Online Running Coaching: Time Efficient and Effective

For sure. This is a custom training plan, written specifically for you. You’ll receive details on what you need to do for every run, including what pace you should be running. (Generally we find people are running too fast during most of their training sessions, so we’ll most likely be asking you to slow down!).

We create training plans for all race distances, and for all levels of ability. If you’re a seasoned runner we’ll look at what you’ve been doing and spot opportunities for improvement. 

And if you haven’t run since primary school, we can help! We keep on top of your training, and monitor you closely. We’ve trained hundreds of runners, and have been running for a fair while ourselves! We keep up to date with the latest research on training and coaching. Add that to over 50 years of combined coaching experience, and you’re giving yourself the best chance for success.

We can’t kick you out of bed in the morning, but we’re offering the next best thing!

​​​​​​Once you’ve completed a questionnaire, your coach will use this to map out a training plan for you.  Your detailed customised plan will generally be delivered in 2-4 week blocks. That means we can be sure each block of training builds on how you have responded to your previous block. Your training 12 weeks down the track is NOT based on A GUESS of how we think you’ll running by then. It’s based on how your training has actually been going!

We use state of the art software to deliver your training program to you. You can access your schedule via the members area of our website, or on the run via the mobile app and viewing. 

You’ll also receive an email each day with the next two days’ workouts. We’ve worked hard to make sure the process is as simple as possible.

No. You can log your training manually using the phone app or a desk top computer. Using the phone app is really as simple as a couple of taps to let us know you’ve completed the session as planned.

Most fitness trackers can be synced with our training app so you won’t have to do a thing. Your workouts are automatically synced with your training schedule. If you track your run on your phone, you can also sync with our training app. We can help you get set up to track your run on your phone if you don’t already do so. 

You don’t need to run with any devices at all if you don’t want to, other than a standard watch. In fact, sometimes we prefer you to leave your device at home!  Most of your training runs will be based on duration, not distance, so there is no need to measure how far you run. (We do find most people want to though.)

Your coach will look at your training log twice a week, and make comments when necessary. You can make your own comments and ask questions of your coach in your training log. 

You will also have access to the weekly Ask the Coach episodes where we answer questions we’ve received from our runners during the week.