John K.

Allie S., King of Prussia, PA (Testimonial)

I was a swimmer through my childhood and high school, but hadn't been swimming in 10 years when I was diagnosed with pericarditis. My doctors told to take my fitness seriously to aid in my recovery, so I began swimming with a US Masters team. I met John Kenny four months later, and he suggested I swim with his team since he's closer to my home. I decided to give him a try, and I'm so glad I did. It's been 10 months since I've been training with him, and the transformation I see in myself is incredible. I told him about my condition, and he gave me the calm, level-headed, individual attention to get me through the tough practices. He knew how to push me through it, to increase my endurance, fitness, and strength. My times have dropped dramatically under his nuanced coaching, and I even began training and racing in open water for the first time ever! I thought I knew how to do things correctly before, but John gave me technical instruction to improve my stroke, and efficiency. He makes things understandable: from getting in the water and demonstrating things (like the best way to swim around a buoy in open water) to reminding me from the pool deck if my form starts to fail when I get tired. I began running as well, and John gave me invaluable help with that too. He's always willing to take the time to discuss any questions I may have. His knowledge base is expansive, and he continues to learn and grow with up to date techniques and topics to relay back to his team. He kept saying all I need to do is get a bike, and I did! I'm aiming to complete my first sprint triathlon this year, and I wouldn't have been able to do any of this without John's coaching and encouragement. I see him motivate the other team members in the same way he's motivated me, and I'll definitely recommend him to any athlete looking to improve, have fun, and join a great team.

Rhonda C., King of Prussia, PA (Testimonial)

I attended John Kenny’s triathlon training camp prior to my participation in Ironman Florida. I am an Athena athlete (plus size) so I’m not breaking any records to say the least. John’s camp gave me complete confidence to swim that 2.4 miles and also to swim in the ocean. He worked with me individually on my stroke so I got more “bang for my buck”. We took a nice, long bike ride followed by a run and another bike ride on the last day. I felt completely ready to get to the starting line. It was challenging, yet fun as well. I highly recommend John’s triathlon camps as well as his terrific and unique coaching style.

Mike B., Buffalo, NY (Testimonial)

I am veteran when it comes to attending John’s Swim Clinics. I must say I’ve been to several other pricier clinics in the past and this by far is where I have learned the most. One of the great advantages their clinic offers over the competition is the individual attention John will devote to each person. I’ve been to several other larger clinics where I felt I was just a number and lost in the crowd. The clinics I have attended to date have never had more than 7 people. I would strongly recommend attending at least one in the near future to help with improving the basic mechanics of your swim, ride, and run. You won’t regret it.

Alex C., King of Prussia, PA (Testimonial)

At age 31, I started attending swim practices coached by John Kenny at the Upper Merion Middle School and Upper Merion Swim and Tennis Club in March and June of 2012, respectively. My level of athletic activity at the time was minimal and consisted of lifting weights 3 to 4 times per week. My swimming background consisted of swimming from age 11 to 18, including summer swim league, USS swim team, and high school swimming, but not having swum in 13 years I was severely out of shape. It was difficult for me to get through more than 1,000 yards during my first few practices, my stroke had flaws, and my speed was lacking. However, under John’s coaching, I have progressed dramatically. During a USMS swim meet held in November 2012, my times were almost as fast as when I was 18 years old. Additionally, completing practices of 4,000 plus yards with greater and greater speed is my current level of performance. As of December 2012, I am having my best workouts to date. I could not have achieved such progress without John’s help. His workouts are challenging, but achievable. Every workout is different; alternating between short distance speed-based workouts to longer distance endurance-building workouts. He is an effective motivator and has an impressive ability to understand everyone’s progress and their current abilities. I look forward to continuing to work with John.

Max Fennell, pro triathlete, King of Prussia, PA (http://maxfennell.net/) (Testimonial)

I am grateful to have met John Kenny in June 2012 after the Philly Tri. He has helped me progress in the sport of triathlon to a point I didn’t know was possible in such a short time. Before meeting John, I had just gone to the swimming pool swam a few laps and called it a day, thinking that’s what swim workout was. I was introduced to John after my 2nd Olympic triathlon where my 1.5k swim time was hovering around 27-29 minutes. With hopes of going pro, John worked with me and pushed me beyond my limits and in a short time for my last race, the AC Tri in September; I swam a 23 minute 1 mile swim. In 3 months John coached me and got me to drop my swim time by 4 minutes. With the 2013 race season on the horizon I’m excited to continue to work with John and to see the times I will produce as I chase my dream of becoming the first African American pro triathlete.