Ready to feel strong, capable, and proud of every stride?

EXPLORE RUN COACHING
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Your race. Your plan. Your chance to win big.

Join an EP Coaching plan for Christchurch Marathon and you’ll get:
✔ $50 off your training plan
✔ 15% off race entry
✔ Entries to win lululemon outfits, a Pure Sports Nutrition voucher, and a private coaching session with Ellen

Secure your plan before 11 Dec (4-month) or 8 Jan (3-month).

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 • RUN WITH ELLEN

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Personalised plans for every runner.

From your first 5km to a new marathon PB, I create running plans tailored to your goals.

Each plan is designed to keep your training load balanced, prevent burnout, and help you find joy in every run. All managed through an easy online platform.

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 • SWIM WITH ELLEN

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Balanced performance.

Running builds my endurance. Swimming restores it.
I can add swim plans to complement your running—building strength, improving recovery, and boosting performance without extra impact.

It’s the balance that keeps your body fresh, your training consistent, and your love of movement strong.

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Coaching with a human heartbeat –

— structured, personal, and built for progress in every stride and stroke.

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Hi, I’m Ellen.

There’s a quiet pride that comes from doing something just for you.

I help women find that spark and strength again through structured plans that fit your life, keeping training balanced, energy high, and the joy in running front and centre.

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Through every stride, I’m here to empower your confidence, educate your approach, and help you evolve into the strongest version of yourself.

  • A smiling woman in running gear holding a finisher medal at a race event with a 'Finish' arch and other runners in the background.

    Ellen is an amazing coach and person. I first joint EP Coaching two years ago with a run plan, when I couldn’t run due to injury I switched to a swim plan and when returning to running it was a no brainer to use Ellen again to help me with this. She is full of knowledge and is so supportive. I would 100% recommend her to anyone and everyone.

    AMY

  • A woman wearing sunglasses and a cap taking a selfie with a scenic lake, green mountains, and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

    Running was something that I had always had a love hate relationship with and would get bored with (and injuries from), but ep coaching has definitely changed that. I have had running plans for events in the past, but I had never had a real personalised one with my own coach. Man what a difference it makes! I literally look forward to seeing what’s on my plan for the week, and love that I can’t shift things around to suit my week. Ellen is so knowledgeable and supportive, and super approachable.

    PIP

  • A woman running outdoors near a lake, wearing a dark athletic tank top, black shorts, sunglasses, a cap, and a race bib with the name "Kate" and number "5101."

    I have worked with Ellen for a year, it has completely changed my running. I have struggled with a few injuries in the past, however since I began working with Ellen I have got through training blocks injury free! Ellen is approachable, and a great cheerleader to all. She has made adjustments to my training when I've needed to take a break. She helped make my first marathon an incredibly enjoyable experience!! Ellen has created a supportive community which is an added bonus. I would highly recommend working with Ellen!

    KATE

  • A woman at a race event holds a medal and a banana, standing outdoors in front of a large white tent surrounded by other people, some wearing race gear.

    My training has been on fire 🔥 feeling stronger and fitter than ever. Smashed my 5km PB that El helped me with end of 2024 and also been smashing my trail run events. El is such an awesome coach and she has now added weekly swim sessions into my training plan. You give her a challenge and she will accept it! Highly recommended EP coaching if you are looking for a coach.

    JESS

  • A woman and a young girl standing outdoors after a race, both wearing medals around their necks, with race bibs attached to their clothing. The woman has glasses and is smiling, while the girl is also smiling slightly. The background shows other people, trees, a blue sky with some clouds, and a scenic landscape.

    Ellen you have been so great to work with I’ve really enjoyed training with you, always supportive, so easy to follow which I loved and adapted when needed. Will definitely be returning, although I’m normally motivated myself I have found this has helped me more and I’ve learnt alot along the way. I was in a running rut and I’m back on track after Ellen’s help

    AIMEE

  • Woman taking a selfie outdoors, wearing a bright yellow visor, large black sunglasses, a pink athletic shirt, and a yellow wristband, with greenery, trees, and a body of water in the background.

    Ellen has been working with me in preparation for the Christchurch half marathon! She offers a tailored programme and the most amazing support! I have been working with her for nearly 6 months as I change and adapt my goals! I feel more confident in my running as well as feel more mentally able to actually achieve my goals! She has been amazing and highly recommend her to anyone male or female looking for a coach! Photo attached is me running on my holiday in Fiji that would NEVER have happened back in the day!!

    HARRIET

Start where you are.

From your first 5km to your next marathon. Join EP Coaching and rediscover your love of running.

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