💪 TaylorMade
TaylorMade is an online running coaching platform and bespoke events organisation, specialising in ultra distance trail running.
If you’re looking to take your running to the next level, I can help optimise your training, recovery, mindset and race preparation, giving you the confidence to reach your full potential and get the results you want. Or, if you’re looking to break a world record or complete an epic personal challenge, I can help organise and operate your adventure!
Coaching
Events
📝 Coaching Plans
I offer different coaching plans for all athletic abilities and experience levels. The most popular is bespoke coaching, a monthly one-to-one plan which includes a regularly updated, TaylorMade and flexible training program delivered via the Final Surge® training app, which links to your calendar and GPS watch.
🧩 Bespoke Events
As an experienced event organiser, I also offer bespoke challenge organisation and support. If you want to break a world record or embark on an exciting expedition and need guidance planning and operating the event, I can help! From simple advice and support, to full event planning and delivery.
Personalised Training Plan
Strength & Conditioning Workouts
Mindset Coaching
Accountable Program
Regular Feedback
24/7 Support
Nutrition Advice
Kit Reviews
Race Strategy Planning
Brand Discounts
🤨 Having Trouble Staying Accountable?
You’re Not Alone. And I’m Here to Help.
Consistency is key to improving running endurance, but it can be difficult to maintain. The good news? I can help! Not only do I set your training sessions for you, I also hold you accountable to them.
With the Final Surge® app, you can sync your training program to a third party calendar to make scheduling your training around other life commitments even easier. You can also send your sessions directly to your watch and complete your workouts with step-by-step instructions. Once each session has been completed, it is highlighted green, amber, or red, depending on how it went. Gamifying the process and knowing that you’re accountable to someone else not only helps get you out the door, it can also make you more conscientious during your sessions too.
👇 Download the TaylorMade Training Handbook
A broad introduction to some of the training principles and methods that I adhere to as both a coach and an athlete, including guidance on how to get the most out of your TaylorMade training plan.
⭐️ Athlete Testimonials
Transformational coaching
“Taylor’s coaching has been transformational for me. I came to Taylor having signed up to my first two ultramarathons – a 100km in the Peak District and a 100 miler in Snowdonia. From the first call with Taylor, it was clear how much he...
Jack Goldsmith
Working together for years
“I love being coached by Taylor. We've been working together for years and I've undergone a huge amount of progression in that time. I have also learnt so much more about my training, my strengths, and my weaknesses. Having someone...
Imo Boddy
Can't recommend enough
“I’ve been coached by Taylor for around 18 months, with the main focus being two marathon training blocks. He’s approachable, supportive, and always available to answer questions or adjust training if needed. I’ve seen a clear improvement in race times that...
Conor Rafferty
Transformed my running
"Taylor has transformed my running and my training. Since working with Taylor, I’ve hit huge PBs at every distance (from a 3:08 to a 2:52 marathon in just a few months), completed my longest ever ultra with a top 50 finish position,...
Joseph Guntrip
Road & Ultra Athlete
Incredibly reassuring
“Without blowing too much smoke, Taylor is a guy that’s always made me think … shit, that’s impressive. Taylor’s personality, knowledge and experience shine brightly through his coaching methods, from the session structure always seeming to be perfect for my body; to...
Tom Smith
The best of the best
“Brother! You’re the best of the best and it’s just so clear and obvious why. Thank you so much for coming on this journey with me. You've helped me achieve something I never thought I could and I’ll never forget it....
Sam Thompson
Transformed my running and mindset
"I've had the pleasure of working with Taylor for almost a year – initially to help me achieve a world record of running 36 marathons in 36 days, and now to pursue a PB in the marathon. His expertise, support,...
Sophie Grace Holmes
Beyond anything I had hoped for
“I came to Taylor with a solid background in endurance events and distances, but I wanted to push my physical and mental limits with the Marathon des Sables. From the start, Taylor was enthusiastic and knew exactly how we could...
Matt Bayly
Results-driven training program
“I've always been a naturally competent runner but lacked the motivation and drive to hold down a regular, results-driven training program coupled with any form of accountability. Taylor, however, provides all of this and more. Obviously his personal results speak for...
