Gonçalo Fernandes

Gonçalo Fernandes is a trail and ultra running coach based in Oeiras, Portugal, holding a UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach qualification and a postgraduate degree in sports management and marketing from ISCTE Executive Education. He has been an active trail and ultra athlete since 2020 and has published articles in Ultra Running Magazine and Like the Wind Magazine. His services focus on helping runners, particularly those starting out in the sport, with one-to-one coaching and online training plans.

The coaching process involves creating a weekly training plan with metric analysis (CTL, TSB, RPE) and regular check-ins to make real-time adjustments throughout the season. This includes a monthly accompanied training session in Monsanto and ongoing support to ensure the plan fits the runner's life. The goal is to help beginners navigate the common doubts, errors, and difficulties of starting the sport by providing a structured approach that accommodates family and work commitments.

Pricing starts at 60€ per month for one-to-one coaching, which includes a weekly training plan, metric analysis, and regular check-ins. Online training plans for specific races are priced at 150€ per macrocycle of 4 months and include a nutrition guide, race strategy, and tapering protocol. A single assessment consultation to analyze training history and define realistic objectives costs 50€ for a 30-minute call.

Gonçalo Fernandes primarily works with runners who are just starting out in trail and ultra running, as he understands the specific challenges they face when balancing training with family and work. He notes that the training plan must fit into the client's life, not the other way around, making his approach particularly suitable for those who cannot train in remote locations daily.

The business is located in Oeiras, Portugal, where Gonçalo lives and trains in Monsanto, which is the terrain he uses for daily sessions. He offers an in-person accompanied training session of 2 hours per month in Monsanto as part of his one-to-one coaching package.

To get started, potential clients can book a free 20-minute call to determine if they are a good fit for the coaching team. After this initial conversation, they can proceed to sign up for one-to-one coaching, online training plans, or a single assessment consultation.

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The coaching service uses specific metric analysis tools such as CTL, TSB, and RPE to monitor performance and adjust training plans in real time during the season.

The single assessment consultation lasts 30 minutes and focuses on analyzing the client's training history, current metrics, and defining realistic objectives without any commitment to further services.

The official website of Gonçalo Fernandes is goncalofernandes.org.

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