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Stronger Together - group coaching for Lakeland Trails 55k 2027
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A community training experience for an extraordinary goal. In partnership with Into Ultra, I am proud to be part of Stronger Together, a group coaching plan for beginner, novice and improver ultra runners aiming for the 2027 Lakeland Trails 55k event. Join us for all you need to start and finish strong, and have fun while doing it.
If you've ever looked at an ultra and thought 'I'd love to do that' - this is your opportunity. With expert guidance and a supportive community, together we'll grow in strength, confidence and connection.
The 2026 Stronger Together group said:
'I found being part of a supportive group with a shared goal and a shared structured training plan extremely helpful. Despite coming from a wide range of running experience and pace the group supported each other and particularly on the recce runs adjusted pace to ensure we stayed together as a group as much as possible. Jenny facilitated the group incredibly well ensuring everyone was able to contribute and ensure they gained what they needed. This resulted in the group feeling comfortable to ask questions at meet-ups and in the WhatsApp group with no question being too small or silly given the likelihood someone else would also be wondering.'
'Stronger Together has been a joy to be part of, I’ve made so many lovely friends which has always been a really big positive for running in general for me. The community has been so supportive, we’re all from different walks of life - ages, genders, experience as runners etc. so getting together and completing an ultra together has been a truly wonderful shared experience, rewarding for ourselves and in seeing the success of others.
I’ve gained so much in terms of actual knowledge and experience, things you can’t buy or learn by yourself from reading. I’m really grateful I was given this opportunity and know the connections I’ve made and confidence I’ve grown within myself will continue to grow now the programme has completed and we’ve all progressed past our first ultra. '
What's involved?
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A 6-month training plan designed for first-time or ‘improver’ entrants to the Lakeland Trails 55k event (beginning Monday 25th January)
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A supportive, exclusive WhatsApp community to share experiences and advice with other participants
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3x full-day meet-ups in the Lake District, covering kit, nutrition, hill skills and course recces (dates tbc)
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Zoom meet-ups
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Access to Into Ultra’s exclusive webinar series
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Event day support from me
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Places limited to 12 people
Costs and commitments
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The plan begins in late January; we ask that by that point you have run for 2 hours (at any pace) sometime in the past few months, and can commit to running 3-4 times per week.
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If you don’t meet those criteria right now but are interested, please contact me to discuss - you may be able to get there by January, and people with other fitness (e.g. strong walkers) are also welcome.
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You’ll need your own place for the event (not included in cost)
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We’re looking for people keen to be part of the community, so you’ll be available for the majority of the meet-ups and Zoom calls (you don’t have to make all of them!)
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The entire programme costs just £220 (£1.30 per day!). If cost is a barrier for you, funded places (including event entries) are available from Into Ultra, so please apply anyway.
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Apply via Into Ultra here:
If you're keen to be involved but not close to the Lakes, there are other programmes across the country - you'll find those at the link above too.
