Who is Looped Run Coaching for
and what do we provide?

Are you a runner approaching midlife and looking for a new challenge? Or you’ve completed a few ultras and they have not quite gone to plan? Or you’re struggling to fit your training in around a busy job and family life? Looped can help you achieve your running goals via the following…

• Time-based goal? Completion-based target? Building a base to get fitter and healthier? I will design a training plan around your targets.

• You won’t find generic, copy-and-pasted training plans at Looped.

• I will design a bespoke plan for you, based around your target race/time, work, family, travel commitments and objectives.

• A programme designed around your unique needs and tailored to specific requirements such as disabilities, menopause, perimenopause, postnatal training, pregnancy, menstrual cycle – all important factors that can affect training.

• Happy to discuss any issues openly.

• The plan is flexible, changeable and revisited regularly.

• Training can drop off if no one is checking in on you.

• Do you struggle with low motivation to get out the door? I will be the angel on your shoulder, checking in, monitoring and giving you kudos when you’re feeling broken.

• I will monitor and update your training plan weekly on your Training Peaks Premium Account. You’ll have access to me via WhatsApp, plus one to two calls a month and a pre-race call if required. 

• I’ve been running since 1993. I’ve raced distances from 100m to 100 miles, running my first marathon aged 25 in 2004 and my first ultra in 2016.

• I’ve learnt many lessons on the way – I can pass that knowledge on.

• Each race is a learning experience. I’ve made many, many mistakes and, from these mistakes comes advice to help you avoid making the same errors.

• From footcare and shoe recommendations, to mandatory kit and pole tips, I can offer insights and recommend what works.

• One of the hardest pillars to conquer, especially in ultras.

• I’ve learned over the years what works and what doesn’t, knowledge that I can pass on to you.

• If you’re over 35, I can help you target new PBs as you get older and realise that your fastest days may not be behind you and that you can shift your targets as you age.

• Runners aren’t known for their love of moving weights, but looking after your body as you age is key to ultramarathon completion. Looped can provide effective S&C routines devised by strength and conditioning expert coaches that don’t feel like you’re pulling teeth and easily slot into your training schedule.

• A key part of running over marathon distance is dealing with the mental lows.

• I can coach you on strengthening your mindset so that you can deal with everything a race might throw at you, whether it’s lack of sleep, mid-race dips or the urge to quit.

• From mantras and goal setting to visualisation and self-talk, not every method works for every person, so we’ll work through your own individual plan.