The support crew

Hi, I’m Nic Ayson, the overexcited trail lover and person behind Singletrack Collective. I can help if you're new to running, chasing a big goal, looking to take your performance to the next level, or returning from injury and need a structured, supportive path back to running.

Aerobic Edge provides coaching for a wide range of athletes — from first-time 5k runners to ultramarathoners, as well as military and police personnel.

AW Run Coach, led by BPhed-qualified coach Andrew Wharton, creates personalised running and strength plans to help athletes achieve PBs, prevent injuries, and progress.

Capital City Trails offers coaching for runners aiming to train smarter, run stronger, and enjoy the journey, from 5K to ultramarathons.

CMF Running is led by Chris and Char, coaching athletes of all abilities across every surface and distance, helping them achieve their individual goals.

Good Athletic, led by coach Andy, provides personalised training for motivated athletes aiming to take their running to the next level.

Innate Running helps athletes pursue everything from road races to mountain adventures with programmes tailored to goals, building awareness, adaptability, and sustainable progress.

Run Club Coaching, led by Coach Eve, provides personalised training plans for runners from 5km to ultramarathon, tailored to be simple, sustainable, and effective.

Rep Endurance empowers athletes of all levels to push their limits and achieve meaningful goals through personalised coaching, structured training, and sustainable support.

Run Hazel Run is led by certified coach Hazel Harrison, who has over 30 years of experience coaching runners from beginners to seasoned ultramarathoners.

Running NZ, founded in 2014 by coach Jaime Stevenson, provides holistic coaching for athletes from beginners to multi-day ultrarunners with personalised, sustainable training support.

SpeedON Coaching specialises in trail and ultra-endurance coaching for athletes of all levels, providing tailored training strategies focused on health, motivation, and sustainable progress.

Speedplay Coaching is led by Sarah, a former New Zealand representative runner and physiotherapist helping athletes improve technique, strength, stamina, and sustainable performance.

SQUADRUN, led by coach Kerry, has supported over 5000 athletes to achieve their running goals with tailored training and community support.