Our team understand health and performance are not separate & distinct entities.

Twenty coaches, clinicians and sport scientists working to the same plan: endurance coaching, physiotherapy, strength, nutrition, psychology and sleep, under one roof. Find the specialism you need, or start with a conversation.

Tim Pigott, Founder and Head Coach at HP3, chartered physiotherapist and endurance coach
Founder

Tim Pigott

Founder & Head Coach

A sports physiotherapist, university academic and endurance coach with over 25 years of experience, from beginners to Olympic athletes. His specialism is returning athletes from illness or injury to peak performance, particularly over the longer distances.

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A sports physiotherapist, university academic and endurance coach, with over 25 years of experience working with beginners through to international and Olympic athletes from a multitude of sports. Coupled with nutrition coaching, Strength & Conditioning, Retül Bike Fit (IBFI 4), British Triathlon Level 2 and British Athletics Coach in Running Fitness, he can help you return to, or realise, your potential. His area of expertise is working with athletes who have been struggling with illness or injury and returning them to peak performance, particularly in the longer distance events.

This, coupled with his own experience as a multisport athlete returning to competition after serious trauma, places him in a unique position to guide and coach athletes back to peak performance following injuries or layoffs. He has been racing for 30 years, from 1500m track to 100 mile+ trail and mountain races, sprint triathlons through to Ironman, and everything in between. Tim has coached athletes working towards their first marathon, through to elite runners and triathletes competing on the world stage. As a university researcher in physiotherapy and biomechanics, Tim is passionate about taking cutting-edge research and applying it to our athletes in the field.

Coaching

Endurance coaches

The coaches who write your plan and talk to you every week, across road, trail, ultra, triathlon and the mountains.

Gregg Coull, HP3 endurance coach

Gregg Coull

Endurance Coach

Triathlon and ultra running coach with over 20 years in the sport. TrainingPeaks Level 2, UESCA Ultrarunning and IRONMAN certified, working with first-timers through to World and European Age Group competitors.

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Gregg has been involved in triathlon for over 20 years, finishing 5x Ironman and multiple 70.3 and middle distance races, as well as completing multi-day cycling adventures including LEJOG and the NC500.

Most recently he has switched his focus to ultra running, completing 50km to 113km races as well as a 2-day stage race, and is currently training towards the West Highland Way Race.

Gregg first started coaching when he was 16, getting his British Triathlon L1 to be able to assist at his local triathlon club. He is now a TrainingPeaks Level 2, UESCA Ultrarunning Coach, IRONMAN Coach and Scottish Athletics Leader in Running Fitness.

He works with a range of abilities, from those new to triathlon and ultra running right through to experienced athletes who are regularly competing at European and World Age Group Championships.

Ed Milbourn, HP3 endurance coach

Ed Milbourn

Endurance Coach

Over 10 years coaching across triathlon, running and cycling. An ultra endurance athlete himself, from ultra running to double Ironman and multi-day bikepacking.

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Ed has been involved in coaching for over 10 years and has qualifications that reflect his diverse interests: Triathlon England Level 2 diploma, England Athletics running coach and run leader, and British Cycling ride leader.

He is an ultra endurance athlete of even more years' experience, from ultra running to double Ironman, through multi-day bikepacking and most things in between.

He loves to work with people starting out on a new journey, or pushing themselves on to further and faster adventures, combining structured physical training with the mental, organisational, self management and problem solving skills needed for success at ultra distances.

Lewis Ryan, HP3 endurance coach and winner of the Arc of Attrition 2025

Lewis Ryan

Endurance Coach

Winner of the Arc of Attrition 2025, with race wins from 10k to 100 miles and a 2:35 marathon PB. Specialises in athletes balancing serious running with work and family.

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Lewis is an accomplished runner, with wins in races ranging from 10k up to 100 miles, including the Arc of Attrition 2025, and a marathon PB of 2:35. He has balanced his training and competing over the last 5 years with full time work, starting a family, and launching a business, so he knows what it means to keep plates spinning. Now he is keen to help other athletes achieve their goals, particularly those who are balancing running with everything else life can throw at them.

Whether you are a road or trail runner, working towards shorter or longer distances, Lewis's passion for and experience in running, and in life generally, will guide you to that next level.

Jessica Wilson, HP3 endurance coach

Jessica Wilson

Endurance Coach

MSc in biomechanics and environmental physiology, with research on ultrarunners in cold exposure. Trail and ultra runner since 2008, with particular expertise coaching athletes managing chronic illness.

