Tavistock Run Project is the result of years of helping runners achieve their goals. The founder and lead coach is Dave Chanter who has a diverse background in sports, with a masters degree in Exercise Science and Sports Coaching (Sheffield University), along with a bachelors degree in Sports Studies (Sheffield Hallam).
Dave obtained his coaching licence while in Australia and has enhanced his qualifications by attaining LIRF, CIRF and most recently Event Group Coach in endurance through the England Athletic pathway.
Tavistock Run Project also have a number of LIRF coaches who are out helping on every session and a number of people with considerable knowledge in the world of running, nutrition and training.
Current CIRF and LIRF coaches at TRP
Ben Neale -Started his coaching journey a few years ago within the TRP setup, completing the Leadership in running fitness and Coaching in Running Fitness qualifications through English Athletics. Ben also has over 10 years experience of competing at County level winning the Plymouth Half Marathon, Henley Half Marathon, Tavitock Half Marathon twice and many more. He has also completed the Big 5 Marathons (London, Berlin, Boston, New York and Chicago), so has a wealth of knowledge to pass on to anyone willing to learn.
Jordan Andrews
Umberto Bergonzini
Hannah Walters