Urban Bettag

Qualifications

Urban Bettag

UKA level 2 (Endurance)

Experience and Achievements

Urban started as a junior cyclist competing on the road and track, winning county medals in the 3000m individual and team pursuit. After a serious road race accident he stopped cycling and didn't pursue any sport for a couple of years. In 2002, a friend introduced him to jogging. Since then his running has progressed and he has taken more than one hour off his marathon time. He especially enjoys the 3000m/5000m on the track as well as the big city marathons. Besides running, Urban has ventured into the sport of triathlon. Amongst others, he has finished the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon three times.

  • 10,000m Middlesex County champion (2005)
  • Road 10k Middlesex County team champion (2006)
  • UKA Level 2 Coaching qualification (2006)

Interests and Activities

Urban's approach to coaching is athlete-centred. The individual's demands are most important. As a coach he guides athletes to the very best by utilising the concepts of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and incorporating physical, technical, psychological and tactical fitness components in an individual training programme.

Involvement with Serpentine

Urban joined the Serpentine RC in 2005 and started coaching in 2006. Currently, Urban coaches the 5k/10k improver's group at Battersea Park track.

Contact

Please email Urban for any inquiries regarding training and coaching.