Nick Hancock

Hi!! I'm Nick Hancock! UESCA and UK Athletics Qualified Running Coach based in Wiltshire in the UK, originally from Abergavenny in South Wales

I am a devout dad to my two sons Max and Miles (whose names inspired me to name my coaching business, Maximum Mileage!) and husband to Alyson, an incredible woman who supports my running endeavours and has come through the fight of her life battling breast cancer in 2022! My family are everything to me!

I got into running after working in the hospitality industry for almost 20 years. An industry synonymous with long, hard hours... it almost broke me and I was close to ending my own life. Running was a huge part of my recovery and getting in better shape, and although now I am at the more competitive end of races, it is still a huge part of my mental health staying in check!

One of the things I find so many runners struggle with is what to eat! It is easily one of the most common questions I get asked. Food, in a running context, is fuel… but it doesn’t have to boring or complicated and thats where I have decided to use my knowledge of great food and experience of managing some of the best restaurant businesses from Dubai, to Singapore, and all over the UK, working for names such as Jamie Oliver, Alain Ducasse and Bill Collison as well as award-winning gastro-pubs, to ensure the food I am using to fuel my running, also tastes great!

As a dedicated runner and leading UK running coach, I am always looking to ensure my body is fuelled well and my athletes are fuelling well too.

I thought I would share my restaurant-industry experience love of food and the recipes I use to fuel my running with you!

So, whether you're a seasoned runner looking to take your training to the next level, or a beginner looking to fuel your first 5K, this book is for you. I'm excited to share my knowledge and passion for running and food with you, and I can't wait to see the results you achieve.

And for more information or to enquire about coaching, please visit my website at www.maximummileagecoaching.com.

Now go fuel those runs!