OUR TEAM UNDERSTAND HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE ARE NOT SEPARATE & DISTINCT ENTITIES.
TIM PIGOTT
Founder & Head Coach
A sports physiotherapist, university academic and endurance coach, with over 25yrs experience working with beginners through to international & Olympic athletes from a multitude of sports. Coupled with nutrition coaching, Strength & Conditioning, Retül Bike Fit (IBFI 4), British Triathlon level2 and British Athletics Coach in Running Fitness, he can help you return to, or realise your potential. His area of expertise is working with athletes who have been struggling with illness or injury and returning them to peak performance, particularly the longer distance events.
This coupled with his own experience as a multisport athlete returning to competition after serious trauma places him in a unique position to particularly help guide and coach athletes back to peak performance following injuries or layoffs. He has been racing for 30years from 1500m track to 100mile+ trail and mountain races, sprint triathlons through to Ironman, and everything in between. Tim has coached athletes working towards their first marathon, through to elite runners and triathletes’ competing on the world stage. As a university researcher in physio & biomechanics, Tim is passionate about taking cutting-edge research and applying it to our athletes in the field.
MORGAN OGLE
Strength & Conditioning
With over 5 years applied experience, I also hold an MSc in Strength and Conditioning from Loughborough University and a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science. I am currently the Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach at Burnley College where I work within a multi-sport environment, with athletes of varying abilities and training ages. My multi-sport experience has allowed me to develop a comprehensive understanding of the physiological demands that underpin high performance within endurance sport. I use this expertise to design evidence-based, performance driven training programmes that enable athletes to meet the specific demands of their discipline and reduce the risk of injury.
Growing up in Australia my passion for sport started from a young age, having played just about every sport. As an athlete the pinnacle of my career was playing Touch Rugby at an international level.
My focus has now shifted to endurance sport, where I enjoy training for half and marathon distance events. Having previously been an elite athlete myself, I understand the added barriers that can prevent strength and conditioning from being a priority for athletes. This is why I place a great importance on taking an athlete-centred approach to help athletes come up with solutions to incorporate strength training into busy training schedules.
GREG COULL
Endurance Coach
Gregg has been involved in triathlon for over 20 years; and over the years finished 5x Ironman and multiple 70.3/middle distance races. As well as completing multi-day cycling adventures including LEJOG and NC500.
Most recently he has switched his focus to ultra running - completing 50km to 113km races as well as a 2-day stage race, and is currently training towards the West Highland Way Race.
Gregg first started coaching when he was 16 getting his British Triathlon L1 to be able to assist at his local triathlon club. He is now a TrainingPeaks Level 2, UESCA Ultrarunning Coach, IRONMAN Coach and Scottish Athletics Leader in Running Fitness.
He works with a range of abilities, from novices to the sport of triathlon/ultra running right through to experienced athletes who are regularly competing at Euro/World AG Championships.
AMY WHITEHEAD
Sport & Exercise Psychologist
Amy is a Sport and Exercise Psychologist accredited through the British Psychological Society, and a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) accredited Practitioner Psychologist.
Amy also works as an Associate Professor in Sport Psychology and Coaching at Liverpool John Moores University, and has a PhD in Sport Psychology. With over 50 publications in sport psychology and coaching, Amy is passionate about evidenced based practice and underpinning everything she does.
Amy has been working as an applied Sport and Exercise Psychologist for over 15 years and supports a wide range of athletes, coaches, and organizations; from professional football teams, to Olympic Medallists, to recreational athletes. She also has a mixed sporting background, having been a high-level junior tennis player, a national league basketballer, ultra-marathon runner and more recently, triathlete. Amy has competed in full Ironman distance (IM UK), 70.3, and the European Championships standard distance triathlon.
Amy’s approach puts the client at the centre of the work, and the sessions allow space for individuals to make sense of their situations. Life, sport and training are not independent from one another, and Amy recognises that an improved well-being is important for improved performance – whether that is trying to run your first 10k or preparing for a world championship race.
