Who are WTC?

None of the great training sessions and events of Willesden Triathlon Club could take place without our amazing Committee!

Kristin – Founder & Head Coach

Role: I started the club and regularly coach sessions.

Why I joined: I founded the Willesden Triathlon Club to bring triathlon to an area in London that didn’t have a club, and more importantly, to
get other aspiring triathletes of ALL levels to the finish line. I love coaching beginners all the way through to Team GB athletes and Iron-People. I personally started doing triathlon after running (and partially walking!) my first 5k. I hated anything sporty growing up, but once I got the triathlon bug, I
was hooked! Five Ironman-distance races, multiple marathons and more triathlons and running races than I can count later…
I’m a BTF Level 2 Coach, a certified Leader in Running Fitness and a Spinning® instructor, and when I’m not coaching or training, I’m an actor, producer and podcaster.

Contact: headcoachwillesdentri@gmail.com


Marion at Copenhagen Ironman

Marion – Chair

Role: I make sure the club runs smoothly and meets its goal of being London’s friendliest triathlon club. This includes coordinating the committee meetings, making sure we have enough volunteers to help with the running of the club, and ensuring that we provide a wide range of triathlon and social activities throughout the year which are suitable for all levels and help our members develop as triathletes.

Why I joined: Why I joined: I joined the club in 2017 when I moved to London from France. I had done a few triathlons before and was mainly looking to keep motivated for training and meet new people. The club has fulfilled both of these expectations and far more, truly the friendliest triathlon club!!. 

Contact: chairwillesdentri@gmail.com


James – Membership

Role: You’ll hear from me if you contact the club and when you join I’ll give you a swim cap and membership card. I also send the odd email updating members about what’s going on.

Why I joined: I’ve been a member of the club since June 2018. I joined as a fairly unfit 25 year old who had naively signed up to a sprint triathlon as motivation to train! I had always enjoyed swimming and cycling but never enjoyed running. I soon became hooked and with the club sessions I increased my fitness and performance. I’ve gone on to beat many PBs and take part in many Olympic and Sprint distance triathlons and have learnt to enjoy running. I’m currently training for an Ironman which never would have been possible without the club! 

Contact: membershipwillesdentri@gmail.com


Becca – Secretary

Role: My role as Secretary is to organise the AGM and committee meetings.

Why I joined: I joined WTC to meet new people and improve my swim stroke, running and cycling. You don’t have to be fast to join but I’m faster now that I have! The people are awesome too.


Laura - Treasurer

Laura – Treasurer

Role: I’m in charge of the club’s finances, so I’m the one you’ll hear from if for some reason you’ve forgotten to pay for your training sessions! On the positive side, my role ensures that the club has sufficient funds to buy equipment and organize events that benefit the members!

Why I joined: I originally joined WTC just to keep fit, with no thought of competing. Before I knew it, I had completed — and enjoyed — a couple of races, with great support from my lovely club-mates!


Des – Social Secretary & Special Events

Role: I organise the social side of the club – monthly socials, post-event celebrations and attending the season’s official club races.

Why I joined: I grew up playing rugby (and every sport I could try). I had watched and admired triathlon but couldn’t swim so never considered it. I did my first triathlon in 2013 when my friends peer pressured me into doing London Triathlon with them. When I crossed the finish line I was hooked and went on to do Olympic distance, Half Iron and Ironman in successive years after that. I learned to swim pretty much from scratch, hadn’t been on a bike in years and wasn’t fond of running anything over 400 metres so there is hope for us all!


Kay – Community Liaison

Role: WTC plays an important role in supporting the wider community (particularly in and around Brent). I help to ensure the club continues to offer a variety of inclusive activities that support participation in triathlon e.g. initiatives such as GO TRI. I’m always open to suggestions to help inspire greater participation.

Why I joined: Having learnt to run during lockdown, in 2021 I completed my first sprint distance triathlon just “to see if I could”. To my surprise, I loved the race and the multi-disciplinary aspect of it, so shortly after, I joined WTC to keep improving and to challenge myself further. The club has been hugely welcoming to me in my first year, so if you’re thinking about giving triathlon a go – come along!


Will – Race Director

Role: I ensure that the races we put on during the year run smoothly.


Richard – General Member

Role: I help the committee to achieve the club goals

Why I joined: I had been a runner and set myself an ambitious marathon goal. Having achieved it in 2019 I wanted to explore new challenges and give triathlon and Ironman a go. I had met some really friendly folk at my local Parkrun who told me about WTC, and from my first Tuesday evening session I was hooked. It is always such a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, regardless of whether you’re leading the pack or learning a completely new set of skills.


Sarah racing Holkham Half

Sarah – General Member

Role: I help the committee to achieve the club goals

Why I joined:

I joined the club in 2021 after getting into running during Covid…but I’d never raced before. Initially I was mainly looking to meet new and like minded people, but after my first half marathon, then sprint triathlon I was completely hooked! I have since been inspired to enter bigger races – this year included a marathon and 70.3…and who knows maybe I’ll be convinced to do a Full Ironman in 2025.

Beyond getting the race bug, this is more than just a triathlon club, it’s a welcoming and warm community where I’ve made some great friends and fantastic people.


Ellen – General Member

Role: I help the committee to achieve the club goals

Why I joined: I joined WTC in August 2020 to meet new people in the area and haven’t looked back! Tuesday training is brilliant and I love all the other bits and bobs we get up to, such as club races and burger evenings!


Christine – General Member

Role: I help the committee to achieve the club goals

Why I joined: I started triathlon because I am married to a triathlete. Then, I won an instagram competition for entry into the London Triathlon with a week’s notice, after completing that guess I could call myself a triathlete. 

I enjoy triathlon as a way to keep fit, socialise and get involved in my local community.


Linsey racing St Neots on a CHPT3 Brompton

Linsey – Webmaster

Role: I keep the website up and running and generally deal with technology stuff for the club.

Why I joined: I rediscovered cycling about 15 years ago and have done a number of sportives over the years. Wanting to stretch myself a bit I looked at Triathlon. After doing couch to 5k to get my running into shape I joined the club to learn to swim properly. WTC made me very welcome and I completed my first sprint triathlon soon after joining. I have since gone on to do several Standard, 70.3 and a full distance.