Chris Taylor
Coach Profile
- BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science
- UK Athletics Coach
- UESCA Ultrarunning Coach
- FRA Fell, Hill, Off-Road and Trail Leader
- Ex-Royal Marines Commando
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
- Strength and Conditioning
- Injury Prevention
- Sports Nutrition
- Form Analysis
10+ years
I’ve been passionate about endurance performance for as long as I can remember. I studied the science at university, developed the mindset as a Royal Marines Commando, and took up ultra running to see just how far I could push my mind and body. Now, I help others looking to discover their limits too.
I also organise ultra marathon events and bespoke record-breaking challenges worldwide. I consider it a great privilege to facilitate and witness again and again the powerful transformation that occurs when an individual reaches their perceived limits of endurance… and then ventures beyond.
As a UK Athletics and UESCA Ultrarunning Coach, I combine my formal training with the lessons learned from my personal experiences to provide unique running coaching for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced elites.
Working one-to-one, I take a practical, scientific approach to coaching. There are no shortcuts – I coach in a progressive, specific, goal-orientated, and personalised manner. As every athlete responds differently to different stressors, I rely on feedback through the simple-to-use training app to make adaptations as you progress through each training block. Coaching is a two-way street!
Having a set training plan takes the uncertainty out of deciding when, where and how to train, but it’s just one part of the puzzle. I place equal importance on strength and conditioning, healthy diet, emotional support, and balancing stress and recovery.