Make the journey

the destination.

Endurance Sports Community coached by Dries Matthys

‘Alone you go fast, together you go far’ they say.

Well, at Matitser Endurance we do both at the same time.

At Matitser Endurance, we help athletes unlock their full potential.

Whether it’s your first triathlon, or you’re trying to get that World Champs slot, a sub 2h30 marathon or your first half marathon, your coach and the community will be there every step of the way.

We provide you with personalised training plans, nutrition, pacing plans and much more to help you improve, learn and enjoy the journey along the way.

A young man smiling, wearing a blue and white sports jersey, with a water bottle in hand, against a bright blue sky with some clouds.

About The Coach

Hi, my name is Dries Matthys and for as long as I can remember, I’ve had the dream of being a professional triathlete, not solely for the sake of winning but even more to be able to impact people through my love for endurance sports.

As a 27 year old, being in triathlon for 20 years, I’ve competed at all levels across all distances. I now race at the highest level of Ironman racing, which can sometimes be a selfish endeavour, more than I expected. Which is why I took up coaching a couple of years ago. One of the best decisions I made as I completely fell in love with sharing my experience and love for the sport.

As a coach, I focus on the human behind the athlete. Understanding, empathy and discussion are the pillars of a succesful coach-athlete relationship. This, in combination with my deep understanding of what is needed for high level performance, creates an environment for continued evolution for both the athlete, and the human.

My Athlete Track Record

  • IronMan Frankfurt: 8 hours 3 minutes and 17th place IM European Championships 2025.

  • 5th place Triathlon Alpe d’Huez 2024

  • 8th place EmbrunMan XXL 2024

  • Multiple Sprint and Olympic distance European and World cups participations.

  • Multiple Belgian Division 1 wins and podiums.

  • 6 Belgian titles: 4 in teamtriathlon, 2 x U23 (Sprint and Olympic Distance)

My Coaching Track Record

  • Coached multiple athletes to 70.3 and Ironman World Championship qualifications

  • Helped multiple athletes go from ‘never done a triathlon’ to completing an Ironman or 70.3 and identifying as ‘I am a triathlete’.

  • Short distance coaching for a first division team, focused on speed/skills/tactics for short fast racing.

  • Helped athletes from ‘I run once a week’ to completing a Marathon or Ultratrail in a injury-free sustainable way.

About the Community

As athletes at Matitser Endurance, we commit to:

  • Train and race with intention. How we approach things and why we do them is the key to fullfilling experiences in endurance sports.

  • Strive for peak performance while not mistaking performance for identity. We are whole, whether we win or lose that doesn’t change a thing.

  • Support and inspire our fellow athletes, both inside and outside the training crew.

  • Carry the values we stand for as athletes, into every other part of life.

Triathlon athlete crossing the finish line at the Ironman World Championship in Madison, Wisconsin, showing a time of 9 hours, 38 minutes, and 53 seconds, with a joyful expression and arms outstretched.
Two women smiling and holding drinks at an outdoor event near a body of water, wearing athletic clothing and jackets.
Four smiling athletes in sports gear standing outdoors after a race, with a blue arch and clouds in the background.
Two men wearing medals and race bibs smiling at an outdoor marathon event with other runners and green trees in the background.
Three women in wetsuits smiling and hugging by a lake, with a crowd of people in the background.
“J’ai des sensations complètement dingues sur le vélo”
— La machine de Guerre (Edmond S.)
“I like living carelessly and doing extreme events that I’m not ready for, now that I’m coached by Dries, I still do them, but at least I’m properly prepared”
— Gaspard T.
“I’ve really learned to let go of things that aren’t useful so I can focus on what’s important:
enjoying training and giving my all in races.”
— Zoé V.

Explore our 1:1 Coaching plans

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Basic Plan

60 eur / month (incl. VAT/TVA/BTW)

Individual Plan

110 eur / month (incl. VAT/TVA/BTW)

High Performance Plan

150 eur / month (incl. VAT/TVA/BTW)

You have a question? Or you just want to get started? Get in touch for a free consultation call.

ⓘ Coached grouped sessions, whatsapp community, social events, challenges and more.
ⓘ Discounts at partnering stores and brands such as Urban tri Sports, Bisaero Components, Nutrition Sponsors, lactate testing.
ⓘ This is the core of the coaching plan, a weekly detailed training plan, based on the periodisation plan, fatigue, time availability, weather, training partners and many other factors. Backed by science and a deep understanding of the balance between life and training. The standard version does not take the athlete's life schedule/availability into account.
ⓘ For half and long distance triathlons, or ultratrails. Extensive plan with concrete practical tips, based on your preferred products/brands.
ⓘ There will be no feedback on your training schedule (how you performed), The whatsapp support is limited to occasional questions. Might include a monthly group call 'question hour' for all your questions if there are enough participants.
ⓘ 400m swim test - critical power bike test - running 3 of 5k time trial are the main basic tests. For the indivualised plans, more testing (ramp tests, lactate tests,..;) can be added based on the individual goals..
ⓘ For half/long distance races. Course specific, athlete specific race (power, hr and speed) pacing plans including, wind, hills, temperature, aerodynamics and athlete profile.
ⓘ Swim video analysis, bike position check (not a licensed bikefitter, but many years of experience, focused on aerodynamics), Run gait analysis .
ⓘ A season or half-season plan, with focus points/training blocks/testing/racing in the three sports. Tailored to the level and goals of the athlete. The detailed version includes way more depth and tailoring, making sure the big picture is clear for both athlete and coach
ⓘ Whatsapp support for questions about the training plan, racing, nutrition, injuries, equipment, physiology, basically anything triathlon related..
ⓘ Coach will take responsability in optimising the last few percents of your performance (equipment, daily nutrition, deeper training data analysis and regular checkins.

Weekly training schedule Standardised Individualised Individualised

Technique analysis ❌ 1 x swim, 1x run /year All 3 sports twice per year

Race pacing plans ❌ 2/year All races

Support and feedback Limited ✔ With initiative from the coach

Testing 2/year CP + TT Based on individual needs Based on individual needs

Race nutrition plans Basic Guidelines All long distance races All races

Partner discounts ✔ ✔ ✔

Community access ✔ ✔ ✔

Periodisation plan Basic version ✔ ✔

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