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Bespoke plans to your phone and watch via TrainingPeaks. No generic templates - ever.
Dr Jenny Hartley · GP · Ultra runner · Coach
Your trail.
Your rules.
Bespoke coaching for beginners, back-of-pack runners, and athletes chasing big mountain goals - built on medical expertise and real-life flexibility.
What is this programme?
Bespoke ultra and trail coaching that fits your life
Unscripted Coaching is not a cookie-cutter training plan. It is medical-grade, one-to-one support for runners who want expert guidance without the pressure of an elite-only culture.
Every programme is built around your health history, your schedule, and your goals - whether that is your first half marathon, a multi-day ultra, or simply running with confidence again after injury.
- check_circle Plans delivered via TrainingPeaks to your phone and watch
- check_circle Strength, nutrition, and mindset woven in from day one
- check_circle Direct access to a qualified GP who runs ultras too
What you get
Everything you need to train smarter
Holistic coaching that meets you where you are - not where a generic plan thinks you should be.
Strength & conditioning
Home, gym, or park - sessions built around your kit and your life.
Nutrition support
Evidence-based fuelling advice from a GP - not the latest fad diet.
Mindset
Confidence, re-framing, and mental performance for race day and beyond.
Why Unscripted Coaching?
More than miles on a spreadsheet
You'll be supported by a qualified GP with deep experience in women's health, injury management, chronic conditions, nutrition, and mental resilience.
Helping you train, recover, and grow with confidence - not guilt.
Coaching is for everyone
- check Complete beginners
- check Back-of-pack & mid-pack runners
- check First-time ultra runners
- check Runners returning from injury
- check Busy parents & active grandparents
- check Performance-focused trail athletes
Who is this for?
Support for real life, not just race day
You do not have to put your goals on hold. Coaching adapts to your body, your health, and the season you are in.
I'm a veteran or ex-service member.
As an NHS GP with a focus on veterans' health and 19 years in the Army, I understand the physical and mental demands you carry. Coaching is practical, compassionate, and built around where you are now.
I'm injured or have a chronic health condition.
You don't have to put your goals on hold. As a GP, I create personalised plans that respect your health needs, helping you move forward safely and at a pace that works for you.
I'm going through the peri-menopause or menopause
I have many years of experience and training in women's health and understand the challenges that a woman's menopausal journey can bring. Every woman is unique, and so is the coaching that I deliver to you.
I'm pregnant or have just had a baby.
Pregnancy doesn't mean giving up training - it means training differently. If you're an active or athletic woman, I can help you maintain strength, fitness, and confidence throughout pregnancy with a plan that adapts as your body changes. After birth, I'll support a structured, progressive return to training that protects your recovery while rebuilding performance safely.
I keep underperforming or failing to complete races.
This isn't a failure - it's a signal that something needs adjusting. In personalised video sessions, we'll look closely at your training, nutrition, pacing, preparation, and mindset, so you can race with confidence and finish feeling in control.
I'm worried about RED-S.
RED-S needs more than a training tweak. With medical expertise and personalised coaching, I'll help you prioritise recovery while creating a long-term plan that supports both health and future performance.
Meet your coach
Dr Jenny Hartley
GP · Ultra runner · Army veteran · Invictus Games gold medallist
Jenny combines 25+ years of competitive running with NHS general practice, women's health expertise, and a coaching style that is practical, compassionate, and fiercely in your corner.
From back-of-pack parkruns to multi-day mountain ultras, she has lived the highs, the setbacks, and the messy middle - and she brings all of that to every athlete she works with.
- check_circle UK Athletics Run Coach & Level 3 Personal Trainer
- check_circle Mountain Leader & Mercia Fell Runners member
- check_circle Specialist interest in veterans' and women's health
Start here
Book a free 30-minute discovery call
No pressure, no hard sell - just an honest conversation about where you are, where you want to go, and whether Unscripted Coaching is the right fit.
