The support crew
Coaches, physios, massage therapists and nutritionists who keep NZ trail runners fuelled, moving, and slightly less broken than last week.
Coaches
Single Track Collective
Hi, I’m Nic Ayson, the overexcited trail lover and person behind Singletrack Collective. I can help if you're new to running, chasing a big goal, looking to take your performance to the next level, or returning from injury and need a structured, supportive path back to running.
Aerobic Edge
Aerobic Edge provides coaching for a wide range of athletes — from first-time 5k runners to ultramarathoners, as well as military and police personnel.
AW Run Coach
AW Run Coach, led by BPhed-qualified coach Andrew Wharton, creates personalised running and strength plans to help athletes achieve PBs, prevent injuries, and progress.
Capital Trails Coaching
Capital City Trails offers coaching for runners aiming to train smarter, run stronger, and enjoy the journey, from 5K to ultramarathons.
CMF Running
CMF Running is led by Chris and Char, coaching athletes of all abilities across every surface and distance, helping them achieve their individual goals.
Good Athletic
Good Athletic, led by coach Andy, provides personalised training for motivated athletes aiming to take their running to the next level.
Innate Running
Innate Running helps athletes pursue everything from road races to mountain adventures with programmes tailored to goals, building awareness, adaptability, and sustainable progress.
InnerFight Endurance NZ
Online / Nationwide
Want to push past your perceived limits?
I help people become better at life through endurance, whether that’s chasing an ultra, taking on Coast to Coast, or returning to competitive running postpartum.
My coaching combines endurance training, performance science, mental resilience, and wellbeing to help athletes perform at their best while still showing up fully for work, family, and everything else that matters in life. I believe the race is only part of the journey & the real transformation happens in who you become along the way.
Life In Motion
Run Club Coaching, led by Coach Eve, provides personalised training plans for runners from 5km to ultramarathon, tailored to be simple, sustainable, and effective.
Rep Endurance
Rep Endurance empowers athletes of all levels to push their limits and achieve meaningful goals through personalised coaching, structured training, and sustainable support.
Run Hazel Run
Wellington
As a certified running coach, I’ve been working with runners for over 30 years. From beginners to seasoned ultra-marathoners, I’ve helped people of all ages and stages nail their goals and get the most out of their abilities.
Whether you’re building up to a 10k, a 100-miler, or just trying to get a regular running routine in place, I’ll guide you there.
Running NZ
Running NZ, founded in 2014 by coach Jaime Stevenson, provides holistic coaching for athletes from beginners to multi-day ultrarunners with personalised, sustainable training support.
Speedon Coaching
SpeedON Coaching specialises in trail and ultra-endurance coaching for athletes of all levels, providing tailored training strategies focused on health, motivation, and sustainable progress.
Speedplay Coaching
Speedplay Coaching is led by Sarah, a former New Zealand representative runner and physiotherapist helping athletes improve technique, strength, stamina, and sustainable performance.
SQUADRUN
SQUADRUN, led by coach Kerry, has supported over 5000 athletes to achieve their running goals with tailored training and community support.
Wild Runner Coaching
Online / Nationwide
Wild Runner Coaching is headed up by Coach Vicky, also known as The Dreaded Runner. As a certified UESCA Running and Ultra Running Coach, I passionately believe that we’re capable of far more than we often realise.
I specialise in supporting busy parents and women over 30 who are balancing careers, family life and the many demands of everyday life while chasing ambitious running goals. Whether you’re training for your first trail race, tackling your first ultramarathon or aiming for a new personal best, my coaching is designed to fit around your life—not expect your life to fit around your training.
My coaching combines evidence-based training with genuine support, helping runners build confidence, resilience and consistency in a sustainable way. I want every athlete to arrive at the start line feeling prepared, capable and excited for what lies ahead.
I don’t believe you have to choose between your family, your career and your running dreams. With smart training, the right support and a sustainable approach, you really can have all three.
Your Running Pal
Wellington
I’m Gordon, a trail runner and coach who’s spent the last decade enjoying long days out in the hills. I help runners to stay connected to their "why" and follow it towards exciting goals. I've helped athletes to podiums and PBs, beating cut-offs and big adventures with friends. I'd love to chat about how I can help you challenge yourself and find your joy in running.