Coaching
Deciding whether to take on a coach can be a big decision, and deciding which coach is right for you is an even bigger one. Not only that, athletes of any ability level can get that imposter syndrome and begin questioning - "am I even good enough to be coached?" Bringing in a coach is not about your current level, it's about where you want to get to and whether you want the best advice guiding you along the way.
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A good coach is far more than someone who just tells you when to run and how far. Your coach is your support, your mentor, your planner and your motivator when times get tough. Your coach should apply the best and most up to date science to your training and all whilst ensuring the volume, intensity and frequency all fit in with your available time and life. Your coach is a partner on this journey and at Cactus UA we're here to make sure you get to your destination in the best shape you can.
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Below you'll find details of the Ultra Running coaching plans offered by Cactus UA. Remember, it's not about your current running ability, it's about what level of support you want/need to help you achieve your goals. If neither option feels quite right for you then just get in touch and we're more than happy to create something unique for you and based on your own set of circumstances.
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Our Elite coaching plan is the top plan we currently offer. It's the plan aimed at those athletes (regardless of ability level) looking to fully embrace a coach led approach to their training to get the best results possible. The Elite coaching plan goes far beyond most Ultra Running coaching plans out there and means your entire program and development is handled by Cactus UA. With unlimited contact on top of weekly 1-2-1 sessions (phone or online meeting), the Elite Ultra Running coaching plan is structured around you, your life commitments, your goals, your current ability level and your specific target races. We can't do the running for you, but we'll take care of pretty much everything else from weekly training plans, performance data analysis, race preparation and race day strategy, providing the very best help and support every step of the way. We'll even come in person to your target event/race (logistics permitting) to lead/help your race day support crew! Check out the list below to see what's included in this plan.
