Ultra Marathon Coaching

PERSONALISED COACHING FOR TRAIL & ULTRA RUNNERS

Train smarter, build endurance and perform at your best with personalised online ultra marathon coaching built around your goals, your race and your life.

Whether you're training for your first 50K, a 100K, 100-mile race or your next big ultra running challenge, I'll give you the training, guidance and accountability you need to arrive prepared and confident.

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25+ YEARS OF RUNNING • ULTRA & TRAIL RUNNING EXPERIENCE • 1-TO-1 ONLINE COACHING

YOUR COACH

EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST. COACHING BUILT AROUND YOU.

When you work with me, you work directly with your coach — not an algorithm, an app, or a coaching platform.

With 25+ years of running experience and extensive experience in ultra running, trail running and long-distance endurance challenges, I understand what it takes to prepare for the demands of ultra-distance racing.

Your training is built around your goals, your experience, your schedule and your life. I analyse your training, listen to your feedback and make the adjustments needed to keep you progressing.

Whether you're preparing for your first 50K, targeting a 100K or 100-mile race, chasing a personal best, or taking on an ambitious ultra-distance challenge, you'll have a coach who understands the demands of the sport and is invested in your success.

WHY WORK WITH ME?

PERSONALISED TRAINING
A structured training plan built specifically around you and your goals.

EXPERT GUIDANCE
Clear, practical coaching based on your training and performance.

ONGOING ADJUSTMENTS
Your training evolves as you do — nothing is simply set and forgotten.

DIRECT COACH ACCESS
Work directly with me and get the support you need throughout your training.

RACE PREPARATION
Prepare your training, strategy and mindset for race day.

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    ESSENTIAL

    BUILD YOUR FOUNDATION

    Personalised coaching, structured training, and weekly support to keep your training on track.

    INCLUDES:

    • Personalised training plan

    • Weekly training review

    • 15-minute weekly coaching call

    • Training questions and support

    • Minor training plan adjustments

    • Weekly accountability and guidance

    12 WEEKS: £540 / $729
    £180 / $243 per 4 weeks

    6 MONTHS: £1,170 / $1,580 £1,053 / $1,422
    Save £117 / $158 • £162 / $219 per 4 weeks

    12 MONTHS: £2,340 / $3,159 £1,872 / $2,527
    Save £468 / $632 • £144 / $194 per 4 weeks

    USD prices are approximate and may vary with exchange rates.

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    STANDARD

    MORE COACHING. MORE FEEDBACK.

    Advanced coaching, detailed feedback, and additional support to help you improve your performance.

    INCLUDES:

    • Everything in Essential

    • 30-minute weekly coaching call

    • Detailed training and performance reviews

    • Performance analysis and feedback

    • Race preparation and strategy

    • Detailed training plan adjustments

    12 WEEKS: £720 / $972
    £240 / $324 per 4 weeks

    6 MONTHS: £1,560 / $2,106 £1,404 / $1,895
    Save £156 / $211 • £216 / $292 per 4 weeks

    12 MONTHS: £3,120 / $4,212 £2,496 / $3,370
    Save £624 / $842 • £192 / $259 per 4 weeks

    USD prices are approximate and may vary with exchange rates.

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    PREMIUM

    PEAK PERFORMANCE. MAXIMUM SUPPORT.

    Everything in Standard, with unlimited coach access and the highest level of personalised support throughout your training.

    INCLUDES:

    • Everything in Standard

    • Unlimited coach contact

    • Fast feedback when needed

    • Ongoing training adjustments

    • Support between coaching calls

    • Race-day guidance & support

    12 WEEKS: £900 / $1,215
    £300 / $405 per 4 weeks

    6 MONTHS: £1,950 / $2,633 £1,755 / $2,369
    Save £195 / $263 • £270 / $365 per 4 weeks

    12 MONTHS: £3,900 / $5,265 £3,120 / $4,212
    Save £780 / $1,053 • £240 / $324 per 4 weeks

    USD prices are approximate and may vary with exchange rates.

Work Directly With an Experienced Ultra Marathon Coach

I’m not a coaching platform, and I don’t match you with someone else.
When you sign up for coaching, I am your coach.

I’ve spent decades immersed in endurance running, including:

  • Over 25 years of running experience across road and trail

  • Living and training in Ethiopia, immersed in endurance culture

  • Setting the southbound Appalachian Trail record

  • Holding the 3rd fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail

  • Extensive experience with ultra marathons, FKTs, and multi-day efforts

That experience shapes how I coach — not just for extreme distances, but for every runner who wants to train intelligently and sustainably.

