateur - Success will follow Train like a Pro rest like an amateur – Typical age group MISTAKE!!

IronMate Mark Kleanthous 

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Mark Kleanthous competitor of 465 + triathlons since 1983

This year i competed in an Ironman Triathlon

Nothing special about that you think?

= I have crossed the finish line in an Ironman triathlon (Swim 2.4 miles Cycle 112 miles & run 26.2 miles) for 30 different seasons (years)

Mark Kleanthous

Competitor for 34 Years Advanced Performance Coach & Author of

"The Complete Book of Triathlon Training"

"Triathlon - The Mental Battle" 

Follow me on Twitter @ironmatemark

My web site

www.IRONMATE.co.uk 

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Mark Kleanthous competitor of 465 + triathlons since 1983

This year i competed in an Ironman Triathlon

Nothing special about that you think?

= I have crossed the finish line in an Iornman triathlon (Swim 2.4 miles Cycle 112 miles & run 26.2 miles) for 30 different seasons.

Mark

Competitor for 34 Years Advanced Performance Coach & Author of

"The Complete Book of Triathlon Training"

"Triathlon - The Mental Battle" 

Follow me on Twitter @ironmatemark

My web site

www.IRONMATE.co.uk