Smart Plan
The core of what I do
FROM £75 / MONTH
£125 setup, then £75 / month rolling
Fully coached, rolling programming for runners committed to long-term improvement with multiple race targets across the year.
Running coaching, created around your real life.
Bespoke plans, honest feedback and direct support from me — 100k Northern Ireland International, World Age Group Championship Marathoner and UKA Leader in Run Fitness with 10+ years guiding runners from first 5k to 100-mile ultras.
20+
Years running
10+
Years coaching
UKA Accredited
Leader in Run Fitness · NI-based, UK-wide
5k — 100mi
Every distance coached
Athlete results
Runners hitting their goals.
First marathons, sub-3 PBs and 100-mile ultras — real RNNNG athletes, coached across every distance from 5k to ultra.
Your coach · NYC 2025 · 2:33:51
Nick Weston — Abbott Age Group World Marathon Champs qualifier.
Belfast Marathon 2025
Dale, Michaela & Jennifer — first marathons, one plan.
Valencia Marathon · 2:51:19
Emma — sub-3 breakthrough.
Dublin → Belfast Ultra · 22:06
David — 108 miles, 2nd place.
Norn Iron 100 · 29:18
Philip — 1.5 hours off his ultra PB.
Edinburgh Marathon · 3:46
Hannah — first marathon, banked.
Beyond The Wall Tri · 1:30
Mark — first triathlon, two marathons in.
Your coach · NYC medals
Abbott Age Group World Marathon Champs.
Your coach · London 2023 · 2:34:49
British Marathon Champs.
A coach in your corner.
Forget generic PDFs. RNNNG is bespoke programming that adapts to your family, your career and your physical feedback in real time. Delivered via the RNNNG athlete app — built specifically for RNNNG athletes.
- Weekly plan adjustments
- Direct WhatsApp access to me
- HONEST, HUMAN FEEDBACK ON YOUR SESSIONS
- ADAPTS WHEN WORK, FAMILY OR FATIGUE DO
Who this is for
RNNNG is for you if…
- You want to run your first 5k, 10k, half or marathon.
- You're chasing a PB but aren't sure how to structure training.
- You've downloaded plans before but struggled to stick to them.
- You need training that fits around work, family and real life.
- You want honest feedback and accountability from a real coach.
- You're coming back from a break, injury or loss of confidence.
- You want to train smarter rather than simply run more.
5-Step Process
Full process →01
Consultation
A free 30-minute call to talk through goals, history and life.
02
Personalised plan
Your first training block, built around your fitness and schedule.
03
Train
Daily sessions in the bespoke RNNNG athlete app, built for the way RNNNG athletes train.
04
Feedback
Weekly check-ins. The plan flexes when work, family or fatigue do.
05
Race day
A clear pacing and fuelling strategy so you toe the line ready.
Student results
“Taking Nick on as a coach was the best fitness decision I made in 2025. He's planned around children, work and illness — and helped me take a good chunk off my Half PB.”
Rebecca Gardiner
Half marathon PB · Smart Plan
What runners say
In their words.
“Nick's marathon plan is amazing — you won't find a plan with so much detail and support to get you through. He's really thought of everything to answer the questions you'll definitely have in your training. Going from an occasional runner to completing my first marathon is something I'll never forget, and I couldn't have done it without this plan. He supports you the whole way through and never makes you feel like you can't do it. Can't recommend enough.
Jennifer
Occasional runner to first marathon · Belfast 2025
“I started working with Nick in 2024 when I decided to try to run my first marathon — something I thought I would never be able to do. With Nick's training and support I got it done. We followed that up with another marathon in 2025 and I've just completed my first triathlon under Nick's guidance. His plans are fully tailored to the individual athlete. He's also an actual person at the end of the phone — and he understands the strains work and family life put on a training block.
Mark
Two marathons + first triathlon · Beyond The Wall 1:30
“Nick has provided the guidance, structure and support I needed every step of the way. What sets Nick apart is that his support goes beyond just the training schedule — he's also provided invaluable advice on race fuelling and nutrition, which has made a huge difference to both my training and race-day performance.
