Are you training for a marathon or ultra & looking for some support & guidance from an experienced ultra runner & England Athletics-qualified running coach?

Hi, I’m Ally, a trail & ultra runner & an England Athletics-qualified running coach. 

I am now taking on a limited number of new athletes who want to challenge their running abilities & discover what they are capable of with personalised run coaching.

I love to share my passion for running & training knowledge with others & specialise in coaching for marathon distances upwards. 

Why work with me?

I am an experienced ultra runner with podium finishes in distances from 50km to 200 miles. Since 2022, I have PB’d at every distance from 5km to 100 miles.

In my mid-40s, I am fitter, faster & stronger than in my 20s & 30s & I have achieved these podium finishes & PBs through consistent & focused training.

I coach & lead by example. I bring my drive, my determination & my focus to helping you achieve your running goals.

Not only will you benefit from my coaching experience, but you will also benefit from my ultra running & racing experience. I will help you train, plan & prepare.

My Training Philosophy

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How does training with me work?

As athletes, we are all individuals, with different needs & different goals. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. When working with me, your training plan is personalised to you & your lifestyle. 

We start with a 60-minute discovery call to help me understand who you are as a person, your running background & your goals & motivations.

I then create a custom training plan designed exclusively for you that fits around your life.

You may work long hours & can only commit to running a few times a week. That’s fine, your plan will fit this & we’ll make every one of those runs count! Or, if family commitments mean you can’t train at the weekend, we will train Monday to Friday. Work shifts? We’ll fit your training around your shift pattern.

We make running fit your life, not your life fit your running. We run for fun & I want you to enjoy your training. If you’re enjoying your training because it works for you, you’ll want to do the sessions & ultimately this will help you achieve your goals.

What’s included?

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Investment

Signing up to run coaching isn’t simply a financial investment. By engaging a running coach you are investing in yourself & your personal development. A running coach keeps you accountable & helps guide you towards your goals.

My standard training package is £480 for 24 weeks*.

This consists of six 4-week training blocks at £80 per block & equates to £20 per week.

Weeks 1-8* 

I cannot coach you properly if I don’t know you. I need to know your current running ability, your strengths & your weaknesses to create your personalised plan. Without this knowledge, I am creating a generic, non-specific plan that may not work for you.

This eight-week period is where we build our coach & athlete relationship & you learnt to trust me. We benchmark, we build a routine & we make running a habit. Then, in week nine, we can jump straight into your race-specific training confident that the sessions in your plan are right for you.

Weeks 9-24 

These are split into four, four-week blocks with each block having its own focus & process goal as we build towards your goal race. Over time, these blocks piece together to form your full training plan.

Week 24

Race week. This is where the magic happens & you see the results of the training you’ve done over the past 24 weeks!

*If you have worked with me previously, or if you are a Striders of Croydon runner who regularly attends my Tuesday night REPS sessions, weeks 1-8 are not needed. A 16-week training plan is £240.

Testimonials

“Ally coached me through my first big race after having a baby – a 100km along the Thames Path. She was brilliant. She took the time to understand my situation, how much time I’d realistically have time to train, and adapted my plan continuously when it needed tweaking due to life’s demands. She was with me every step of the race and I don’t think I could have done it without her support, knowledge and encouragement. I love her training ethos and trust her completely.” – Helen, Thames Path 100km Ultra Challenge, 2023, 3rd female

“I worked with Ally to train for my first Ultra. Ally created a plan that suited my lifestyle. She listened to how I was feeling and how my body was responding throughout my training. She has a fountain of knowledge and was always on hand if I had any questions throughout. She made me feel confident and prepared for my race. I highly recommend Ally for her kind and positive approach.” – Kara, UK Ultra South Downs 50km 2022, 3rd female

“Ally is a diligent, considerate and mindful coach. In the run-up to GUCR she balanced high volume with targeted development sessions to leave me in a great place. She also helped me develop a race plan to finish 14th overall!” – Paul, 145 mile, Grand Union Canal Race 2023

“As your coach, Ally really gets an understanding of your goals working closely with you all the way and beyond. Having returned to running after twenty years to target London 2025 Ally coached me helping me achieve the good for age time qualification. She coached me with dedication and care for the 2023 Valencia Half Marathon and Marathon adjusting and tweaking the plans where necessary. She also helped me with preparing for the South Downs 50 earlier in the year sharing her excellent knowledge and experience of Ultra running with passion. I look forward to her being my coach for London 2025.” – Consuelo, Valencia Marathon, 2023

Want to find out more?

Times & podium finishes do not quantify a runner or a coach but the below is an example of my experience.

England Athletics license number: 3280035