MARK FARQUHAR
Dungannon Northern Ireland
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Certifications
ESCI Level 1About
Mark Farquhar is the Head Coach and founder of TriSMART Coaching. He is an IRONMAN Certified Coach, British Triathlon Level 3 Coach, and World Triathlon Level 2 Coach, with a genuine passion for helping athletes achieve their goals. From his beginnings as a front-row rugby player to becoming a 15-time IRONMAN finisher with a sub-10-hour personal best – and a qualifier for both the IRONMAN and 70.3 World Championships – Mark brings invaluable experience, empathy, and proven strategies to every athlete he coaches. Drawing on years of competitive endurance sport and mentorship from some of the UK’s leading triathletes and coaches, Mark delivers structured, data-driven, and highly personalised training programmes. His coaching philosophy focuses on continual feedback, detailed performance analysis, and leveraging the latest training technologies to ensure athletes train smarter – not just harder. As a coach, Mark understands the real-world demands of work, life, and family, and helps athletes find the right balance to maximise their potential and enjoy the journey. Whether you're training for your first IRONMAN or aiming to qualify for a World Championship, Mark is committed to guiding you every step of the way.
Philosophy
Mark believes that mentoring, accountability, and supporting athletes on their journey are just as important as the physical training itself. Recognising the challenges of balancing sport with a busy lifestyle, work, and family commitments, Mark designs training plans that are not only structured, but also flexible, adaptable, and tailored to each athlete’s unique circumstances. He emphasises consistency, appropriate progression, and the importance of recovery – the pillars of sustainable performance improvement. By focusing on progressive overload, smart adaptation, and long-term development, Mark helps athletes achieve their goals with confidence, balance, and purpose.
Credentials
ESCI Level 1
Accomplishments
Experience in athlete development and training optimization. Specialized in Beginner, Intermediate, Highly Competitive, Elite, Biking, Exercise Physiology, Half Marathon, Long Distance, Marathon, Middle Distance, Middle of the Pack & Back of the Pack Racers, Nutrition, Olympic, Running, Sports Psychology, Sprint, Swimming.