Philip F
Norn Iron 100 · 29:18 · 1.5 hrs off ultra PB
“Nick formed a plan solely for me — such variety, no run was the same. Four weeks before the marathon I found out I was pregnant. We tweaked the goal and I crossed the line safely in 4:17. Nine months later Nick built a postpartum plan — thoughtfully structured to rebuild confidence, strength and endurance. Five months postpartum I crossed in 4:27.
Janis Burnside
Marathon while pregnant + postpartum return
“Taking Nick on as a coach was the best fitness decision I made in 2025. I'm leaner, fitter and loving my running more than ever. He's planned around children, work and illness — and helped me take a good chunk off my Half PB. I only intended 16 weeks; we're in month 7 with no plans to stop.
Rebecca Gardiner
Half marathon PB · month 7 and counting
“I cannot speak highly enough of Nick. His bespoke programmes helped me break 3:30 and 3:15 for the marathon. Aside from the training, he offers key advice on race fuelling and practical points to avoid issues on race day. A gentleman and an excellent running coach.
John Lawlor
Sub-3:30 then sub-3:15 marathon
“Since starting with Nick at the end of 2024, my fitness, speed and endurance have all improved and I've had multiple PBs across every distance from 10km to ultra marathon. I'm fitter and stronger at 48 and still finding my potential. If you're serious about improving, don't go anywhere else.
Dominic Roncaglione
Multiple PBs · 10km to ultra
“I've been working with Nick for over 6 months and the improvement has been incredible. Before, I was using popular training apps, but Nick's personalised plans have pushed me in the best way. He's currently coaching me for my first ultra and the support has been amazing.
Lee Gibson
Training for first ultra
“Nick wrote me a marathon plan that has been brilliant. The most I'd run was a 10k — I've now completed 20 miles and with my marathon just over 2 weeks away I'm feeling very confident. Advice, tips and encouragement throughout. Highly recommend.
Michaela Rodgers
10k to first marathon
“Before working with Nick my running had become stale and I was losing motivation. Nick has completely rejuvenated my training. My endurance has significantly improved and the excitement is back. Plans are varied, engaging and tailored to my individual needs.
Andrew S
Rejuvenated training
“Nick has worked with me from zero running to completing a leg of the Belfast Marathon. Always helpful with any question I had — weekly programmes and progress always suit me. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Ian McClean
Zero to Belfast Marathon leg
Coaching plans
The Smart Plan, centre stage.
Three ways we can work together. The Smart Plan is the core of RNNNG — rolling, season-long coaching for runners chasing long-term gains across multiple races.
Marathon Plan
One-off 16-18 week block
from £95
Beginner or sub-3 option
A structured one-off block for runners with a single marathon target — either a first-marathon build or a sub-3 push.
Face-to-Face
Video analysis & form work
By arrangement
1:1 or small group, in NI
Video analysis and honest feedback on your running form — individual sessions or small groups, in Northern Ireland.
Athlete app
Your training, feedback and progress in one place.
Every session, every comment and every adjustment lives inside the RNNNG athlete app — bespoke software built specifically for RNNNG athletes, not a generic training tracker.
Coached by RNNNG
app.rnnng.co.uk
Common questions.
- Do I need to be experienced to be coached?
- No. RNNNG coaches runners of all abilities — from people lacing up for their first Parkrun through to experienced marathon and ultra runners chasing PBs.
- How does the coaching actually work day-to-day?
- You get a personalised plan delivered through the RNNNG athlete app. I review your training week-to-week and adjust based on how you're feeling, what your watch shows and what's going on in your life.
- What if life gets in the way of training?
- That's exactly what coaching is for. Plans flex when work, family, illness, injury or fatigue do — that flexibility is the difference between a plan you stick to and one you abandon.
- Where are you based and can you coach me if I don't live nearby?
- I'm based in Northern Ireland and coach runners online across the UK, Ireland and worldwide. Face-to-face sessions are available locally in NI.
Free consultation
Let's talk about your running.
A 30-minute conversation about your goals, your history and what's getting in the way. No pressure, no hard sell.
Book a consultation