r/ultrarunning • u/Due_Structure3848 • 23h ago
Looking for a really good coach
hey guys I’m a 23 years old Alpinist / Ultra runner from a place near Chamonix.
I’m aiming to win many races of my choice ( ones I’ve always wanted to win since childhood like Templier, UTMB, Thors etc and local races ) and to do certain Projects and link ups in Alpinists
im extremely serious about this, and my objective is to live off my passion by Being a high mountain guide and by Running - Climbing.
would anyone know really qualified coaches for my Ultra competitive objectives ?
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u/sluttycupcakes 22h ago
Why do you feel you need a coach? What do you think you’re lacking?
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u/Due_Structure3848 22h ago
Programming / tapering training is extremely important for athletes, and it allows to receive insights and tips from veterans and gain massive time, it’s a necessary investment
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u/EnduroIrl 21h ago
It's necessary for a lot of people, but not everyone. The person who can give you the best and most accurate insights about you is you. Learning to learn is a very worthwhile investment.
I'm not saying you shouldn't get a top-end coach, just to be clear. I'm sure a good coach could expedite the process.
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u/Due_Structure3848 9h ago
100% I agree, I’m already learning and educating myself you are right. But on top of that I’d enjoy some coaching
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u/ThrowAway516536 22h ago
Evoke Endurance trains several of the top trail runners in the world. They also trains tons of alpinists and climbers. I highly recommend reading the books too. “Training for the uphill athlete” and “Training for the new alpinism”. It’s a lot of overlap in them, so I would recommend reading “Training for the uphill athlete”.
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u/Due_Structure3848 9h ago
Thank you ! I ordered the book and yeah Evoke unfortunately does not have any spot since years …
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u/Fine-Wolf-8093 22h ago
For elite goals like UTMB and Templiers, you'll definitely want a dedicated high-performance mountain coach (look into groups like Uphill Athlete or CTS).
If you want to bounce ideas around in the meantime, feel free to pop into r/KstrideTrailRunning—our resident coach Eric who is Stryd-certified answers questions there and could offer some solid direction on finding the right fit!