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Jessica is a Registered Health and Exercise Practitioner through the Fitness Practitioners of Ontario (FPAO). With a BSc and MSc in Sport and Exercise Science from Leeds Beckett University and Staffordshire University respectively, she specialised in biomechanics and environmental physiology, with both her dissertations focusing on the physiological responses of ultrarunners in cold exposure.

Jessica has a broad spectrum of sports knowledge, as a former competitive figure skater, cross country skier, hurdler and, surprisingly, hammer thrower. She has long been involved in trail and ultrarunning, since 2008, running globally across various distances, terrains and environments. Spending as much time out in the mountains as possible, she enjoys any outdoor pursuit, getting out for long rides on her road and gravel bikes, or climbing when time and weather allow. She also enjoys playing tag rugby, just to mix things up.

Her love of sport has had her involved in both coaching and training for over 15 years, combining her knowledge as an athlete, her academic pursuits and certifications over the years (OFC-RHEP Personal Training, Athletics Canada, England Athletics, Skate Canada, Hockey Canada). She also has strong knowledge in working with athletes with chronic illnesses, especially IBDs, as she herself has ulcerative colitis, and understands the additional requirements that can be needed with training.

With her coaching, she wants to strike the balance of enjoyment and improvement, pushing boundaries and finding adventure in the everyday with her athletes.

Howard Dracup, HP3 endurance coach

Howard Dracup

Endurance Coach

UESCA Ultra Marathon Coach and UKA Coach in Running Fitness, with over a decade running, training and racing long distances in the mountains.

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Howard began his coaching journey in 2022 and has over a decade of experience running, training and racing long distances in the mountains.

He has a range of coaching qualifications including the UKA Fell and Trail LiRF (Leadership in Running Fitness) qualification, the UESCA Ultra Marathon Coach certification, and the UKA CiRF (Coach in Running Fitness) qualification.

Alongside his run coaching certifications, and in order to offer a holistic service to his athletes, he is currently completing his Level 2 and 3 Personal Trainer certification, as well as training to become a summer ML (Mountain Leader).

Armed with these qualifications and his own personal learnings and experiences, he began to create his own coaching philosophy:

Effective coaching involves finding the right balance between the art, the science and the use of my intuition to understand, motivate and inspire my athletes. I also firmly believe that being coached should be healthy, enjoyable and fun.

Joe Horne, HP3 endurance coach and research lead

Joe Horne

Endurance Coach & Research Lead

From non-swimmer to the Ironman World Championships in Kona. British Triathlon Level 2 coach, sub-3 marathoner and winner of the Northern Summer Spine race.

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Joe discovered sport in his early 20s and went from being unable to swim 25m to racing in Kona at the Ironman World Championships. He is a British Triathlon Level 2 coach, sub 3 marathoner, multiple Ironman finisher, and winner of the Northern Summer Spine race.

With a background in mental health nursing, he now works as a health research fellow and Clinical Safety Officer.

Chris Wright, HP3 mountaineering coach and Winter Mountain Leader

Chris Wright

Mountaineering Coach

Winter Mountain Leader and Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor with over 30 years leading in the mountains. UTMB and Montane Full Winter Spine finisher, with a doctorate in biology.

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Chris loves being in the outdoors and has been fortunate enough to lead groups in the mountains for over 30 years, the last 15 as a Winter Mountain Leader. As a former secondary school teacher (biology) and Head of Outdoor Pursuits with overall responsibility for safety, much of his work over the years has been with young people, developing their expedition, navigation and climbing skills.

He has climbed mountains in many parts of the world including Ecuador and Nepal, and has led six-week-long overseas youth expeditions to Malawi, Svalbard and Kyrgyzstan, plus a number of shorter Alpine expeditions. He previously studied for a PGCE in Outdoor Education and became a strong advocate for experiential learning, seeking to facilitate an instructive, enjoyable and safe experience in the mountains.

Once he left school employment in 2019 he became a full-time freelance instructor, finishing off his Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor qualification. He now works mostly with adults in a variety of roles including Cuillin guiding, teaching and instructing summer and winter mountaincraft, and bespoke preparation for mountain projects.

He is also a keen trail and mountain ultrarunner and has completed a couple of pretty amazing races, including the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc and the Montane Full Winter Spine. As a biologist with a doctorate, he has a good understanding of human physiology and the impact of exercise at sea level and altitude on our bodies. He believes in a holistic approach to training in order to achieve a goal, whether that is a qualification, a mountain summit or a trail race, and is passionate about passing on his experience to help others.

