online running coach

INDUSTRY LEADING RUNNING COACHING
BY NICK HANCOCK

UK ATHLETICS LICENSED RUNNING COACH & UESCA CERTIFIED ULTRA RUNNING COACH

HALF MARATHON TRAINING, MARATHON TRAINING, AND ULTRAMARATHON TRAINING CUSTOMISED FOR YOU AND YOUR GOALS

RUNNING IS MY PASSION!

Hey! I’m Nick Hancock, your UK Athletics Licensed and UESCA Ultrarunning certified online running coach based in the UK!

First and foremost, I am a family man with two young sons (whose names, Max and Miles, inspired the name of my coaching business!) and husband to my amazing wife, Alyson! I have worked in senior corporate roles for global organisations, so I understand the challenges and constraints that people face with the pressures of everyday life and fitting in training for your big races.

Secondly, I am a runner! It is undeniably part of my identity and I love running races whenever family life allows. I’ve been fortunate enough to run all manner of distances from 5k up to ultramarathon, with trail and ultramarathon training being my sweet spot! My many race wins and podium appearances support the success of my training methods.

My mission as your personal online running coach is to help people with busy lives—like you!—run better than you could ever imagine! My years of experience allow me to help you find the perfect balance between everyday responsibilities and your passion for running.

My training services as a running coach are available to everyone no matter your location thanks to the help of many online resources. My training methods are enhanced by top-of-the-line coaching technologies, private Facebook groups, and weekly check-ins–all via my running and Strength Training App.

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UESCA Qualified Running Coach
UESCA Ultrarunning Certified Running Coach

I GET YOU THE RESULTS YOU WANT

With me as your running coach, you will see instant progress, as my sole focus is on getting YOU results. Whilst other coaches charge for their time, I am always on hand to help with accessible communication channels.

I use innovative communication methods, the latest technology, and evidence-informed methods to practically apply your running training.  

No matter where in the world you are, I work alongside you as your running coach to achieve YOUR goals.

My training methods greatly improved my own running abilities, so I know they will work for you!I work with you on all aspects of your running training, including tailored running training plans, fuelling strategies, running strength training, mobility, daily life stress management, mindset, and more! 

I use cutting-edge data and anecdotal feedback from you to carefully tailor your running training, ensuring your plan is always relevant to you.

Everyone’s body responds differently to exercise. That's why as your online running coach, I dedicate myself to customising my methods to work for you.

NICK'S COACHING PHILOSOPHY

TRAIN HARD, RECOVER HARDER!

I don't believe in huge mileage weeks. This simply isn't sustainable—and definitely not enjoyable—for us mere mortals with jobs and kids! We can’t always be on the go. Our bodies need rest too!

We aren’t the same as elite athletes who are able to do 100+ mile weeks because that’s part of their job. The rest of us simply can't manage that volume of running without repercussions such as burnout, illness, injury, and even reversing the effects of your training. Pushing yourself to the point of exhaustion will just make you a WORSE runner, and it will kill your motivation too!

GET FASTER!


While I prescribe easy runs for the majority of my clients' weekly training, I am a huge advocate of speed work at all distances: including ultras.

Increasing the distance of your speed training is an essential part of my training methods, but you have to start somewhere and gradually work up to meeting your running goals. It is counterproductive to begin speed training at long distances as that is sure to strain your body and leave you with pain and injury.

My athletes have shattered their personal best records at all distances due to what I call my "wardrobe" of coaching methodologies. Getting faster requires more than just pure speed, however. My training also improves your endurance, so you run faster longer.

GET STRONGER!


You can more easily achieve your goals of running faster and further by including strength training in your running workouts. Strength training benefits runners of all shapes and sizes. This training improves your ability to run by increasing your endurance and teaching you a better running form which is essential for reaching your goals.

No matter what, you should focus on your strength training to build up your body’s endurance. With my convenient strength coaching app, you can turn into a stronger runner and help keep injury at bay!

Strong muscles help protect bones and joints from the adverse effects of high-impact exercises like long-distance running.

Strength training not only advances your running speed and distance. The broader health benefits of strength training are scientifically proven!

Strength training has the added benefit of stronger bones, which is important for bodies as they age.

Online Running Coaching

YOU’RE IN SAFE HANDS

  • UK Athletics Licensed Running Coach Ref: 3828582

  • UESCA Certified Ultra Running Coach HERE

  • Affiliate Torq Fitness Certified Performance running coach HERE

  • TrainingPeaks Certified

  • Personally, I have run in over 250 races, including many race wins, podiums and top 10's

  • Competitive ultrarunner and Sub-3 hour marathoner

  • Strength training advocate and lifter of heavy things, you are in safe hands with me as your running coach!

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

"I have already PB’d both my 5km, 10km"

Been coached by nick for 3 months now and his knowledge and help has been great in developing me as a runner. I have already PB’d both my 5km, 10km and my I am in the best shape of my life!

