Le Domestique

Written by Chris Taylor

Taylor is a UKA Running Coach and an Expedition Leader. He's coached multiple world record holders, has organised record-breaking events on all 7 continents, and has helped raise more than £5million for charity.

8th June 2026

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🎙️ Episode description

Chris Taylor is a former Royal Marine and now a highly regarded running coach in the UK. With his military background and passion for endurance sports, he has become a go-to expert for those looking to tackle running challenges. In this episode, we delve into his transition from military life to coaching and the lessons he learned along the way.
 
Chris shares several key insights for those looking to transition into coaching:
 
Don’t Overthink Logistics: While planning is important, Chris believes that sometimes it’s best to dive in and learn along the way. His first major running challenge involved minimal planning, which taught him valuable lessons about adaptability and problem-solving.
 
Stay Authentic: Chris stresses the importance of staying true to oneself. He emphasises that passion should drive your coaching practice, rather than solely focusing on business aspects.
 
Continuous Learning: The field of coaching is ever-evolving. Chris advocates for continuous learning and adapting to new trends in sports science and training techniques.

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Watch the full video on YouTube below. You can also follow Fergus Crawley on Instagram.

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🎙️ Episode description

Chris Taylor is a former Royal Marine and now a highly regarded running coach in the UK. With his military background and passion for endurance sports, he has become a go-to expert for those looking to tackle running challenges. In this episode, we delve into his transition from military life to coaching and the lessons he learned along the way.
 
Chris shares several key insights for those looking to transition into coaching:
 
Don’t Overthink Logistics: While planning is important, Chris believes that sometimes it’s best to dive in and learn along the way. His first major running challenge involved minimal planning, which taught him valuable lessons about adaptability and problem-solving.
 
Stay Authentic: Chris stresses the importance of staying true to oneself. He emphasises that passion should drive your coaching practice, rather than solely focusing on business aspects.
 
Continuous Learning: The field of coaching is ever-evolving. Chris advocates for continuous learning and adapting to new trends in sports science and training techniques.

📹 Watch the video

Watch the full video on YouTube below. You can also follow Fergus Crawley on Instagram.

Interested in

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