Running coach · Budapest & online
A running plan that fits your life, not the other way around.
Personal coaching for committed runners, from your first race to marathons and ultras. Weekly plans built on the Lydiard® method and adjusted every week to your data, your feedback and your calendar.
On WhatsApp. No pitch, no commitment. Reply within 24h.
- 5.0 ★on Google
- Lydiard®Level II certified coach
- 70+races I’ve run myself
- max 10athletes at a time
My athletes’ results
Different starting points, different goals. Same outcome: ready on race day.
3:21:10
Debut marathon
“I worked with Alexis to prepare for my very first marathon, and thanks to his guidance, I finished with a 3:21 time. […] Alexis continuously adapted every single workout to my progress and lifestyle, offering a truly personalized coaching experience.”
3:44:09
Debut marathon
“Even though I faced a setback during the process, Alexis supported me throughout, adjusting the plan and keeping me focused. Thanks to this, I was able to achieve an incredible goal: completing my first marathon in 3:44:09, a result I honestly never thought I would be capable of reaching.”
1:37:37
Half marathon, −17 min in 12 weeks
“Before starting to work with him my best times were 10k – 48:20 and half marathon 1:54:56. Just after 12 weeks, my best half marathon came down to 1:37:37 and I finished the marathon with 3:29:01, a true testament to a great training plan.”
3:44:36
PB, −31 min
“With his guidance, I became stronger and more consistent than ever. I finished my second marathon with a 31-minute improvement, running steady and strong until the very end.”
3:56:13
Debut marathon
“Before working with him, running a marathon was only a dream. Thanks to his patience, flexibility, and knowledge, I enjoyed every kilometer of my first marathon and felt proud and confident.”
Trophy wall
My athletes’ latest race results.
- 5debut marathons
- 5marathons under 4 hours
- 100%of races ended in a PB, debuts included
- Oct 2026Adrián B.VIII. Forradalmi Futás, Veszprém5,3 km22:56Podium · 2nd in age group
- Oct 2026Adrián B.SPAR Budapest Marathon42,2 km3:21:10Debut marathon
- Sep 2026Begam F.Wizz Air Budapest 10K10 km1:17:51Debut 10K
- Mar 2026Matteo R.Run Rome The Marathon42,2 km3:44:09Debut marathon
- Dec 2025Réka J.Mikulásfutás5 km23:26PB
- Oct 2025Iván P.SPAR Budapest Marathon42,2 km3:29:01Debut marathon
- Oct 2025Fanni T.SPAR Budapest Marathon42,2 km3:56:13Debut marathon
Who I coach
I work with runners who show up. Talent and pace are optional; commitment is not.
A good fit if you
- have a busy life (work, study or family) and want a plan that fits around it
- are at any level: from your first race or simply running better, to a new PB, a marathon or an ultra
- do the sessions and tell me honestly how they went
Not a fit if you
- want a generic PDF and no contact
- are looking for shortcuts or crash plans two weeks before the race
- expect results without training consistently
I coach a maximum of 10 athletes at a time, so every plan gets real attention. In the free call we check together whether we’re a good match.
How it works
Free 30-minute call
We talk about your running history, your goal race and the time you really have each week.
Your plan
You get a structured weekly plan in Intervals.icu. Your runs sync there automatically from any GPS watch (Garmin, Coros, Suunto, Polar, Apple Watch and others) or through Strava, and on many watches the workouts appear right on your wrist.
Train, review, adjust
Every week I read your data and your feedback and adjust the next block. Busy week or a missed run: we adapt, no guilt.
I follow the Lydiard® method: a big aerobic base first, then hill strength, speed and race sharpening. Sessions are guided by effort and heart rate, not a fixed pace: on a hot, hilly or tired day you still train at the right intensity, and every session has a purpose.
Coaching package
Weekly tailored plan
Built around your work, family and time, aimed at your race.
Weekly adjustments
Based on your feedback and my analysis of your data.
Training load analysis
Data from your watch, whatever the brand, analyzed in Intervals.icu: fitness, fatigue and recovery insights comparable to TrainingPeaks, free for you.
Race strategy
Target pacing, in-race fueling, shoes and gear.
Strength, mobility, recovery
Guidance to stay injury-free between sessions.
Direct support
WhatsApp access to me, replies within 24h, including race-day mindset.
Physio partner
Fiziolab in Budapest for injury prevention.
About me
I’m Alexis: made in South Italy, based in Budapest. Mechanical engineer, endurance athlete and Certified Lydiard® Level II Running Coach, coaching runners in Hungary and abroad.
By day I lead a team of 20 project managers in the automotive industry. I know what it means to fit training around meetings, travel and family, because that’s how I train too. I bring the same approach to coaching: structured, data-driven, and built around your real week.
My personal bests
Questions
Do I need a sports watch?
It’s strongly recommended: a GPS watch with heart rate, any brand, tells us your real pace and effort, and that’s what the weekly adjustments are based on. On many models the workouts go straight to your wrist. If you don’t have one yet, I’ll help you choose.
I’m a beginner. Is this for me?
Yes, if you’re committed. Fanni had never run a marathon before; she finished her first in 3:56. The plan starts from where you are today.
I don’t live in Budapest.
Coaching is fully online. Your plan, your data and our chat work the same from anywhere.
What if I miss sessions or have a bad week?
Tell me and I’ll adjust the following days. Progress is built over months, not in single workouts.
Is there a minimum commitment?
No. You pay 24.000 Ft every 4 weeks, everything included, and decide each time whether to continue.
When should I start?
A marathon block usually takes 16 to 20 weeks, a half marathon 10 to 12. Count back from your race date: that’s your start date.
Every run has a reason.
Pick your race. We’ll plan back from there.
Busy week? Mine too. Let’s plan around it. Send me your goal on WhatsApp and we’ll book the free 30-minute call. You’ll know after the call whether the plan fits your life.
Book your free 30-min callOn WhatsApp. No pitch, no commitment. Reply within 24h.
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