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Who am I?

I am Kelly Phuah, an Aus cycling development, Aus triathlon foundation and IRONMAN certified coach. I currently work with private clients in Australia and the USA and voluntarily coordinate and coach the multisport athletes for my local club, the Redlands Multisport and Cycling Club in Queensland Australia. I have worked in coaching roles with elite and inclusive race teams in USA and Australia  since 2018

I have been coaching athletes of various abilities since the beginning of 2018, and competing in the world of endurance sports, triathlon and athletic training for a lifetime. My own athletic achievements include World and Australian Aquabike long course champion W50-54, 4 time finisher and 1 time 3rd place age group finisher at Ironman World Championships in Kona, 6 time finisher and 2 time age group podium place getter at 70.3 world Championships, multiple Australian AG championship titles including long course Triathlon, Aus Cycling Time trial and Gran Fondo. I bring this race experience, my national sporting body coaching credentials as well as my formal educarion in health and nutrition to my coaching service.

My approach to athletes and coaching is shaped by my education, my career in nursing and public health, and my life as an athlete.  Based around the idea of sustainability and longevity in the sport, I believe that triathlon, cycling and endurance sports are a lifestyle and that whilst there will be big aggressive goals and challenges set, at the end of the day there is enjoyment and balance.

I want to build fit, tenacious and resilient athletes from new comers, experienced athletes and everyone in between.

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Some recent notable achievements made by athletes I have worked with

  • 2024 Aquabike long course Australian Champion W35-39
  • 2024 Aquabike long course Australian Champion W40-44
  • 2024 Triathlon long course Austraian Champion M60-64
  • 2024 World Triathlon long course World Champion B1 para
  • 2024 Sunshine Coast 70.3 1st place W65-69
  • 2024 Port Macquarie 70.3 2nd place W65-69

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I now invite my athletes to review me via Google, but here below is my first review as a coach from a few years ago… 

Kelly is truly amazing. I have been working with Kelly for a few months now, and I am so thankful to have her as my coach. I am new to the triathlon sport, and I was lost on how to start with training for my first race. Given that I didn’t road bike or swim made the sport very intimidating and overwhelming. After meeting with Kelly for the first time, I felt confident this was something I could achieve. Kelly takes the time to plan my training around my ever changing work schedule and personal commitments. She reviews my daily workouts, and touches base throughout the week to discuss and go over the workouts. She challenges me to continue to progress. Whether it’s your first race or working to set some personal records, Kelly will get you to your goal.   – Jaimie T. May 2018

What people say about Kelly