Her expertise spans from helping individuals complete their first sprint triathlon to guiding elite athletes towards European and World Championships. A highlight from her time as physiologist for the Loughborough Triathlon Performance Centre was being a key member of the interdisciplinary team that supported the Paris Olympic triathlon gold medalist Cassandre Beaugrand.

Lucija's personal background is in triathlon. She has competed since 2010 and represented the Croatian Triathlon Federation as a junior, which gives her a unique understanding of the challenges athletes face. After moving to Loughborough, she continued to compete for the university, juggling this alongside her studies, building her coaching experience, gaining her BTF Level 1 Coaching Qualification, and also doing a part-time job!

Her coaching journey includes leading swim and run sessions for the Loughborough Students triathlon squad and assisting with ITT’s swim sessions and swim school for the past three years.

What sets Lucija apart is her holistic approach. She combines her deep understanding of sports science with a genuine appreciation for the athlete’s journey, ensuring her coaching is personalised to each individual's needs. While science drives her methods, she believes the key to success is building strong relationships with athletes—understanding their athletic goals and the person behind them.  She is a fantastic people person and will take the time to get to know you and how to get the best out of you. She is a real team player who will leave no stone unturned in ensuring you get the best support.

This balance of scientific expertise and personal connection is why she’s an ideal fit for us at Intelligent Triathlon Training, working alongside Mark & Sam and bringing her own unique skill set to the fore. 

Whether you're new to triathlon or aiming for elite performance, Lucija will create a program tailored to you, blending cutting-edge science with compassionate, athlete-focused support.

For the first 3 athletes to sign up for coaching, we are offering this at an amazing price of £100 for the first 6 months, and for anyone signing up before June1st we are offering a reduced Onboarding fee.

Full price: £150 + £85 Onboarding fee (until June 1st 2025, then it will be £115)

If you are interested in Lucija being your coach drop us a message and we can arrange a NO OBLIGATION chat so you can find out more.