Coach: Grant Grego
Introduction & Bio
When I first started running, it was out of pure necessity. I wanted to lose weight, and running seemed like the obvious choice.
Simple, effective, but, in my eyes, dreadful. I hated it.
Every run felt like a chore, and I could feel every inch of the distance dragging me down.
I remember one particular 5K that left me so exhausted I looked like I was barely moving. A friend drove by, laughing at how broken down I looked, and I felt the embarrassment more than the fatigue.
I made excuses constantly, too busy, too sore, too tired. Anything to avoid facing the run again.
It was so tempting to just give up, and some days, I did. But little by little, something started to shift.
I stopped counting the steps and started noticing that each run was changing something inside me. Every time I pushed through, I realised I could do more than I thought.
That’s when running stopped being just about fitness and became something bigger.
It became a way to face myself and everything I thought I couldn’t do.
Somewhere along the way, I started to believe. Not just in running but in my ability to tackle life head on.
With each mile, I was proving to myself that I could take on more, that I could handle whatever came at me. And when life got hard, when things felt impossible, I could fall back on what I’d learned on those long, lonely runs. I’d remember what it felt like to want to quit and how I’d kept going.
Over the years, I’ve taught myself how to train, how to handle setbacks, and how to dig in when things get rough. I’ve learned how to breathe through the pain and find strength in the struggle.
Running has taken me from that person who used to dread the first step to someone who looks forward to every mile ahead. It’s been a journey, but I can look back now and see how far I’ve come, not just in miles but in belief.
Running didn’t just change me. It saved me, one step at a time.
Coaching Philosophy & Approach
I believe that coaching is about meeting people where they are, building genuine trust, and guiding them toward their fullest potential through a blend of empathy and accountability.
My philosophy revolves around the idea that meaningful progress doesn’t happen in isolation; it’s achieved when both coach and athlete engage in a journey grounded in mutual respect, shared goals, and a relentless pursuit of growth.
Human connection is the foundation of my approach.
I see every athlete as an individual with unique strengths, struggles, and dreams.
By understanding their personal story, I aim to create a safe and supportive environment where they feel seen, valued, and motivated.
This connection helps me understand what drives each person so that we can set goals that not only inspire them but feel achievable and relevant to their lives.
Yet, I know that true growth requires more than encouragement, it demands commitment and grit. That’s where tough love comes in.
I won’t shy away from having hard conversations or calling out self-imposed limitations. Instead, I’ll encourage my athletes to recognise and break through them.
Specialities & Services
When I started running, I didn’t have any grand plans or visions of extreme endurance events. My goal was simply to push myself to improve. Over time, however, I found myself drawn to the challenge of longer and harder races, eventually tackling multistage ultramarathons, a Double Distance Ironman, four 100-mile ultramarathons and even achieving sub-3-hour marathons. Each race taught me valuable lessons about resilience, strategy, and mental toughness.
One of my main areas of expertise are ultra-distance events. I’ve gone through the physical demands and emotional rollercoasters that come with training and racing distances many people consider nearly impossible.
These events require a smart, balanced approach to training. Too often, athletes focus heavily on one aspect of their development while neglecting others, leading to burnout or uneven performance.
Completing four 100-mile races within 22 weeks taught me the importance of recovery in high-stakes, high-frequency racing. For athletes with similar goals, I offer guidance on active recovery methods that are both practical and manageable, allowing them to stay injury-free and ready for their next event.
For athletes chasing specific performance goals, I offer targeted training to build speed and endurance while avoiding overtraining.
Finally, a core part of my coaching approach is building mental toughness. In every race, I’ve faced moments where quitting seemed like the easiest option.
Over time, I’ve developed a resilience that allows me to push through, and I want to help my athletes cultivate that same grit and ensure alignment with each athlete’s bigger vision, making the process as meaningful as the results.
Coaching Focus Areas:
- Ultra Distance Events (Running & Triathlon)
- Performance Specific Goals
- Mental Resilience
Testimonials & Success Story
'Grant is a great listener. His lived experience is evident and you can tell he really understands the barriers that come with training.
The check in calls that we have a great and come away feeling like I have had value in them. The programme is really enjoyable also, which definitely helps.'
- Calum Stronach
'Grant was really responsive, and adapted the training a lot around hurdles such as injuries/life events etc.
I never felt I couldn't reach out, and sometimes I didn't really reflect on what I had achieved in training until Grant told me to pause and look at where I had started vs where I was. It's easy to lose track or spiral in your own thoughts without someone else putting things into perspective for you.
I also doubted my ability to start the 250km so without the call a couple weeks before with grant I'm not sure I'd have shown up, let alone manage to finish it and share the moment with Grant as he was crewing it.'
- Lily Kemp
Why I Coach?
My vision is to use my journey through endurance, self-discovery, and transformation as a foundation to inspire and guide others toward unlocking their own potential.
I want to create a space where athletes, both new and experienced, feel empowered not only to push physical limits but to embrace the personal growth that comes with it.
Through coaching, mentorship, and open, honest conversations, I aim to help people see sport not just as a goal but as a tool for self-exploration, resilience, and purpose.
