Nursing
Experience inside pressure, care, judgement and real human systems — a career where the stakes were people.
About Martin
Clinical judgement, endurance and evidence-based coaching.
Martin Lewis is a leadership, wellbeing and running coach based around Bristol. His work is shaped by 25 years in nursing, ultramarathon running, university lecturing and practical experience with professionals and teams under pressure.
The person behind the work
Martin is the brand.
Long Run Coaching is not generic performance language in a nicer font. It's Martin's lived mix of clinical pressure, reflective practice, endurance and human leadership.
25 years in nursing. Ultramarathon runner. University lecturer. That blend helps clients feel understood quickly — especially when the work involves emotional load, high stakes, competing priorities and the need to keep performing sustainably.
He is also the creator of The Long Run Leadership Method and author of the upcoming RUN framework book, The Long Run.
Three threads, one approach
Where the coaching comes from.
Endurance
Ultramarathon thinking: pacing, recovery, structure and long-run progress — lived, not theorised.
Teaching
University lecturing and evidence-based practice, translated into tools you can actually use on a Tuesday.
The values on the tin
How Long Run Coaching works.
Move with purpose
Action beats anxiety — but only when it's pointed somewhere that matters.
Reflect with clarity
Thinking space isn't a luxury. It's where good judgement comes from.
Grow with confidence
Sustainable progress, built at a pace you can hold — for the long run.
What clients say
Results, in their words.
“Martin's holistic approach made the goals realistic and achievable around family commitments. The technical app and watch integration was seamless too.”
“Martin gave the team space to discuss pressure and positive ways forward. His healthcare background helped people feel seen.”
“Martin helped me focus on what was important and was able to pivot quickly when the conversation needed it.”
Next step
Ready to think clearly under pressure?
Start with a free discovery call and see whether Martin's approach fits what you're carrying.