LEWIS RYAN
Endurance Coach
Lewis is an accomplished runner, with wins in races ranging from 10k up to 100 miles, including the Arc of Attrition 2025, and a marathon PB of 2:35. He’s balanced his training and competing over the last 5 years with full time work, starting a family, and launching a business, and so knows what it means to keep plates spinning! Now, he’s keen to help other athletes achieve their goals, particularly those who are balancing running with everything else life can throw at them.
Whether you’re a road or trail runner, working towards shorter or longer distances, Lewis’s passion for and experience in running (and in life generally!) will guide you to that next level.
Jessica Wilson
Endurance Coach
Jessica is a Registered Health and Exercise Practitioner through the Fitness Practitioners of Ontario (FPAO). With a BSc and MSc in Sport and Exercise Science from Leeds Beckett University and Staffordshire University, respectively, she specialised in biomechanics and environmental physiology, with both her dissertations focusing on the physiological responses of ultrarunners in cold exposure.
Jessica has a broad spectrum in sports knowledge, as a former competitive figure skater, cross country skier, hurdler, and surprisingly, hammer thrower. She has long been involved in trail and ultrarunning, since 2008, running globally across various distances, terrains, and environments. Spending as much time out in the mountains as possible, she enjoys any outdoor pursuit, getting out for long rides on her road and gravel bikes, or climbing when time (and weather) allows. She also enjoys playing tag rugby, just to mix things up.
Her love of sports has had her involved in both coaching and training for over 15 years, combining her knowledge as an athlete, her academic pursuits, and certifications over the years (OFC-RHEP Personal Training, Athletics Canada, England Athletics, Skate Canada, Hockey Canada). She also has strong knowledge in working with athletes with chronic illnesses, especially IBDs, as she herself has ulcerative colitis, and understands the additional requirements that can be needed with training.
With her coaching, she wants to ensure that she pulls the balance of enjoyment and improvement, pushing boundaries, and finding adventure in the everyday with her athletes.
Ed Milbourn
Endurance Coach
Ed has been involved in coaching for over 10years and has qualifications that reflect his diverse interests (Triathlon England Level 2 diploma, England Athletics running coach & run leader, British Cycling ride leader).
He is an ultra endurance athlete of even more years experience from ultra running to double ironman through multiday bikepacking and most things inbetween.
He loves to work with people starting out on a new journey or push themselves on further and faster adventures combining structured physical training with the mental, organisation, self management & problem solving skills needed for success at ultra distances.
Chloe Gallagher
Sleep Coach and Sports Nutritionist
Chloe is a researcher in Sleep Physiology and Chronobiology with a Bsc. in Sport and Exercise Science, an Msc. in Sport Nutrition and a PhD investigating the effects of sleep restriction on performance outcomes. Her research focuses on the impact of sleep loss on cognitive function, psychological responses and exercise performance tasks. She has also explored the effectiveness of nap interventions, specifically optimal nap timing and duration to aid performance.
Alongside her studies Chloe has supported Para Pentathlon athletes at both National and European competitions, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. She is also a qualified Sport Nutritionist and has provided one-to-one support to a range of athletes.
As a former competitive swimmer, Chloe understands firsthand the challenges that athletes face when trying to balance training, recovery and sleep. Combining her personal experience with her academic background, she is passionate about translating research into practical recommendations that support athletes’ health and performance. Chloe is dedicated to raising awareness of the vital role sleep plays in an individuals wellbeing and sporting success.
