UTMB 2022, Chamonix, France - August 27th - 22 hours in to the race.. I finished 2nd in age group and 46th woman
HI! I'm Georgie! I am an experienced endurance ultra athlete and running coach in Calgary and have raced some of the toughest ultras out there - Divide 200miler, Marathon des Sables, UTMB, Canyon Endurance and Sinister 7.
I specialize in transforming athletes over 40 into confident, strong ultra runners by coaching how to train and when, so avoiding injury.
My passion is about my athletes achieving their goals, whatever these may be. So have you a dream ultra goal that you want to achieve? Do you want to finish your Ultra injury free with increased confidence, self belief and feeling stronger? By providing a science based and holistic approach to training, I help my clients become physically, mentally and emotionally confident in their abilities as ultra runners. You will work hard but I want you to have fun and enjoy yourself. For my female athletes I will take into consideration your menstrual cycle to ensure we are working with your physiology or those that are going through menopause, I will help you manage your training to fit you and your needs.
My 12 week Ultra Foundation Running Course includes the following:
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Developing your deep “why” you workout or run
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Helping to set realistic goals
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Running workouts specific to your needs and goals
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Personalized strength workouts
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Mobility work to keep you moving
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Mental health and mindfulness strategies and tips
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Unlimited email, messaging communication and regular Skype or FT calls
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Basic running nutritional support
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Race plans and strategies
Once athletes have finished this Foundation Plan they can move onto my monthly Performance Plan.
I am not saying this will be easy, I know as when I finished the Divide 200 miler last year, I put so much hard work into this race but I did it and came 3rd female and 13th overall. I will make the training fun and take into account family commitments etc. We will help you build perseverance, grit, determination and patience. The rewards, trust me, will be amazing! You will feel happier and healthier and you will most certainly be fitter! I will be there with you all the way on your journey!
So come and join me and let's take your running and fitness to the next level.
Book a call with me now!
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I am passionate about YOU achieving your goals, whatever these may be. I am here to help you every step of the way by providing you with an individualized daily training plan that will give you the physical, mental and emotional skills to push past your limits.....so what are you waiting for?
Contact me now. FYI - my goal this year is to train hard for Tahoe 200 miler in 2025.
What's your goal? Let's dream BIG!
I trained with Georgie for four years and enjoyed every single session. She helped train me for 10k races, 30k off-road and triathlons and was able to put together training plans that pushed me but worked with the limits of my lifestyle. I looked forward to my Tuesday mornings with her as not only were they part of my training but also became therapy! One warning though - when doing hills with Georgie and there are other runners around - she will never be beaten!” Mags
I trained with Georgie for two years until she left for Canada. Running with her was always fun, varied and I felt fit and energized after every session. Through the sessions I reaped many benefits; weight loss, improved muscle tone, increased stamina and I felt more confident. Initially I was only running two or three miles, but due to her training program and advice on nutrition I completed the London Marathon without injury. I couldn’t have done it without her. Georgie was always so positive and fun to be with and I miss our sessions very much." Yolanda
I found my coach Georgie online at www.georgieislip.com. Georgie is an accomplished ultra marathoner who also provides running and fitness coaching. What sold me was a picture of her finishing the Marathon des Sables. (The Marathon of Sands, is known as the toughest footrace on earth, it's 251km, and is essentially 6 marathons back to back run in the heat of the desert. I also learned that Madonna had done this race at one point.). I thought for sure someone with this type of background would be able to impart some knowledge on to me. And luckily for me, Georgie was the perfect fit. Georgie is warm, upbeat, knowledgeable, and extremely motivating!
I felt like hiring Georgie Islip made me feel like a child again; it's been a while since I've gotten so much positive feedback and encouragement as an adult. I joked to my friends that it was like Georgie was my nanny, because she's from England, and I her loved hearing her tell me, 'well done, good job, you can do it," with a doting British accent. Every run with her was energizing, she made me love hills. Her running plans are adaptable and varied. She really stresses the importance of strength and core training to make you a well rounded athlete." Linh
I’ve been around the fitness world for a while now….Georgie is one of the best. I highly recommend her to help put discipline in your routine that demands results. Plus her “can-do” attitude is highly contagious.” Jo
TESTIMONIALS
I"I reached out to George in 2022 to help me prepare for The Coastal Challenge, a grueling 6 day stage race in Costa Rica. Georgie's coaching helped me finish this race of a lifetime. At the time I was experiencing countless injuries and felt I was hitting a physical limit and couldn't seem to get faster or stronger. After years of solo endurance training/racing, Georgie has helped me reach levels I never thought possible. With her help, I'm now taking on more challenges that I never dreamed of and I can't wait to see what the future holds. Georgie is passionate, experienced and knowledgeable and I'm extremely happy with the training programs she has put together for me!" - Travis
I am not naturally a runner, but with Georgie Islip, I have become one. I LOVE that she makes a program and all I have to do is open an app and execute the runs, the exercises and the stretching and with time, I progress. I LOVED that she was encouraging, their is also a mental strength that comes with running and she would send me videos, words of encouragement and help me find a place that worked for me in my mind to train. She helped push me when I needed it but also dialled me back, while still keeping me strong, when I had an injury. I did not lose any gains, I just changed the way I trained and she strengthened me through the injury. I ran a half marathon and came in 49 out of 965 women in my age category. I accomplished even more than I thought was possible for me. Thanks so much Georgie for showing me my potential and to believe in myself. Sarah
Yes, of course you can!! It's been so awesome. I'm so happy to get my runs in and know they are doable and I'm progressing! So a huge THANK YOU!!! It has made such a difference for me. The added mobility has been awesome and the strength- it just all fits together so well. Karen