Who I am

HJ Coaching offers tailored coaching programmes for people involved in triathlon/open water swimming/ cycling/ running.

My name is Hilary Johnson. I have has been involved in sport for many years. For several years I focused on running from 10 km to marathon running ( not quite achieving a sub 3 hr marathon , but was nearly there : 3.05 hrs. The after the birth of twins I could not get back up to running 60-70 miles a week. Someone suggested I have a go at a triathlon and the rest is history. My children tried many sports from football and cricket until they too had a go and again they were hooked. Now in their early 30’s they are still involved in sport : Tom Bishop was on the BTF Olympic programme for several years now races long distance at world class level. David has moved away from triathlon to marathon running, which seems to suit him recently running 2.15 hrs. While they were growing up I became involved in coaching both triathlon/ cycling. I became part of the East Midlands Regional Academy coaching talented youngsters and help set up the first Development Squad in the country. I moved on from this a couple of years ago handing the reins to someone younger. In 2014 I also set up my own online triathlon business using Xhale as the coaching platform. I take a holistic approach to coaching taking into consideration athletes lifestyle/ work and family commitments.

Contact Hilary – email: hilary.johnson@live.co.uk or Mobile: 07719 706149

Qualifications and experience:

  • British Triathlon Federation High Performance Level 3 Coach
  • British Triathlon  Federation Coach Mentor
  • British Cycling Level 2 Coach
  • Coach in gymnastics
  • Coach in weightlifting/ training
  • Sports Therapist