Ontrack run coaching: official launch

Marcus Nicholson
5 days ago
3 min read

At OnTrack Health and Performance, our mission has always been to help athletes move better, perform stronger, and achieve their goals with confidence. We’re incredibly excited to officially launch our Run Coaching service—a comprehensive, performance-driven coaching programme designed for runners of all levels.

Whether you’re training for your first 5k, chasing a marathon PB, or stepping up to ultra distances, our coaching brings together specialist physiotherapy knowledge, lived running experience, and evidence-based planning to help you run stronger, smarter, and more consistently.

Why Run Coaching at OnTrack?

After completing the Coach in Running Fitness qualification with UK Athletics, Marcus began working with a select group of runners over the summer and is now fully launching run coaching packages.

Coach Marcus has competed at a high level over distances from 5k to ultra marathon, across both road and trail. In 2022, he completed a successful Bob Graham Round and joined the prestigious Bob Graham Club.

Through disciplined, structured training and self-coaching, Marcus took his marathon time from 3:10 to 2:31—a journey that now shapes his entire coaching philosophy. His approach blends first-hand experience of what truly works with evidence-based methods, empowering runners to reach their potential in a sustainable, intelligent way.

Science-Backed Coaching

Running is advancing faster than ever—training methods, equipment, testing, and racing formats are constantly evolving. That’s why our coaching is rooted in the latest research and supported by objective data.

Where possible, your coaching journey integrates:

Strength and conditioning testing
Running gait analysis
Physiological assessments
Load and performance metrics

This combination ensures your plan is not only personalised, but also backed by science and aligned with modern performance principles.

Marcus run coach sitting at desk smiling

Truly Bespoke Coaching, Built From Scratch

At OnTrack, every training plan is created from the ground up, shaped fully around your lifestyle, history, and goals. A deep initial consultation allows us to understand you—not just as a runner, but as a person—so we can build a plan that supports both success and sustainability.

If you want a generic programme that gets you to the finish line, there are plenty online, for free! If you want to thrive in your training and achieve your next big milestone, that’s where we come in.

Coaching That Works Both Ways

We believe great coaching isn’t a one-directional relationship—it’s a partnership.

At OnTrack Performance:

Your training plan is built collaboratively
Your feedback shapes how the plan evolves
Post-run debriefs inform your next steps

We also collaborate with sports medicine doctors, sports psychologists, and nutritionists to offer a truly multidisciplinary standard of health and performance. When you train with us, you benefit from the expertise of a network.

RUn coach working with athlete on strength and conditioning

Introducing Our Coaching Packages

To ensure every runner can access the right level of support, we’ve created four tailored coaching options. Each is designed to meet you at your current stage and help you progress with confidence. See our run coaching page for full details of coaching packages.

All plans include:

Access to training peaks premium
A full bespoke training plan built by UK Athletics qualified coach
Comprehensive initial consultation and goal setting
Access to services at OnTrack Health and Performance, our 5-star rated, trusted clinic.

1️⃣ PLAN ONLY – Your Bespoke Roadmap to Race Day

Perfect for runners who prefer to train independently but want expert structure behind their programme.

2️⃣ PEAK – Tailored Coaching for Big Running Goals

A fully supported coaching option designed for those aiming to achieve significant performance improvements.

3️⃣ PLUS – Enhanced Support + OnTrack Service Discounts

For runners who thrive with closer support and want discounted access to OnTrack clinic services.

4️⃣ PRO – The Full-Send Coaching Experience

Our highest-level coaching package for athletes wanting the most comprehensive support, which has sports massage, physiotherapy, physiological and strength testing included.

Our Promise to You

To ensure quality, care, and meaningful progress, we are taking on a limited number of athletes. When you join OnTrack, you’re not just receiving a plan—you’re gaining a coach and a community dedicated to helping you become a healthier, stronger, more confident runner.