About Carl

I'm Carl, co-founder of Wild Rise and a passionate advocate for movement, adventure and community.

As a qualified running coach, I help people build confidence, fitness and resilience through trail running and outdoor challenges. Whether it's a first trail run, a mountain adventure or simply spending more time outdoors, I believe everyone is capable of more than they think.

Through Wild Rise and my work with Wild Kindness, my goal is simple: help people reconnect with nature, challenge themselves and become part of a supportive community that makes fitness enjoyable and sustainable.



Background & Interests

• Trail running, mountain adventures and exploring new routes across South Wales and beyond.
• Community building — bringing people together through shared challenges, outdoor experiences and a love of movement.
• Grassroots football coaching — helping young players develop teamwork, confidence and a passion for sport.
• Strength and endurance training to support performance, resilience and long-term health.
• Outdoor adventure and travel, using trail running as a way to explore new places and environments.
• Lifelong learner — continually developing coaching knowledge and methods to help others reach their potential.


Experience

• Qualified Leader in Running Fitness (LiRF) and UK Athletics Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF).
• Co-founder and coach at Wild Rise, delivering trail running, outdoor fitness and adventure-based sessions.
• Founder of Wild Kindness, creating outdoor fitness programmes that help people build confidence, fitness and wellbeing through movement.
• Creator of the Over 50s Legends programme, supporting older adults to develop strength, mobility and confidence on the trails.
• Several years of experience leading group trail running sessions focused on stamina, technique, mindset and enjoyment.
• Grassroots football coach, helping players of all ages develop physical literacy, confidence and teamwork.



  • Nature doesn’t just test you — it teaches you.
    Every climb, every trail, every breath reminds us that strength is built outside comfort.

  • Carl in the Rudry 10k trail race

    Every finish line starts with the courage to begin.
    We train to push limits, not chase perfection — because progress is the real victory.

  • Strength drives endurance.
    Every pull-up builds the posture, power, and grit you need to move better on the trails.

Our Mission

We exist to help people move, grow, and feel alive again.
Wild Rise is more than a bootcamp — it’s a community built on courage, consistency, and nature.