What We Offer
We are passionate about helping children and adults improve their fitness. Our carefully created training modules allow each athlete to progress at a speed designed around their own individual needs. We are both fully qualified England Athletics coaches and are very experienced in the delivery of athletics coaching to both children and adults. This coaching has seen a number of our athletes win national events. In March 2022 two of our athletes competed for England at cross country. In February 2022 our under 15 boys became the National Cross Country Champions at Parliament Hill, London. All we ever ask of our athletes is that they listen, work hard and most importantly, have fun. In June 2023 one of our athletes came 3rd in the under 17 steeplechase final at English Schools.
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Our Team
Our team are fully qualified, DBS and safeguard checked. See our Welfare Policy. We are also first-aid trained and fully insured.
Nick
My name is Nick Hughes and I am a British Athletics Qualified Coach. I am also a Level 2 gym instructor. Though I can teach various track and field events, I particularly specialise in endurance running. I have been a coach at Chiltern Harriers for 10 years, and in that time have coached over 500 athletes.
I am currently responsible for 60 athletes ranging from year 5 to year 11. Within this group, we have a number of extremely talented athletes. This group have won a number of national titles both individually and as teams over the past 6 years. I recently led a successful group of 30 juniors on a running weekend at Loughborough University.
In April 2024 I ran the London Marathon in 2.40. In April 2023 I represented my country in the World Duathlon Championship in Ibiza. I came 4th in my age group and won both runs. This has qualified me for Australia in 2024. I currently sit 7th in my age group for the 3k with a time of 938. In September 2021 I represented my country in the European Standard Triathlon in Valencia. I won my age group run, and was 8th fastest in the run overall. In September I also qualified for the European Championships in Germany in 2022. I also competed in several track races in both the 3k and 1500. I finished the season in 9th for my age group in the 3k. You can follow me on Strava if you want to get some new ideas for adult running. Get in touch for more information.
Becky
I am a qualified England Athletics Coach and England Athletics Field Judge. I have been coaching running and athletics for a number of years now, first at Chiltern Harriers before focusing on Kudos Athletics. I have always enjoyed participating and competing in sport, especially running and swimming. As a teenager I was a county swimmer and county runner . I enjoyed national running success at cross country and track events, especially 1500m and 3000m, achieving silver and bronze medals at the English Schools Track and Field championships. These days I compete in events ranging from cross country to half marathons and in 2019 I achieved a Good for Age time at the London Marathon. I swim at Amersham Swimming Club and enjoy open water swimming, achieving 8th (female) place in the 2023 Swim Serpentine 2 mile event. I recently took up cycling and participated in Ride London to achieve a London Classics medal and enter the London Classics Hall of Fame. In 2023 I began competing in sprint triathlons and I have since been selected for the GB age group team for the World Triathlon Championships in October 2025.
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Coaches
Ethan
Ethan is studying A Levels at Dr Challoner's Grammar School and is a qualified England Athletics Assistant Coach. Ethan previously ran for Chiltern Harriers competing for the club and county in numerous cross country and track races. Ethan was also a competitive swimmer, competing at county and regional level for 8 years. Ethan’s main sport is indoor climbing, and he regularly competes in regional and national competitions. Ethan loves basketball and plays for South Bucks comets.
Maddie
Maddie is currently studying A levels at Dr Challoner's High School. She has swum at ASC for 10 years and ran for Chiltern Harriers for 10 years. She raced for England for XC in 2022, and raced for GBR for triathlon for the last 3 years, winning the World Sprint Championships for her age group in 2023 in Hamburg. She has a 5km time of 17.23 and is a qualified England Athletics assistant coach.
Noah
Noah has swum competitively for Amersham Swimming Club for 10 years, winning at county level and competing at regional level. Noah has also represented his school for cross country, reaching the national schools finals on a number of occasions. Noah has also climbed competitively reaching national level, and was among the top 25 people in his age group nationally. Noah is a regular at the gym and particularly focuses on strength training.
Frankie
Frankie has completed GCSEs, and has a GCSE in PE. She's been running at Chiltern Harriers since she was 8, and competes at a national level for running. She has recently competed internationally for team GB in sprint triathlon, placing 6th. She has reached English Schools for 1500m Steeplechase and placed 4th and holds the all-time record for U13 1200m. She enjoys to compete in shot put and she swims at county level for Amersham Swimming Club.
Alex
Alex is currently in year 11 studying his GCSEs. Alex has been running for chiltern harriers for 9 years now. He was also a swimmer at ASC for 7 years. Alex is currently 3rd in the UK for park run with a time of 15.46 and raced at English Schools in June in the 3k. In March this year Alex was selected to represent his country in Dublin where he came 3rd for England in cross country.
Phoebe
Phoebe has recently finished her A-Levels at Dr Challoners and she is currently on a gap year. She is a qualified Level 2 swim teacher and has been teaching swimming for the last 2 years, alongside hockey coaching which she has been doing for 4 years. In hockey, Phoebe has competed at county, regional and national levels, including being on the Junior England pathway. She also have a previous background in athletics, specifically in long jump, where she came 3rd in the country for her age group, she also enjoyed competing in sprinting.
