Coaching

Helping you achieve your goals

Our aim is simple: to help you achieve your running goals. And whether you're a complete beginner or looking to take your trail running to the next level, our training offer is open to everyone.  

Our full coaching package provides you with a personalised training programme with monthly calls, regular contact and a supportive, full-time coach working by your side. Our popular one to one in-person sessions focus on building confidence and mastering essential skills on the trails. And our bespoke training plans are a great option if you simply want something that’s specific to you and your race. 

Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Get in touch today and let’s make your trail running dreams a reality!  

  • Whatever your experience, our coaching package will transform your training. It includes:

    • A personalised training programme tailored to you and your goals.

    • Monthly calls, weekly feedback and regular contact.

    • On-hand advice and guidance covering all aspects of trail and ultra running such as mindset, technique, kit, strength & conditioning, race day planning and preparation, hydration and nutrition etc.

    • A supportive coach working by your side, empowering you to achieve your goals.

    • Access to a library of exercises.

    • Free entry to Trail Nation guided trail runs.

    Monthly | £80 pcm

  • Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to take your trail skills to the next level, our one-on-one in-person coaching sessions are designed just for you.

    They focus on building confidence and mastering essential trail running skills, such as uphill/downhill technique, using poles, running form and approaches to different terrains etc.

    In-person, South Wales.

    2 hours: £100

  • A great option if you have a race lined up and simply want a training plan that’s specific to you and your race.

    Fee includes an initial call from which the plan is based.

    8-12 week plan: £75

    16-24 week plan: £100

Testimonials

  • “I want to say a big thanks for everything since we started the coaching. I’ve never felt so inspired with my training and so much of that is down to the support you give. It’s also great to have someone to bounce ideas off and genuinely be as interested in it as I am! So thank you!”

    Katie R

  • "Thanks for the coaching and for getting me to do this. It's the most prepared I've ever felt for a race, physically, mentally and strategically, so I'm really looking forward to it!"

    Lucy S

  • “Thank you Christian. I wanted to say how much I’ve enjoyed working with you this year, and looking forward to next year!”

    Liz T

  • “The training plan helped me enormously having a solid structure and I found the mix of training sessions was good in keeping it interesting. I’m really pleased with both races. As you know so many things can happen in a race which are out of your control but I felt with the coaching I was confident in myself throughout both races, and goal setting helped me too.”

    Eleri R

FAQs

What qualifications / experience do you have?

Our coach Christian is a certified UESCA Ultra Running Coach, qualified UK Athletics running coach (CiRF), run leader (LiRF), and experienced trail and mountain runner who’s completed multiple trail and ultra marathons over varying distances (30, 50, 100, 200+ miles). Christian is also a trained Mountain Leader and qualified in Outdoor First Aid.

If I pay monthly, am I entering a contract?

No, it’s just a normal monthly subscription. There’s no joining fee or binding contract and all we ask is runners give one month’s notice if/when they wish to cancel.

Is there a minimum term?

Yes, we ask runners to commit to at least three months of coaching. Making the progress you want will take time and this initial commitment helps ensure our work together is worthwhile.

Do I have to be entered into a race to be coached?

Not at all. Our experience is that runners want to be coached for a variety of reasons. This might well be for specific races they’re eyeing up, or it can be to get fitter, stronger and healthier.

Whatever the reason, being coached can help mix up your training with good, clear guidance. You’ll learn how to train better and there’s that all important accountability from me which helps keep you sharp and on-track.

How do I get my training plan?

We use a training platform that we’ve tested as runners and through coaching. It’s easy to use, and you can simply log in on your phone or laptop to have instant access to your calendar and activities. If it wasn’t good, we wouldn’t use it!

My life’s pretty busy, so how bespoke are your training plans?

We’ll talk about your lifestyle in detail in our initial meeting. From there, we’ll build a programme that works for you, based on the time and terrain available to you. We can tailor plans to shift-working patterns as well as any additional needs.

I’m a fairly decent runner, so why would I get coached?

Whatever your ability, being coached by someone who knows what they’re doing will transform your training. You’ll be supported and encouraged at all times, it will give you a sense of purpose, you’ll become stronger and healthier, and your knowledge will grow. Best of all, it’ll help you not only achieve your goals, but see you flourish while doing so. The only question you’ll be left with is why it took you so long before deciding to do it.  

Any questions? Get in touch.