Expert trail & ultra running coaching, built around your life.
Whether you're training for your first ultra or taking on one of the world's toughest endurance races, I'll help you arrive at the start line healthy, confident and ready.
Every training plan is personalised around your goals, experience and everyday life, with ongoing coaching, feedback and support throughout.
Why runners choose Trail Nation
✔ Personal coaching, not generic plans
Every training plan is built around your goals, work, family and recovery, adapting as life changes.
✔ Healthy runners perform better
The priority isn't simply doing more miles. It's building durable, resilient runners who reach the start line fit, healthy and ready to perform.
✔ From first ultras to iconic races
I've coached runners through everything from their very first ultra marathon to races such as the Spine Races, Arc of Attrition, Dragon's Back Race, UTMB events, South Downs Way 100, The Wall, UTS and many more.
✔ Coaching that fits real life
Most of my runners balance training alongside careers, family life and busy schedules. The aim is sustainable progress, not perfect training.
✔ Ongoing support
You'll never be left wondering what to do next. Alongside your personalised Training Peaks plan, you'll receive regular feedback, race planning and direct access whenever you need guidance.
Full-time coach
60–70 runners coached
Currently coaching around 25 runners
UKA & UESCA qualified
Runners completing races across the UK and Europe
Trail Nation at a glance
What's happening at Trail Nation
🏃 Recent runner successes (Summer 2026)
Congratulations to my runners who’ve recently completed:
The Dragon 100
UTMB Eiger
UTMB Restonica (Corsica)
Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme
Beacons Way 100M
Edinburgh to Glamis 100M
The Pen y Fan Challenge
→ See more runner stories on my Instagram page here.
🎙 Latest podcast episode
Trail Shorts is my new podcast, where I share concise, practical coaching advice to help you train smarter, race better and enjoy your running.
My latest episode is about ‘The most important running skill nobody talks about’. A 10-minute episode on the one running skill that influences how you train, race and perform, but you won’t find it on your Garmin, upload it to Strava or see it in your training plan.
→ Listen to Trail Shorts here.
Recent testimonials
This is just a small selection of the feedback I've received. Read more verified Google Reviews here.
“My first time being coached, and I only wish I’d started sooner. Christian has been fantastic, supporting me through my first 100-mile ultra marathon with constant encouragement and reassurance when I needed it most.
His coaching has made my training far more consistent, and that’s genuinely reflecting in my fitness and performance. Looking forward to many more miles and races together!”
Oliva, 5th female at the 2026 UTS 100M
“Massive shoutout to Christian….superb coaching! I’ve been coached by Christian for over a year now and cannot recommend him enough. He’s coached me for races ranging from 50k to the full Winter Spine.
What stands out for me is his ability to quietly build your confidence and resilience when struggling with self-doubt. I couldn’t ask for a better coach.”
Petra, 2026 Full Winter Spine Finisher
Whether you're training for your first trail race or your biggest ultra yet, I'd love to help.