Looking forward to keeping working together for our first marathon in 12 weeks looking for a PB

Shaun Rafferty

"Nick’s help has directly and indirectly improved so much of my life…"

Nick has helped me so much in a short space of time getting from a point where 5k was hard work before Christmas to feeling ready for the Brighton Marathon in April. He is so approachable and completely gets the challenges of balancing running with family and work life, plus he has great advice on all the other aspects beyond the basic schedule on things like fueling, strength training and motivation.

Nick’s help has directly and indirectly improved so much of my life… my development over the past few months from your input has pretty much been life-changing for me!

Can’t recommend highly enough!

Joe Cunningham

Father of One

"...I’m loving every second!"

Highly recommend Nick and Maximum Mileage if you’re looking for a warm, friendly and knowledgeable coach.

Nick has been amazing at working around me and any issues I’ve had with ALL the support and encouragement. I’m really enjoying this journey to my first half, it’s exactly the help I didn’t quite know I needed and I’m loving every second!

Rebecca Dunne

Mother of Two

" I am still getting faster every day!"

Nick’s service is first class and he responds to your messages near enough straight away… brilliant with motivation and advice and very knowledgeable!

The Meals plans are incredible too and saved me a fortune on shopping, plus I get to eat stuff I enjoy! Its helped my training no end and I am still getting faster every day!

Nathan Stannard

Father of One

"...you will not find better than Maximum Mileage"

I’m a new runner and have been working with Nick to help me realize my goal of completing a half marathon. I couldn’t be happier with the service provided! Through the training peaks app, Nick sets out all my required exercise for the week, all the way up until race day. Where I would have just gone out and run, he has included different distances and paces, as well as adding in strength training to help me maximize my progress. He’s available to chat any time I have questions, and gives me feedback on each of my workouts.

With Nick’s coaching I have no doubt I will reach my goal, and then (possibly) on to do a full marathon. If you want to improve your running and your fitness then you will not find better than Maximum Mileage.

Stephen Hodgkinson-Soto

Company Director, Global Security Company

"10/10 would recommend!"

I can’t begin to say how awesome it has been to have Nick help me structure my training around my full-time job, other commitments and hobbies, menstrual cycle, giving blood etc. Life basically! But all these things affect my training and it’s about adjusting and evaluating when it comes to nutrition and recovery, to optimise my performance. Nick helps me do this! He’s also super supportive and it’s not all about “getting the miles in” but listening to my body, fueling it with what it needs, and being mindful. Asking questions after every run, how did it feel etc.

10/10 would recommend! I’m actually having fun, who would’ve thought it!Thanks Nick!

Kate Battersby

Graphic Designer, Media Agency

"...spends the time creating bespoke plans for each individual is outstanding."

Before meeting Nick it would be fair to say I had no structure to my training, in fact I only had one pace whether it was a race day or training day – which was fast as I can. Nick got me on a plan and started to structure my runs throughout the week.

The advice, the enthusiasm. the motivation, the support and the guidance he provides is quite incredible. To have a coach who spends the time creating bespoke plans for each individual is outstanding and making you feel like he’s there for you all the time – he loves what he does which really shines through. I have seen some amazing PBs over the summer, so there is proof his coaching is working.

Marcus Weedon

Company Owner, Milestone Recruitment

"I’d definitely recommend Maximum Mileage"

Highly recommend Nick and Maximum Mileage if you’re looking for a warm, friendly and knowledgeable coach.

Nick has been amazing at working around me and any issues I’ve had with ALL the support and encouragement. I’m really enjoying this journey to my first half, it’s exactly the help I didn’t quite know I needed and I’m loving every second!

Carolyn Thomas

Accountant

"Nick I shaved off over 5 minutes of my first personal best run"

I did a 10km training block with Maximum Mileage. 3 runs a week to try and get a new PB over 10 km!Just the simple things that I would of never thought of doing, Nick had me doing! All I would ever do is run flat out and not really get faster, but with the programme and focus from Nick I shaved off over 5 minutes of my first personal best run, plus I learned so much about aerobic training that has benefitted my rugby!

If you’re looking for a great, experienced, easy-going and top knowledgeable coach to help with those 1 percent or to work with someone from the very beginning, Nick is the Coach for you!

Damien Hudd

Groundwork Team Manager & Professional Rugby Player

"Nick will very much tailor output to your goals"

Nick’s passion for running and fitness, both in terms of it’s physical challenge, but also it’s mental challenge/benefits shine through the moment you speak to him. He is openly fanatically about the science behind the theory which is reassuring when those of us in a hurry just want the right advice, without needing to do the reading ourselves. Nick will very much tailor output to your goals, and respects that we have other pressures in our lives when laying down realistic outcomes. A message to him will always be quickly answered!!!

Great experience and proven outcomes so far for myself having worked with Nick for a few months now.

James Scott

Pharmacist, NHS Trust

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