Real People. Real Results.
Read what runners just like you have achieved working together with me.
Featured Stories
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I know I would never have achieved what I did without Phill's help.
A marathon runner who described herself as "chaotic and fair weather", if her running partner couldn't make it, niether would she. With her first 50k on the horizon she signed up for 3 months of coaching. Phill helped her overhaul her training, nutrition and sleep habits, and she crossed the finish line exactly as she'd hoped.
Toni
Completed her first 50k ultra marathon
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Phill's empathetic, flexible and realistic approach provides the structure, accountability and support that works for me.
Running had been Pip's escape from running her own businesses, but after 3 years her training lacked real focus. Working with Phill brought structure and far more than just running improvements. Better nutrition, better sleep, more resilience when life got tough.
Pip
Personal bests across multiple distances
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Recent results
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Working with Phil was great, the plans were easy to follow. I had to be consistent and do the work. Yeah, I'd definitely recommend Phil's coaching.
Matt
Parkrun PB from 24:55 → 21:55 — 3 minutes off in just 9 weeks
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I've never been stronger, faster, or more confident. I couldn't recommend Phill enough.
Miriam Gonzalez Moedano
10k & half marathon PBs smashed — targeting 40+ mins off marathon time
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Working with Phill has truly been a godsend, especially for those who think it might be "too late" to start. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
James Swann
Started trail running at 58, stronger, more confident and injury-free
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Client Achievements
Straight from my clients — here's what they accomplished in 2025.
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New PBs in 5k, 10k and half marathon. Ran 12 half marathons in 12 months, on road, trail and hills. Beat target in first 10 mile race.
Structured responsive training with workouts focused on building strength, speed and endurance.
Chloe Power
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Guildford 10k PB, official chip time 49:25, Garmin 49:01. A time she thought was unreachable.
Training plan tailored to fit her life, consistent support and check-in calls, and a clear race-day plan.
Miriam Gonzalez
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Completed Winter Spine Sprint South (46 miles, self-supported) in January 2025. majority of the race in 2ft of snow. Now training for the 108-mile Winter Spine Challenger South, averaging 45+ miles/week with 7,000+ft elevation gain.
Strategy planning, creative training plans, guidance and encouragement throughout. Phill has become part of his obsession, a joint effort all the way to the finish line.
James Sackley
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Breaking her 5k PB for the first time in six years.
Reflecting on training and recovery each week, planning ahead, and Phill's weekly feedback ritual. A mix of running workouts and purposeful gym routines kept her mentally and physically fresh.
Tory Clarkson
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Running Derwentwater with confidence and the fitness to run with relative ease.
Coaching and structure for his running goals. Previously hurt himself as he knew no boundaries, now feels supported and confident to tackle much more.
James Swann
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A mindset shift, moving from trying to "push through" alone to building consistent habits. Feels more grounded, in control, and positive. A change with bigger impact than any single metric or milestone.
Structure, accountability and honest reflection. Daily check-ins and goal-setting kept him moving forward even during tougher patches.
Adrian Somerville
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Bringing running, fitness and nutrition fully into his routine.
Weekly check-ins, accountability, support calls and clarity in his plan.
Ewan Ross
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3rd overall in his age class in the UK Orienteering Urban League 2025.
Strength and conditioning work, plus weekly sessions that are good for wellbeing and mindset.
Ross Maclagan
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Transformed her nutrition. now eating ~2,000 calories/day. and cut alcohol consumption by around 80%. She hadn't planned to change this at all when she started.
Accountability each week and a forum to reflect on how positive habit changes affected her running and daily energy.
Pip Elms
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Completed the Maverick Oxfordshire Original.
Pre-race prep to a full race-day plan, a game changer. Holistic approach helped with pre-race anxiety and mindset. Stood on the start line with a whole new level of confidence.
Rachel Barraclough
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Half marathon PB and Park Run PB in 2025.
Structured training and nutrition plan, one-to-one strength training, and mental and emotional support.
Karen Henderson
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"It's a win every time I turn up for a race with the confidence that you have installed in me."
A structured plan and being pushed to do better.
Mark Arnold
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2 × 50k races completed, plus a 10k PB by 10 minutes.
Training plans plus help organising her running life, nutrition, sleep, planning for and during events, and recovery. Always encouraged and very supportive.
Toni Hirschfield
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More from Phill's clients
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I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Phill as a running coach.
Damian
Completed a 45 miler and two 50ks in 5 months
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I wouldn't have been anywhere near that result if I hadn't worked with Phill. Highly recommended.
Dan Allison
9th male, 4th in age group at trail half marathon
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My coach made sure I was in the best possible place from the training plan, nutrition and mental side. He really is top!!
Chris Mack
First marathon in 3hrs 25mins — 5th in age group
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Despite running with a bruised kneecap I still achieved a 21 min marathon PB. I cannot recommend Phill Young enough.
Lyn Taylor
21-minute marathon PB at Brighton Marathon
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Over the last 9 months my outlook and approach to life has drastically changed for the better.
Jo Oliver
9 months — whole life transformation
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Below 30 min parkrun ✅ Sub-54 10k ✅ Lost 1.5 stone ✅
Dave Roberts
Lost 11kg, sub-27 parkrun, sub-54 10k
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Phill has become a friend as well as my coach. Nothing is ever too much.
Lee Ludlow
Lost 19kg / 3 stone in the first 90 days
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Do it. It's not just a 1 to 1 session a week. There is accountability, mindset, nutrition and a plan for your goals.
Karen Henderson
28-minute half marathon PB & sub-52 10k — after 2 children
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Phill will get you the results that you want. He is very approachable and always on hand to give extra advice or talk over any issues you are having.
Mark Arnold
10-minute half marathon PB — first marathon & first ultra
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Do it — go full in. I promise you that you won't regret it.
Adrian Somerville
5+ years — keeping in shape and feeling positive
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The coaching and support that Phill gives will be tailored to suit your needs. He has a wealth of expertise to enable a beginner or a seasoned ultra runner to achieve their goals.
Michelle Finnighan
Established sleep patterns and nutritional stability
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Do it! Especially if you want to improve your running performance and push for those big goals.
Clare Merritt
Over 1 minute off her Windsor half marathon time
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Do it — you have nothing to lose. I never thought my running could improve at the age of 56.
Tracy West
Improved speed — no longer finishing at the back
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Do it — it's challenging, rewarding and fun.
Ross Maclagan
Improved strength, core and mental health — 2 to 3 years
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Definitely contact Phill to discuss your needs.
Helen
Feeling motivated to train from week one
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With Phil's expert plan and guidance I was able to achieve 3:22 — which I was over the moon with. Can't recommend enough!!
Dean Penfold
Marathon goal: sub-4hrs → achieved 3:22. Plus 5k & 10k PBs
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I'm really enjoying working with Phil and his flexible approach to my training and look forward to seeing exactly what I can accomplish!
Lucie Schulz
Marathon training — pace, nutrition and mindset all improved
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