Ultra Running Coach

Andy Painting Running Coach

I started coaching to share my passion for the sport and help others push their limits, chase big goals and discover just how far they can go.

I’m an experienced ultrarunner and still out there racing, anything from 50ks up to 100+ mile races. I hold the FKT on the Herring Road, recently completed a winter McWilliams’s round, and have lined up for plenty of Backyard Ultras, a format of Ultrarunning I’m particularly obsessed with, and one I can share a wealth of knowledge and experience with.

We all know ultrarunning isn’t just about legs. Your mindset can make or break your race. I use a mix of practical, proven and sometimes unconventional techniques to help athletes build the resilience, confidence and mental toughness needed when things inevitably get tough.

I’m a new dad to a one-year-old, so I know first-hand that life doesn’t stop because you’ve got a training plan. You just have to get smarter about it. These days, some of my favourite miles are with my son in the running pram, turning training into an adventure and proving that family life and big running goals can absolutely coexist.

I coach all levels, but I get a real buzz from helping beginners take their first steps into ultrarunning. Your first ultra can feel like a ridiculous idea, and that’s often where the fun starts.

Whether you want to finish your first ultra, chase a podium finish, take on a Backyard, or simply find out what you’re capable of, I’ll help you train smart, get comfortable being uncomfortable, and go further than you thought possible.