Performance Squad
Coaching for runners and riders racing at the front: national and championship level, selection and international racing. Coached one-to-one by Brennan Townshend, a GB international and former UCI Continental professional who knows what that level takes, because he’s raced it.
Coached by an Athlete Who’s Raced at That Level
Every Performance Squad athlete is coached by Brennan. Your season strategy, race execution and taper come from someone who’s stood on the start lines you’re aiming for, on foot and on the bike.
- GB representative, 2022 European & World Trail Running Championships — team bronze at the Worlds
- Runner-up, English Fell Running Championships 2022
- Former UK Skyrunning Champion
- Winner — UTS 50km (UTMB World Series), Three Peaks Fell Race (x2), Garmin Mourne Sky Race, Steall Marathon
- 34th, OCC by UTMB (UTMB World Series Finals)
- Former professional road cyclist — UCI Continental teams Team Raleigh-GAC and Madison Genesis (racing record on ProCyclingStats)
- British Cycling coach · UKA Level 2 · BSc Sport & Exercise Science (final year)
More about Brennan on our About page.
Built for Athletes Racing to Win Places
The squad is for competitive runners and riders with clear performance goals. If you recognise yourself here, we’d like to hear from you.
Championship and national-level racers
You’re finishing high up at English or British championship races or the national fell, trail, sky or road series, and want a coach who works at that level with you.
Chasing selection
You’re aiming for an England or GB vest, a place on a brand team, or an international race such as the Golden Trail Series, Skyrunner World Series or a UTMB event.
Rising talent
You’re a junior, U23 or recent graduate with clear potential, and you want long-term development rather than a rush to results.
Already near the front, looking for the details
Your training is solid, but race execution, calendar planning and the small margins are where the next places are.
National-level road racers
You’re racing national-level road events or the national series, and want your season planned around the races that matter.
Competitive gravel racers
You’re targeting the front of UK gravel events, UCI Gravel World Series qualifiers or international gravel races, and need the power, pacing and fuelling to match.
Aiming for a team
You’re working towards a place on a club, Continental or brand team and want guidance from someone who has raced professionally at that level.
Riders ready for the next step
You’re a strong amateur whose results are moving up, and you want race analysis and tactics to turn fitness into results.
More Than the Training Week
Everything in Premium, plus the season strategy, race preparation and closer contact that make the difference at the front of the field.
Performance Squad — Running
For road, trail, fell, mountain and sky runners racing at the front of the field.
- Everything in Premium Coaching
- Season and race-calendar strategy, including international race selection
- Fortnightly review calls
- Race-specific preparation: course analysis, heat and altitude, race execution plans
- Coached one-to-one by Brennan, GB international
- Support with team, selection and sponsorship applications
Places are limited each season and offered by application.
Apply for a PlacePerformance Squad — Cycling
For road and gravel racers competing at national level or aiming for a team, coached one-to-one by Brennan.
- Everything in Premium Cycling Coaching
- Season planning around your race calendar and peak events
- In-depth analysis of your race files
- Race tactics and team dynamics from Brennan’s pro racing experience
- Weekly check-ins
- Support with team applications and sponsor approaches
Places are limited each season and offered by application.
Apply for a PlaceNot quite there yet? Premium Coaching is built for ambitious athletes on their way up.
From Application to Your First Block
Apply
Tell us about your racing history, recent results and rankings, and what you want from next season.
Conversation
A call with Brennan to talk through your training, your calendar and what’s holding you back.
Proposal
We set out the support we’d give you and the monthly fee. No commitment until you’re happy with it.
Season Plan
Field testing, a season and race-calendar plan, and your first training block in TrainingPeaks.
If the squad isn’t the right fit yet, we’ll tell you honestly and suggest the coaching that is.
Performance Squad FAQs
What is the Performance Squad?
A limited number of application-only coaching spots for runners and cyclists racing at national, championship or international level, or working towards selection or a team place. It includes everything in Premium Coaching plus season and race-calendar strategy, race-specific preparation and more frequent contact with Brennan.
How much does the Performance Squad cost?
Squad coaching is priced on application. The level of support is shaped around each athlete’s racing calendar, race preparation and contact needs, so we agree a monthly fee with you after an initial conversation and before you commit to anything. Applying is free and carries no obligation.
Do I need to be an elite athlete already?
No — but you do need to be racing competitively and have a clear performance goal. Typically that means placing well at national or championship races, chasing selection, or a junior or U23 athlete with clear potential. If Premium Coaching is the better fit for you right now, we’ll say so.
Who will coach me?
Every Performance Squad athlete, runner or cyclist, is coached by Brennan Townshend. He represented GB at the 2022 European and World Trail Running Championships, winning team bronze at the Worlds, and raced professionally on the road with UCI Continental teams Team Raleigh-GAC and Madison Genesis.
How many places are there?
We keep the squad deliberately small so every athlete gets genuine one-to-one attention from Brennan. Places open as athletes finish a season with us, so if the squad is full we’ll keep your application on file and let you know when a place comes up.
Is the Performance Squad delivered online?
Yes. Like all our coaching it’s delivered online through TrainingPeaks, email, WhatsApp and video calls, so we coach squad athletes across the UK and worldwide.
Ready to Race at the Front?
Places are limited each season. Tell us about your racing and your goals, and we’ll be in touch to talk it through.
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