The training and guidance provided by Endurance State Coaching was formed over 10 years of successes and failures, highs and lows of endurance and long distance running events. There are avoidable mistakes I can ensure you sidestep, whilst all the training guidance you will undertake is backed by endurance-based science.
Anything can be achieved with the right balance in life, I can ensure you keep focused on all aspects of your endurance based challenge whilst fitting around your current circumstances. The ability to endure the hardships in any given event requires the focus and confidence built from a specifically, tailored training plan that works for you and on your schedule. Additionally, it helps to have a coach 100% invested in every aspect of your training, from your nutrition, racing strategy and complementary strength and mobility work, whilst also being available for a chat and talk through your plan at anytime.
By becoming an Endurance State coached runner, I can help you answer questions such as “How much training do I need to do for my ultramarathon?”, “what kind of training should I do for my endurance race?”, “How can I progress to the next level?”, “How do I pace my 5k race?” and many more. I can also help you choose events to target and train for if you’re unsure about which races suit your current fitness level.
An accomplished endurance athlete, competing internationally on long distance mountain and trails. Chris Holdsworth, an inov-8 athlete and fully qualified UESCA Endurance Coach, set up Endurance State Training to help others achieve their goals through his knowledge, experiences (highs and lows) and brand of heavy metal endurance running.
Three Peaks Fell Race – 3rd – 2:54:47
Snowdon International Mountain Race – 2nd – 1:07:23
GB Long Distance Mountain Running Team, 2017, Giir di Mont, Premana, Italy
Multiple England Mountain Running Vests
Lakeland Trails Marathon Course Record Holder (26.2 miles / 4000ft) – 2:46:49
Grizedale Trail Marathon Course Record Holder (27.5 miles / 5000ft) – 2:56:39
Wales Trail Marathon – 2nd (26.2 miles / 4000ft) – 2:45:54
Salomon Serpent Trail 50k Course Record Holder (31 miles / 2000ft) – 3:13:27
5k PB – 14:50 / 10k PB – 30:27
Once you make contact through social media or the the website, I will arrange a phone call at your convenience. You will then be sent a questionnaire to learn a bit more about your background and your goals. This will form the basis of your training plan.
You will receive a full training plan based on initial goals set, whether that’s starting from scratch and building your base fitness up, or leading up to your initial goal race, whether it’s 12 weeks, 16 weeks or even longer away with a recovery plan factored in.
Your unique training plan will contain periodisation of specific training blocks designed to improve your fitness at the stage you’re at in your running journey, and get you ready for any race day you may have in mind. You will also be fully informed of the reasoning behind each training block – it’s important that you’re invested in your training and you understand the logic and reasoning behind what, why and when you’re doing it. Nutrition, strength and mobility advice will also be provided.
Continuous monitoring and evaluation of your training will ensure you hit your goals, adjusting as and when needed, whilst a race day plan will be formed to fully prepare you for your target events. This will include how to pace, suggested nutrition advice and suggested gear.
*You will be eligible for free Pennine Trails races whilst coached by Endurance State
Interested in becoming coached or want to discuss things further? Leave a message through the form on the right or contact via email or by phone.
+44 78526 52708
coach@endurancestate.com