I began running as a school cross-country athlete, qualifying for the All English Schools Championships, and continued into adulthood simply for fitness.

I ran intuitively—without plans, races, or structure—using running as a way to stay fit and explore wherever I lived.

In my early forties, everything changed. Joining Harrogate Harriers in 2022 introduced me to competitive racing and, unexpectedly, the 2023 London Marathon.

With less than five months to prepare, I set an ambitious goal: sub-three hours.

As a working mum of two with a demanding schedule, I followed a generic programme, misunderstood key training principles, and paid the price with a hamstring injury two weeks before race day.

I finished in 3:12, earning entry to the 2024 London Marathon—but knowing I was capable of more.

Over the next year, I did things differently. Performance alone wasn’t enough. I wanted to understand how to run faster, for longer, & remain injury-free! 

While online training plans were easy to access, none were truly personalised or helped prevent injury—something I knew could be done better.

That pursuit—combining experience, education, and precision—became the foundation of my coaching philosophy.