About Steve Barbour

I’m Steve - a running and performance coach working with time-crunched athletes who want to train with intent, consistency, and clarity.

 

My coaching blends endurance sport, human factors, and real-world constraint - because performance isn’t just about the plan, it’s about the person executing it.

 

Why I coach the way I do

 

I train and compete as an endurance athlete while balancing work, family, and limited time - the same reality most of my athletes face.

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My background in human factors has shown me that most performance issues aren’t about motivation or discipline - they’re about decision-making, fatigue, environment, and systems.

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That’s why my coaching focuses on consistency over intensity, understanding over blind execution, and long-term performance over short-term wins.

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Coaching & experience

 

• British Triathlon Federation - Foundation Coach

• UESCA Qualified Running Coach

• Endurance athlete (running & triathlon)

• Human factors background (aviation & high-risk environments)

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How I work with athletes

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• Personalised coaching built around your life, not just race goals

• Focus on execution, decision-making, and consistency

• Clear communication and shared understanding

• Coaching for people who want to learn, not just be told what to do

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This coaching may not be for you if…

 

• You want a generic plan with minimal interaction

• You’re chasing short-term results at any cost

• You’re not ready to be consistent

• You’re looking for motivation rather than structure

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If this resonates

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