Welcome to the Bath Amphibians!

We are a volunteer-led, not-for-profit triathlon club based in Bath, Somerset. Our members are a friendly and supportive bunch who love training together at some fantastic local facilities: the 50m Olympic legacy pool and 400m running track at the University of Bath, the purpose-built cycling circuit at Odd Down, and the crystal-clear open-water swimming course at Vobster Lake.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned triathlete, you’ll find a warm welcome here. If you’d like to know more, please get in touch — we’d love to hear from you!

SWIM

Coached Swim Sessions - Bath Uni Sports Training Village- 50m pool

Monday 8:00-9:00pm

Wednesday 8:00-9:00pm

Thursday 8:00-9:00pm

Saturday 8:00-9:00am

Coached Open Water Swimming - Vobster Lake, near Radstock

Sunday from June - Sept

CYCLE

Coached Indoor Cycling - Currently delivered face-to-face and online

Tuesday 7:30-8:30pm

Thursday 7:30-8:30pm (Winter months)

Coached Brick sessions and Duathlons- Odd Down cycle track (traffic free)

Thursday 6:30pm-7:30pm (seasonal)

Social "Gears for Beers" group rides

Thursday 6:30-7:30pm- (seasonal)

RUN

Coached Run Sessions - Bath Uni or City Centre

Wednesday 6:45-7:45pm

Social "7@7" runs - member led with a cafe or pub stop to finish

Friday at either 7am or 7pm

...post Torbay Triathlon Relay feels! 😩💤
We're telling ourselves and @stuart_stenhouse we're perfectly fine... no, really, we're fine! 🐸🫠
Who knew something so short could be so brutally hard?! 🤔
#postracefeels #swimbikerun

...we came, we competed, we conq... had an amazing time! 🐸
6 Teams repped the Phibs on the English Riviera!
The Spring was in full force as well - 💦🌧️☔🌬️🍃💨 😎
Right, it's official let the 2026 Triathlon Season Begin... 💪🏼🎉

...how we are all feeling right now! 🎉
Huge congratulations to our beloved coach, @shayneellison, for not only winning the 'Regional Participation Coach of the Year' for the South West, but also winning the @triathlonengland 'National Participation Coach of the Year'! 💪🏼
Keep doing what you are doing... You rock!! 🎉🐸
#letmetellyousomething #ourcoach #swimbikerun

...Is it the weekend yet?! ⏳
What? It's only Monday... Can this week go any slower?! 🫠

We are buzzing for the 2026 season to start...🐝🎉💪🏼 Just wish it would hurry up and get here...😀👍🏼

#torbayrelays #swimbikerun #newseasonpending🤾🏻‍♀️

... this time next week! 👀🥳🏊🏼‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️🏃🏼‍♂️
Six teams are heading back to 'compete' (loosely!) at the Torbay Supersprint Relays! 💪🏼 Looking forward to a weekend on the English Riviera! ⛱️🐸😀
Buzzing to get going!

The 2026 season is almost here, and we launched into action with our first 🐸 Aquathlon!
Inductees and veterans delivered impressive performances on a beautiful 🌞☀️😎 morning!
➡️400m swim TT followed by a 5K trail run... Coffee afterwards was the perfect motivation....💯
Next stop: April and we start next weekend... 👀!!
Lessgoo! 💪🏽
#aquathlon #ɴᴇᴡsᴇᴀsᴏɴ #swimbikerun

...it's almost time!! 👊🏼🕺🏼💃🏼
#excitmentisbuilding #swimbikerun #newseasonpending🤾🏻‍♀️

...wait is that 👀... Oh, April is coming!
Watch this space! 💪🏽🐸
#newseasonpending🤾🏻‍♀️ #swimbikerun #ohweareback

Big congratulations to @runcoachteddy as she takes a break to have a baby! 🥳🍼

@j4mie_dunc4n, our newly qualified British Triathlon Federation (BTF) Group Coach, will take over the reins for the run sessions while she is out. 🐸🥳

Jamie joins our well-established and talented coaching team, which is led by @stuart_stenhouse (BTF Level 3 HPCP) 💪🏽

This team comprises a range of experienced coaches who hold BTF, UK Athletics, and Institute of Swimming qualifications, providing high-quality sessions.👌🏽
#swimbikerun #triathloncoaching

🏊🏼‍♂️🚵🏼‍♂️🏃🏼‍♂️🥵Done...
Representing 🐸's down under...! YES!
#countryroadstakemehome #geelong #im703geelong

There's nothing quite like a Park Run and cake to celebrate a birthday...
#parkrunday #colinthecaterpillar

Last night's track session was a blast! 🥳
Brilliant turnout for the run (of which there were 3 adaptations!), and a great sendoff for @runcoachteddy before she takes time off to start a family! 🍼👶🏼🤱🏼
#morethanjustaclub #community

A selection of the many Amphibs that turned out for the @bathhalf today... Brilliant to see! 🐸🥳💪🏽
(Apologies for not featuring everyone, there were loads! 💪🏽)
#bathhalfmarathon #bathhalf #localhalf

The final stretch - one week left until @bathhalf....
Focusing on suitable running inspiration...
Come on you Runners!! 🥳👌🏽��💪🏽
#tomcruiserunning #bathhalfmarathon #runninginspiration

Looking for more encouragement to join us... Have a read of another new member's (Begum) view, particularly of the swimming...

Why join Bath Amphibians – Swim Sessions?
Because it’s a club run by incredibly friendly, considerate, and inclusive volunteers and coaches who genuinely care about supporting athletes of all levels, when I joined, I struggled to swim more than 25 metres at a time — yet I was welcomed with patience and encouragement from the very first day.