Athlete Results & Experiences

I work with runners from a wide range of backgrounds, from first-time ultra finishers to athletes tackling long-duration endurance goals.

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How I Use TrainingPeaks to Support Your Running Journey

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When you work with me, all your training is delivered through TrainingPeaks

A premium coaching platform designed specifically for endurance athletes. Think of it as your personal running hub—simple, smart, and always with you. Learn more about my coaching philosophy on my Bio page.

Training That Fits Into Your Life

TrainingPeaks makes your running plan easy to follow, wherever you are. It works on desktop, tablet, and mobile, so your full training plan is always in your pocket. Every workout I create is sent directly to your watch—Garmin, Suunto, Coros, Apple, Wahoo, and more. In fact, TrainingPeaks syncs with more devices than any other training app, keeping your data up to date and ready to go.

When you start your run, your watch already knows the workout: intervals, intensity, and targets. You just follow along and run. You can also learn how I structure training for endurance athletes on the Blog.

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Who This Coaching Is For

I coach runners across a wide range of ultra marathon and endurance goals, including:

  • Runners preparing for their first 50K ultra marathon

  • Athletes stepping up to 50 mile and 100K races

  • Experienced runners targeting 100-mile or 200-mile events

  • Athletes planning FKTs or route-based challenges

  • Runners training for multi-day endurance efforts

  • Athletes who value long-term progression over quick fixes

You don’t need to be elite — but you do need to be committed.

My Coaching Philosophy

Ultra marathon success isn’t about chasing mileage for the sake of it. It’s about learning how to manage effort, fatigue, recovery, and decision-making over time.

My approach is built on:

  • Sustainable training loads

  • Consistency over intensity

  • Durability before performance

  • Education, so you understand why you’re training the way you are

My background in long-duration efforts like the Appalachian Trail has taught me that smart training and restraint often matter more than aggression — a lesson that benefits runners at every level.

How Coaching Works

All training is delivered remotely using TrainingPeaks, allowing your plan to evolve as your fitness, schedule, and life change.

What Coaching Includes

A fully personalized training plan

  • Regular plan updates based on feedback and performance

  • Ongoing communication and support

  • Race-specific preparation and strategy

  • Long-term progression beyond a single event

You’re not following a static template — your training adapts as you do.

New to Ultras? Start With the 16-Week First 50K Course

If you’re training for your first 50K and don’t yet need full coaching, I also offer a 16-week First 50K course.

This course is designed to help you:

  • Build endurance safely

  • Understand pacing and fuelling

  • Avoid common first-ultra mistakes

  • Arrive at race day confident and prepared

Many runners start with the course and move into coaching as their goals grow.


→ Apply for the 16-Week First 50K Course

Coaching Page FAQ

  • You’ll receive personalized weekly training through TrainingPeaks, ongoing communication, workout analysis, and support tailored to your goals. Every detail — from intensity to recovery — is designed specifically for you.

  • Plans are updated weekly, allowing adjustments based on your progress, schedule, and feedback. This ensures your program stays aligned with how your body is responding.

  • Communication happens through TrainingPeaks comments, messaging, and optional check-in calls depending on your plan. I’m responsive and hands-on, so you’ll always feel supported and guided.

  • Absolutely. Beginners benefit greatly from structured, progressive training that reduces injury risk and builds confidence. I help new runners develop the foundations needed for long-term growth.

  • Yes — race-specific programming is one of my specialties. Your plan will reflect your race terrain, elevation, distance, and timeline so you arrive prepared and confident.

  • My training approach focuses on gradual progression, intelligent intensity distribution, strength and mobility guidance, and honest communication about recovery. This reduces injury risk while building a durable athlete.

  • Coaching is billed per 4 x weeks with no long-term contracts. You can cancel anytime, though I recommend a minimum commitment of 3–6 months to see meaningful progress.

  • While I focus primarily on ongoing, personalized coaching, I do offer custom one-off training plans in certain cases. However, most runners see the best results through continuous guidance, weekly adjustments, and feedback, which ensures consistent progress, reduced injury risk, and a plan that evolves with their fitness and goals.

  • You can start as soon as we schedule our initial 15-minute coaching chat. During this session, we’ll review your goals, experience, and schedule, and I’ll build your first week of training in TrainingPeaks. From there, you’ll have a clear, structured plan and ongoing support to begin training immediately.

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