Specialist Support

Performance support

Strength, nutrition, psychology and sleep. The specialists who sit around your coach so nothing is treated in isolation.

Morgan Ogle, HP3 strength and conditioning coach

Morgan Ogle

Strength & Conditioning

MSc in Strength and Conditioning from Loughborough and Lead S&C Coach at Burnley College. Builds evidence-based strength programmes that fit around a real endurance training week.

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With over 5 years of applied experience, Morgan holds an MSc in Strength and Conditioning from Loughborough University and a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science. She is currently the Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach at Burnley College, working within a multi-sport environment with athletes of varying abilities and training ages. That multi-sport experience has allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of the physiological demands that underpin high performance within endurance sport, and she uses this expertise to design evidence-based, performance-driven training programmes that enable athletes to meet the specific demands of their discipline and reduce the risk of injury.

Growing up in Australia, her passion for sport started from a young age, having played just about every sport going. As an athlete, the pinnacle of her career was playing Touch Rugby at international level.

Her focus has now shifted to endurance sport, training for half and marathon distance events. Having previously been an elite athlete, Morgan understands the added barriers that can prevent strength and conditioning from being a priority, which is why she places great importance on an athlete-centred approach: finding solutions that fit strength training into an already busy schedule.

Dr Amy Whitehead, HP3 sport and exercise psychologist

Amy Whitehead

Sport & Exercise Psychologist

BPS-accredited Sport and Exercise Psychologist and HCPC Practitioner Psychologist. Associate Professor at Liverpool John Moores with a PhD and over 50 publications in the field.

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Amy is a Sport and Exercise Psychologist accredited through the British Psychological Society, and a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) accredited Practitioner Psychologist.

She also works as an Associate Professor in Sport Psychology and Coaching at Liverpool John Moores University, and has a PhD in Sport Psychology. With over 50 publications in sport psychology and coaching, Amy is passionate about evidence-based practice underpinning everything she does.

Amy has been working as an applied Sport and Exercise Psychologist for over 15 years and supports a wide range of athletes, coaches and organisations, from professional football teams to Olympic medallists to recreational athletes. She also has a mixed sporting background, having been a high-level junior tennis player, a national league basketballer, ultra-marathon runner and, more recently, a triathlete. Amy has competed at full Ironman distance (IM UK), 70.3, and the European Championships standard distance triathlon.

Amy's approach puts the client at the centre of the work, and the sessions allow space for individuals to make sense of their situations. Life, sport and training are not independent from one another, and Amy recognises that improved well-being is important for improved performance, whether that is trying to run your first 10k or preparing for a world championship race.

Alex Hogben, HP3 sport and exercise psychologist in training

Alex Hogben

Sport & Exercise Psychologist in Training

Over four years supporting athletes across distance running, swimming, golf, cricket, rugby league and football. A former golf professional with first-hand experience of elite performance demands.

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Alex is a Sport and Exercise Psychologist in Training (SEPiT) with over four years of experience supporting a wide range of athletes, coaches and organisations across sports including distance running, swimming, golf, cricket, rugby league and football. He also brings a unique perspective as a former golf professional, giving him first-hand experience of the demands of elite performance.

Drawing on both his background as a high-performance athlete and his professional training in sport psychology, Alex understands the performance and personal pressures athletes face. He works collaboratively with athletes to develop greater self-awareness, increase psychological flexibility, and build practical, evidence-based mental skills that enhance performance while supporting wellbeing in high-performance environments.

Dr Liz Mahon, HP3 sports nutritionist

Liz Mahon

Sports Nutritionist

Registered Nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition, a PhD in endurance sports nutrition and an IOC postgraduate diploma in sports nutrition.

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Liz is a registered nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition, has a PhD in Endurance Sports Nutrition and a postgraduate diploma in sports nutrition with the International Olympic Committee.

For over a decade Liz has worked as a lecturer, researcher and practitioner in the fields of both public health and sport. She has developed and led research-informed degree programmes in Sport, Nutrition and Health at Liverpool John Moores and Glyndŵr Universities and, as a result, her own practice is similarly evidence-based. She has worked with many organisations, sports clubs and athletes providing nutritional guidance, assessment of dietary intake, body composition analysis, and fuelling and catering for events. Liz enjoys opening up new areas for possible improvement by helping clients focus on how nutrition can complement their work and training.

As an athlete herself, she understands the challenges of training and fuelling correctly. Liz's main passion is being in the mountains and trail running, but she also enjoys triathlon and multisport racing, having competed at all distances from sprint through to Ironman. She previously trained as a mountain leader and worked as a glacier guide, so has an interest in sport and nutrition in extreme environments.

