Coaching

Damian holds the UK Athletics Coach in Running Fitness, Level 2 Gym Instructor and Mountain Leader qualifications and offers 1:1 remote coaching, primarily to those interested in distance running.

His athletes have had success at Winter and Summer Spine Races, UTMB, Ultra-Trail Snowdonia, the Dragon’s Back Race, Tor des Géants, Marathon des Sables, fell-running rounds and numerous other races and challenges, as well as simply enjoying the feeling of improvement from consistent, injury-free running.

He believes in consistency, communication and enjoyment, via a holistic approach. As well as 1:1 coaching, he offers online consultations and bespoke, three or six-month training plans.

BAME runners are offered a 20% discount.

Damian organises the popular, official Spine Races Training Weekend, for both winter and summer editions (the 2025 Winter Weekend is sold out, the 2026 Summer Spine Races Training Weekend will be 1-3 May, near Hawes).

He’s also a regular at The Way of The Runner trail running weekend retreats on Dartmoor, with bestselling author Adharanand Finn (next edition is 20-23 February 2026).

Damian is a co-founder and trustee of The Green Runners, a co-founder and trustee of Into Ultra – which is helping get more people into ultrarunning – and a supporter of Black Trail Runners.

Image credit: Joe Kelly.