Embark - your personal fitness journey starts here

Triathlon is an intimidating sport for beginners. Not only do you need to know how to swim, bike and run, but you also need to know how to do these back to back, with two transitions in between.

Embark was launched in 2010, specifically to coach and guide beginners through their first triathlon. Weekly coached sessions in swim, bike and run are facilitated in groups, providing a safe and motivating environment and encouraging a healthy competitive spirit, set against the stunning backdrop of Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard. A tailored programme to suit each individual’s abilities and lifestyle is provided.

Whether your goal is to complete your first triathlon or take on the challenge of a half iron-man, Embark offers all year round goal-orientated group training. Embark also offers one-on-one triathlon coaching as well as personal training, in private gyms, homes or the great outdoors.

Do you have a fitness goal or challenge, but you just don’t know where to start? Do you need to learn to swim, or yearn to be part of a swimming squad? Do you need to learn to ride a bike, or aspire to complete the Argus Cycle Tour in under 3hours? Is completing your first triathlon just a dream?

“I trained with Embark as a complete beginner last year. I never thought it was possible to complete the 70.3, but after a couple of months of consistent training the dream became more of a reality. I ended up completing 70.3 and feeling great! Cant wait for next year! “

Meet the coach – Steve Attwell

Steve’s passion for all things triathlon was sparked while working in the UK as a product specialist for Nike, overseeing group training across London for Nike’s popular annual 10km ‘Run London’ events. After competing in a number of triathlon, duathlon and cycling events in England, with two London marathons under his belt, he decided to move to sunnier climes and pursue his love for the sport in Cape Town.

Steve has subsequently competed at the World Triathlon Champs in Switzerland (2007) and Germany (2008), and is an annual Western Province representative at both SA duathlon and triathlon champs.

In addition to his own sporting achievements Steve is Chairman of the ATC Multisport, a multisport club he set up with a fellow triathlete in 2006, which is now South Africa’s largest club with an impressive 230 members. ATC prides itself on attracting new and beginner athletes to the sport, whilst at the same time having some of South Africa’s top multisport athletes as members.  Click here for further information www.atcmultisportco.za

Realising that triathlon can be an intimidating sport for beginners, Steve set up ‘Embark’ in 2010, specifically to coach and mentor beginner athletes and give them the confidence to become triathletes. With 6 years’ experience in personal training Steve also offers personalised tri-specific gym work, with injury prevention a key focus.