Coaching

I believe that everyone is unique and that we should work with a training guide rather than a detailed plan. As such I limit myself to a few runners at a time and provide them with everything they need. 

With my Coaching package you have a unique training programme reflecting what you need as an individual. I can coach you whether you goal is getting off the couch, improving your parkrun time or running a half marathon. Unlike a lot of coaches I put your health first and as such I do not recommend or coach for distances longer than half marathons as I do not believe it is in the best long term health interest of the runner. 

We will come up with a flexible guide for you to follow over a couple of months, I don't like using the word plan as life gets in the way and things change so we need to be dynamic with the training structure. As a result you can get in touch with me regularly to share anything around your training and hopefully allow you to focus on your running. 

Getting Started:

Before we get going with the coaching we need to get to know each other to see if it is a good coach - runner match and I need to get to know your running history, your current fitness and your targets, no matter how crazy! I will make sure that your target races are integral to any guides / plans we set out to give you the best chance of achieving your goal.

This will be achieved through a getting to know you portfolio that you'll be asked to complete and either a virtual or face to face meeting. 

Getting Going

From there you start training and we start working together. Humans are not so simple that running is just running, our health and performance comes for a multitude of areas. As such I will give you basic advice and guidance on strength training, mental training, nutrition, technique and lots of resources that you can use to supplement your training.

Setup cost: £50 for initial assessment and analysis of running history/training and injuries

Monthly coaching cost: £45 per month

Additional face-to-face personal coaching sessions: £50 per hour

Note on a limited basis, that I can withdraw at any time I am offering free coaching for a limited time. 

What’s Included…

• Initial telephone consultation and portfolio template to establish:

  • Current fitness, running history, aspirations and goals

  • Targets events and times. 

  • Any injury history and relevant health history

  • Other fitness activities

  • Work, family and other commitments etc.

• Nutrition - I do have my personal favourite approach but will work with you to achieve the best results. 

• Personalised training guide / plan. 

• Regular feedback on training, with support by email and when arranged phone calls.

• Basic advice on nutrition, mental performance, strength training and additional resources to use.