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Beach Sprints Coaching

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Ready to Take Your Beach Sprints to the Next Level?

Beach Sprints is set to feature at the Olympics for the first time in 2028. Whether you’re aiming to compete in the trials and make the start line in LA, or you are focused on competing in the Home International, the Coupe de la Jeunesse, or the European and World Championships, now's the time to start training with purpose.

This isn't about casual beach sessions. This is high-performance coaching for athletes who want to be fully prepared when it matters most, regardless of your event.

Who This Is For

This is for athletes who take Beach Sprints seriously. You're in the right place if:

You're targeting national squad selection or international competition
You're a competitive rower looking to add variety to your season
You want to develop real power, speed, and sprint mechanics
You are training to compete, not just to participate
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Why Beach Sprints?

Beach Sprints racing demands a lot from athletes. To compete in Beach Sprint competitions, whatever your event, from the time trials to racing three times in the finals, you need to be a complete athlete. It's a unique discipline that requires specific training. That’s where Luke comes in. You need:

Explosive power off the line
Strength to sustain high output
Sprint mechanics that work on sand
Conditioning to recover fast between races
Mental resilience to back it up again and again

Why Work with Luke?

Luke Smyth was the head coach of the Irish Beach Sprint squad, leading the team to international competition in Turkey in November 2025. He's coached at the top events, and he knows what works and what doesn't. His expertise includes:

Sprint mechanics and beach-specific running technique
Strength and power development for sand-based performance
High-intensity conditioning for multiple-race formats
Video analysis and technical feedback
Programming that integrates with flatwater or other training

Whether you're based in Ireland or training remotely from anywhere in the world, Luke's coaching is designed specifically for serious athletes.

How it Works

All three tiers include:

App access
Individualised beach sprints programming
Data monitoring (sleep, mood, motivation, fatigue, stress)
Scheduling of programme
Wearable integration (Garmin, Whoop, Polar, Oura, etc.)
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Bronze Tier

Online coaching delivered through the app

Individualised beach sprints programming (strength OR cardio - not both)

HIIT for increased VO2max and improved lung function (included with cardio pathway)

Monthly video analysis (COACHNow)

Performance tracking and data monitoring (sleep, mood, motivation, fatigue, stress)

Wearable integration (Garmin, Whoop, Polar, etc.)

Monthly meeting with Luke via chat

Silver Tier

Online coaching delivered through the app

Individualised beach sprints programming (strength AND cardio included)

HIIT for increased VO2max and improved lung function

Monthly video analysis (COACHNow)

Performance tracking and data monitoring

Wearable integration

Limited access to Luke via chat

More frequent feedback

Gold Tier

Everything from Silver

Unlimited video analysis

One in-person coached session per month (Ireland only) for hands-on technical work and sprint mechanics

Unlimited access to Luke via chat

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Ready to Compete?

This is coaching for athletes who want to be at the front of the field when it counts. If that's you, please get in touch.

Not sure which tier is right for you? Reach out and we'll help you find the right level.

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Contact Luke for a Free Consultation

Thank you for your interest in Luke Smyth Fitness. I'm excited to hear from you and discuss how we can work together to achieve your athletic goals. together we will tackle your weaknesses, and develop your strengths.

I look forward to hearing from you and helping you unlock your full athletic potential. LET'S TRAIN SMART TOGETHER!

Whether you're looking to improve your rowing technique, enhance your strength and conditioning, or explore team programming options, I'm here to help. Feel free to reach out with any questions, enquiries or to schedule a consultation.

I'll respond to your message as soon as possible, typically within 24-48 hours.


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