Ultra Running Coach Kristian Morgan
Custom TrainingPeaks plans + weekly support to help you run farther, faster, and more confidently — from first ultra to 100 miles and beyond
Appalachian Trail SoBo FKT Holder · 150+ ultras & marathons · Featured in leading running media
A Film About My Appalachian Trail FKT Attempt in 2025
About Coach Kristian
I’m an ultra-endurance athlete and coach with 150+ ultras and marathons completed worldwide, including Fastest Known Times on the Appalachian Trail (SoBo) and the South West Coast Path.
I combine real-world racing experience with proven endurance training methods to help runners of all levels build durability, improve performance, and show up prepared on race day.
Trusted by runners worldwide
Proven results from 50K to 100 miles
Clear coaching + personal support
Built around your schedule and life
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Real Stories From Runners Who’ve Grown Stronger, Faster, and More Confident With My Coaching
Runners value my coaching for its clarity, personal support, and real results. With deep ultra-running experience and structured training plans, I help athletes break plateaus, stay motivated, and achieve goals they once thought impossible. Whether it’s your first ultra or a big PR, my coaching gives you the guidance and confidence to progress. Hear From More Runners Like These
Coaching that’s structured, human, and built for long-term progress
Runners work with me because the process is clear: the right training at the right time, consistent communication, and honest feedback. You’ll know what to do each day — and why — so you can improve without guessing.
You’ll get
A custom TrainingPeaks plan tailored to your goal + availability
Weekly check-ins and adjustments based on your training data
Support with pacing, race strategy, and mindset
Guidance on fueling and recovery (optional, goal-dependent)
How online coaching works
Step 1 — Book a free call
We’ll talk through your goals, experience, timeline, and what’s been holding you back. You’ll leave with clarity on the best path forward.
Step 2 — Custom plan in TrainingPeaks
I build a plan around your fitness, lifestyle, and race objective — from first 50K to 100-mile and multi-day events.
Step 3 — Weekly support + adjustments
We review progress, adapt training, and solve problems early — so you stay consistent, confident, and prepared.
Follow my training on Strava
I’ve logged training consistently for over 10 years — including daily runs, race builds, and FKT attempts. If you want transparency into how an elite ultra runner trains over time, it’s all there.
Home Page FAQ
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I work with runners of all levels who are committed to improving — from beginners training for their first trail race to experienced athletes preparing for ultras or pushing for personal bests. If you’re passionate about progress and consistency, you’ll fit right in.
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Coaching is delivered through TrainingPeaks, where you’ll receive personalized weekly training plans, detailed workout guidance, and ongoing feedback. Every program is tailored to your goals, experience, schedule, and fitness level. You’ll know exactly what to do each day, with clear structure, purpose, and easy-to-follow tracking inside the platform.
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I coach both. Beginners benefit from structured guidance and injury-prevention foundations, while advanced runners get targeted programming, advanced workouts, and race-specific planning for everything from 5K trail races to 100-mile ultras.
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My coaching philosophy is shaped by years of training and studying in Ethiopia, where running is rooted in rhythm, patience, and consistency. I combine this with modern performance science to create sustainable, smart training that builds long-term strength, confidence, and resilience.
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You’ll have consistent communication through the coaching platform, plus the option for messaging or calls depending on your plan. I’m hands-on and responsive — you’ll always have support, feedback, and clear direction as you move through each phase of training.
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Absolutely. Whether it’s a local trail race, a mountain ultra, a multi-day event, or your first 50K, I build your program around your race profile, terrain, elevation, and timeline. Your training becomes precise, purposeful, and race-ready.
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If you want structure, accountability, expert guidance, and a plan designed specifically for you — coaching will help you progress faster and more confidently. Most runners come to me because they want to train smarter, avoid injury, and reach a level they haven’t been able to hit on their own.
Ready to train with clarity and confidence?
If you want a plan that fits your life and coaching that keeps you consistent, let’s talk. Book a free call and I’ll help you map the next steps.