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About Me

Why should you listen to me?

Well for starters I am a qualified running coach (see below) but have also spent the last 10 years researching and experimenting to find out what works, at least for me. I aim to train in a way that prioritises health that leads to performance, whereas many go for performance at the expense of health.

My Qualifications

LiRF and CiRF qualifications from England Athletics

My Life Experience - Visit this page for some background on my journey into running from someone who weighed 20 stone and used a walking stick for a crippling foot condition, if I can do it anyone can!

My Library - A list of books related to running or my running philosophy that I own and use.

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