CMF Running
CMF Running have partnered with River-Run Backyard Ultra to provide a coaching and training package specific to the event.
CMF Running is owned and operated by Chris and Char. They're mad keen runners, and maybe a bit mad in general - we think they are a perfect fit for River-Run. We are also lucky to have one of their local coaches (Kendall) as part of the River-Run team. Kendall knows backyard ultras having run in plenty himself, and he knows our River-Run event inside out.
CMF offer a variety of run coaching options as well as a friendly and supportive community of runners of all abilities. Do check them out.
CMF have created a carefully designed training programme just for River-Run 2025 and are offering this to our entrants at a heavily discounted rate. With the programme you will get:
✅ Structured training plan tailored to the River Run loop format (6.7km/hour)
✅ Progression designed to build endurance, pacing skills, and loop recovery
✅ Weekly run and strength sessions
✅ Pacing, nutrition & mental strategies for the backyard format
✅ Access to the CMF Running community for accountability & support
✅ Coach insights and tips specific to River Run Backyard Ultra
CMF will be at the event in 2025 so why not join up, get fit (er) and see them in October.
Looking for more advanced 1:1 RUN COACHING to prepare you for River Run? Book your Free 1:1 Coach Consult to talk about your running and see how it works
https://www.cmfrunning.nz/pages/free-coach-call