We place a high value on feedback, here are some of the things that people have said about us over the years
You genuinely care about the goals I have set for myself and genuinely want me to achieve them. I can feel that.
Not just the training plan but also the support feels like you’re being really pushed/challenged, but also that someone’s looking out for you / after you. Given the hard sessions you’re putting yourself through, it felt oddly luxurious!
I think the best thing about my experience has been the feeling that your coach is with you, that the coach can bring out the best in you, and that, even when rightly critical (“TOO FAST” — that one really stayed with me), the coach does not make you feel inadequate as a runner.
So proactive with gaining feedback, really demonstrates how much he cared and was invested in me as an athlete.
You understood what my goal is and worked with me to achieve it.
I never felt judged for being slower or older. I felt like an athlete.
Amazing personalised coaching from someone who cares about their runners performance and has the knowledge to get them to the next level
You make people feel really cared about. Check in regularly and asking about external things that aren’t directly running related but can impact it. I have friends that are coached by you and they all have the same experience.
A tailored plan that was always being adapted to meet my life stresses and requirements with added support and encouragement when needed and a voice of reason when required.
Steve clearly knows what he’s doing, and having someone like that in my corner makes me confident that I’m moving in the right direction.
I was well prepared for my A-race. Before this training cycle, I’d have said preparation was about the training sessions I had done, or the long runs I had completed. This was the first race where I felt prepared for what I was about to do, and confident and comfortable when the race started to get hard. This led to a huge PB, and a finish time I’d never have believed was possible.
I felt very prepared going into the marathon, I had advice covering all different aspects of racing, not just a very detailed training plan but also things such as nutrition and mental strategy. Nothing was left out and I had everything I needed to potentially run a great race.
The Milestone Pursuit has helped me get in the best shape of my life. It wasn’t easy but the expertise and support is second to none.
It was very straightforward and after a tricky initial start I managed to stick to the plan pretty rigidly. Running my own business being able to outsource the organisation and adaptation of the training plan just allowed me to focus on the running which helped massively.The checkins were really useful and allowed me to share any frustrations or concerns. I really enjoyed the podcast and general insight on the course prior to heading out to Boston. Generally the support on the mental part of the racing as well as the physical.
I felt very prepared going into the race. Psychologically, I knew how I was going to try and tackle the race, and physically, all the long runs I had done, particularly towards the end, which included a lot of marathon pace work really helped me feel as prepared as possible and this is all down to Steve and the plan that he set me.
Excellent communication and exchanging ideas. Flexibility, providing alternate workouts. Talking sense into my at times when I was thinking of overdoing it.
Being able to speak to Steve about any questions, worries, ideas I have has been the most useful element for me.
“As I told Ewan, I never thought I’d end up with a mix of Ted Lasso + heady stuff of Coach Beard sans facial hair (we’ll work on that), but that’s what I got. I’ve had some fairly stroppy coaches in the past. I received technical info from WKO5 and other sources that were incredibly valuable. I could trust those metrics, because it was data from runs I’ve done over and over again. One of my favorite reassurances Ewan gave me was “”we’re all perfectly imperfect and the plan is never fixed.”” Very Lasso-esque
I used to think that if a runner was fast, they’d by default be an outstanding coach. From prior running coaches, I learned that was inherently a false assumption. However, Ewan changed my mind again that fast runners can make brilliant coaches. He shares a lot of ethos that I do both in training and in life. So, that makes any session or critique easier to digest. I would often go rogue on my coaches in the past. I didn’t during this block and I’m so pleased I didn’t. I felt incredibly fit with a lot of power in my legs at the start line.
Adapting and listening. Building a package which feels very personalized. Being really responsive.
Great flexibility to plan training around other life events and injury/illness
Ewan has given me some Buddhist-level ability to cope with whatever happens. As well as listening, giving me some flexible, varied and entertaining training to do, and helping me to run quite fast for a long time.
Having a good plan at the start is the easy bit, being able to adapt it daily based on how things were going is what made it worth it.
I like that training is never set more than 2-3 weeks out. It’s clearly set after considering how I am currently doing. A million miles away from those pre-canned “12 week marathon plan” type coaching services
Adapted the plan based on my needs
Working with me. Asking thoughtful questions. Listening. supportive. Adapting the programme to meet my needs. Your tone is measured and experience is invaluable. There is something about your pragmatism that builds confidence and trust.
It’s a very collaborative process, and very adaptable to me and my personal needs, which is great.
Training plans were flexible week-to-week, adapting to changing race plans and felt collaborative, responding to what I felt was working and/or what sessions got me fired up about marathon training while allowing me to survive to the next week
Tailored plan was perfect for me and coach was always available to talk about things
Very clear process for communicating training plan and providing feedback
Training plan easy to understand and follow
Proactive reaching out to check on how I’m doing and feeling
The plan was clear to follow, a challenge but manageable. I was physically and mentally prepared on race day, executed the plan and finished in a time and way that I’m really pleased with.
A very comprehensive and well planned training plan, with good response and feedback, adjusting the plan if and when needed.
Ensured good understanding of my running goals – I always felt that these were clear and that the plan was aimed at achieving these
It was good to hand over the reins to Steve and just follow the training set by him. It was good to communicate the ups and downs in training and to share the worries before race day and gain some confidence from the reassuring tips throughout the build-up
Always available, clear structure, great mentorship
Clear, understandable training (and the reasons for doing it) and good to have the feedback
Always on hand to answer any question that might arise.
I also had a lot of communication with Steve before and after the race, which was great and he gave me lots of useful advice. He was always willing to answer any questions I had and helped me feel calmer when stress levels were starting to rise!
Taking into account my opinions and plan the training accordingly. It was working together/ mutual planning. Good communication and talks throughout the build up and talks that settled the nerves before the race
Check-ins were consistent and always right on time (when some reflection was called for)