Coaching for Real-Life Ultra Runners

Custom ultramarathon coaching for healthcare workers, shift workers, busy parents, and real-life runners pursuing 50Ks, 100Ks, and 100-mile races.

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Why UltraNurse Coaching?

Most training plans are built around ideal schedules.

Real life isn't ideal.

Between shift work, family responsibilities, travel, fatigue, stress, and recovery, many athletes struggle to consistently follow generic training plans.

UltraNurse Coaching is built specifically for runners balancing endurance goals with demanding lives. Every athlete receives a customized plan designed around their goals, schedule, recovery needs, and individual circumstances.

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  • Your race goals

  • Your work schedule

  • Your recovery needs

  • Your training history

  • Your available time

  • Your strengths and weaknesses

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Our Process

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Apply for Coaching

Complete a short application so I can learn about your goals, experience, and schedule.

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Consultation Call

We’ll discuss your goals, training history, and determine if coaching is a good fit.

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Build Your Plan

You’ll receive a fully customized Training Peaks plan built around your goals and life.

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Train and Adapt

Receive weekly feedback, ongoing communication, monthly 1-on-1 coaching calls, and customized adjustments to keep your training aligned with your goals, schedule, and recovery.

Meet the UltraNurse

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Brad is a flight nurse, paramedic, endurance athlete, father of three, and a UESCA certified UltraRunning Coach.

Through years of training while working demanding healthcare shifts, he learned firsthand how difficult it is to balance running with real life.

UltraNurse Coaching exists to help runners train smarter, stay healthy, and pursue big endurance goals without sacrificing their careers or families.

Experience & Credentials

  • UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach

  • Certified Flight Nurse / FP-C Paramedic

  • 2x Mines of Spain 100 Finisher

  • Sub-24-Hour 100-Mile Finish

  • Multiple 50K, 50-Mile, and 100K Finishes

  • 4th Place Loud Thunder 50 MileSpecialties include:

Areas of Focus

  • 50K to 100-Mile Race Preparation

  • Shift-Work Training Strategies

  • Endurance Building

  • Race-Day Planning

  • Fueling & Hydration

  • Recovery & Sleep Optimization

  • Injury Comeback & Return-to-Running Guidance

  • Mindset & Accountability

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Common Questions

  • No. But many of my athletes are shift workers or busy adults balancing real life.

  • Yes.

  • TrainingPeaks.

  • Monthly video call. Weekly check-ins plus messaging support.

  • "Brad helped me finish my 1st trail half marathon. He is quick to respond and help me choose the right gear for the event. He's super encouraging and filled with knowledge."

    Colby

  • "A professional team that delivers on their promises."

    Former Customer

  • "Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others."

    Former Customer

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Let’s Work Together

If you're interested in working with the UltraNurse, complete the form with a few details about your project. We'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.