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Meet the coaches

Stockport Tri Club has a wealth of Coaching Talent within the club, whether it be for Running, Cycling or Swimming.

Hone your Triathlon Skills with our team!

Janet Grint
Head Coach

A keen runner, Janet went on to complete her first triathlon in 2014 and won her first race at Oldham in 2018. She is also our resident kayaker at club open water events. 

Sally Moston
Level 2 Triathlon Coach

Sally was our club's original founder after she had the idea of forming a Triathlon Club, back in 2014. She enjoys coaching our swimmers on a Friday evening and focusses on swimming technique.

Jackie Blackburn
Level 2 Triathlon Coach

Jackie joined Stockport Tri Club in 2015 and has participated in Sprint and Middle distance Triathlons and has completed Bolton, Mallorca and IronMan Wales.

Gill Doolan
England Athletics Endurance Coach

Gill has been a member of Stockport Tri Club for a number of years and has competed in Duathlons at GB age group level. She coaches our running sessions and also regularly organises parkrun meetups.


Carolyn Hume
Level 2 Triathlon Coach

Carolyn was cajoled into a sprint Tri back in 2008, since then it’s been a steady progression into all sorts of events, including 7 Ironman races.

Carolyn coaches our swimming sessions and impressed us greatly this year, when she did IronMan Barcelona in a great time,

Paul Farrington
Level 1 Triathlon Coach

Paul joined STC in 2016  and has competed in Sprint and Standard Triathlons and Duathlons and also in 5k, 10k and Half Marathons as well as completing Manchester Marathon and Bolton IronMan.

Nick Chick
Level 2 Triathlon Coach

Nick started his Triathlon journey back in 2011 in Plymouth and after moving back up north joined Stockport Tri in 2017. He's competed in Sprint and Standard distance Triathlons as well as running events from 5km up to ultra distance. His favourite discipline is running with swimming a close second.