Kia ora! I'm Gordon and I have set up Your Running Pal to help you achieve your goals in running. I love helping people to work towards an upcoming race, but I get particularly excited by an athlete who has a big scary goal for the future. That could be running all of the Great Walks, winning a national championship, or having the confidence to say yes to their friends' madcap adventures for years to come.

I've been running trails for close to a decade now - first through the peat bogs of northern England and now in the stunning mountains of New Zealand. I've been involved in sports coaching since I was a teenager and have had the privilege of working with some amazing runners since starting YRP.

I’ve participated in several Backyard Ultras, 100-mile races and 24-hour challenges, but many of my favourite running memories are the crazy adventures with friends in the backcountry or around the Wellington trails. For me, these are as important (if not more so) than any race or event.

I offer support with the following and more:

• Setting challenging, achievable goals

• Establishing a long-range path towards your goals

• Regular training plans, tailored to your path

• Advice and support on building a strength programme

• Day-to-day advice on adjusting the plan to fit your life

• Regular check-ins on progress

• Responsive messaging for troubleshooting

• Videos and written resources

• Group training options

• Experience of many NZ ultra and trail events

If you are keen about finding out more, drop me a message or use the booking form to set up an initial consultation. This can either be a Zoom call, or we can meet for a coffee if you are in the Wellington region. I look forward to hearing more about your big scary goals, and how we can work towards them in the future.