Running Coach in Yate & Bristol
UESCA-certified running coaching for busy adults - personalised plans and support that fit around work, family, and real life.
Based near Yate • Coaching online + in-person (Chipping Sodbury / South Glos area)
About Me
I’m Ben - a runner, coach, dad, and someone who came to endurance sport the long way round.I didn’t grow up as a natural athlete, and I didn’t fall into running because I was “built for it.” I found it later - when life was already busy, responsibilities were already stacked up, and time was already the hardest thing to come by. Running started as a way to clear my head. It became a way to challenge myself. Over time, it turned into something much deeper.Since then, I’ve trained for and completed everything from road races to ultras, trail events, and some genuinely uncomfortable endurance challenges. I’ve spent long days on my feet, learnt what happens when training doesn’t fit your life, and figured out how to keep showing up when motivation disappears, and consistency is the only thing left.That experience is the foundation of how I coach.I’m a UESCA-certified running coach, but more importantly, I coach real people - busy adults with jobs, families, shifting schedules, and lives that don’t revolve around training plans. I don’t believe in forcing runners into rigid programmes or chasing goals that look impressive on paper but fall apart in the real world.Instead, I work with where you are right now.Your background.
Your schedule.
Your goals - whether that’s your first 5k, a marathon, an ultra, or simply feeling stronger and more confident when you run.I care just as much about sustainability as I do performance. That means building training that fits your life, adapts when life inevitably changes, and helps you grow without burning out. Progress doesn’t have to be extreme to be meaningful - it just has to be consistent.Trailhead Run Co. exists because I believe running should add something to your life, not compete with it. Whether you’re running solo, turning up to a run club, or lining up on a start line wondering if you really belong there - you do.And I’d love to help you find your next step.
How I Work
Coaching isn’t about handing you a rigid plan and hoping life behaves itself.It’s a conversation - one that evolves as you do.I start by getting to know you: your background, your running history (or lack of one), your goals, your schedule, and the realities of your day-to-day life. From there, we build a plan that fits around what’s already there, rather than trying to force everything else to bend around training.Your coaching will always be:Personalised - built around your experience, goals, and available timeFlexible - adjusted when life, work, family, or energy levels changeProgressive - focused on steady improvement, not rushed resultsYou’ll know why you’re doing each session, not just what’s written on the plan. That understanding is what builds confidence and long-term consistency.I don’t coach by chasing perfection or pushing people until something breaks. Instead, we focus on showing up regularly, learning from how your body responds, and making sensible adjustments along the way. Some weeks will feel strong. Others won’t - and that’s all part of the process.Communication matters too. Coaching isn’t something that happens once a week on paper. You’ll have ongoing support, space to ask questions, and honest feedback when you need it - whether that’s encouragement to ease off or confidence to push a little further.Ultimately, my job is to help you become a more confident, capable runner - not just for your next race or goal, but for whatever comes after that as well.
Run Clubs
Sunday Run Club - Wickwar
A relaxed weekly run based out of Wickwar Strength & Fitness, open to anyone who wants to build consistency and enjoy running with others.This is a no-pressure, no-ego session focused on turning up, moving together, and starting Sunday on a positive note. You don’t need to be fast, experienced, or training for anything specific - just comfortable running at an easy, conversational pace.When: Sundays, 9:00am
Where: Wickwar Strength & Fitness
Cost: FreeComing Soon
Dads Run Club
A supportive, no-nonsense run for dads who want to move more, clear their heads, and build a consistent habit around running - without it taking over family life.Women's Run Club
A welcoming, confidence-first run designed to create a comfortable and safe space for women to run together, build consistency, and feel supported - whatever stage they’re at.Want to know when these launch?
I’ll share dates, locations, and details as new run clubs go live. No spam - just occasional updates when there’s something worth knowing.
Run The Line - RTL001
A 12-week coached trail running cohort.
Train together. Race together. Finish as a team.Cohort start: 13 March
Race day: 6 June
Target race: Mendips Epic Trail – 8km Open
Places available: 10
Price: £249 (race entry + race/training top included)
What is Run The Line?
Run The Line is not a generic training plan.It’s a coached trail running cohort built around one shared goal: training together for a specific race, then showing up on the start line as a team.Over 12 weeks, you’ll build the fitness, confidence, and trail-specific skills needed to take on the Mendips Epic Trail 8km - supported by structured coaching, group sessions, and a small, committed group of runners.This is RTL001 - the first Run The Line cohort.Once it’s full, it’s full.
Who is This For?
Run The Line is ideal if you:• Want to get into running but don’t know where to start• Have run on the road and want to try something more adventurous• Like the idea of training with a group, not on your own• Want structure, accountability, and coaching - without pressure or egoYou don’t need to be fast.
You don’t need experience.
You do need to commit to the process.
What's Included?
Your £249 entry includes everything you need for race day and beyond:✅ 12-week structured training plan (tailored for trail running)✅ Weekly coached group run with technical focus✅ Trail-specific skills: hills, pacing, terrain, confidence✅ Race entry to the Mendips Epic Trail (8km Open)✅ Run The Line technical race top (RTL001 edition)✅ Community support via group chat✅ Race-day meetup, warm-up & supportNo hidden extras.
No upsells.
The Race
You’ll be training toward the Mendips Epic Trail - 8km Open, a brilliant introduction to trail racing in the Mendip Hills.Expect:• Mixed terrain• Woodland trails• Proper hills• A genuine trail race atmosphereIt’s challenging, rewarding, and absolutely worth training for.
How the Cohort Works
• Start together: Training begins 13 March• Train together: One coached group session per week• Build gradually: Fitness, confidence, and trail skills• Race together: June 6th• Finish together: No one left behindThis is why places are capped at 10 - to keep coaching personal and the group tight.
Pricing & Payment
£249 totalThis includes:• Race entry• Technical race/training top• 12 weeks of coaching, planning, and group sessionsPayment options:• Pay in full (£249)• Or 3 monthly payments of £85
Limited Places
Run The Line cohorts are strictly capped.• 10 runners• One race• One shared goalWhen RTL001 is full, registration closes and training begins.
Ready to Run The Line?
(Places confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis)Training starts March 13. Race day is June 6.
Trailhead Run Co.
UESCA-Certified Running Coach
Based near Yate, serving Bristol & South Gloucestershire
Email: [email protected]
Thank You
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