Mel Hayes

BTF Lvl 2 Tri Coach

About me
Having done numerous running races in my thirties my friend encouraged me to have a go at triathlon. I bought a second-hand bike off one of the club members and learnt how to swim front crawl. My first race was Wilmslow Sprint Triathlon. I immediately fell in love with the sport. After a few years of racing, I decided to do my triathlon qualifications as I wanted to give something back to the sport I loved and hopefully pass on my enthusiasm to other people. 

Interests
Triathlon obviously
Trail running
Walking my dog
Baking

Coaching Philosophy
To share my passion for triathlon to inspire and motivate athletes to be the best they can but at the same time ensuring that their journey is as enjoyable as it is successful. Create a supportive team environment where athletes can motivate and learn from each other.

Achievements
2012 Deva Divas Ladies only sprint distance triathlon 1st in AG
2014 ETU Mallorca European Middle Distance Triathlon 4th in AG
2015 ETU Rimini European Middle Distance Triathlon Championships 8th in AG
2015 Outlaw Full 3rd in AG
2015 ITU World Long Course Duathlon Championships 3rd in AG
2015 Midland Sprint Series 1st in AG
2016 Monster Middle 1st in AG
2017 Outlaw 70.3 1st in AG
2017 IM UK 3rd in AG
2017 ITU World Long Course Duathlon Championships 1st in AG
2017 ETU Herning European Middle Distance Triathlon Championships 8th in AG
2018 ETU Ibiza European Middle Distance Triathlon Championships 8th in AG
2018 ITU World Long Course Triathlon Championships 5th in AG
2018 Outlaw 70.3 1st in AG
2018 IM Wales 1st in AG
2019 Sundowner 70.3 1st in AG
2019 Challenge Roth 2nd in AG
2019 World IM Championships Kona Hawaii
2022 Lakesman 70.3 1st in AG
2022 World Long Course Duathlon Championships 1st in AG
2022 Norseman Xtreme triathlon
2022 ETU Bilbao European Middle Distance Triathlon Championships 3rd in AG
2022 Howard Castle Middle Distance Duathlon 2nd overall 1st in AG
Represented GB as an AG athlete ten times.

Qualifications
Level 2 Triathlon Coach
Level 3 Personal Trainer
Level 4 Cancer and Exercise Rehabilitation Qualification
Post Graduate Degree in Human Resources