Personal coaching. Shared progress.

Unlock more than
performance.

Individual endurance coaching for people at every stage, from endurance athletes and results-driven competitors to gym beginners and anyone simply looking to get fitter, feel stronger and improve their physical and mental wellbeing, with expert guidance, honest support and a community that makes the journey better.

Coaching built around real life

Coaches who listen.
A team behind you.

“What really sets Nick apart is the level of support and personal investment he gives to his athletes.”

Carl Jenkins · Hashtag athlete

Journey over destinationKnowledge builds confidencePeople before numbers

Hashtag coach Nick & athele Abi on the podium with their medals
A different kind of coaching relationship

Training that fits your life.

Your goals matter. So do your work, family, confidence and the things that make you enjoy your sport. We start by understanding all of them.

Every session has a purpose. We explain the why, make space for honest feedback and shape the next step around you.

One team. Every endurance journey.

Find your way forward.

A first event, a new challenge or simply the confidence to keep showing up. We’ll help you find a direction that feels right.

Cycling

From enjoying your riding to preparing for an event, build fitness and confidence with clear, purposeful training.

Triathlon

Bring swimming, cycling and running together in a plan that works with your time and experience.

Running

Build consistency and work towards your next challenge with a coach who understands where you are starting.

Swimming

Develop confidence in the water and discuss the support that fits your swimming goals.

Strength & conditioning

Make purposeful gym work part of your week, whether on its own or alongside your endurance sport.

You belong here

Progress feels better
when it’s shared.

A cheer on race day. Someone to ask about kit. People who understand why that small improvement means so much. Our athletes describe a community that makes the journey better.

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“One of the things I love most about Hashtag Coaching is watching it grow from just Nick and a handful of athletes into a real community.”

Abi Bremner
Triathlon and time trial athlete

Meet your coaches

Experience made useful.

Hola from Nick & Suzy 👋

We’re the husband and wife team behind Hashtag Coaching. As Head Coaches, we combine real-world experience with practical, personal support to help you build confidence, make meaningful progress and achieve the goals that matter to you.

Hashtag Coaching Head Coach Nick
Head Coach

Nick Esser

Clear explanations, practical support and coaching shaped around your life. Nick wants athletes to grow in confidence as well as fitness.

Hashtag Coaching Head Coach Suzy
Head Coach

Suzy Esser

From a first triathlon to long-distance racing, Suzy understands the challenge of fitting training around a full working life.

In their own words

Confidence. Belonging.
Progress.

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“Suzy has been an inspiration. … I have set and achieved goals that I thought were out of my reach”

Claire Sargeant
Coached by Suzy

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“He took the stress out of planning for my race, and really helped me feel I was capable.”

James Duthie
Running and cycling athlete

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“Nick has been extremely supportive and encouraging, giving me the impression I’m the only athlete on his books… Nick truly does provide that personal touch.”

Justin Brown
Personal training client

The Hashtag Knowledge Hub

Useful knowledge,
openly shared.

Practical guidance, honest reflections from Nick’s journey and videos that help you understand the why behind your training.

Nick’s Journey · Training · Mindset · Race Day · Videos

Hashtag Coaching Nick helping an athlete at a triathlon event
Start your journey

Your first step is just a conversation.

Tell us what you would like to achieve. We’ll listen, answer your questions and help you find the right place to start.