Running & Ultra Coaching
Stop Breaking Down. Build Real Endurance.
Traditional running plans are brilliant at building your engine. They excel at optimising aerobic efficiency, improving VO2 max, and mapping out mileage.
But for many runners, fitness isn't the problem. The problem is that the chassis breaks down before the engine can reach its full potential.
If you are caught in the frustrating cycle of getting fit, getting injured, resting, and breaking down all over again, you don't just need another training schedule. You need a coach who bridges both worlds: an expert who knows how to build a powerful engine while simultaneously strengthening your body to absorb the miles.
The Coach in Your Corner
"I didn’t get here through elite running genetics.
At 19, my back would lock up after running a single mile. If you’d told me then I’d go on to represent Great Britain, finish twelve 100-mile races, and win a 350km ultra, I’d have laughed.
What changed wasn’t talent, it was understanding biomechanics. Over 25 years as a physiotherapist, I’ve learned exactly how to fix structural breakdowns and build a body that can handle high training loads without falling apart.
If you’re tired of generic advice and endless injury cycles, let’s fix the root cause and build real resilience.”
Chris Spurling
Why Work With Chris?
25+ Years as a Specialist Physiotherapist
Expert in running injuries, spinal health and load management. Chris understands the biomechanical forces that cause a body to break down under extreme load.
Decades of Proven Longevity
Chris achieved sub-3 hour marathons across three consecutive decades (his 20s, 30s, and 40s) alongside 12 finishes of 100 miles or more.
International Endurance Athlete
Represented Great Britain twice in Backyard Ultras, covering over 200 miles in a single event, and took the outright win at the King Alfred Way 350km ultra.
Rebuilt from Broken
A footballer and triple jumper in a former life, Chris was adapted for short, explosive bursts- and his back used to lock up after just one mile of continuous running. By systematically identifying and correcting his own muscle imbalances in his early twenties, he eliminated 80% of the pain.
The result? Retiring from football at 26, taking on his first marathon a few months later, discovering ultras in his mid-30s, and proving to himself that structural limits can be rewritten.Certified Coaching Science
Accredited UESCA Running Coach, ensuring your plans are backed by modern data-driven load management and structured periodisation.
Is This You?
Chris works with goal-driven endurance runners stepping up to marathons, ultras, or multi-day distances who refuse to be sidelined by injury.
This coaching is designed specifically for you if you want to:
Break the loop: End the frustrating "boom-and-bust" cycle of chronic Achilles, knee, hip or back niggles.
Transition safely: Move confidently from road running to technical trail and ultra-marathon terrain.
Build true resilience: Increase your weekly mileage without constantly waiting for the next injury to strike.
Get an elite edge: Target a major endurance milestone with a veteran running physio managing your training load
How We Work Together
Getting started is simple: Every runner begins with a 1-on-1 assessment to diagnose their breakdown points and get a custom 4-week roadmap. From there, ongoing monthly coaching is completely optional.
STEP 1: Pick Your Initial Assessment
Before moving into ongoing coaching, every runner starts with a deep-dive assessment and a custom 4-week training plan.
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Option A: Training & Injury Audit
£179 — One-off assessment
For runners who want to pinpoint the root cause of recurring niggles and get a structured, 4-week training plan to move forward safely.
INCLUDES:
• Deep Intake Review: Complete history, injury drivers, and capacity limits.
• 1-on-1 Video Strategy: 40-minute deep-dive consultation.
• 4-Week Custom Plan: Targeted running and strength/rehab plan loaded directly into Final Surge.
BEST FOR YOU IF:
You want clarity on why your body breaks down and an exact 4-week roadmap to fix it.
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Option B: Full Gait & Load Analysis
£259 — One-off assessment
For runners who suspect their running technique or stride mechanics are contributing to breakdown and want a full biomechanical overhaul.
INCLUDES:
• Everything in Option A: Deep intake, 40-min video call, and custom 4-week plan.
• Video Gait Analysis: Full biomechanical evaluation using footage you submit.
• Custom Drill Protocol: Specific running drills built into your plan to fix stride inefficiencies.
BEST FOR YOU IF:
You want both a training reset and a deep-dive analysis of your running form.
STEP 2: Optional Monthly Coaching (Week 5 Onward)
After completing your initial 4-week roadmap, choose the level of ongoing support that fits your goals:
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Tier 1: Clinical Rebuild & Performance Coaching
£295 per month — Rolling monthly (Strictly capped at 6 UK runners)
For injured runners, chronic "boom-and-bust" athletes, or those pushing high mileage where minor mistakes lead to major setbacks. Comprehensive clinical management and direct contact with Chris.
INCLUDES:
• Dynamic Running & Strength Plan: Fully custom programming delivered and updated in Final Surge.
• Direct WhatsApp Access: Quick feedback, advice, and reassurance from Chris (Mon–Fri).
• Dynamic Mid-Week Tweaks: Schedule adjustments made within 24 hours if life, fatigue, or a niggle pops up.
• 1-on-1 Monthly Video Call: 30-minute monthly strategy session to review progress and map race blocks.
• Quarterly Gait Re-Check: Free movement and form re-assessment every 3 months.
• Race Strategy & Pacing: Individualised race-day load and pacing protocol.
• Resource Access: Full access to private recovery and race-prep guides.
BEST FOR YOU IF:
• You are navigating an active injury or recurring niggle.
• You want direct, daily-adjacent support and real-time load tweaks.
• You are targeting a major ultra or high-stakes race milestone.
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Tier 2: Durable Runner Coaching
£125 per month — Rolling monthly
For healthy, progressing runners who want expert physio oversight to manage their mileage, build strength, and avoid overtraining as they build toward race day.
INCLUDES:
• Progressive Running Schedule: Tailored running plans delivered and updated via Final Surge.
• Targeted Strength Protocols: Progressive S&C routines built into your week to protect joints.
• Weekly Data Check-In: Weekly data analysis, written feedback, and plan tweaks based on your progress.
• Race-Day Pacing Guidance: Structured taper and race-pacing strategies.
• 1-on-1 Call Discounts: Option to book 30-minute video strategy sessions at a discounted rate whenever needed.
BEST FOR YOU IF:
• You are currently running pain-free and want to keep it that way.
• You want structured, expert oversight without needing direct daily messaging.
• You want to build consistent mileage safely.
Is This Right for You?
This is built specifically for you if:
You want to stop breaking down: You are ready to end the cycle of niggles, time off, and starting from scratch.
You have big goals: You are stepping up to a marathon, ultra, or multi-day event and need a chassis that can handle the volume.
You value clinical authority: You want a 25-year physio and GB ultra runner managing your training load- not an AI app or a generic PDF template.
You are ready to commit: You are prepared to follow a structured, phased plan and actually execute the strength and rehab work.
It is probably not a good fit if:
You refuse to adjust your volume: You aren't willing to temporarily scale back intensity to allow your tissues to adapt.
You want a quick-fix "magic tape" solution: You are looking for a temporary fix rather than addressing the root causes of your mechanics and tissue loading.
You ignore rest days: You believe more is always better and struggle to follow structured de-load phases.