My philosophy is simple: consistency beats intensity, and the best plan is the one that fits your life. I came to coaching through the trails myself, racing the Western Cape scene and finishing distances up to 100 miles, so I know what it takes to build from your first easy run to the start line of a big goal.
Every plan I write is fully individual. I use evidence based testing to find your true training zones, then RPE, a 1 to 10 effort scale, to keep intensity honest so your training adapts to how you actually feel rather than just numbers on a watch. That keeps the work sustainable whether you're a busy beginner or a seasoned ultra runner. You get structured weekly training in TrainingPeaks, regular feedback on your sessions, and a coach genuinely invested in your progress.
I work with runners targeting everything from a first 5K or 10K through to marathons, trail races and mountain ultras.
My own running is focused on 100 mile distances and long expedition style efforts, including an 800km run from Cape Town to Namibia and a 3000km run the length of Japan, from northern Hokkaido to southern Kyushu. I'd love to help you chase whatever your version of uncharted looks like.