You’ve probably seen pro runners with a running coach. Maybe even that friend training for a marathon has one. But what about you? Do you need a running coach?
You’re not chasing Olympic medals. You might be running your first 5K, working back after an injury, or just trying to find your groove again. So… do you really need a running coach?
The short answer: It could make a huge difference.
Who Can Work with a Running Coach?
Anyone. Truly.
Running coaches aren’t just for the fast, the elite, or the ultra-endurance crowd. I’ve coached:
- Brand-new runners who didn’t know where to start
- Back-of-the-packers training for their first 10K
- Burnt-out marathoners needing a smarter, gentler plan
- Women in their 40s and 50s returning to running after years away
- Runners with endo, PCOS, perimenopause symptoms, or busy-as-hell lives
You don’t have to “qualify” for support. If you run (or want to), you’re welcome here.
Why Having a Running Coach Helps You Progress Faster
Can you get fitter by DIY-ing it? Sure.
But most runners plateau, push too hard, second-guess themselves, or struggle with consistency – because running is as much mental as it is physical.
A running coach helps you:
- Train smarter, not harder – balancing effort and recovery so you improve without crashing
- Stay accountable – no more ghosting your plan or giving up mid-cycle
- Catch the wobble before it becomes burnout or injury
- Feel supported – especially when life (or your mind) throws a curveball
It’s not about pressure. It’s about perspective, guidance, and feeling like someone’s in your corner.
What Makes My 1:1 Coaching Different
I’m not just here to throw a plan at you and disappear.
Yes, I’ll write your weekly training blocks. Yes, I’ll adapt things if you’re sick, injured, traveling, or just mentally fried. But I also go deeper.
My approach is holistic – I coach the runner and the human.
That means we talk about motivation dips, body image wobbles, nutrition confusion, mindset blocks, and what’s going on outside your runs, too.
Your plan will be built around your life, not some cookie-cutter calendar. And together, we’ll find a version of running that fits, energises, and grows with you.
Want to Work Together? Start with TRIP
If you’re nodding along and thinking, “Okay… maybe I do want that kind of support“, I’d love to invite you into The Runner Identity Project (TRIP).
TRIP is my signature mindset-first running coaching experience, designed to help runners who feel stuck rediscover what running really means to them – and build a life-affirming relationship with it, not just a training plan.
It’s part coaching, part self-exploration, and 100% tailored to you.
You can find all the details here.
Still Unsure If You Need a Running Coach?
You don’t have to commit today. But if you’re curious, I’m always open to a no-pressure chat.
DM me on Instagram or find some time to chat here and we’ll figure out what kind of support would genuinely help you feel like your version of a runner.