Max
Max is a year 13 student, currently working on his A levels, having completed his GCSEs, including GCSE PE. Max is a qualified coaching assistant, with years of running and swimming experience under his belt, running for Chiltern Harriers for almost a decade and having won the Schools cross country cup for the school twice. Now an avid gym goer, max is all about staying fit and having a great time whilst doing so.
Lesedi
Lesedi is currently studying A Levels at Chesham Grammar School. She started running at Chiltern Harriers when she was 7 years old and has now been a member for over 10 years. She has previously won the English Schools Cross Country Cup and has finished in the top 10 for several National Cross Country races. Lesedi was also a competitive swimmer & triathlete, competing at club, county and regional levels.
Nathan
Nathan is in year 13 studying maths, biology and sport as his A level choices at Dr Challoner’s Grammar School. He has been playing rugby union since the age of 8 and currently has captaining roles in his teams at Dr Challoner’s, Amersham and Chiltern rugby club as well as Buckinghamshire county and is competing at Southwest England trials in 2025.
Testimonials
Hi Nick - I just wanted to say thank you for all you, Becky and the rest of the team do with Kudos and the schools XC series. My daughter has only been doing Kudos since October, and it's been brilliant to see an anxious child, bewildered by ball sports at school, find her confidence in running. Her self belief and determination has really grown. She really looks forward to the Kudos sessions and to the district cross country runs. Thank you for helping her so much.
Parent, Amersham (April 2024)
My year 5 son has recently joined Kudos and has absolutely loved every minute. He loves the variety and the structure of the sessions and his speed and fitness have greatly improved in just a short space of time - in fact, he wants to go running all of the time now! Thank you so much to the fabulous coaches for making every session so enjoyable and so worthwhile!
Rebecca, Chesham (July 2023)
Hi Nick, just wanted to say thank you for you and your teams efforts this term. My son Joseph (Y3) has thoroughly enjoyed it; and has benefitted hugely from the coaching. He has learnt how to pace himself; but more importantly that his limits are much higher than he thinks. Watching him complete interval 200m sprints took me back years! Many thanks to you and your team.
Graham, Amersham (July 2022)
Thank you very much Becky & Nick for a fantastic Athletics track day on Saturday! All three of my children had the best time experiencing running on an athletics track, trying new events like long jump and high jump and competing against other children of a similar age! It was incredibly well organized, a lot of fun and a great experience for them. Thank you! They can't wait for the next one!
Parent, Chorleywood (July 2022)
Josh always tells me after each session how much he has enjoyed it. I very much appreciate the support and encouragement you have given him during his time with you, and I have definitely seen an increase in his confidence and level of fitness.
Ann, Amersham (June 2022)
Our Achievements
Over the past 2 years, the Kudos Athletics coaches have been responsible for coaching a number of individuals and teams at national level. Their achievements include:
- June 2023 3rd at English Schools in the steeplechase
- June 2023 8 athletes selected for English Schools
- 5 athletes through to English Schools in Manchester July 2022
- 2 athletes running for England in cross country March 2022
- National Cross Country Champions March 2022 (under 15)
- National Cross Country Relay Champions March 2022 (under 15)
- Southern Cross Country Relay Champions February 2022 (under 15)
- National Relay Cross Country Champions Under-15s November 2021
- European Under 20 Sprint Triathlon Champion
- Southern Relay Cross Country Champions Under-15s October 2021
- First place, both individually and team, at the National Schools Cross Country Final
- First individual place at the National Schools Cross Country Year 7
- Second team place at the National Cross Country Championship
- First place in both the male and female Cross Country County Championships under-13s
- London Junior Triathlon Champions 2018 and 2019
- National Road Relay Champions, under-13 female and male 2019
- South of England Cross Country Individual and Team Winners for the under 13 male and female at Parliament Hill January 2020
- Under-13 boys team first place, February 2020, Nottingham
- March 2022 two athletes selected to run for England at under 17 and under 15 level
- February 2022 National Cross Country Champions under 15 boys
Benefits of Physical Activity
Evidence demonstrates that frequent physical activity, such as running, can substantially improve the physical fitness and health of children and young people. In particular, there is strong evidence that physical activity will lead to stronger heart and lungs, improved muscular fitness, stronger bones and more favourable levels of body fat. There is also some evidence that physical activity can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve academic achievement.
- England Athletics
Children learn their range of motion, balance, muscle strength, coordination, and endurance. The role of active play has been established not just as a part of learning, but as the basis for overall healthy social and emotional development.
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Nutrition
A healthy diet is crucial for children and teens in sports, supporting physical performance, energy, growth, and injury prevention. However, many are falling short, with rising obesity and mental health issues linked to diets high in ultra-processed foods. Research shows that 66% of what 11-18-year-olds eat consists of these foods, contributing to nutrient deficiencies and health problems.
Healthy eating positively impacts cognitive function, mood, focus, and athletic performance, yet it's often overlooked in youth sports. I help families address various health concerns—from sports performance to mental health—offering free 15-minute consultations to discuss how I can support you and your child's nutritional needs.
For further information please visit Charlotte Bennett Nutrition
Charity
Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity provides specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children. Roald Dahl Nurse Lesley works across Buckinghamshire caring for children with blood conditions like Sickle Cell Anaemia. With any long term health condition like this, exercise and a healthy diet managed in the right way are so important. Kudos Athletics supports this wonderful cause through fundraising activities and by encouraging you to call and check them out.
