Run & Tri Coach exists to help everyday athletes achieve extraordinary things.

Whether you’re taking on your first 5K, stepping up to a marathon, or preparing for a sprint or full Ironman, we provide structured, personalised coaching to help you train with purpose and confidence.

Our coaching is built around real life — work, family, and everything in between — because progress only happens when training is sustainable. Through expert guidance, data-led planning, and ongoing support, we help you move beyond simply completing events to performing at your best on race day.

Our Mission

To make endurance sport coaching accessible, structured, and achievable for athletes of all abilities.

We believe that with the right support, anyone can progress from beginner to confident racer — whether that means completing a first 5K, improving a marathon time, or finishing an Ironman.

Our mission is to remove the guesswork from training by combining professional coaching, real-world experience, and performance data to create plans that fit around your lifestyle — helping you train smarter, stay consistent, and reach the start line feeling prepared.

Why Train With Us?

Led by experienced endurance coaches who actively compete and coach within the triathlon and running community, Run & Tri Coach is built on real-world knowledge — not generic training plans.

From first-time runners to athletes targeting marathon and Ironman finish lines, we support your journey with structured guidance, regular feedback, and coaching that evolves as you do.

Meet the Coaches

Jon Brown, - Head Coach
Jon Brown is the founder and head coach of Run & Tri Coach, Chairman of JBR Run & Tri Club, and Race Director of RTC Events.

With over 30 years in competitive sport and a deep background in endurance performance, Jon has coached hundreds of athletes, from complete beginners to Ironman finishers, with several going on to represent Great Britain at European and World Championships. I am a British Triathlon Level 2 Coach and UK Athletics Coach (CiRF),

, Jon is known for his straight-talking, supportive coaching style that focuses on sustainable progress, confidence, and long-term performance. His hands on involvement in delivering endurance events gives him a unique race day perspective, ensuring athletes are prepared not just to train well, but to perform when it matters.
Jon’s mission is simple, help people become stronger, more confident endurance athletes through purposeful, honest coaching.

Qualifications & Professional Development
• Level 3 Personal Trainer
• UK Athletics Level 2 Coach (CiRF)
• British Triathlon Level 2 Coach
• ASA Level 1 Swimming Coach
• Practitioner in Running Gait Re-Education
• Level 4 Sports Massage Therapist

John Roberts  

I’m John Roberts—a  UK Athletics Level 1 Coach (LiRF), who believes that great coaching starts with understanding the person, not just the pace chart.

Most of the athletes I work with are juggling busy jobs, family life, and limited training time. My role is to help you train smart, stay consistent, and make progress without burning out or breaking down.

I coach running and triathlon across all levels, from complete novices to athletes chasing big goals like marathons and long-course triathlons. Every plan I create is tailored, flexible, and built around real-world constraints—because life doesn’t stop when you start training.

As an athlete myself, I’ve experienced the highs, the setbacks, and the frustrations that come with endurance sport. That’s why my coaching is supportive, structured, and grounded in long-term progress. You’ll always know what you’re doing, why you’re doing it, and how it fits into the bigger picture.