The Philosophy of the Team

1. Personalization above all

The logic is that there is no “one size fits all” solution:  

Goals, daily routine, terrain, weaknesses, and history determine the plan. This is explicitly stated as a basic principle: “personalization is key.”  

2. Scientifically proven approach for optimization performance 

The approach presented is analytical and based on the athlete’s training data, relying on the latest and most reliable research.  

3. Holistic runner preparation: road/mountain + strength training + hybrid training 

Our team specializes in running & trail running, while also emphasizing the strengthening of runners and new formats such as HYROX. 

4. We take on runners from zero to ultra and provide support for all levels 

Support for everyone from beginners to ultra-marathon runners, with services for runners of all levels.

5. Mindset and team identity 

The slogan accompanying her presence is “BE YOUR OWN REVOLUTION” and embodies the consistency and continuous effort of our athletes who exceed their limits.  

Meet our team

Apostolos Salagkoudis

Head Coach & Founder
Ultra Effort Coaching

Trail and Ultramarathon Runner

Born in 1998. I have been involved in sports since I was young, but I have been running as an amateur since 2014. I started with track and field and the 400m, but soon (within two years) I moved on to long-distance and mountain running, where I have participated in numerous races. In 2023, I began my journey into ultra-distance running.

Since 2021, I have been working as a coach in gyms and sports clubs, and at the end of 2023, the Ultra Effort Coaching project came to fruition, a team that offers personalized online services for runners of all levels. Our athletes come from various parts of Greece, as well as Switzerland and Germany.

Certifications

  • Mountain Running and Ultra Distance Runner.
  • Certified Classical Athletics Coach. (Recognized by the General Secretariat of Sports)
  • Certified middle and long-distance coach by the International Sport Science Association (ISSA)
  • Certified ultra-distance coach by the United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA).
  • Certified Personal Trainer by the HNFC Academy (in Greece) and NASM.

Recent Awards

  • 4th place in the men’s category at the 12h Atromitos Ultra 2024

  • 2nd place at the 6h Sparta City Ultra 2025

  • 3rd place at the Makrakromi Backyard Ultra 2025

Coach's articles

• Downhill Adjustments and Training - Do we really need it?

From the Athens Marathon to the Byzantine 50km Race

• Training on an Uphill - Punishment or Training Treasure?

Everything you need to know about training on an uphill incline

• Thermal acclimatization - A weapon in the arsenal of long-distance runners

Everything you need to know about racing in high temperatures

• What did you do wrong in the Authentic Athens Marathon?

A guide that explains what really happened behind the scenes.

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