Jesper Nolhage

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Credentials
  • Certified UESCA Ultrarunning Coach
Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Level of Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Other Areas of Specialization
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Sports Nutrition
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

About Jesper

I am a certified UESCA Ultrarunning Coach with many years of experience racing and training for ultramarathons from 50 km to 200+ km. In 2024, I won silver in my age group (M45) at the Swedish 24-Hour Championship. I compete across road, trail, mountain, and timed events, combining real-world experience with a science-based coaching education. Based in Copenhagen and Barcelona, I coach athletes both locally and online. My goal is to help runners become stronger, more resilient, and better prepared for the demands of ultrarunning.

Coaching Philosophy

Consistency beats perfection. The right training over time beats isolated hard weeks.

Aerobic base first. The majority of training takes place at low intensity – this is where the physiological foundation is built.

Executable beats optimal. A plan you actually follow is always better than the perfect plan that stays on paper.

The right work at the right time. Far from the goal we work on what you need to improve. Closer to race day, training is shaped toward the specific – terrain, elevation, pace.

More than miles and elevation. Ultra and long-distance running requires preparation on multiple fronts – pacing, energy, mental strength and logistics.

The individual matters. What works for one doesn't necessarily work for another – your programme is shaped by your everyday life and your conditions.