Running coach · Budapest & online
Your first marathon or your next PB, planned around a full-time life.
Personal coaching for committed runners. 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.
- 3:21:10Adrián’s debut marathon
- −31 minRéka’s marathon PB
- 70+races I’ve run myself
- 24hmaximum reply time
Athlete results, 2025–2026
Four runners, four different starting points. All four crossed the line prepared.
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.”
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.”
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 job, a family and a calendar, and want a plan that respects all three
- are preparing your first marathon or half, or want to beat your current PB
- do the sessions and tell me honestly how they went
- want to understand why each workout is there
Not a fit if you
- want a generic PDF and no contact
- are looking for shortcuts or crash plans two weeks before the race
- won’t share your training data or feedback
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. If we’re not, I’ll tell you.
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, connected to your Garmin or Strava, so every session lands on your watch or phone.
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 base of aerobic volume first, then strength, speed and sharpening. Paces come from your VDOT, so every session has a target that matches your current fitness.
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
Garmin or Strava data 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, an Italian endurance athlete and Certified Lydiard® Level II Running Coach, living in Budapest and 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.
I’ve run over 70 races since my first 10K at the SPAR Budapest Marathon in 2022: road races from 5K to the marathon, mountain ultras like the High Atlas Ultra (43 km / +2400 m) in Morocco, the Salomon UTH 54K and, most recently, Puglia by UTMB CUT50, and dozens of Spartan Races including a Trifecta weekend. I’m also a national basketball referee with over 15 years of experience in Italy and Hungary.
My personal bests
Next races
For companies
Group runs and running programs for teams, led by a coach who also manages a team of 20 every day.
Recent event
A guided group run in Budapest for the top management of a global beverage brand, in town for the 2026 UEFA Champions League final. A former international footballer ran with the group.
Group runs for teams and visiting executives
A guided route in Budapest, paced so every level finishes together. For offsites, client visits and company events.
Race preparation for company teams
A structured plan for colleagues training together toward a Budapest race, with group check-ins.
Questions
Do I need a sports watch?
It’s strongly recommended: a GPS watch with heart rate tells us your real pace and effort, and that’s what the weekly adjustments are based on. With Garmin, 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.
Pick your race. We’ll plan back from there.
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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