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Sue triathlon training
Sue racing at the ITU Standard Distance World Championships in Mooloolaba
John racing at Ironman 70.3 Galveston
Sue training in Cozumel, Mexico
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About US

Who we are

Sue and John are a husband and wife team who have balanced demanding careers with their own health and wellness goals. They've been designing scientifically based training programs and analysing fitness data for over 10 years. 

Our Experience

TriExcel has coached athletes from around the world to successfully chase their triathlon and nutrition goals. With a combined 70 years of triathlon racing experience,  they continue to perform competitively in their age groups and educate themselves on the latest training and nutrition practices.

Our Qualifications

After almost 10 years as Development coaches, Sue and John both achieved AusTriathlon  Performance Coach accreditation in 2025. They also have the comprehensive Ironman University coaching qualification and Sue is an accredited Sports Nutritionist with Sports Nutrition Australia.

Why Train With Us?

TriExcel provides a wholistic approach to triathlon training that takes into account your lifestyle, work and family commitments. By limiting their services to 5-10 coached athletes each, every program is tailored to the individual's needs and a personalised approach is guaranteed. 

introducing your coaches

Coach John McCann

Coach John McCann

Coach John McCann

John at Ultraman 2021 in Noosa. Photo credit: Surfshots Noosa

John at Ultraman Australia in Noosa in 2021

Coach Sue Beattie

Coach John McCann

Coach John McCann

Sue at the Ironman World Championships in Kona in 2025

@johnnytrihard

@johnnytrihard

@johnnytrihard

John started racing triathlons in high school in 1985 and has raced every year since. He has a Mechanical Engineering degree and an MBA and worked for over 29 years in technical and management roles. In 2020 he retired from full time work and now works part time as a management consultant, executive coach and triathlon coach.


John has raced over 250 triathlons. Highlights include:


  • 10x Ironman finishes . Personal best 9.41 at Texas in 2018
  • 30+ long course/half ironman finishes. Personal best 4.27 at Busselton in 2016
  • 4 x Ironman 70.3 world champs qualifier; 1 x Ironman world champs qualifier
  • Solo Rottnest Channel  Swim in 2020 in 6.05 mins (20km)
  • 6th place overall in Ultraman Australia 2021 (10K swim, 420K bike, 84K run) in 24.07

@suzytris

@johnnytrihard

@johnnytrihard

Sue did her first triathlon after a drunken night out in 1997 and has never looked back. She has a Chemical Engineering degree and  worked for over 25 years in technical and management roles. In 2021 she retired from full time work and now works part time as a consultant, nutrition and triathlon coach. She has a keen interest in sports nutrition and women's health.


Sue has raced over 150 triathlons. Highlights include:


  • 11x Ironman finishes. Personal best 10.54 at Cairns in 2017
  • 20+ long course/half ironman finishes. Personal best 5.01 at Busselton 2016
  • 4 x Ironman 70.3 world champs qualifier; 1 x Ironman world champs qualifier
  • Rottnest Channel  Swim Crossing (team of 2) in 2019 (20km)
  • 4x marathon finisher
  • Age group podiums at multiple races in Australia and overseas 


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