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One to One Day on the Trails

One-to-one trail running coaching with Lizzie. Spend a day on the trails building skills, confidence, race strategy and running fitness with an expert coach.

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Description

I have a wealth of real-life experience with many tales of the trails to tell. I’ve learned through mistakes and got through many a dire situation through problem solving and mindset. If there is something that scares you, intimidates you, or you wish to have more confidence in, I can help.

I can teach you how to use poles, give you more confidence at running at night time, or we can do a mindset coaching session whilst getting some miles in. I can plan race route recces for you including travel and accommodation logistics, running holidays (i.e The North Wales Pilgrims Way) or we can practice run your race route together whilst exploring pacing, mindset, nutrition and kit strategies.

Please reach out with any subject you want covered. The options detailed below are some examples of what I can help you with.

Price

Price on application

Options from £125

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What people say

Your Coach

Lizzie Gatherer

CiRF & UESCA

Lizzie Gatherer is a versatile endurance athlete and coach. Lizzie started coaching athletes in 2026 specialising in ultra distance, BYU and mindset. Qualified CiRF (Coach in Running Fitness awarded by UK Athletics), Lizzie brings positivity, joy, fun and enthusiasm into her athletes' training, running and racing.

Most likely found up a mountain in Bannau Brycheiniog, Lizzie has competed in the Dragon’s Back Race, Wild Horse South 200 and the Beacons Way 100 (2023 course record holder). Holder of 20 plus FKTs and a dab hand at backyard ultra with a PB of 50 yards. Lizzie is currently training for the Calon Lân 300 in July 2027.

Qualifications

CiRF (Coach in Running Fitness, awarded by England Athletics)
UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach
Fell, Hill, Off Road and Trail Leader awarded by Welsh Athletics / UKA
Coaching Athletes with ADHD (ADHD Coaching Certificate)
Category C / Level 3 Outdoor First Aid
First Aid Essentials in Sport and Active Leisure (awarded by UK Athletics)
Basic Life Support Course
Equality and Diversity in Sport (awarded by UK Athletics)

Options

Running through the night / running at night

Price on application

If you require confidence and experience with night-time running on the trails, we can spend an evening together covering navigation, mindset, coping mechanisms, kit, fuelling and goals.

Race route recces and running holidays

Price on application

I can provide company on race route recces, and organise logistics (travel, accommodation etc) for recces or UK running holidays. We can look at navigation, tactics, pacing, kit, fuelling and mindset. Examples: North Wales Pilgrim's Way running holiday, Wild Horse race recces, Beacons Way race recces, Dragon's Back Race recces.

Copthorne Races Specific

£125

Having earned the Triple Crown (the only person to have completed the Copthorne 100 not just twice, but three times!), and winning the inaugural Copthorne Heavy, I really know this race and route inside out, and I know what makes athletes DNF. We can complete a Copthorne loop together (around 3 hours) and get your mind Copthorne race ready.

Client Testimonials

When Lizzie took me for a run to show me how to use my newly acquired running polesI had a great experience and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for running or coaching support. She gave me really practical advice on how to use running poles correctly, explaining the technique in a way that was easy to understand and immediately helpful. She was knowledgeable, encouraging and took the time to answer my questions without making anything feel complicated.

Caroline

I gained confidence in that I can tackle these elevations and conditions. I got great tips around when to walk, and when to run. I enjoyed following Lizzie’s relaxed but professional approach to the steep elevations.

Katie

First class trail running tips and a fantastic guided route.

David

Brilliant really knowledgeable and easy to chat to about the route and other races.

Ryan