Founder & Head Coach – Underground Run Coaching

I’m Dan Wagstaff, a strength and conditioning coach, runner, and the founder of Underground Run Club. My coaching style was born out of early mornings, curiosity to see what I myself am capable of, and a relentless drive to see people hit levels they didn’t think they could reach.

I’ve lived the journey I now coach. Over the years I’ve completed multiple road marathons, Ultra-Trail Australia 50km and 100km events, 100-mile races, multi-day stage races, and even triathlons. Each one has taught me lessons in discipline, resilience, pacing, and preparation, lessons I now pass on to the athletes I work with. Running and endurance sport has shaped me just as much as the weight room, and it’s this balance that forms the backbone of how I coach today.

I’ve spent the last 15 years developing not just fitness, but resilience, identity, and discipline. Underground Run Coaching is an extension of that same philosophy: structured systems, accountability, and a gritty attitude that pulls the best out of you.

Whether you’re chasing your first marathon, trying to break a time barrier, or learning how to balance running with strength and life, my role is to give you more than a training plan. You’ll get a coach invested in your progress every week, a program tailored to your goals, and a community that makes the hard work fun.

My motto: Run early. Run ugly. Run forever.