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Are you feeling stuck in your running journey? Not hitting the times you feel you are capable of? Run coaching, Personal training, Massage & injury advice.

UK Athletics Endurance coach

Get in touch for more details. A Personal Training Service which helps individuals, small groups of people and sports teams to improve their fitness levels & diets which leads to a healthier and happier person.

07/11/2025

I don’t always blow my own trumpet about how I coach, I usually just talk about my clients achievements but I thought I’d share a few stats that one of my athletes sent through to me.

Some of the software I use to help plan training is a global platform, with over 1000 coaches using it for various reasons - for me it gives me the ability to program directly to my athletes watch so it feels I am next to them whilst they train.

I’m not sure how many users of the software there are, but again it will be in the thousands.

So when I’m told that my client was the fastest coached athlete at the Rotterdam Marathon and was third at the Cardiff Half Marathon.

With another third at the Peterborough Half and another in fourth at Abingdon marathon - plus in a 5k Series we managed to get EIGHT athletes in the top 10 😁

Makes me quite proud.

Sometimes even after 15 years of coaching you still suffer with imposter syndrome !

Need help and advice with your running in 2026, don’t hesitate to reach out.

05/11/2025

Ever wondered how I keep track of all my athletes’ training and progress — even when I’m not there beside them?

I use a brilliant coaching platform that syncs seamlessly with your GPS watch (Garmin, Coros, Apple, etc.). Every session you complete uploads automatically, so I can see your runs, paces, heart rates, and recovery trends in real time.

It’s like having your coach in your pocket — guiding you through every workout, helping you train smarter, not harder.

When your session uploads, I’ll review your performance, leave personalised feedback in the app, and make any tweaks needed to keep you progressing toward your goals.

Whether you’re chasing a new PB, building fitness, or getting back from injury — it helps us stay connected, accountable, and on track every step of the way.

Want a coach in your back pocket giving you actual feedback and not AI generated comments? Just DM me for more details.

04/11/2025

Great work from client at this weekends Cross Country finishing in 23rd place overall but second male in the team.

He has had a busy but very successful 2025 and I’m looking forward to building on this success further in 2026.

Want to have a successful 2026?
Now is the time to start mapping it out.
DM me for details on how I can support you.

03/11/2025

Planning a Spring Marathon? Don’t Make These 5 Training Mistakes.

Every year around this time, I start getting messages from runners who’ve set their sights on a spring marathon.
 They’re fired up.
They’ve picked their race.
Downloaded a plan.
Maybe even bought new shoes.
 But there’s one problem… they’re already making mistakes that will come back to bite them later.

Here are the 5 most common ones I see — and what to do instead 👇

1️⃣ Not building enough base before the plan starts. If you go from “occasional runner” to “marathon mileage” overnight, your body won’t keep up. Build your aerobic foundation now while the pressure’s low.

2️⃣ Running every run the same pace. Your easy runs should be easy. Save the effort for workouts — otherwise, you’ll never recover enough to improve.

3️⃣ Ignoring strength training. A stronger runner is a more resilient runner. Two short sessions a week can make the difference between finishing strong and limping through taper.

4️⃣ Skipping rest because you “don’t feel tired.” Fatigue sneaks up slowly. The runners who rest before they need to are the ones who stay healthy through the whole block.

5️⃣ Not having a clear structure or coach. A downloaded spreadsheet can only take you so far. If you want to train smart, not just hard, get guidance tailored to your life and fitness.

Spring races might feel far away, but your success starts now.
 If you want help building your base and setting up a plan that actually gets you to the start line healthy and confident — send me a message.

Let’s get your spring marathon right from day one. 🏃‍♀️💪
 

02/11/2025

A nice quiet 10 this morning with the ladies 😊

01/11/2025

A beautiful morning at Ridlins track today helping the new wave of Leaders in Running fitness with their assessment videos.

they will do you proud once they are up and running.

31/10/2025

Good morning, today is all about resting 😊

29/10/2025

A simple leg superset as part of my session this morning;

Squats x 8 @ 80kg
Box jumps x 8
Split lunges left & right

4 rounds completed.

Felt nice to jump today and trained solo so I could mix it up a bit 😊

Want to find out more about getting stronger to run more efficiently - just pop me over a message.

28/10/2025

Great night coaching these peeps 😊

Long intervals followed by an all out sprint at the end - luckily I found a nice hill to use 😉

Some days you don’t want to go out and do it, having others to run with always means you never have a bad day 😁

23/10/2025

Today I failed

When the 7am alarm went off for me to get up for my 10 mile run I just rolled over and said no.

My body was tired and needed to rest
My brain was foggy and needed to rest

It’s been a busy few days;
A half marathon on Sunday
Gym & Danced until 11 Monday
Ran hard intervals Tuesday
Gym & decided to dance again last night
Plus work too !!

But I thought - yeah it’s ok I can manage that 10 miler on limited sleep even considering the busy few weeks we have had.

But when the alarm went off today my body said no.

A few of you will be surprised knowing my Thor like appearance and attitude to life - but I guess even superheroes need a lie in and rest occasionally.

Not sure about coaches though - let’s see what happens later……

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