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Online Running Coach — Personalised Plans for Road, Trail & Ultras
Go further, faster, and healthier with a plan that adapts to you. Weekly updates, actionable feedback, and training built around your goals — not a template.
Custom plan updated weekly (no generic programs)
Feedback & accountability every week
Data‑driven analysis in TrainingPeaks
Race‑day strategy: pacing, fueling, execution
Beginner to 100 milers — road & trail
Running Coach Services
Whether you're looking for a detailed weekly plan, or a one-off coaching consultation to improve your running. I have multiple ways to help you go further and faster as a runner, from half marathons to trail and ultra-marathons.
Online Running Coach Plans
Get a tailored plan that adapts as your life and fitness change. We review your sessions each week, adjust your training, and keep you accountable.
Weekly plan updates in TrainingPeaks
Two‑way feedback (questions welcome anytime)
Strength, mobility, and cross‑training guidance
Power/pace targets and race‑specific sessions
One‑off Coaching Consultations
Not ready for ongoing coaching? Book a 60–75‑minute consult to review your training history, clarify goals, and leave with a practical action plan for your next race.
Training Camps
Periodic small‑group trail days and weekends focused on skills, technique, and race prep. Ideal if you want hands‑on time to complement online coaching.
Trusted by Road, Trail and Ultra Runners.
"I can’t recommend Journey2Ultra enough! Ash was a huge help in helping me complete a 50km ultra marathon and achieve my goals as a trail runner."
"Working with Ash gave me the peace of mind I needed. He was always available for a call or message and was quick to adjust my weekly plan based on how I was feeling. I also attended his UTA training camp, which was a valuable addition to my preparation. Ash is a knowledgeable, responsive, and supportive coach."
"Ash has helped me greatly to become a better runner. His training program, training data review and pre/post race discussions are super helpful and I have benefited from his tremendous knowledge and insight. Highly recommended!"
Meet Coach Ash
I am a full-time, accredited Level 3 Performance Development Running Coach with Athletics Australia and an Australian Ultra and Trail Runners Association Endorsed Coach.
I am fortunate enough to coach runners across all distances and running events, whether looking for a half or full marathon or up to ultra-marathon and trail running.
Whilst the training will differ across all these events, my coaching philosophy is the same and is built around trust and communication. You can read more about me, my running background and my experience.
In the Media and Print
I write regular articles as a columnist, covering varying subjects on training for trail, marathons and ultramarathons including for:
Trail Run Magazine - Coaches corner and featured articles
Australian Ultra and Trail Runners' Association
Your Complete Guide to Training
Eager to conquer your first trail race, marathon or ultramarathon and looking to improve your performance in an upcoming race? Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned runner, preparation is the key to success. Welcome to the ultimate guide on "Training for a Marathon or Ultramarathon."
Running Coach FAQs:
Is coaching for just elite athletes?
Absolutely not! Regardless of ability and where you finish, everyone will benefit from working with a coach. Together, we can achieve your own goals using the knowledge and experience of a coach, and ensure the training is tailored to you, your lifestyle, ability and goals.
How many days a week do I need to run?
This is entirely dependent on your lifestyle. Some people can run 6 or 7 days a week, some people can only commit to as little as 2 or 3.
Will the training plan be written specifically for me?
Absolutely! Your plan is written each week and is based on your current fitness level, progress, goals, lifestyle and availability. A training plan also needs to take into account your external stress, like work and family commitments for example. Everyone is unique and your plan should be too.
How often can I communicate with you?
Very simply as much as you like. To get the best out of your running, we need a relationship built on trust. This is developed through ongoing regular communication.
At a minimum, we will check in once a week for a review of the data from that week's sessions, and advice for the coming week. Before race day, we will have a check-in to plan your race, talk about tactics and approaches.
You mentioned testing, which sounds complicated and above what I might need.
Testing is a very simple, a 3 and 12-minute run. With this data and some clever science, we can accurately predict certain pace times and better tailor your training to your ability. Testing is also a great way to track your running progress.
