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 the Wyder app. Plans are updated weekly, check-ins are consistent, and adjustments are made 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
The tech supports the coaching. It doesn’t replace it.
I use Wyder to deliver your plan and bring your training data together in one place. It has AI tools built in, and I’ll be straight with you about how I use them.
In aviation, aircraft are full of automation, but nobody thinks the autopilot is flying the plane. The pilot sets the plan, monitors what’s happening and makes the decisions when things change. The automation exists to reduce workload so the pilot has capacity for judgement.
That’s exactly how I use technology in coaching. It handles the admin, pulls your data together and helps me spot trends sooner, such as rising fatigue or a run of poor sleep. Every decision about your training is mine, and every session in your plan has been set or reviewed by me before you see it.
The result is less of my time spent on spreadsheets and more of it spent on you.
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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Wyder athlete app included
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Personalised training plan, written and updated weekly by me
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Weekly check-in (message-based)
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Monthly progress review
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Field testing built into your plan to set your zones, with re-tests when they’ll add value
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Adjustments for fatigue, work, travel, and niggles
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Race-week checklist and taper guidance built into your plan
Investment: £100/month
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any specific equipment or apps?
Your training is delivered through the Wyder app, which syncs with your watch and shows your plan, your data and my feedback in one place. Athlete access is included with 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 Wyder, WhatsApp or email. You’ll give 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.
Do you use AI to write my plan?
No. Your plan is written by me, based on your goals, your history and our conversations. The platform I use has AI features that help with things like data analysis and flagging changes in your recovery, but they work to the approach I set for you, and nothing reaches your plan without my sign-off. If you ever have a question, you’re talking to me, not a bot.
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.