My passion (more like healthy obsession) is helping people just like you get fitter and faster in a mountain specific way…
So that you can have the epic, life-changing and let’s be honest… Bad ass adventure that you’ve been dreaming about.
Seeing people experience mountains in that way lights my entire Sports Science heart and mind up. The problem is, most people miss the mark because they don’t know how to train in a mountain-specific way. Especially if you're living in a place where the biggest hill around is more likely to be a speed bump than a mountain.
So, let me ask you this: When you close your eyes and see yourself on the summit or at the end of your trek, which scenario plays out?
You’re bent over, unable to catch your breath, exhausted and depleted. Instead of enjoying the moment, you’re trying to find the mental and emotional strength just to make it back down safely.
Scenario #1
You’re standing tall, in complete strength and power, tears of joy in your eyes, knowing that YOU made it with pride and dignity and that the mountain, despite being challenging, didn’t take everything from you.
Scenario #2
Even though we haven't met yet, I know deep down that you're aiming for Scenario #2.
How do I know?
Because you’re here, trying to find a better way to train and prepare for the adventure of a life time.
The good news is, you’re in the right place.
THE GREAT NEWS IS, I’VE GOT JUST WHAT YOU NEED!
Welcome to the last 10+ years of my research and experience as a Sport Scientist and mountaineer. I've taken everything that's proven to work and left behind anything that didn't, crafting a mountain-specific training system that’s going to revolutionise the way you train for your next adventure.
The result?
You’ll be able to climb or trek for hours on end, ascending (and descending) steep, rugged slopes with ease (and no knee pain), without ever feeling like your legs and lungs are about to give way - even if you’ve got a heavy backpack on.
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The Training Programs
Welcome to the last 10+ years of my research and experience as a Sport Scientist and mountaineer. I've taken everything that's proven to work and left behind anything that didn't, crafting a mountain-specific training system that’s going to revolutionise the way you train for your next adventure.
You’ll be able to climb or trek for hours on end, ascending (and descending) steep, rugged slopes with ease (and no knee pain), without ever feeling like your legs and lungs are about to give way - even if you’ve got a heavy backpack on.
The Solo Training Program
"I need a mountain-specific training program that I can do on my own."
Picture this: you wake up on Monday morning and there’s a notification on your phone outlining your mountain-specific training session for the day, complete with your optimal Heart Rate Zone. That’s what every day on this program is like - except your two rest days per week, of course!
Skip the doubt and guesswork of what and how you should be training because in this program… It's all laid out for you, day by day, meticulously planned and scheduled to help you get fitter and faster in a mountain-specific way.
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By choosing the program below that suits you best and letting me do the rest.
Your only job? Stick to the plan and put the work in.
And hey, don’t mistake this program for low cost = low quality. Low cost (yes!), but high impact and even higher results!
The Solo Training Program
The Peak Performance Program
"I NEED A CUSTOMISED MOUNTAIN-SPECIFIC TRAINING PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES WEEKLY CHECK-INS AND SUPPORT FROM KATE."
In this program, your training plan is absolutely that: customised and built based on your current fitness levels and the conditions and terrain on your trek or expedition. Taking into consideration your weekly schedule, where you prefer training, and your biggest concerns.
But this program is so much more than “just” the training part - it also includes a customised nutrition plan to optimally fuel your training sessions and optimise your performance on your trek or expedition.
Finding your gear list overwhelming? Great, because in this program we cover that too! Going through your gear list together, ensuring that you’ve got everything you need and then all the things you didn’t know you needed.
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And here's the best part – despite the program being online, you're never alone.
You'll have me right by your side during our weekly group Q and A calls, where we'll tackle every hurdle together and celebrate every success along the way.
The Peak Performance Program
The Peak Perform-
ance Program
The Peak Performance Program
"I NEED A CUSTOMISED mouNTAIN-SPECIFIC TRAINING PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT AND MENTAL PERFORMANCE COACHINg WITH KATE."
This program includes everything from The Peak Performance Program and so much more—but as the name suggests, it's the VIP version! That means everything is personalised on a one-to-one basis: coaching, training, nutrition (on and off the mountain), gear, mental performance, and even your long term climbing calendar. This program is peak performance at the highest level.
But the best part of this program?
Having a coach by your side who knows you, understands what motivates you (and what doesn't), and has the experience, skills, and knowledge to help you reach your peak physical and mental performance in a mountain-specific way—hi! I'm that coach for you. It helps that I'm also a sport scientist, mountaineer, and a Master's candidate in Sport Psychology and Performance.
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And the cherry on top? Bi-weekly 30-minute calls, just you and I...
The VIP Peak Performance Program
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And that's where the magic happens.
One-to-one coaching at its best—deep diving into your physical and mental performance, your optimal hydration and nutrition protocols, nailing your perfect sock combo, and everything in between.
The VIP Peak Perform-
ance Program
"I NEED A CUSTOMISED
mouNTAIN-SPECIFIC TRAINING PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT AND MENTAL PERFORMANCE COACHINg WITH KATE."
Success Stories
Wanna know what it’s really like to have me as your coach? READ THESE!
