FAQ
THE COACHING
Q. Who is this for?
A. Runners of all levels, from complete beginners taking their first steps to experienced runners chasing a PB.
Q. How is this different from an App or Online Training Plan?
A. Your plan is individual to you and your lifestyle. The training plan and sessions are built around your lifestyle and work. With RUN STRONGER your plan will change as the training develops, progressing and regressing as necessary. Apps and generic plans can't see when a week has gone sideways – a coach can.
Q. What are your qualifications?
A. I am a UK Athletics qualified endurance coach, licensed and insured through England Athletics.
Q. Do I need to be fast or experienced to work with you?
A. No. Some of my clients are brand new to running. Coaching is about helping you progress from where you are today, at a pace that suits you.
Q. Will I be told to train the way you do?
A. No. This is not coahing by copying me. You may see plenty of that approach on social media but what works for one runner rarely works the same way for another. Coaching is about finding what works for you.
how COACHING works
Q. Do you coach In-Person or Online?
A. Both. In-Person is available in London, UK. Online is available anywhere you are in the World.
Q. How do I receive my training plan?
A. Through Final Surge, a dedicated coaching App (free to you the athlete). You'll see your sessions in one place, log how each one went. With a one time set up your data will sync automatically from Apple, Garmin, Polar or Strava.
Q. How often will receive coaching?
A. You’ll get a coaching check-in through the App with every workout. Just to be clear, that’s a human check-in.
Q. What if I miss sessions?
A. It happens, sometimes life gets in the way. This is why human coaching works so well. We’ll plan around it and you’ll be advised whether to fit the session in or miss it altogether depending on the circumstanes.
Q. What about Strength work?
A. Running specific strength and conditioning is built in to the training plans.
Q. What about Nutrition?
A. You will be offered general fuelling advice around training and racing. This is not qualified nutrition advice.
Q. What if I’m injured?
A. If you are injured then you should seek assessment through a qualified physio or medical professional. Your training plan will be adjusted to work within their advice.
GETTING STARTED
Q. How much does coaching cost?
A. Coaching can be very affordable and is worth the investment if you are ready to work hard. Every plan is bespoke just like every runner is different and has different needs. That’s why prices are “FROM”.
Q. How do I get started with Run Stronger?
A. Book a free introuction call. We will talk about what you want to achieve, what’s going on in your life and whether coaching now is the right fit.
Q. Is there a minimum commitment?
I can work month to month but I would recommend a minimum of 3 months. There are no quick fixes in running, it takes time and consistency.
Q. What if I need to cancel or pause?
This is all set out in the T&C’s.