New Zealand · Endurance Run Coach

Run your
fastest race
yet.

Personal coaching for first-timers, PR-chasers and marathoners — from a coach who races at the front. A plan built around your life and your finish line.

Christopher Dryden racing the Gold Coast Marathon
Gold Coast Marathon · Bib 35
Why train with Chris

A coach who races
at the front.

I'm Chris — I race the same distances you're training for, from the 5K to the marathon, at a national-competitive level. Your plan isn't theory; it's built from what actually works on tired legs and busy weeks.

Whether it's your first 5K or a sub-3 marathon, we build training around your real week — then adapt it as you get stronger.

Personal bests
2:17
Marathon
1:04
Half marathon
14:27
5,000m
Recent podiums
1
Auckland Half Marathon
1st place · 2025
2
Christchurch Half Marathon
2nd place · 2026
3
Melbourne Marathon
3rd place · 2024
Certified Run Coach 5K → Marathon Strength & injury prevention Race-day pacing
How it works

Three steps from where you are to the finish line.

01

Intro call & goals

A free 20-minute call to talk through your goal race, your history and what your week realistically looks like.

02

Your tailored plan

A structured, personalised plan in your training app — sessions, paces and strength work built around your life.

03

Check in & adapt

Regular check-ins and unlimited chat keep the plan honest — we adjust as you get fitter, busier or niggly.

Coaching plans

Choose your level of support.

Simple weekly pricing. Cancel anytime — no lock-in contracts.

Foundation

Self-guided, with structure.

$20/ week
Get started
Personalised plan, refreshed monthly
Full training-app access
Form-check video library
Email support

Race Ready

Everything, dialled to your goal race.

$75/ week
Go all in
Everything in 1:1 Coaching
Weekly plan adjustments
Weekly video / phone check-ins
Gait & strength analysis
Custom nutrition & fuelling plan
Priority chat response
Runner stories

Faster, stronger, still enjoying it.

"Took 11 minutes off my half marathon in one training block. The check-in calls kept me honest when I wanted to skip sessions."

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Half marathon PR

"I went from never running to finishing my first 5K without stopping. Chris made it feel completely doable."

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Couch to 5K

"First marathon, negative split, no wall. The pacing plan was spot on. Couldn't have done it alone."

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Marathon debut
Questions

Good to know.

Not at all. Plans start from wherever you are today — including complete beginners working toward a first 5K. We build gradually so you stay healthy and motivated.
Your training and workouts live in a dedicated coaching app that syncs with most GPS watches, so every session, pace and note is on your wrist and phone.
Yes — upgrade, downgrade or pause anytime. Many runners start on Foundation and move up to 1:1 as a goal race gets closer. There's no lock-in contract.
It's a relaxed 20-minute video or phone call to talk through your goals, your running history and your schedule. You'll leave with a clear sense of the plan — whether or not you sign up.
Everything from 5K and 10K through to half and full marathon, plus general fitness and return-to-running. Road and trail both welcome.

Ready to chase a PR?

Book a free 20-minute intro call, or message Chris directly. No pressure — just a plan for your next start line.