Train the Individual.
Optimise the Plan.
Finish the Race.
One-on-One Endurance Coaching by Glen Smetherham.
Combining 60+ Ultramarathon finishes, 10+ years of coaching, 30 years of podiatry biomechanics, continuous self-learning and 3–7 day adaptive blocks to get you to the start line healthy and the finish line strong.
A Long-Term Love of Running.
The focus at Consistent Running is a long term love of running, with an emphasis on running economy.
I base my coaching, not on any system, but on the latest science and research into training theory, including load management, running economy, strength and conditioning, mental training, and injury risk management. This, together with countless lessons from my 60+ Ultra finishes and coaching athletes to approximately 1000 race finishes forms the core of my training philosophy.
I am influenced by many great coaches from the past and present, as well as exercise scientists and experts in other fields. When I'm not running myself, I'm usually working on training plans, reading a running-related book or catching up on the latest research into running.
Static Training Plans Break When Real Life Happens.
I deliver and adjust your training inside Intervals.icu using 3–7 day rolling blocks. Click the real-world triggers below to see possible adaptive adjustments (note: these are illustrative examples—often I will simply give you direct instructions to modify an activity rather than rewriting the whole week).
Your Nervous System Doesn't Separate Work Stress From Running Stress.
Total physiological load equals training stress plus life stress. A shift-worker or busy parent on broken sleep cannot absorb the same intensity density as an athlete with 14 free hours and low cognitive load.
Select your weekly time budget and cognitive stress level to see how your training prescription may be adapted.
Every Race Terrain Demands a Different Physical Blueprint.
Aerobic capacity and metabolic fitness are universal fundamentals, but successful races depend on preparing your body and gear for the specific conditions ahead. Whether it’s managing desert heat, soft-tissue shear on dunes, eccentric quad braking in the mountains, or locking in your gear and fueling, we work together to bulletproof your body and mind for race day. Select your target race environment below:
Extensive Racing, Coaching, & Clinical Experience.
My number one goal is to help you enjoy a long-term love of consistent running. I have completed over 60 Ultramarathons up to 350km, and I bring over 30 years of clinical experience as a podiatrist.
I don't deliver rigid/static plans. I customize your training based on how your individual body responds to load, balancing your running training with the realities of your daily life.
Request a Coaching Consultation
For more information on how we could work together to achieve your running goals, fill out the form below. I will initially reply by email to share some thoughts, but we can easily arrange a quick phone chat if you prefer to discuss things directly.
Adaptive One-on-One Coaching
The ultimate partnership to build your running fitness and work towards your goal races. I set and analyse your workouts, dial in your Intervals.icu zones, and fully manage your training in 3–7 day rolling blocks.
Guided Guardrails
This is an off-season maintenance option exclusively for athletes who have completed at least 3 months at the Adaptive tier. For example, if you are going on a long holiday or have a period where you want to maintain your training but will be unable to follow a fully structured plan. I provide fortnightly volume targets and advice on distance/workout/strength options, while you take over daily calendar management and any required pivots.