About Cactus UA
Cactus UA is an Ultra Marathon coaching practice, 100% dedicated to to art of Endurance and Ultra Marathon running. What does that mean? Well, it means everything we do with our athletes is focused entirely on finding improvements specific to the discipline. If you're interested in running typical road distances of 5km-Marathon, then we're not the right coaching partner for you. We love those distances, but the optimal training strategies to excel in those events is entirely different to the demands of trail Ultra Distance running. We are the Ultra specialists, and our science backed approach to coaching, will help you get the very best out of yourself.
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​So whether you have a basic level of running fitness and have decided to try your hand at Ultra Running, or you've been competing for some time and are looking to reach that next level. Cactus UA offers the best coaching, training & support you can get to reach your goals.
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In short, wherever you are in your journey, we're here to help so let's talk.
The Cactus Crew
Adam Rogers
Endurance Running Coach
Hi I'm Adam, a self confessed Ultra Marathon addict! OK maybe that's a bit strong but I love this community, the adventure, the challenge and the ability to enjoy the sport no matter what your level. In fact the lack of elite attitude in the sport is what inspired our running cactus logo as a nod the the friendly grass routes community that started and continues to exist in this sport despite it's rapid rise in popularity globally.
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My journey in to running and ultimately coaching Ultra Marathon running came a few years ago after the realisation that age and body mass were working against me being able to live the life I wanted, Someone who was always active and competitive in many sports from endurance cycling to powerlifting until my mid 30's had suddenly become too sedate and 'comfortable' for my own benefit. Showing all the physical signs that come with that...
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Fast forward a couple of years, a lot of hard work and several completed Ultra Marathons later I developed the urge to work with and help others. Coaching seemed the obvious choice as the thrill of seeing someone achieve something they either didn't think was possible, or getting to a level previously out of reach was ultimately incredibly inspiring to me. Ultra running coaching is also entirely different to coaching for those more common road race distances from 5k to marathon, so the very specialist and scientific nature of coaching for Ultras most definitely appealed to the data nerd in me.
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...And that brings us here. I completed my UESCA coaching accreditation, which is the most respected and comprehensive Ultra Marathon running coaching certification in the world and my journey to helping others started.
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The first bit of advice I give to anyone is this - if you're intrigued about Ultra Marathon running then get in touch for a simple chat. Of course it's not for everyone, but that initial chat can really help you understand whether it is for you or not. For me, I've never looked back and my achievements in Ultra running, whilst only meaningful to me, are amongst the most rewarding I have.
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It's one hell of a journey to be on and it's accessible to most.
Certifications:
UESCA certified Ultra Running coach - UESCA is the worlds most preeminent qualification in the field of Ultra Running coaching.
