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Manchester, UK

Strength & performance coach

By the numbers

  • 12 years

    coaching, from clubs to internationals
  • 300+ athletes

    trained in person and online
  • 4 national titles

    won by athletes I coach
  • Pool sessions, Tuesdays
  • Long ride, Sunday
  • Core block, week 6
Portrait of Marcus Reid

Former 400m sprinter, now coaching athletes who want to get faster, stronger and stay injury-free. Clear plans, honest feedback, no shortcuts.
In-person in Manchester, online everywhere.

Programs

  • Speed lab

    8 weeks of sprint mechanics and power. Small groups.
  • Strong base

    Gym plans built around your sport and your week.
  • Race ready

    12-week plan peaking for your big day.
  • Online coaching

    Weekly plan, video check-ins, chat when you need it.

Track record

  1. Head coach & founder

    2019 – Present

    Reid Performance · Self-employed

    Manchester

    Coaching 60 athletes a year, from weekend runners to national finalists.

  2. Sprint coach

    2015 – 2019

    Northern Athletics Club · Part-time

    Manchester

    Took the junior relay squad to two national titles.

  3. Athlete, 400m

    2010 – 2015

    Great Britain U23 · Sport

    Europe

    European U23 finalist. Personal best 46.2s.

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