Let's talk
Programme overview
Find the right level of support
Coaching starts with a conversation - so we can understand your goals and make sure the approach feels right for you.
Monthly Rolling Contract
- check TrainingPeaks plan
- check Progress calls
- check Direct messaging
- check S&C sessions
- check Nutrition support
The freedom to take as much or as little time as you need to achieve your full potential. Direct messaging support, monthly calls, tailored plans.
6 Month Package
6 months
- check TrainingPeaks plan
- check Progress calls
- check Direct messaging
- check S&C sessions
- check Nutrition support
The ultimate package to support you through your next big event. Whether it's completing your first half marathon, climbing Kilimanjaro, or completing a multi-day ultramarathon. Direct messaging support, monthly calls, tailored plans.
The Aid Station
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An in-depth one-off video call to look at a specific problem such as anaemia, hormonal cycles, race-day nutrition.
How it works
Three simple steps to get started
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Book a free call
Tell Jenny about your running, your health, and what you want to achieve. No commitment required.
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Choose your package
Agree the level of support that fits your goal, timeline, and budget - monthly, event-focused, or one-off.
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Start training smarter
Receive your bespoke TrainingPeaks plan plus strength, nutrition, and mindset support along the way.
No more waiting for the perfect moment
The best time to start is when you are ready to be honest about where you are - and curious about where you could go.
Book your free callRunner stories
What runners say about Unscripted Coaching
“She's incredibly encouraging, especially around my slower pace, and from the very start she's made me feel welcome and capable. She consistently encourages me to get involved and to run with confidence. Her knowledge and experience through her own ultra running is inspiring, but what really stands out is how supportive and inclusive her coaching is. Her sessions are tough but purposeful, and they've genuinely helped improve my hill running while also building my confidence.”
“I'm 51 years old and had never been near the free weights or the squat rack in a gym as I lacked knowledge and confidence. We started steady and built through the weeks. That strength was put to the test 6 months in when my son hurt his ankle. He weighs 14 stone but I was able to pick him up and carry him half a mile up hill to the car.”
“The Dragons Back Race is no mean feat, however I was well prepared and confident that I had built the strongest body I could to get me to the finish. Without doubt the main difference was Jen's support and coaching plan.”
“As an occasional hill runner in my 70s I appreciate how her sessions are geared to those of all abilities.”
FAQ
Common questions about coaching
I'm a veteran or ex-service member.
As an NHS GP with a focus on veterans' health and 19 years in the Army, I understand the physical and mental demands you carry. Coaching is practical, compassionate, and built around where you are now.
I'm injured or have a chronic health condition.
You don't have to put your goals on hold. As a GP, I create personalised plans that respect your health needs, helping you move forward safely and at a pace that works for you.
I'm going through the peri-menopause or menopause
I have many years of experience and training in women's health and understand the challenges that a woman's menopausal journey can bring. Every woman is unique, and so is the coaching that I deliver to you.
I'm pregnant or have just had a baby.
Pregnancy doesn't mean giving up training - it means training differently. If you're an active or athletic woman, I can help you maintain strength, fitness, and confidence throughout pregnancy with a plan that adapts as your body changes. After birth, I'll support a structured, progressive return to training that protects your recovery while rebuilding performance safely.
I keep underperforming or failing to complete races.
This isn't a failure - it's a signal that something needs adjusting. In personalised video sessions, we'll look closely at your training, nutrition, pacing, preparation, and mindset, so you can race with confidence and finish feeling in control.
I'm worried about RED-S.
RED-S needs more than a training tweak. With medical expertise and personalised coaching, I'll help you prioritise recovery while creating a long-term plan that supports both health and future performance.
I'm a veteran or ex-service member.
As an NHS GP with a focus on veterans' health and 19 years in the Army, I understand the physical and mental demands you carry. Coaching is practical, compassionate, and built around where you are now.