Adelaide-Based Running Coach

'Reach Your Summit, Then Go Further’

Summit Endurance Coaching is Chris Neale, an Adelaide-based, UESCA-certified running coach who provides athletes from around the world with tailored online running programs from 5ks to ultras, road and trail.

Meet Coach Chris

Father to little Flynn, partner to Tess, avid Manchester United fan, and former fullback. Chris loves a good podcast, tasty plant-based food, and is likely the only running coach who has also played drums for Tina Arena and Guy Sebastian.

Coached 3+ years. UESCA-certified. Cape to Bay 68k (3rd 2022), Yurebilla 56k (5th 2021)

Full Athlete Support

From hill workouts and fueling strategies, to mindset coaching and recovery. Summit Endurance Coaching covers all the bases you need to perform at your best. Check the pricing here, too.

Summit Is Here For You, Whatever Your Goals

  • TESTING THE WATERS

    You enjoy running, you want to build a training habit, and you are eager to explore your potential. But where to start? What’s the next step? Mileage? Workouts? Nutrition? There’s a lot to consider; let Summit take the guess work out of your training and fast-track you to your PBs.

  • CHASING THE MILER

    You’ve got a string of 50k and 100ks under your belt but the question of a miler remains. What if? How can I? Physical training alone isn’t enough. Summit provides proven mindset strategies, comprehensive race planning, and effective problem solving exercises to help tackle even the longest distances.

  • INJURED BUT HUNGRY TO TRAIN

    You’ve trained for years but the same niggles keep popping up, halting you in your tracks. Talk to Chris about how he can aid your recovery, build your strength and conditioning, and get you back on your feet.

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  • "I found Chris to be very supportive, encouraging and sensitive to my circumstances during the time he was coaching me. It felt like having a super knowledgeable and enthusiastic friend cheering me on towards my goals".

    Kathy

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  • "Chris gave me peace of mind that he did not see me as just another athlete, but rather an individual with unique needs and challenges. Chris’ experience and running knowledge was evident with each coaching interaction, and his guidance and encouragement was invaluable throughout my training".

    Jasmine

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  • "Chris has supported me to tackle ultras amongst a busy, hectic life. I love his training plans and with a focus on consistency, I feel much less sore than when I coached myself. "

    Jess

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  • "Chris' patience and encouragement fostered an environment where no question was too trivial. This approach allowed me to comprehend the reasoning behind specific sessions, contributing significantly to my running progress. His emphasis on leaving feedback in Training Peaks for motivation, quality, and recovery proved highly insightful over time".

    Nicola

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  • “Chris’ coaching is a good balance of patience and ensuring accountability which is something I have found indispensable for when things just get in the way and plans change.”

    Claire

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  • "Chris is a fantastic running coach. He takes a person-centred approach, committing time to understand the athlete that you are, your goals, motivation, and how running fits into your life."

    Toby

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  • "Chris has been wonderful to work with. His knowledge about the psychology of running, technique, training, fuelling, and most importantly, making it fun, really allows runners to experience an incredibly individualised program."

    Tom

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