Running & Triathlon Coaching · Essex

Performance, proven.

Evidence‑based online coaching for runners and triathletes, specialising in RED‑S recovery and sustainable training. Built on over a decade of real coaching experience and a career as an academic in performance physiology- not trends, and not templates, just science‑led guidance for long‑term performance.

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What we believe

Three things every plan is built on.

01

Evidence over guesswork

Every plan is grounded in exercise physiology and current research, not whatever's trending this month.

02

Individual over templated

Your training is built around your physiology, your schedule and your goals — never a copy-paste program.

03

Recovery-first

Sustainable performance beats burnout. Specialist attention to overtraining and RED-S risk is built in, not bolted on.

How we work together

Reach your potential, however you're built to train.

Build strength, stamina and confidence

Coaching designed to improve your aerobic capacity, efficiency, and the physical and mental resilience needed for long-distance events.

  • Custom training plans built around your schedule
  • Expert insight when you need it
  • Progressive overload and periodisation

Dedicated, individual support

Bespoke coaching with regular communication, tailored specifically to your goals, lifestyle and ability.

  • Ongoing WhatsApp or email support
  • Custom training plans built around your schedule
  • Weekly check-ins and performance reviews

Expert insight, when you need it

Not ready for full coaching? Our consultancy service reviews your current training and helps you fine-tune your approach.

  • Training audit and recommendations
  • Technique and form advice
  • Injury risk assessment and prevention tips
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Structured plans for your next race

Whether you're targeting a 10K, marathon or ultra, pre-built and custom plans guide your training from start to finish.

  • Clear week-by-week structure
  • Race pacing, strategy and tapering guidance
  • Plans suited to different abilities and events
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In their words

"I came to coaching as a club runner in my fifties, nervous about my first serious races. With a plan built around my real training zones and my actual life, I went from finishing races to being competitive in my age group within a season." — Mark Hagger, athlete

Quick answers

A few common questions.

Do I need to be an experienced athlete to sign up?

Not at all. We work with athletes of all levels — from beginners training for their first 5K to seasoned ultramarathoners.

What makes Performance Proof different from other online coaching?

Coaching rooted in sport science and years of academic and applied experience — evidence-based and personalised, not a generic template or an AI-generated plan.

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Get started

Ready to train on evidence, not guesswork?

Book a free, no-obligation consultation and we'll talk through your goals, your training history, and whether coaching is the right fit.