Coaching
Overview
A key principle of our coaching is to get to know you as well as possible and to create a rapport. We tailor and adjust your training to the specifics of your life and goals, without using a cookie-cutter approach. The main benefits come from our expert advise and guidance, not just the training sessions created for you.
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Our methodology is based on the training methods of Professor Tim Noakes, Arthur Lydiard and Pete Pfitzinger, amongst others. These have been adapted for ultrarunning and combined with knowledge from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (“NASM”) and USA Track & Field ("USATF"). We provide one-on-one coaching for endurance athletes in running events or obstacle/adventure races based anywhere in the world. Whether you're new to running or want to improve from your existing level of fitness, we can tailor a program to fit your needs. Much of this involves helping you learn how to understand your body better, therefore adapting training and racing more effectively.
You can see more about our coaches' styles and philosophies in podcasts and magazine articles, with highlights found here. Or find out more in Ian's upcoming book, "The Art of Ultrarunning: Tried & Tested Strategies for Long Distance Runners."
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Our coaches' experience combines with an extensive study of endurance training, helping you to achieve more than you thought possible and enjoy it more too. As Ian says, "I still remember my first race, a half marathon in 2005, where I was very much in the middle of the pack. Running has brought me so many incredible experiences since then and I love to help others achieve what they never thought was possible."
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How does the coaching work?
We provide a tried-and-tested methodology from which hundreds of runners have already benefited. This allows you to take on bigger challenges while reducing your chance of injury in training and racing. We achieve this through one-on-one coaching with a Final Surge training plan based on getting to know you, made to fit in with your life-style which maximizes the benefit of each training session. There are five tiers of coaching depending on the amount of contact you require and budget and you can see the details on our subscription page.
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Whichever coach you choose (subject to availability), the methodology is the same. Our coaches are continuously learning and improving their knowledge, always challenging conventional wisdom and open to new findings.​
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The aim is to give you the maximum benefit from your training sessions and to coach you through any difficulties so you can be as successful as possible, however you define success.
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Other coaching services and options are potentially available on request.
