Unlock Your potential

Bespoke running and strength coaching from the winner of the cape wrath ultra

Coaching packages to suit your needs

Featured

£120.00 every month

A fully inclusive coaching package. This includes a personalised running and strength & conditioning plan, accessed via Training Peaks (basic membership).

Access to a library of coaching resources.

Unlimited communication via email, WhatsApp or phone.

Monthly one hour online meeting.

Access to our Strava and WhatsApp groups to connect with other athletes.

There is no minimum time commitment but we’d always recommend at least 3-6 months coaching before any event.

One-off goal setting consultation

£75.00

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the amount of training information online and unsure where to begin? Our goal-setting and mentoring programme could be the solution.

In a single, focused call we’ll review your upcoming events, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and prioritise the areas of training that will give you the biggest gains.

You’ll leave with a clear month-by-month periodised structure and the confidence to create and follow your own training plan.

Approximately 90 mins.

Strength only plan

£50.00 every month

If you have your running plan in place but need help to become a stronger, more resilient runner, I can build you a personalised Strength and Conditioning plan.

After an initial strength and movement assessment I will build a progressive plan to make you stronger, less prone to injury and help you to recover faster.

What our clients say

Laura

Ian has coached me for several events over the years- including cape wrath ultra, kendal skyline and lakes traverse. His coaching style works for me as he’s responsive and reassuring when life gets in the way and sessions need switched about. I have really appreciated and benefitted from the inclusion of speed/hill work, strength & conditioning sessions and mobility circuits into my training. I’m now injured less, feel more robust and really enjoy all types of training and running. Highly recommend Ian!
Morgane

Ian coached me when I had set myself the challenge of undertaking the Great Lakeland 3 Day.
I needed to improve my mountain endurance, confidence in technical terrain and navigation. Ian coached me in a holistic way where we tackled everything around agility, strength and conditioning, descending skills etc. remotely and in person.

I enjoyed the great attention to detail, patience, care and expertise he puts into his coaching. He will work tirelessly and in a very organised way to design a plan that works for you.
Emma

Working with Ian was such a great part of my running journey, he helped develop me into a much stronger and healthier runner. Ian’s knowledge around ultra running is incredible and I have very much enjoyed being coached by Ian. Highly recommend.
Erin

Goal setting consultations with Ian have been a critical key to my success the past two years. I'm self-coached and write my own training plans but for every training block I consult Ian for his advice, insight, wisdom, and race-specific knowledge. He's an excellent mentor and patiently answers my long lists of questions. Highly recommend!
Andy

I worked with Ian for 4 years as a coach. He took me from the start of my running journey at 10km trail runs and he got me all the way up to being able to run ultras in the mountains! Ian sets programme's that are well structured with a clear path to whatever goal you may have!

Who I work with

Since 2020 I have been coaching runners with a wide variety of goals; from Parkrun PBs to multi day ultra trail events.

I have coached runners to podium finishes, runners chasing cut-offs and everyone in-between.

I specialise in Ultra-trail events, but along the way to these bigger goals, clients are also often completing road events and shorter distances.

I will work with anyone who is willing to commit to the coaching process, and work collaboratively towards an ambitious goal, whatever that means for you.

My coaching philosophy is holistic, considering how best to integrate training into your life. It emphasises the importance of strength training, recovery and mobility as well as planning nutrition and event mindset.