Ultra Running Coach

Ian Garnett Ultrarunning Coach

I’m an ultrarunning coach with over 12 years of consistent experience, still actively racing and pushing my own limits year after year. 

My approach to coaching is built on lived experience. I know what it feels like to be deep in a race when things are going well and the flip side when they’re not.

I help runners train for ultramarathons in a way that fits around real life: balancing training alongside full time jobs, family and other commitments. Because of that, I focus on building structured, adaptable plans that prioritise consistency, intent and long term progression.

Alongside coaching, I work full time as a data engineer and pride myself on my ability to spot trends and work with data, something that translates directly into how I programme and adapt training. For this reason, I work with a small number of athletes and won’t take people on for the sake of it.

All coaching is delivered through TrainingPeaks, where your training is planned, tracked and adjusted based on real feedback and performance. Alongside that, I offer weekly check in calls to review progress, make changes and keep things aligned with your goals. Outside of that, you’ll have unlimited WhatsApp contact for any questions, support or adjustments.

My coaching goes beyond just writing sessions. I work closely with each athlete to understand their goals, their lifestyle and what motivates them. 

I’ve raced everything from events like the Lakeland 100 to Western States Endurance Run, alongside 10 years of UTMB races, as well as smaller, low key events and fell races. That range of experience allows me to bring a broad, practical skillset to every athlete I coach.