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Townshend Performance
Fell, Trail and Mountain Running Coach
Run Smarter. Train Stronger. Peak Higher.
About Us
Townshend Performance is a family-run coaching team based in Keswick, in the heart of the Lake District. Led by GB international Brennan Townshend and coach Kat Townshend, we specialise in road, fell, trail and mountain running for athletes of all levels.
Through personalised, science-led training and strength work tailored to elevation and terrain, we help you train smarter, run stronger and perform at your best.
TRAIN WITH US, ELEVATE YOUR POTENTIAL TO ACHIEVE PEAK PERFORMANCE
Brennan Townshend
Elite Experience. Science-Led Coaching.
With over twelve years of coaching experience, Brennan helps endurance athletes perform at their highest level through structured, evidence-based training. From ambitious amateurs to competitive racers, his plans are built with precision, purpose and attention to detail.
A two-time Three Peaks winner and UK Skyrunning Champion, Brennan has represented Great Britain at World and European level.
His coaching blends real-world racing insight with academic expertise, supported by UK Athletics and UESCA qualifications and ongoing study in Sport and Exercise Science.
Train smarter. Race stronger. Perform when it matters.
Kat Townshend
Strength. Resilience. Personal Support.
Kat is a fully qualified UK Athletics Fell and Mountain Running Leader, UK Athletics Level 2 Coach, UESCA Running Coach, and Level 2 Personal Trainer, bringing nearly seven years of coaching experience to runners of all abilities.
She guides athletes with personalised support, structure and accountability — helping them build confidence, strength and mental resilience. Her focus is not just on race-day performance, but on creating strong, capable runners for the long term.
As a competitive trail and fell runner with multiple podium finishes, and a former high-altitude mountaineer, Kat understands endurance from every angle. Her coaching blends technical expertise, real-world experience and a deep belief in what runners are capable of achieving.
Build strength. Gain confidence. Go further than you thought possible.
WHAT WE OFFER
Testimonials
The best measure of our coaching isn’t what we say - it’s how our athletes perform. From first 5Ks to Ultra Marathon PBs, these are the improvements that matter most.
From 16th… to the Front of the Field
“I surprised myself in this race.”
Thanks to Brennan’s structured, tailored coaching, I achieved a result that exceeded my expectations. Compared to finishing 16th in 2019 on a shorter, less demanding course before working together, this performance reflects the impact of training designed around my work schedule and available terrain.
Hamish
Busy Life. Big Progress. Real Results.
" I never thought I would achieve such success in my fell races."
After two years of coaching with Kat, my running has completely transformed. Moving from self-coached, high-intensity training to a structured, varied plan tailored around my busy life as a full-time teacher and parent has led to remarkable progress and fell race success. Kat’s expertise, flexibility, and dedication have helped me maximise every session and achieve results I never thought possible.
Philippa
From Injury Cycle to Top-10 at UTS 100
“7th place finish at a massive
mountain race.”
A year ago, finishing the Ultra-Trail Snowdonia 100 felt impossible after repeated injuries. Since joining Kat at Townshend Performance, I’ve gone from strength to strength—staying injury-free and achieving a 7th place finish at a major mountain race. Her guidance and conditioning have taken me to levels I couldn’t have reached alone.
Dave
Read the full testimonial on our testimonials page.
PBs While Marathon Training - And Just Getting Started
" My running has gone from strength to strength with minimum injury."
After nearly two years of coaching with Kat, my running has gone from strength to strength with minimal injury. I’m achieving personal bests even during marathon training and hitting times I once only dreamed of. With her support and guidance, I’m excited to see how far I can go this year.
Shelly
From Complete Novice
to 34-Minute 10K
Starting as a complete novice in 2020, working with Brennan has transformed my running. Through patient, structured, and meticulous coaching, I’ve improved from 40-minute 10k times to 34:19, and dramatically lowered my longer-distance performances too. The progress I’ve made far exceeds what I could have achieved alone, thanks to his guidance and support.
Sam