Chris Wright
Mountaineering Coach
Chris loves being in the outdoors and has been fortunate enough to lead groups in the Mountains for over 30 years, the last 15 as a Winter Mountain Leader. As a former secondary school teacher (biology) and Head of Outdoor Pursuits with overall responsibility for safety, much of his work over the years has been with young people, developing their expedition, navigation and climbing skills. He’s also been fortunate enough to climb mountains in many parts of the world including Ecuador and Nepal, and has led on 6 week long overseas youth expeditions to Malawi, Svalbard, Kyrgyzstan plus a number of shorter Alpine expeditions. He has previously studied for a PGCE in Outdoor Education and became a strong advocate for experiential learning, seeking to facilitate an instructive, enjoyable and safe experience in the mountains. Once he left school employment in 2019 he became a full-time freelance instructor, finishing off his Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor qualification, and now works mostly with adults in a variety of roles including: Cuillin guiding, teaching & instructing summer and winter mountaincraft and bespoke preparation for mountain projects. He’s also a keen trail/mountain ultrarunner and have completed a couple of pretty amazing races including the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc and the Montane Full Winter Spine. As a Biologist with a Doctorate, he has a good understanding of human physiology and the impact of exercise at sea level and altitude on our bodies. He believes in a holistic approach to training in order to achieve a goal, whether it be a qualification, mountain summit or trail race, and is passionate about passing on his experience to help others.
Liz Mahon
Sports Nutritionist
Liz is a registered nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition, has a PhD in Endurance Sports Nutrition and a postgraduate diploma in sports nutrition with the International Olympic Committee.
For over a decade Liz has worked as a lecturer, researcher and practitioner in the fields of both public health and sport. She has developed and led research-informed degree programmes in Sport, Nutrition and Health at Liverpool John Moores and Glyndwr Universities and as a result, her own practise is similarly evidence-based. She has worked with many organisations, sports clubs and athletes providing nutritional guidance; assessment of dietary intake; body composition analysis; and fuelling and catering for events. Liz enjoys opening up new areas for possible improvement by helping clients focus on how nutrition can complement their work and training.
As an athlete herself, she understands the challenges of training and fuelling correctly. Liz’s main passion is being in the mountains and trail running but also enjoys triathlon and multisport racing, having competed at all distances from sprint through to Ironman. She previously trained as a mountain leader and worked as a glacier guide, so has an interest in sport and nutrition in extreme environments.
Will Beauchamp
Physiotherapist & Bike Fitter
Since graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University, Will has worked in several areas of practice within the NHS, including Musculoskeletal Medicine, Rheumatology, Cardiology, and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation. Will now works in a senior role as a Musculoskeletal Specialist, and also as a clinical educator, helping to train the next generation of Physiotherapists.
Will’s passion, however, lies within sports injury rehabilitation. As a previous recipient of the Physiotherapy Sports Prize, Will has a strong clinical interest in the treatment and management of injuries in both runners and cyclists, and has experience working with Olympic and World Championship level athletes.
Will has also completed his training as a Retül bike fitter, and now also has an active role in providing the bike fitting and 3D motion capture analysis service at Worsley Physiotherapy clinic for HP3; his strong background in sports injury management has helped Will shape this service towards both the performance-orientated cyclist, and the cyclist who is returning from or managing an injury.
Outside of work, Will is a competitive distance runner and Duathlete who’s accolades include several County Championship titles, numerous race wins, and holds PB's of 2hr 27mins for the marathon and 14:46 for 5k. He also spends an unusual amount of time fiddling with his many bicycles and trying to learn to play various musical instruments!
Clare Walkeden
Development Coach
Clare is a consultant, developmental coach, and facilitator who specialises in cultivating an endurance mindset for sustained momentum in life and business.
She has taken part in a range of long distance sports, including running, Iron distance triathlon and long distance cycling, including classics such as Paris-Brest-Paris and London-Edinburgh-London. Most recently she has moved into ultra adventure cycling and has successfully completed several of the largest events in the calendar, such as HT550 and Alps Divide.
In her day to day Clare is the founder of Auburn Consultancy. Working with individuals and teams to create quality time and space that brings focus, clarity and action to areas of change and challenge. She is also the Chair of Abianda, a London-based Charity that works with young women and girls affected by criminal exploitation and violence.
