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About Tridynamics
TriDynamics Coaching
Phillipe established Tri Dynamics Coaching in 1999 and now has over 20 years of coaching experience. He has helped people of all abilities to achieve their goals in Triathlon as well as in the individual components of swimming, cycling, running and adventure racing.
A.K.A. Ironman Phil
About the Coach
Phillipe van der Leeuw
Phillipe has over 30 years of experience in triathlon from Sprint, Olympic distance, Xterra, 70.3 Ironman, Full Ironman and Xtreme Triathlons. After 12 yrs racing as a Pro he retired in 2012 and in 2015 began racing as an age grouper again as he loves the lifestyle of swim, bike, run. He is also an accomplished runner, trail runner and one of the top Adventure Racers in the country.
Personal Bests
- Sprint Distance Triathlon - 56mins
- Olympic Distance Triathlon - 1h56
- Half Ironman Distance Tri - 4h02
- Full Ironman - 10h15
- 5km Race - 16:40
- 10km Race - 33:48
- 21km Race - 1h22
A Brief History
Phillipe has done a variety of sports since he was 5yrs old. His passion was however running and competed in middle distance track running as well as cross-country races throughout primary and high school. After serving 2yrs in the military he ran track and cross country provincially for 2yrs in 1994/1995 before picking up a serious injury.
Adventure & Discovery
He found his niche in Triathlon in 1996 and from 2001 Adventure Racing became an integral part of his life and lifestyle. Since retiring from Pro triathlon in 2012 he now races whenever he feels the need especially those on the bucket list. He however focuses his energy more into the people that he works with to achieve their goals and dreams.
Philipe's Achievements
- Former Pro athlete - 2001-2012
- Protea Colors - Long distance Triathlon
- World Long Distance Champs 2009 - 18th (Pro)
- World Long Distance Champs 2012 - 10th (Age 40-45)
- World Olympic Distance Tri Champs 2000 - 18th (Age 25-29)
- Multiple National, Provincial colors & Age group champion
- Olympic Distance Triathlon, Duathlon, Xterra, Biathlon & Biathle
- Former Provincial track and cross country runner
- Multiple podium Adventure Racer as part of a variety of teams
- He is also an adult learn-to-swim / triahlon swimming specialist
- A competitive swim coach with over 20 years experience
- Level 2 UCI Australia Road and Track cycling coaching certification
- Qualified Sport Massage therapist with over 20 years experience