MT SHASTA |
When your coach takes your goals as serious as you! Kate, you have been instrumental in my success. I cannot thank you enough. Not only did we make the summit (with amazing weather) but my guides both said "Man you crushed it today!" That compliment belongs to you.
mt Rainier |
I may have talked nonstop about you, your program and all the amazing things I've learned. I mean, I trusted you and your process but to see it play out like it did in real life is amazing! I was so prepared on so many levels. Hands down the best money I have ever spent was hiring you as my coach!
Toubkal |
Even though it's not the highest summit I've done, the route was incredibly beautiful and it did feel tougher than Kilimanjaro. Without your physical and mental preparation, I don't know how I would've managed. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.
Miranda
Robynn
Mercedes
INCA TRAIL |
My friends were impressed at how I could “sprint up the hill like that!” And I couldn’t agree more. Not that I needed any more convincing that your program was having a huge impact but this heavily weighted long hike made it very clear just how good this program is.
TOUBKAL |
She blew me away with her wealth of knowledge and experience. She designed a training program that helped improve my strength, endurance and flexibility, all essential for Toubkal. Working with Kate is the reason I reached the summit!
ACONCAGUA |
Summited yesterday! The weather has been INSANE but it broke for one day. I was the only woman on the summit! THANK YOU KATE!!!!! Could not have done this without you!
Miranda
Tara
Anne
ISLAND PEAK & THREE PASSES TREK |
We just got home from our annual winter trip to Manama. This year, it was only my third time, but 2 months into my training with you, and it was a whole new experience! I was actually fit enough to improve my technique and skills. HUGE improvement from my before-Kate training plan!
ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK |
Had I not worked with Kate, I doubt whether I would have been prepared enough (mentally or physically) for the plans I had - I needed to have someone pushing me to be accountable and working with Kate was a real success.
EIGER & MATTERHORN |
Thank you!!!!! Your help and training has obviously made a massive difference. This trip has made me even more keen to push harder and get even fitter now!
Jackie
Virginia
Adam
ACONCAGUA |
This training has given me so much focus. I’m truly enjoying it and for the first time, feeling like I’m on a path of training that I can see results.
NUN PEAK |
Thanks for your encouraging message! I’m so glad that I have you as my coach. There’s no way I’d be able to train like this on my own.
KILIMANJARAO |
I’m really impressed. For almost 5 years I was trying to improve my speed, and was never able to do it. I was always pushing my pace at my limit and suffering a lot, without any progresses and now I understand why! Happy to have you in my corner!
Laura
Lynda
Cuca
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KILIMANJARO
It’s been three weeks since I started and I can feel the difference already!”
Chitra
“I did the 13-mile winter hike with a total of 3,700ft elevation gain yesterday. Thanks to Kate’s training, I could hardly feel anything in my legs!
TOUBKAL & EVEREST BASE CAMP
Kate pushed me to achieve something magnificent and believed in me 100%.... I couldn’t honestly imagine completing another high altitude climb without working with Kate.”
Ronan
“I completed Kilimanjaro back in 2019 without a coach. When I compare my performance of that climb vs these… Well it's not even comparable.
ACONCAGUA & MANASLU
The entire expedition, I never had tired or heavy legs. My only regret for this was not training with Kate sooner.”
Sy
“Kate’s training gave me all the confidence that I was physically and mentally ready for Aconcagua with Nims and Elite Exped.
ACONCAGUA
I’m truly enjoying it and for the first time, feeling like I’m on a path of training that I can see results.”
Laura
“This training has given me so much focus.
Mont Blanc
I’ve got 4 more weeks until Mont Blanc and I feel like I have 20 times more energy and focus not just in training but also in my self employed job and as a professional fire fighter.”
Séamus
“I’ve worked with coaches before but Kate is on another level.
Aconcagua
You have been by my side for the last four months as my coach, mentor, and cheerleader but in that time, you have become an integral part of my journey.
Anne
“As our time together comes to a close, I feel a sense of mourning.
Island Peak & Three Passes Trek
We just got home from our annual winter trip to Manama. This year, it was only my third time, but 2 months into my training with you, and it was a whole new experience! I was actually fit enough to improve my technique and skills."
Jackie
“HUGE improvement from my before-Kate training plan!
Eiger & Matterhorn
Your help and training has obviously made a massive difference. This trip has made me even more keen to push harder and get even fitter now!
Adam
“Thank you!!!!!
Eiger & Matterhorn
Summited Mt Rainier this morning right in time to watch the sunrise. I can’t believe how good I felt the whole way up AND down. I was climbing across ladders over crevasses and clipping into safety lines on some super sketchy places with steep exposure and I was like, who is this girl?! Kate, your coaching really is phenomenal on so many levels.
Robynn
“I freaking did it and let’s just say I killed it!
Kilimanjaro
A moment I will forever treasure as it is the beginning of the journey you helped me start towards reconnecting, rediscovering and authentically living my life as who I am and want to be.
Veronica
“I have only words of huge gratitude for guiding my path to this moment.
Elbrus
We walked the entire route in my z2 or just slightly above. My legs never felt tired so I only stopped when my guide stopped. I even overtook people and didn't feel like collapsing. It was a brilliant experience.
Safia
“ I have only ever survived on mountains but this time I thrived.
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