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Here at Sancture Sportifs we specialise in Customised Triathlon Coaching and have been experts in our field since 2004. We have an established training base in the South of France where we provide Triathlon Training Camps. We also provide personal coaching for triathletes, runners, cyclists and swimmers of all abilities as well as Custom Training Plans.

We are very proud of our athletes and everything they have achieved. Here is what some of them have to say about us.

It quickly turns out that richard perfectly knows what to do to get improvements in endurance sports, Triathlon and Cycling. I had a test at the beginning of the coaching and one 2 months later and I was so surprised about the gain in fitness that I nearly could'nt believe it! Richard I want to thank you for your patience. I always have a lot of questions, sometimes I need motivating words and sometimes I need someone that speaks honestly to bring me back on track. I hope we are still going to work together when I hit 40+/50+ age group 🙂

Bernd EichingerMale Road Cyclist with team-caramba-austria

Having been coached by Richard for 18 months, I thought it was time to meet “Le Laidlows” en famille and experience the “joy” and “suffering” of a Training camp. It was a fantastic multi-cultural experience, Michelle is a fantastic host and the food and location is superb.

Karen GallantryTriathlete

I’m a professional triathlete. So it is also really important to have a professional coach. Rich helps me to improve my weaknesses so that I can reach my goals. I am really excited to begin each new season, because I know that Rich can help me continue to go faster with all the experience he has. I’m glad to have found a coach like Rich. Our next big focus is to win the XTERRA World Championship Carina Wasle

Carina WasleProfessional Triathlete

This is my second year training with Richard. I completed my first ironman with him last year. He prepared me for 10 mile road races, sprint, olympic and half ironman distance triathlons with pb's all round. My training plan is easy to follow and tailored to suit me. I know I'm race ready and have confidence in my coach.

I spent a week in Amelie with Richard and his family the past 2 years. It really is a sanctuary. You get your training done but equally get time to relax and unwind in their lovely home. A home away from home.

Katie HicksonTriathlete

Bernd EichingerMale Road Cyclist with team-caramba-austria

I’m a professional triathlete so it is also really important to have a professional coach. Rich helps me to improve my weaknesses so that I can reach my goals. I am really excited to begin each new season because I know that Rich can help me continue to go faster with all the experience he has. I’m glad to have found a coach like Rich. Our next big focus is to win the XTERRA World Championship. Carina Wasle

Carina WasleCarina Wasle Pro Triathlete

I came to triathlon in 2008, completed my first ½ ironman distance in 2009 and ironman in 2010. At the time I was self-trained, and despite putting a lot of work, hours and passion in my training I was falling well short of my objectives. In particular I had a hard time keeping the intensity in all my training sessions, and I was not progressing much on my weaker sport (the swim). I came to Sancture Sportifs for the 1st time in June 2011, after a 9 months break from triathlon and only a month of training, on a recommendation from a clubmate. I was so happy with that week that I asked Richard first to write a training plan for me, and finally to coach me. Two months later I achieved my main goal for the season, which was to qualify for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Las Vegas (with one race to spare). I think Richard understands perfectly my strengths and weaknesses, my objectives and what I need to do to get there. He has cut my training hours a bit but has made me train better, harder and smarter – quite frankly I think he has helped me overachieve. I am particularly impressed by his availability, his understanding of the feedback I give, and his ability to incorporate my constraints and requirements in the training plan. His approach to training is truly individualised. Tom

Tom

It’s always really helpful to get a structured, organised programme from an experienced coach. Where Rich is exceptional is that he doesn’t just rest on that experience: every time I’ve visited there have been new ideas and new suggestions to help his athletes make the next step forward. Hopefully his curiosity to learn more, his dedication and his commitment will get magically transferred to those he coaches! Edwin Datson

Edwin Datson

I have been to Sancture Sportifs twice now and enjoyed the experience thoroughly. As a virgin “middle aged” potential Ironman, I found confidence training with Richard that I would never have got elsewhere. I also broke some mental barriers in his company (180km) and learned so much that went on to make my 1st Ironman a joyful experience. I am now a Coached Athlete of his and am enjoying the rolling program he provides that is bespoke for my requirements and takes into consideration my strengths and weaknesses on a flexible basis. I am currently encouraging all my friends to come under his guidance and would suggest you seriously consider Richard when looking for a training program that also gives you the opportunity to visit him and work on your whole Tri game or just one component. Billy McKinney

Billy McKinney

There are a lot of coaches out there and the large majority will give a set programme for you to follow and it will be your task to fit the program. Richard's approach is very different and he will make every effort to tailor the training to the individual, taking into account real life commitments, individual motivation, way to work and strengths and weaknesses. His focus on technique in the three sports is paramount and on top of being a really excellent swim coach his passion for the sport makes him equally proficient in running and cycling. Nobody on earth has more patience and dedication to explain key technical points! I feel that Richard’s long-term approach fits my objective to stay on the road injury free while improving my technique and fitness. Vincent Malachanne

Vincent Malachanne

I took up triathlon in my 40s and just love it. Last year me and a friend decided to go on a warm weather week’s training, surfed the net and found Sancture Sportifs, then at the last minute my pal had to pull out but I thought what the heck just go Rhoda and I did and I can honestly say I’ve not looked back. I never thought that I would go on a training holiday on my own, never thought I’d be the person who would get coached, thought that was only for the stars of this world but it’s not. The training holiday was great, I learned so much in that week and the coaching got me through my first ever half ironman, it was a win win all round.