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Have you reached the point where...

You've followed the generic ‘ready to go’ plans.

You've used the running apps.

You've AI’d yourself into confusion.

You’ve broken YouTube.

Perhaps you've even had another coach, but something was missing.

You know you're capable of more, but...

You can't quite find consistency.

Your progress has plateaued.

You need accountability and real expertise.

You're tired of second-guessing the best approach for you.

Get Ready to Level Up Your Running.

With a CMF Coach in your corner, invested in you and your success.

Run with confidence.

Stop second-guessing your training and start finding out what you're capable of.

The CMF Coaching Team.

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Chris Lucas

Master Coach

  • Founder of CMF Running
  • 20 Years Experience Mentoring & Leadership
  • Run Coaching Mentorship with Dr Will O'Connor- 2021/2022
  • 5+ Years Experience Run Coaching
  • Lifetime of Running & Training Experience
  • Training Peaks Accredited Run Coach
  • Athletics NZ Accredited Run Coach
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Charlotte Milne (Char)

Senior Coach

  • Qualified Personal Trainer- Level 4 & 5 Certificates
  • 7 Years Experience Strength Coach
  • 4 Years Experience Full Time Run Coach
  • Lifetime of personal Running & Strength Training Experience
  • Continued upskilling with NZHIF Pro-Series- Personal Training

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Kendall Peacock

Senior Coach

  • 30 years Fitness, Leadership, & Mentoring experience
  • 5 Years Run Coaching experience
  • Extensive running shoe and kit knowledge
  • Ultra & Adventure planning Specialist
  • UESCA Ultra Running Certified Run Coach

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Kirrilly Katen

Senior Coach

  • 10 Years experience Ultra Running
  • 10 Years experience Leadership, Fitness, and Mentoring experience
  • UESCA Ultra Running Certified Coach (currently undertaking)
  • Training Peaks Accredited Coach

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Emma McEwen

Senior Coach

  • UESCA Certified Ultra Running Coach
  • TrainingPeaks Accredited Coach
  • Experienced ultra runner with NZ Event top 10 W finishes in the trail marathon, 80k, 100k and top 10 age group finishes in International 100-mile events. 
  • Wild Things Women’s FKT Whakarewarewa Rainbow Run 60k
  • 10+ years experience in leadership roles

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Holly Brown

Senior Coach

  • UESCA Ultra Running certified Run Coach
  • Training Peaks Level 1 & 2 Certified Run Coach
  • 3 Years Run Coaching experience
  • Blue Lake 24 hour challenge- Last woman standing
  • Multiple 100km & 100 Mile finishes

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Hannah Presswood

Senior Coach

  • 10 years+ running and adventure racing experience
  • Experienced Backyard Ultra athlete and support crew
  • Founder – Real Health Sports Nutrition (RHSN)
  • Certificate in Sports Nutrition (Sports Nutrition Association) and Masters in Food Biochemistry
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Josh Hetherington

Expert Coach

  • TrainingPeaks Accredited Coach (TBC)
  • Local Run Club and Community Leader
  • Faultline Ultra 24km 10th (Gender)
  • Tarawera T50km 35th (Gender)
  • Hawkes Bay Marathon 10th (Age group)
  • Sub 3hr Marathon Runner
  • Unassisted single day Kepler (60km) Run
  • Unassisted single day Mt Taranaki + Pouākai Circuit (33km) Run

Why Runners Choose CMF

Coaching built around you.

No cookie-cutter plans.

Genuine relationships.

You'll always have a coach in your corner.

Specialist expertise.

A team of Endurance Coaching Specialists.

We're invested in your success.

Your goals become our goals.

Athlete Stories

Ready?

Book your Free coach call, simply fill out our training questionnaire and we'll match you with the best Coach for your personality, ability, and goals

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