The 3 Pillar Blueprint: My Coaching Philosophy for Ultra Runners
Ultra running is as much about the mind as it is about the miles. It’s about balance — between endurance, nutrition, and mental strength. Over years of training, racing, I found that most runners only focus on one or two of these areas. But to truly perform at your best, you need all three working together.
That’s why I created the 3 Pillar Blueprint, a complete system designed to build stronger, smarter, and more resilient ultra runners.
Pillar 1: Aerobic Conditioning
At the core of every great ultra performance lies a powerful aerobic base. This is the engine that keeps you moving hour after hour, climb after climb.
My approach focuses on building endurance the right way — through smart, sustainable training that fits around real life. No endless junk miles or overtraining. Instead, we focus on effective aerobic development, that helps you build fitness without burnout.
For busy athletes, this means structured sessions that make every run count, even with limited time during the week.
Pillar 2: Endurance Nutrition
You can’t out-train poor fueling. I’ve seen countless athletes fall short not because of fitness, but because of nutrition.
With a background as a certified Level 3 Nutritionist and Endurance Sports Nutrition Coach, I help runners understand what their body truly needs — both in training and on race day.
From gut training and energy balance to hydration and recovery fueling, this pillar ensures your nutrition supports your goals rather than limits them.
Pillar 3: Mental Resilience
The longer the distance, the more the mind matters.
Coming from a military background, I learned how to stay composed, focused, and disciplined in unpredictable environments, lessons I bring directly into my coaching.
Mental resilience is what carries you when fatigue sets in and doubt creeps up. Through mindset strategies, visualization techniques, this pillar helps you stay calm under pressure and push through when things get tough.
Why the Blueprint Works
Most coaching plans focus on aerobic fitness alone. The 3 Pillar Blueprint brings everything together — training, nutrition, and mindset — in one cohesive system.
It’s built to suit busy runners who don’t have endless hours to train but still want to achieve incredible results. Every element is personalised to fit around your life and goals, so each athlete will experience something completely different.
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all program. It’s a guided framework that adapts to your needs, your schedule, and your goals — whether that’s finishing your first ultra or improving your performance at the 100-mile distance.
Final Thoughts
Running ultras is a journey that challenges every part of you — body, mind, and discipline. The 3 Pillar Blueprint was created to help you meet that challenge head-on, equipped with structure, knowledge, and confidence.
When all three pillars align, you don’t just run further — you perform better, recover faster, and enjoy the process more.
If you’re ready to train smarter and take your ultra running to the next level, explore my Coaching Packages and book in a free 30 minute consultation with the link below.
