Lakeland 50

Paul is an excellent coach. He guided me smoothly through my training for the Lakeland 50, avoiding injury and managing illness in a way I could not have done alone. He was always there at the end of the phone or text message to support me when my confidence wobbled and his reassurance and skill in adapting to my issues kept me going. He understood the needs of an older runner and adjusted his programme accordingly so that I achieved my goal of completing the event whilst gaining so much strength & fitness and having fun along the way. I’m very grateful.

Bob Graham round

Six months ago, on a journey to surpass my personal running boundaries, I decided to reach out to Paul at Summit Ultra. My aspirations in the running sphere were growing, and after delving deep into research, Paul's name consistently emerged as a beacon of excellence. Not only are his personal achievements in running utterly staggering, but his reputation as a top-notch coach precedes him. I've always believed in the power of surrounding myself with high achievers—individuals whose passion and dedication echo my own aspirations. Paul is undoubtedly one of those people.

What has impressed me the most during these six months under Paul's training isn't just his vast knowledge and personalized training regimens; it's the close-knit community he's cultivated. Summit Ultra is not just a coaching platform; it's a hub for enthusiastic runners to come together, share their stories, motivate each other, and revel in each other's successes. This sense of camaraderie is hard to find and even harder to foster, yet Paul has achieved it excellently.

Accomplishing my Bob Graham Round was a dream turned reality, and while my determination played a part, Paul's unwavering support was instrumental. I can still vividly recall the excitement in his eyes as I approached the finish line, as if he was reliving every step of his own achievements through me. That genuine thrill, coupled with his unyielding belief in my capabilities, has fueled my spirit.

In essence, working with Paul hasn't just transformed me as a runner; it's enriched my life by introducing me to a fantastic community and by demonstrating the heights one can reach with the right mentor by their side.

Espresso round

Being coached by Paul, following my return to running, has been a game changer for me. I have complex physical and mental health issues that puts limitations on what I am capable of. Paul's understanding and advice has meant that I've been able to focus on more realistic, yet still challenging goals. His intelligently thought out training schedule has given me the structure and motivation that I need and this with great support from Paul throughout has enabled me to successfully complete my first Lake District Round, the Espresso Round. This was a massive confidence booster for me and I am only weeks away from attempting the next big Lakeland adventure.

7 Valleys 100k, Abrahams Tea round

Joining Summit Ultra really gave me the structure I needed to take my running to the next level, I signed up to help achieve my goals of the Abrahams tea round, 7 Valleys 100k and more to come in the new year. The community aspect of being a Summit Ultra athlete helps to keep me motivated and having a group of like minded people to bounce ideas off is priceless.