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ABOUT US

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GARETH MAGUIRE

Co-Founder
Endurance Coach
Biomechanist
HARVEY MAGUIRE

Co-Founder
Endurance Coach
Physiotherapist 
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Gareth is a highly skilled Biomechanics Specialist and British Athletics Qualified Coach with a passion for helping athletes achieve their performance goals. With a Master’s in Clinical Biomechanics and extensive experience in both coaching and biomechanical analysis, Gareth brings a unique, science-driven approach to endurance training.

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Professional Background

Gareth’s professional experience includes:

 

  • Biomechanics Specialist: Applying his expertise to analyse and improve athletic performance.

  • Major Event Support: Worked at prestigious events such as the London Marathon and World Indoor Athletics Championships, providing biomechanical and performance support to athletes.

  • Ministry of Defence: Gained valuable experience in high-pressure environments, developing skills in problem-solving and precision.

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Coaching Expertise

  • Gareth specialises in combining biomechanics with endurance coaching to optimise performance and reduce injury risk. His coaching philosophy is rooted in science and data. 

  • Currently Head Coach at Unsanctioned Athletics racing Collective. 

  • Biomechanical Analysis: Using advanced techniques to assess movement patterns, running efficiency, and injury prevention.

  • Personalised Training Plans: Tailoring programs to meet the individual needs and goals of each athlete.

  • Endurance Development: Coaching athletes to improve speed, stamina, and race-day performance. ​

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Coaching Experience

Endurance Coach: Currently coaches a group of endurance athletes at club level, helping them achieve personal bests and podium finishes.

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British Athletics Qualified Coach: Certified to coach athletes at all levels, from beginners to elite performers.

 

ALTIS Performance Therapy Programme: Completed advanced training in performance therapy, further enhancing his ability to support athletes’ physical and technical development.

 

Athletic Achievements

As a long-distance athlete himself, Gareth understands the demands of endurance training firsthand. With a 5K PB of 16:40 and a Marathon PB of 2:55 of, he brings both personal experience and professional expertise to his coaching.

 

Education and Certifications

  • Master’s in Clinical Biomechanics

  • British Athletics Athletics Coach (Level 2)

  • ALTIS Performance Therapy Programme

  • Member of the Health Care Professionals Council

​Harvey is a highly accomplished physiotherapist, British Athletics Qualified Coach and co-founder of Pursuit Performance. With over a decade of experience working with elite athletes, national teams, and world-class sporting organisations, Harvey has a 5km PB of 14.57 and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the field of endurance coaching and performance optimisation. 

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Professional Experience

Harvey’s career spans a wide range of roles in high-performance sport, including:

  • Guest Lecturer at the University of Nottingham 

  • Physiotherapist with England Athletics

  • Physiotherapist with Professional Game Match Officials Limited

  • Physiotherapist with Athletics New Zealand 

  • ALTIS Coach internship 

  • Lead Athletics Physiotherapist at Loughborough University

  • Sprints Coach at Loughborough University

  • Physiotherapist for the Sub 2 Hours Marathon Project

  • Physiotherapist at St George’s Park with the PFA and The FA

 

Harvey has also worked as a Physiotherapist at major international events, including:

  • 2024 World Indoor Athletics Championships

  • 2022 Commonwealth Games 

  • 2019 World Indoor Athletics Championships

  • 2017 Tokyo Marathon 

  • 2017 World Athletics Championships

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Continuing Professional Development

Harvey’s qualifications and certifications reflect his commitment to excellence in endurance coaching and sports medicine:

  • ALTIS Track and Field Education Series: Coaching the Endurance Events

  • ALTIS Performance Therapy Course

  • High Performance West – Scholar Coaching Mentorship

  • European Athletics High Performance Webinar series

  • Leaders Sport Performance Summit

  • Applied Performance Practitioner Skills Programme – Performance Analysis

  • English Institute of Sport – Skills for Performance Workshop

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Qualifications

  • British Athletics Athletics Coach (Level 2)

  • MSc Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 

  • Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football 

  • UKAD Anti-doping Advisor Course

  • Functional Movement Screen Level 1 Certified Provider 

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