Every swimmer is given time, attention, and — importantly — space in each session to develop at their own pace. You’re never made to feel like you’re holding anyone back. Coaches offer thoughtful, constructive advice to help you improve your weaker areas, always with empathy and understanding, and you’re given a clear sense of direction for when you’re ready to progress.

All I can say is: give the club a try.
The coaches are wonderful, the volunteer committee is wonderful, and the members are absolutely the best. From successful GB athletes to complete beginners, everyone cheers you on in your toughest moments and celebrates with you when you achieve your goals.

Joining Bath Amphibians is, without question, the best sporting decision I’ve ever made.

What are you waiting for... Follow the link and get involved.🐸💪🏽

...it's that time of the year when the Phibs 🐸's start emerging for group runs, competitions, and even open water swimming (yes, even this time of year - apparently, when celebrating a birthday this is the thing?! 😱🥶)
#bathamphibians #isthatspring

Are you keen to try a triathlon but concerned about the swim? Not sure where to start?

Have a read of this from a recent new member (Ryan) about his experience of our Swim sessions...

"What immediately appealed and was attractive to me was the number of swim options available - given we are all trying to balance work, family and our fitness/event goals I knew I would find at least 1 session a week I could attend.

Secondly, every single person I spoke with regarding swimming and my worries was understanding, supportive, and encouraging. I had no right to be at a 50m session my first time, but never once was I made to feel I shouldn’t be there; if anything, I was encouraged even more!

What I love about the sessions is there is absolutely no pressure or expectations. It’s about you getting what you need, with amazing guidance and suggestions from coaches."

Why not give us a try? Link is in the Bio.🐸💪🏽
See you Poolside!

#bathamphibians #triathlon #swimming

...but on the flip side of the world 🇦🇺🌏🐨🦘, @kholmes_93 was flying the flag for the 🐸's in an actual Triathlon!
Come on Katie! 💪🏽
However, it seems she got a taste of home, as the rain was pouring the whole way round! 🌧️💧💦🤣
#swimbikerun #strayamate🇦🇺

...2026 this far!🫣
As Triathletes' training in the UK it has been tough with the current weather 🌧️💦💧
Fingers crossed it gets better soon 🤞🏽...
#ukweather #triathlete #rainraingoaway☔️

Every Thursday evening, she hosts a technique-focused swim over a 25-meter pool. These sessions are geared towards those who are new to triathlon and not so confident, as well as those who are keen to spend time working on a specific part of their stroke.

Have a read of this review from a recent member (Will) about their experience...

"Despite not setting foot in a swimming pool for the best part of a decade - and not having ever been much of a swimmer the last time I did - attending the Thursday sessions with Shayne has been nothing but brilliant. I am now much more confident in the pool, gradually increasing my distances, and feeling much more relaxed in my stroke. As a novice swimmer, the environment is entirely without pressure, but I have felt supported and assisted every step of the way. I now look forward every week to the Thursday swim session, and can't recommend it highly enough to those looking to unlock this element of the triathlon."

Are you considering a Triathlon this year, nervous about the swim part, or wanting to work on your technique?
Why not give us a go?

Link in the Bio... 🐸

#bathamphibians #shayneslanes

Sunday morning Activator Run 🎉...
We tried drawing the African Continent on Strava... 🌍🐘🦒
Who needs sunshine anyway when you can enjoy 'monsoon' rain?... 💦💧🌧️
Coffee at @innatfreshford was a lovely way to finish and warm up...
#trairunning #sundayfunday

A new year 'Faster 5K' challenge has come to an end... 💪🏽
After establishing the benchmark in January, we celebrated three new 5K personal bests today at Five Arches Parkrun - a testament to the perseverance and work put in...🐸
Absolute class!! 🎉
#parkrun #fivearchesparkrun #bathamphibians

Friday morning 7@7am (yep, you read that right!)...
What a fantastic way to kick-start the day with a bunch of 🐸's!!

(And let's not forget the coffee and pastry at the end - a delicious incentive 😋! 😉)

➕ we're finally seeing those lighter mornings return☝🏽🎉...
#running #fridayvibes #earlybirdcatchestheworm

Everyone's thoughts when reading this week's plan from @stuart_stenhouse featuring an optional FTP test on Tuesday night for the bike session.... 🫣😵
☠️💦💧☠️
#triathlon #ftp

Bling bling... Bling bling! 🐸🏆
The AGM and awards night was brilliant...
A memorable time celebrating the community over the last year, enjoying food, and celebrating achievements....🎊
2026, we are all in!! 💪🏽😃
#agm #triathlon #bathamphibians

"Aveng..." (Just kidding!)
"Amphibians... Assemble!" 🐸💪🏽🎉
Tonight's AGM at the @ringobellsbath is going to be a blast! Looking forward to celebrating an amazing year and leaping (🐸🤣😉!) into 2026...
#triathlon #bathamphibians

End-of-week emotions... We've reached peak exhaustion - mission accomplished! 🥱😴💤

What a week we've had...🐸💪🏽
Trying to squeeze in the last few activities, while managing various levels of exhaustion! 🥵🙃🥱💤
Consider Vitamin D levels nicely boosted! 😁
#vitamand☀️🌝🌞 #lanzarote🌵

Breathtaking moonscape ride this morning through the Lava Fields to see the sea... #lavafields #elgolfo #lanzarote🌵

...riding in his place 🤩
Checked in at Jonnie Bakes... Can confirm it still produces amazing nutrition for bike rides! 😉😋
#lanzarote🌵 #caferide

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