Online Running & Triathlon Coaching
Built for the Real World
Searching for an online running or triathlon coach in the UK?
Barbour Performance Systems offers personalised endurance coaching for athletes at every level - from first-time marathon runners to experienced triathletes preparing for Ironman.
All coaching is delivered online via TrainingPeaks. Plans are updated weekly, check-ins are consistent, and adjustments are made in real time when work, travel, illness, or fatigue requires a change of approach. This is not a fixed plan subscription. It is genuine coaching that adapts to your life.
Is coaching right for you?
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You're training around work, family, or a busy schedule
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You want a structured, evidence-informed approach rather than guesswork
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You're preparing for a specific race or building long-term fitness
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You want to understand why your training works, not just follow instructions
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Your direction has really helped me... never thought I'd run without shin pain again
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Adam
Performance Coached Athlete
Why my approach works
Most athletes don’t fail because they lack motivation - they struggle because plans don’t account for fatigue, decision-making, stress, or life getting in the way.
My coaching integrates human factors with endurance training to help you execute consistently, not perfectly.
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Coaching built around execution, not just the plan
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Training that adapts to real life
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Focus on long-term performance, not short-term spikes
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any specific equipment or apps?
All training plans are delivered via TrainingPeaks. A premium TrainingPeaks athlete account is included with the price of monthly coaching. A GPS watch capable of recording pace, heart rate, and distance is recommended.
What sports do you coach?
Primarily running and triathlon. Coaching is available for athletes training for events ranging from 5k and 10k through to marathon, half Ironman, and full Ironman distance. If you're unsure whether your goals are a good fit, the free 15-minute consultation will answer that.
How do check-ins work?
Weekly check-ins are message-based and take place via TrainingPeaks, WhatsApp or email. You'll provide a brief update on how training has gone, how you're feeling, and anything that's changed. I review this alongside your training data and respond with feedback and any plan adjustments required.
What if I miss training or get injured?
Life happens. Plans are adjusted as needed when illness, injury, work, or other commitments get in the way. This is a core part of what coaching provides - a plan that responds to reality rather than assuming perfect execution.
Is there a minimum commitment?
Monthly coaching has no lock-in.
A three-month commitment discount is available for those first months, because meaningful adaptation takes time, and it takes several weeks to gather enough data to coach effectively.
What is the Performance Lab Lite session?
It is a field-based assessment - no laboratory required - that sets your training zones properly using a structured threshold test. Many athletes are training in the wrong zones without realising it. This session gives you accurate pacing and heart rate targets, a basic gait review, and a two-week action plan.
Performance Coaching
Precision training, with consistent progress.
I only offer one tier of coaching. The same service to every athlete I coach.
Some people may need more motivation, for others it may be applying the brake. From the initial consultation, and as we work together, I'll begin to understand what type of coach I need to be for you.
That's what you get with personalised 1:1 coaching.
Coaching Includes:
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TrainingPeaks Premium included (athlete account)
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Personalised training plan in TrainingPeaks (updated weekly)
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Weekly check-in (message-based)
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Monthly progress review
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Performance Lab Lite Baseline (first 2–4 weeks)
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Re-test every 12 weeks (included)
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Monthly Performance Workshop
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Adjustments for fatigue, work, travel, and niggles
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Race-week checklist and taper guidance built into your TrainingPeaks plan
Investment: £150/month
3-Month Commitment Rate: £120/month for months 1-3, then £150/month
Premium One-Off Sessions
Not ready for monthly coaching? No problem.
These sessions are designed to give you clarity, structure, and a practical plan you can execute immediately.
Performance Lab Lite Session
Test. Calibrate. Progress.
Performance Lab Lite is a field-based assessment to set your training zones properly and identify the biggest improvements you can make right now - without needing a lab.
Includes:
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Field-based threshold assessment protocol (run-focused)
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Training zones set from your results (pace + HR guidance)
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Basic gait video review (simple + actionable)
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2 drills + 1 strength focus to address your biggest limiter
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A clear 2-week action plan
Best for:
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Runners training for 10K / half marathon / marathon
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Athletes stuck in the “grey zone”
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Anyone who wants confidence in pacing and intensity
Investment: £50
Performance Workshop (60 mins)
Make smarter decisions with the data you already have.
A focused 1:1 session where we review your training, identify what’s holding you back, and make clear decisions for the next phase.
Common focuses:
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training load + fatigue management
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sleep and recovery trends
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pacing habits and race execution
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fuelling and hydration basics
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cadence and efficiency (where relevant)
You’ll leave with:
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3–5 clear actions for the next 2 weeks
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updated pacing targets (if relevant)
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a simple plan to fix the biggest limiter
Investment: £30