Meet Barrie Evans - Personal Performance & Running Coach
Helping people regain control of their health, confidence and performance - through running.
Structured coaching across training, technique, strength, mobility, recovery, nutrition and mindset - built for real life.
Explore Coaching OptionsWhat I mean by "Performance"
Performance isn’t just pace or race times.
It’s how well your body functions, how consistently you can train, how resilient you feel, and how confidently you show up in your life.
Running is the vehicle - but the transformation is bigger than running.
Hey, I'm Barrie
I’m a Personal Performance & Running Coach based in South Wales. I help everyday people build a body they trust - and a lifestyle they can sustain - using running as the structure.
Some clients come to me to run their first 5K. Others want to train smarter, feel stronger, lose weight, or regain confidence after a health wake-up call.
My job is to bring clarity, structure, and accountability - and to coach the whole person, not just the miles.
“Running became my vehicle for change - and now I help others build the same confidence and control in their own lives.”
The shift that changed how I coach
When I first started running regularly, I did what many people do - I tried harder.
I pushed the pace, chased fitter runners, and assumed effort alone was the answer.
It wasn’t.
What actually changed everything was learning how the body adapts, how confidence is built, and why progress comes from structure, not struggle.
As others began asking for help - first to get started, then to improve technique, stay injury-resilient, and train with purpose - it became clear I wasn’t just coaching running.
I was helping people regain belief in themselves and take control of their health and performance again.
"I was helping people believe in themselves again."
How IÂ coach (and why it works)
All clients work across the 7 Core Pillars. What changes is whether I’m teaching you, supporting you, or actively managing those pillars with you.
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Running Training - structured plans that match your life and goals
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Running Technique - efficient form, better rhythm, fewer setbacks
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Strength - build the engine that supports your running
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Mobility - move well, stay durable
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Rest & Recovery - progress without burning out
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Nutrition - fuel performance and support weight management
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Mindset - consistency, confidence, identity-level change
Who this is for
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You want to feel fitter, healthier, and more in control of your future
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You value structure, honesty, and accountability
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You’re tired of stop-start attempts and want a plan that actually fits real life
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You don’t need to be fast - you just need to be ready to engage in the process
Who it’s not for
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If you want a quick fix, a generic plan, or a “one-size-fits-all” approach, I’m not the right coach.
Why trust me as your coach?
My background includes running coaching, personal training, nutrition coaching and personal performance coaching - but what matters most is the outcome: a coaching experience that’s structured, grounded, and built around you.
You’ll get clear guidance, real accountability, and support across the pillars that actually drive change.
Ways to work with me
Personalised Running Coaching
Choose in-person or virtual. Run side by side with me each week, or get flexible online coaching with weekly video check-ins - both with tailored training, strength & mobility plans.
Group Running Sessions
Join our friendly community at 6pm every Tuesday & Thursday at Taff Bargoed Park (South Wales). Structured sessions for all paces, with coaching and support to keep you improving.
Zero to 45 Beginners
A 12-week path to running 45 minutes continuously. Join our supportive local course - or take the virtual version with app-based training, video lessons, and weekly online Q&A support.
Technique Assessments
The Run B.E.T.T.E.R. Method: our comprehensive running assessment, including video form analysis, strength & mobility assessments, plus more; to run smoother, faster, safer.
Premium coaching is available by application for those seeking a highly personalised, high-touch coaching partnership.
Not sure which path is right for you?
Whether you’re just starting out, returning after a break, or ready for deeper change, we’ll help you find the right approach for where you are now.
Get Guidance on Your Next Step