Dr Howard Hurst, HP3 nutritionist and sports scientist

Howard Hurst

Nutritionist & Sports Scientist

Registered Nutritionist for Sport (RNutr) and Senior Lecturer with a PhD in Sport Science. Has worked with professional cycling teams, GB Age Group triathletes and Olympic mountain bike squads.

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Howard has over 15 years of experience as a Senior Lecturer in Sport, Exercise & Nutritional Science. His qualifications include a PhD in Sport Science, an MPhil in Sport Science, a BSc (Hons) in Sport, Physical Education and IT, ISAK Level 1 Anthropometrist, Registered Nutritionist for Sport (RNutr) with the Association for Nutrition, and British Cycling Club Coach.

He works with individual athletes and teams from beginners through to professional athletes, including Team Madison-Genesis Professional Cycling, Team Wiggins Professional Cycling, GB Age Group Triathletes, the Swedish National and Olympic Mountain Bike teams, as well as elite and amateur marathon and ultra-marathon runners.

As an athlete himself, he has over 25 years of racing experience in running and cycling, and now competes in triathlons at all distances from sprint to Ironman, having completed running events from 5km to 80km ultra marathons. This gives him a wealth of personal, practical experience to back up his academic qualifications.

See his academic publications and his book Nutrition for Junior Athletes.

Chloe Gallagher, HP3 sleep coach and sports nutritionist

Chloe Gallagher

Sleep Coach & Sports Nutritionist

PhD researcher in sleep physiology and chronobiology, and a qualified sport nutritionist. Translates sleep and nutrition research into practical recommendations for athletes.

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Chloe is a researcher in Sleep Physiology and Chronobiology with a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science, an MSc in Sport Nutrition, and a PhD investigating the effects of sleep restriction on performance outcomes. Her research focuses on the impact of sleep loss on cognitive function, psychological responses and exercise performance tasks. She has also explored the effectiveness of nap interventions, specifically optimal nap timing and duration to aid performance.

Alongside her studies, Chloe has supported Para Pentathlon athletes at both National and European competitions, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. She is also a qualified Sport Nutritionist and has provided one-to-one support to a range of athletes.

As a former competitive swimmer, Chloe understands first-hand the challenges athletes face when trying to balance training, recovery and sleep. Combining her personal experience with her academic background, she is passionate about translating research into practical recommendations that support athletes' health and performance, and about raising awareness of the vital role sleep plays in an individual's wellbeing and sporting success.

Clare Walkeden, HP3 development coach

Clare Walkeden

Development Coach

Consultant, developmental coach and facilitator specialising in an endurance mindset for sustained momentum in life and business. Diploma in Coaching (University of Warwick), DISC Level 2 accredited.

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Clare is a consultant, developmental coach and facilitator who specialises in cultivating an endurance mindset for sustained momentum in life and business.

She has taken part in a range of long distance sports, including running, Iron distance triathlon and long distance cycling, including classics such as Paris-Brest-Paris and London-Edinburgh-London. Most recently she has moved into ultra adventure cycling and has successfully completed several of the largest events in the calendar, such as HT550 and Alps Divide.

Day to day, Clare is the founder of Auburn Consultancy, working with individuals and teams to create quality time and space that brings focus, clarity and action to areas of change and challenge. She is also the Chair of Abianda, a London-based charity that works with young women and girls affected by criminal exploitation and violence.

A huge advocate of the outdoors, Clare encourages clients to step outside of their usual offices and thought space and into the outdoors, fostering renewed clarity and curiosity. Her approach is rooted in experience, coupled with evidence-led tactics, to support people in cultivating resilience, motivation and confidence, with wellbeing as the foundation for performance in life and business.

Clare holds a Diploma in Coaching (University of Warwick) and is DISC Level 2 accredited. She is a mental health first aider and regularly undertakes CPD as a member of EMCC and Henley Business School.

Enabling people to perform at their best, for themselves, in life and business.

Clinical

Physiotherapy & clinic

Assessment, rehab, bike fitting and hands-on treatment, for when something hurts or you want to make sure it never does.

Will Beauchamp, HP3 physiotherapist and Retül bike fitter

Will Beauchamp

Physiotherapist & Bike Fitter

Musculoskeletal Specialist physiotherapist and clinical educator, Retül-certified bike fitter. Competitive distance runner with a 2:27 marathon and 14:46 5k.

