Ersan is a patient, kind, and committed coach with a real focus on the individual needs of each person he trains. His experience as a sports journalist, running coach, and chief editor of a leading West Balkans running site gives him both the theoretical and practical knowledge to support real results. Under his guidance, I improved my marathon time by 40 minutes in just two years! His training plans are always tailored to your goals and lifestyle – I highly recommend him for both running and strength coaching.
I never thought I would be able to run a half marathon! Ersan designed a brilliant training plan for me and I was a complete beginner before I signed for Battersea Park Half Marathon 2024 in London. I spoke to Ersan about my nerves and that I really didn’t think that I could run a half marathon. Ersan gave me a plan that built up my speed and distance. I was supported throughout the whole 4 months of my training and learnt about interval and tempo runs. I wanted to complete my run in less than 2 and half hours and I just about managed it! I couldn’t have done it without his support and training. I would love to run it even faster next time.
I had personal training classes with Ersan for 7 months and they were life changing. He gave me the confidence and motivation to exercise regularly and overcome the obstacles I faced. He was patient and understanding and highlighted the importance of consistency. He has helped me achieve a more active and healthy lifestyle, which I will always be grateful for.
My collaboration with Ersan is best reflected in the results we achieved.
After three disappointing marathons, I started training according to a plan tailored by Ersan. He monitored my progress daily, guiding and adjusting my workouts. This gave me extra motivation – on days when things didn’t go well, it would have been easy to quit, but knowing my coach was invested in my success made me push through. I felt a responsibility not only to follow the plan but also to honor his effort.
Although marathon training is demanding and the workouts were challenging, I truly enjoyed the process. After ten weeks of preparation, I reached my lowest weight in seven years of running. I stayed injury-free, which is a testament to how well-balanced the training was.
On race day, despite 300 meters of elevation gain, I improved my marathon personal best by ten minutes (3:21:10) and finished feeling strong. At that moment, I knew I had reached a new level as a runner. Shortly afterward, I went on to break my half-marathon personal best – twice, and felt confident I could improve my times in shorter distances as well.
Simply put, quality training brought me to a level of physical fitness I had only dreamed of. That’s why I wholeheartedly recommend working with an experienced marathoner like Ersan.
My collaboration with Ersan came about quite unexpectedly, just as I was thinking about how to achieve a personal best in the marathon.
Ersan approached the training plan with great professionalism and dedication. Every session had a clear purpose, and every mile was intentional.
Most importantly, Ersan was a constant source of support – a steady presence and a push forward, especially when things didn’t go as planned.
Together, we achieved our goal: I ran a sub-3:30 marathon.
lifestyle, which I will always be grateful for.
My first collaboration with Ersan was in 2024, when, under his guidance and advice, I ran my first marathon. Before that, I had followed his work with other runners for several years, during which I only heard words of praise, and the results spoke for themselves. So choosing a coach for my first marathon was an easy decision.
What stood out the most was the regular communication, helpful advice, and words of support during the tough moments. Sometimes I felt like he believed in me more than I believed in myself. He adjusted the training at key points to prevent overtraining and ensure I stayed on track. As a result, I completed my first marathon in under 3:30 – exactly what we set out to do when we started the training cycle.
Given that experience, I couldn’t wait for our next challenge. Earlier this year, we achieved another big milestone together: a sub-90-minute half marathon. And now, we’ve just started a new marathon training cycle.
To sum it up—if you’re looking for an experienced coach who tests everything on himself before applying it to others, you’re in the right place!