Jordan Jowett
Cannot recommend highly enough
“After signing up to a multi-stage ultra with zero experience and knowledge of what an ultra marathon is, I decided I needed a coach. Taylor was recommended to me and I’m so glad I reached out to him. His knowledge and experience...
Tamsin Fry
Exactly what I needed
"Taylor's coaching style ('we can only build from where we are now, not where we want to be') was exactly what I needed. His profound knowledge and principles guided me to achieve my marathon goal. Taylor worked with what we had, getting me to ...
Josh Trafford
Highly recommend
"Taylor started coaching me at a time where I had entered far too many races, all of which required different strengths. It’s safe to say I presented quite the challenge but he quickly adapted my plan to ensure I arrived at each start line as...
Hannah Tyldesley
Clear rationale and science
“Taylor is a phenomenal coach. Simply put, without him I wouldn't have been able to complete my 777 Challenge (7 marathons in 7 days across 7 European cities). He's a true expert in every sense of the word. His excellent communication...
Ibi Akhtar
Fully invested in your journey
“I reached out to Taylor at the end of 2024 with one clear goal in mind: to complete a 100-mile ultra. I had attempted this twice before but fell short due to injuries and a lack of proper guidance. Coming off the...
Jack Salmon
Couldn't ask for anyone better
“My favourite thing about Taylor as a coach is his relentless optimism. No matter how tough something may seem he is always there to support me, to break things down and to offer advice. He is also realistic. Running is...
Peter Folkes
The big brother I never had
“I first met Taylor when I joined for one of his World Record challenges with another athlete. I felt so inspired with what Taylor was doing that I knew right away I wanted him to be a part of my running journey...
Joe Larkin
Compassionate and realistic
"I initially reached out to Taylor after completing my first multi-day ultra, feeling pretty broken and lost! From the outset, he approached my goals for the year with a compassionate and realistic mindset, aligning our expectations seamlessly. As an ultra runner himself, his practical advice ...
Dominic Birch
Truly bespoke programme
"I approached Taylor to support me on my running journey off the back of a disappointing London Marathon, having missed my goal of a sub-4 hour time significantly. For context, I am 6ft 5 and over 100kg with a demanding work and social...
Jak Wright
Would not be here without him
"For someone who was new to the running world, Taylor was the first person I wanted to speak to when I booked my first ultramarathon. I met Taylor while he was supporting another one of his athletes on their World Record challenge. ...
Desmond McSweeney
Immense satisfaction
“Taylor played a pivotal role in preparing me for my first ultra marathon experience. As someone who isn't a seasoned runner, Taylor's structured guidance during my training was invaluable. Each session had a clear purpose, significantly contributing to my understanding of running and...
James Derlacki
Mums can do hard things
“I approached Taylor as an under-confident average runner and first-time Mum with a goal of completing the Arc of Attrition 100 miler. His willingness to support not only my return to running but his kindness, patience, and knowledge of the sport...
Alice Weston Smith
Instilled confidence
“I first spoke with Taylor over a year ago as I was taking on some more mileage and looking at how best to optimise my training and increase my load without injury. Not only was he enormously helpful and very transparent, he was able to...
Mary Marshall
A great coach
“Taylor is a great coach and definitely someone I can rely on for my training. I really enjoy the sessions he sets – even the ones I think I’m not going to enjoy!! I feel like I’m getting stronger as a runner already and I’m...
Heidi Rogers
Much more than a coach
“Taylor is much more than a coach to me – he’s someone I trust, respect and am proud to call a friend. He brings the best out in his athletes and allows them to achieve what would have previously seemed impossible....
Spencer Matthews
Second to none
“After too many recommendations to keep count of, and an initial call with Taylor, things have only continued to go from strength to strength. The way he balances his rationale and reasoning of the program along with meeting you where you are at...
Ben Poole
The coach you want
“Taylor managed my programming in preparation for Run for 1 Million, my toughest world record challenge to date (76 marathons in 76 days). He has a deep knowledge of what it takes to prepare (both physically and mentally) for multi-day running events,...
Josh Patterson
Learnt so much
"I've been working with Taylor for about 18 months, and he's been so brilliant. From regularly adapting my training to fit in with run clubs, events, (too many) changes to my agenda; to building my confidence as a runner; and equipping me with knowledge. I feel ...
Jess Harker