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Since graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University, Will has worked in several areas of practice within the NHS, including Musculoskeletal Medicine, Rheumatology, Cardiology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation. Will now works in a senior role as a Musculoskeletal Specialist, and also as a clinical educator, helping to train the next generation of physiotherapists.

Will's passion, however, lies within sports injury rehabilitation. As a previous recipient of the Physiotherapy Sports Prize, Will has a strong clinical interest in the treatment and management of injuries in both runners and cyclists, and has experience working with Olympic and World Championship level athletes.

Will has also completed his training as a Retül bike fitter, and has an active role in providing the bike fitting and 3D motion capture analysis service at Worsley Physiotherapy clinic for HP3. His strong background in sports injury management has helped shape this service towards both the performance-orientated cyclist and the cyclist who is returning from or managing an injury.

Outside of work, Will is a competitive distance runner and duathlete whose accolades include several County Championship titles and numerous race wins, and he holds PBs of 2hr 27mins for the marathon and 14:46 for 5k. He also spends an unusual amount of time fiddling with his many bicycles and trying to learn to play various musical instruments.

Ritchie Barber, HP3 physiotherapist and Paralympic silver medallist

Ritchie Barber

Physiotherapist

Paralympic silver medallist and physiotherapist for British Para Swimming across two Paralympic cycles. Lectures on the physiotherapy degree programme at the University of Salford.

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Ritchie is a retired Paralympic swimmer who achieved a silver medal at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games, along with multiple World and European titles. He developed a keen interest in physiotherapy while receiving rehabilitation for his underlying cerebral palsy and numerous swimming related injuries.

He has worked in musculoskeletal physiotherapy within the NHS and private practice since 2006, and for British Para Swimming over the last eight years, contributing to 73 Paralympic medals across two Paralympic cycles. He is a very proud member of ParalympicsGB and Commonwealth Games Team England, and a recipient of the Mussabini Medal.

Ritchie currently lectures at the University of Salford on the physiotherapy degree programme, with a special interest in research around the shoulder of the overhead athlete.

Kate Disley, HP3 sports rehabilitator and Pilates instructor

Kate Disley

Sports Rehabilitator & Pilates Instructor

Over 20 years as a sports massage therapist, Gold Member of the SMA and APPI-trained in Matwork and Performance Pilates.

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Kate has over 20 years of hands-on experience working as a Sports Massage Therapist. She holds a sports degree from Durham University, is a Gold Member of the SMA, and trained with the APPI in both Matwork and Performance Pilates.

Kate has worked with several sports teams including Durham City RFC and Novos RFC, as well as individual athletes from elite runners and cyclists to junior gymnasts, squash players and local harriers groups.

With a background in sport, Kate has turned her hand to most things, previously playing elite level Rugby Union for over 20 years. Having suffered her share of injuries, she has a huge amount of compassion and understanding when treating sports injuries.

She offers Pilates online, and face to face on a one to one basis or in a class setting at various levels. With her understanding of sport and injury management, her Performance Pilates classes are renowned among her patients for being challenging, supportive and focused to help improve sports performance.

Behind the Scenes

Business & communications

The people who keep HP3 running and make sure what we learn actually reaches you.

Emily Couldwell, HP3 business and marketing manager

Emily Couldwell

Business & Marketing Manager

An accomplished marketeer with extensive experience developing integrated communication campaigns across a wide range of sectors.

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Emily is an accomplished marketeer with extensive experience in developing integrated communication campaigns across a wide range of sectors.

In her teens Emily was a keen horse rider and competed as part of the Junior British Dressage team. More recently, she has gone from being a non-runner to completing her first half-marathon, and is contemplating one day doing a marathon.

Charlotte Corrigan, HP3 writer and communications manager

Charlotte Corrigan

Writer & Communications Manager

UKA-qualified Run Leader, avid runner and swimmer, studying English Literature at the University of Leeds.

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Charlotte is an avid runner and swimmer with a love for exploring the world through endurance sport. As a UKA-qualified Run Leader, she enjoys supporting and encouraging others to achieve their running goals while continuing to challenge herself. Alongside her sporting pursuits, she is studying for a degree in English Literature at the University of Leeds.

Travelling to iconic running destinations is one of many passions. Highlights so far include training in the desert landscapes of Arizona, the high-altitude trails of Font Romeu in the French Pyrenees, and the legendary running hub of Iten, Kenya, where meeting the runner Faith Kipyegon was a real highlight. She is always searching for the next destination where running and adventure combine to provide another epic experience.

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