Online Running Coaching, Manchester
Online running coaching for Manchester runners, from a 2:08 marathoner and a team of elite coaches based at MediaCityUK.
Based in Greater Manchester
JM Coaching is a Manchester-based running coaching team, founded in 2013 by Jonny Mellor: a 2:08 marathon runner and former British Marathon Champion. We are based at MediaCityUK in Greater Manchester, and we coach runners across the city and right around the world, all delivered online through TrainingPeaks with direct WhatsApp access to your coach.
Manchester is one of the fastest-growing running cities in the UK, from the Manchester Marathon and the Great Manchester Run to the towpaths along the Bridgewater Canal, the loop around Salford Quays, and the trails of Heaton Park. Wherever and whenever you run, your coaching fits around your life rather than the other way round.
We are an online coaching service, not a weekly track group, which means you get elite-level expertise without being tied to a fixed session time or location. Your plan travels with you, also perfect for those training with some of the local running clubs such as Salford, Sale and Trafford. We can help incorporate club sessions into your plan, whilst giving you the structure around the rest of your training week.
Who We Coach
We coach Manchester runners of every level:
You do not need to be fast to be coached by elite coaches. You just need structure, guidance and someone experienced in your corner.
The Process
Coaching is fully online and built around you.
You complete a detailed questionnaire covering your goals, history, schedule and races, so we can match you with the right coach.
Your coach builds your training plan in TrainingPeaks, syncing directly to your Garmin, COROS or Wahoo.
After your sessions, your coach looks at your data and adjusts the week ahead based on how you are responding.
WhatsApp is open between sessions for questions, niggles, or a rethink when work and life get busy.
Being online is the advantage, not a compromise. You get a Manchester-rooted coaching team, elite experience, and a plan that adapts week to week, without a fixed session to be at.
The Coaching Team
Every JM coach has a vast range of experience within the sport. The team includes athletes who have raced at the Olympic Games, World Championships and Commonwealth Games. You will be matched with the coach who best fits your goals, and if you would prefer a particular coach, just ask.
Our coaches include Jonny Mellor, Ross Millington, Izzy Fry, Mollie Williams, Alan Ladd, Zak Hanna, Sophie Mellor and Adam Craig. If you would like to work with a female coach, we have several experienced women on the team and are happy to match you accordingly.
Race-Specific Coaching
Whatever you are training for, we coach for it. Your plan is built around your goal race and your real-world schedule, not a generic template.
Coaching Packages
Three levels of one-to-one coaching, all delivered via TrainingPeaks with WhatsApp support, all monthly rolling with no lock-in. Not sure which fits? Use our plan finder, or book a free call and we will point you in the right direction.
Bronze
From £60 / month
Your weekly personalised plan via TrainingPeaks, unlimited WhatsApp support and access to JM Run Club. The entry point for runners who want structure and expert coaching.
Full details →Silver
£75 / month
Adds a kick-off call, pre-race calls and TrainingPeaks Premium for closer feedback and more regular contact with your coach throughout your training block.
Full details →Gold
£120 / month
Our most personal tier, with monthly one-to-one calls, GPS-synced workouts and race-day support. Built for runners chasing specific time goals with real ambition.
Full details →Human Coaching
Running apps are cheap and convenient, but they cannot know you or experience what it feels like with 10km to go in a marathon. With JM Coaching you are not messaging a chatbot or following an algorithm. You are working with a real coach who knows your training, your history and your goals, and who adjusts your plan when life changes. That human relationship is the difference between a generic plan and coaching that actually responds to you.
It is also why our athletes stay with us long term. Many have been coached by us for years, and even some since we started in 2013! We're proud to offer no sign up fees and no minimum term contract, so runners staying that long is the clearest sign the coaching works, but if for any reason it's not right for you, you're free to walk (or run!) away. We want to make sure all our runners are happy and are enjoying the process.
Got Questions?
Our coaching is delivered online, which means your plan and your coach go wherever you do. We are based at MediaCityUK in Greater Manchester, and many of our team live and train close by, but you do not need to attend sessions in person. Everything runs through TrainingPeaks and WhatsApp, so you train on your own schedule with elite coaching behind you.
Our one-to-one coaching starts at £60 per month for our Bronze package and scales up depending on the level of contact and support you want. All plans are monthly rolling with no lock-in. See the full coaching packages for a side-by-side comparison.
Yes. JM Coaching is based at MediaCityUK in Greater Manchester (Salford Quays), and we coach runners across the city and beyond. Our wider coaching team is also spread across the UK, including Sheffield, Loughborough and Northern Ireland.
Absolutely. The adidas Manchester Marathon is one of the most popular races we coach for. Your coach will build a full training block around your goal time and your schedule, whether it is your first marathon or a PB attempt.
Not at all. We coach complete beginners as well as sub-3 marathoners. Coaching adapts to the runner in front of us, and we build your plan from your current fitness, not a fixed template.
You will be matched to a coach based on your goals and experience. Every coach is UK Athletics qualified with real competitive experience. If you would prefer a specific coach, or a female coach, just let us know when you get in touch.
The best way to find out if we are the right fit is a quick, no-pressure call. We will talk through your goals, answer your questions, and recommend the right package.