A huge advocate of the outdoors, Clare encourages clients to step outside of their usual offices, thought space and into the outdoors, fostering renewed clarity, curiosity, and cognitive
Her approach is rooted in experience, coupled with evidence-led tactics, to support people in cultivating resilience, motivation and confidence, with wellbeing as the foundation for and performance in life and business.
Clare holds a Diploma in Coaching (University of Warwick) and is DISC Level 2 accredited. She is a mental health first aider (2 days) and regularly undertakes CPD as a member of EMCC and Henley Business School.
Enabling people to perform at their best, for themselves, in life and business
Howard Hurst
Nutritionist and Sports Scientist
Howard has over 15years experience as a Senior lecturer in Sport, Exercise & Nutritional Science, who’s qualifications include; Phd in Sport Science, M.Phil Sport Science, BSc (Hons) Sport, Physical Education and IT, ISAK Level 1 Anthropometrist, Registered Nutritionist for Sport (RNutr) with the Association for Nutrition, and British Cycling Club Coach.
He works with individual athletes and teams from beginners through to professional athletes including Team Madison-Genesis Professional Cycling, Team Wiggins Professional Cycling, GB Age Group Triathletes, Swedish National and Olympic Mountain Bike teams, as well as elite & amateur marathon and ultra-marathon runners.
As an athlete himself, he has over 25 years of racing experience in running and cycling and now competes in triathlons at all distances from Sprint to Ironman and has completed running events from 5km to 80km ultra marathons. This has given him a wealth of personal, practical experience to back up his academic qualifications.
See his academic publications here and his book ‘Nutrition for Junior Athletes’ here
Kate Disley
Sports Rehabilitator and Pilates Instructor
Kate has over 20 years hands on experience working as a Sports Massage Therapist. She holds a sports degree from Durham University, is a Gold Member of the SMA and trained with the APPI in both Matwork and Performance Pilates.
Kate has worked with several sport teams including Durham City RFC, Novos RFC as well as individual athletes from elite runners and cyclists to junior gymnasts, squash players and local harriers’ groups.
With a background in Sports, Kate has turned her hand to most things, previously playing elite level Rugby Union for over 20 years. Having suffered her share of injuries she has a huge amount of compassion and understanding when treating sports injuries.
She offers Pilates online, and face to face on a one to one basis or in a class setting at various levels. With her understanding of sport and injury management her Performance Pilates classes are renowned among her patients for being challenging, supportive and focused to help improve sports performance.
Joe Horne
Endurance Coach and Research Lead
Joe discovered sports in his early 20’s and went from being unable to swim 25m to racing in Kona at the Ironman World Championships. He’s a British Triathlon level 2 coach, sub 3 marathoner, and multiple Ironman finisher. With a background in mental health nursing, he now works as a health research fellow and Clinical Safety Officer.
Emily Couldwell
Business and Marketing Manager
Emily is an accomplished marketeer with extensive experience in developing integrated communication campaigns across a wide range of sectors.
In her teens Emily was a keen horse rider and competed as part of the Junior British Dressage team. More recently, she has gone from being a non-runner to completing her first half-marathon and is contemplating one day doing a marathon.
Howard Dracup
Endurance Coach
Howard began his coaching journey In 2022 and has over a decade of experience running, training and racing long distances in the mountains.
He has a range of coaching qualifications including the UKA Fell and Trail Lirf (Leadership in running fitness) qualification; the UESCA Ultra Marathon Coach certification and also the UKA Cirf (Coach in running fitness) qualification.
Alongside his run coaching certifications, and in order to offer a holistic service to his athletes, he is currently completing his level 2 and 3 Personal Trainer certification, as well as training to become a summer ML (Mountain Leader).
Armed with these qualifications and his own personal learnings and experiences, he began to create his own coaching philosophy, which is;
“Effective coaching involves finding the right balance between the art, the science and the use of my intuition to understand, motivate and inspire my athletes. I also firmly believe that being coached should be healthy, enjoyable and fun”