Ian Dempsey Triathlon Coach

Ian Dempsey Triathlon Coach

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Triathlete. Coach. Helping Athletes achieve their Triathlon Goals 🏊‍♂️ 🚴‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️

Photos from Ian Dempsey Triathlon Coach's post 02/08/2026

Back to work. Back on it. 👊🏼

Two unbelievable weeks away, batteries recharged and now very ready to get back into a routine and get some proper training done.

A big few months ahead and I’m excited for it.

5 weeks → Serbia 70.3 🇷🇸
14 weeks → Ironman Florida 🇺🇸

Time to get to work. 🏊🏼‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️🏃🏼‍♂️

Photos from Ian Dempsey Triathlon Coach's post 30/07/2026

Some week in Tampa! 🇺🇸☀️

Apollo Beach was the perfect base. We managed to explore Tampa by Water Taxi, spend a day on the stunning Anna Maria Island, visit Pass-da-Grille (definitely my favourite beach in Florida!), relax on St Pete’s Beach and squeeze in a day at Busch Gardens.

An unforgettable two weeks with the family. I tried to capture as many of the moments along the way as I could… 📷❤️

Florida… I’ll be back in November. This time for Ironman. 🏊🏼‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️🏃🏼‍♂️🇺🇸

Photos from Ian Dempsey Triathlon Coach's post 24/07/2026

Week one ✔️

Nine parks in seven days…

Countless steps, loads of laughs and memories we’ll be talking about for years.

Orlando has been incredible, and I think the last two photos sum up exactly how everyone was feeling by the end of it! 😂

Now onto Tampa for week two… hopefully a slightly slower pace. 🌴☀️

Photos from Ian Dempsey Triathlon Coach's post 21/07/2026

One day at Epic Universe…

30,000+ steps.

Every world exceeded expectations.

The kids absolutely loved it… and to be fair, so did we.

Easily one of the best theme parks we’ve ever visited. 👏

Photos from Ian Dempsey Triathlon Coach's post 19/07/2026

Florida // Day 1 ☀️

First day with the Nikon, first day making a conscious effort to slow down and capture memories instead of just taking photos.

Here are a few favourites from today… 🌴📸❤️

Photos from Ian Dempsey Triathlon Coach's post 13/07/2026

Back where I belong.

Yesterday was my first Ironman-branded race in over 3 years.

A lot has happened in that time. Life, business, injuries, family, and moments where triathlon felt a long way away.

Just 5 months ago I was recovering from a stress fracture and wasn’t sure when I’d be back on a start line, so to be standing on the start line at Swansea wearing a race number again felt pretty special.

A huge thank you to Jodie Stimpson for helping me get fit enough to race and guiding me back patiently when I probably wanted to rush the process.

One of the best parts of the day was seeing so many familiar faces. People I’ve raced, trained and shared this sport with over the years. It was brilliant to see so many still absolutely smashing it. A special mention to Donald Brooks on a fantastic performance and taking the win. 👏

As for me, I was absolutely over the moon to come away with 4th place in my age group on my first race back. Not something I expected a few months ago.

The best part of the weekend wasn’t the result though. It was sharing it with my family on Arabella’s 9th birthday weekend. Having Sophie Dempsey , Arabella, Will and Mya there made it mean so much more.

Triathlon has been a massive part of my life for a long time. Yesterday reminded me why.

No expectations.
No pressure.
Just grateful to be healthy enough to swim, bike and run again.

It felt really good to be back doing what I love. 💚

12/07/2026

Team GBC | Ironman 70.3 Swansea 🏊🚴🏃

What a day.

Every athlete in this photo turned up, trusted the process and delivered when it mattered.

Different goals.
Different journeys.
One team.

From first-timers to experienced racers, everyone put themselves on the line and came away with something to be proud of.

As a coach, days like this mean more than any result. Watching athletes overcome doubts, challenges and months of hard work to cross that finish line is what it’s all about.

So proud of every single one of you.

The green shirts were out in force in Swansea 💚

11/07/2026

Happy 9th Birthday, Arabella ❤️🎉

9 years of smiles, laughter, adventures and memories.

Keep being the kind, funny, fearless little girl you are. We couldn’t be prouder of you.

Have the best day. We love you lots ❤️

07/07/2026

A special day at Outlaw Holkham.

Father and son. Same start line. Same finish line.

Ronnie stepped up to his first ever middle-distance triathlon and delivered an outstanding performance to win the 18-19 age group. A huge achievement and a sign of what’s possible when preparation meets opportunity.

Tom put together another strong race to finish 4th in the highly competitive 45-49 age group, proving that consistency over time always pays off.

As coaches, we talk a lot about performance, numbers and results. But moments like this remind us that sport is about far more than that.

It’s about shared experiences.
It’s about setting an example.
It’s about creating memories that last long after the finish line.

Massive congratulations to both of you. The GBC community is incredibly proud.

💚📦

01/07/2026

Not every session is about chasing numbers.

Today was about getting eyes on the course.

Tom and I rode the full Ironman 70.3 Swansea bike route, keeping it steady, taking it all in, and learning where the race can be won (or lost). We then laced up and ran sections of the run course straight off the bike.

Knowing the course matters.
Understanding the climbs matters.
Feeling how your legs respond when you start running matters.

Swansea is getting closer. 👊

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