My Best ‘A’ Race
In TrainingPeaks, an ‘A’ Race represents your top-priority event, the cornerstone of your entire season. It’s the race where you aim to reach peak fitness, complete freshness, and optimal readiness. This is why it’s crucial to perform at your absolute best for your ‘A’ Race,
How I got started on this path
I am an endurance coach based in Sussex, UK, with over 20 years of experience specializing in running performance across road, trail, and long-distance events. As an England Athletics Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF), I guide athletes to train purposefully, manage fatigue efficiently, and race with confidence. Every athlete is unique, and I am passionate about discovering the optimal balance between aerobic and anaerobic fitness to unlock their full potential.
My perspective is shaped by a lifetime in endurance sport, from competing internationally in cycling for Wales and Great Britain, to working in elite competition environments including Commonwealth Games trackside support roles. That background informs how I approach preparation, recovery, and performance under pressure.
I use TrainingPeaks and WKO5 to analyse fitness, fatigue, efficiency, and power‑duration profiles, translating complex data into clear, practical insight. My coaching is evidence‑led and focused on helping athletes understand their training so they can perform at their best when it matters.
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Recent case studies & results
5k
A 36-year-old runner who had been plateaued at 17–18 minutes for the 5K shattered his personal best with a time of 15:24 under my coaching. This breakthrough was achieved through focused training, power-based precision, and a deep understanding of his individual physiology.
Improvement
2:30 off his previous best in under 2 years.
Half Marathon
A 51-year-old lifelong runner, who had long struggled to break 1:40 in the half marathon, came to me for focused, personalized coaching. With a training plan tailored to her physiology and strengths, she finally broke through, running a 1:37 and demonstrating that age is no obstacle to smart, progressive training.
Improvement
3:40 off previous best from several years earlier.
10k
A 33-year-old runner trapped in a cycle of injuries and unstructured training came to me seeking to improve his 10k performance. With a carefully structured, progressive plan tailored to his physiology, he slashed his time from 38 minutes to 33:40—a remarkable five-minute breakthrough achieved through consistency, precision, and intelligent training.
Improvement
5 minute improvement over two years.
Marathon
He ran his first marathon three years ago in 3:21, struggling through every mile. After three years of structured, sustainable training with me, he now runs a 2:37 marathon, feeling stronger, healthier, and truly enjoying the experience instead of just surviving it.
Improvement
45 minute improvement over this distance over 3 years.