Science-driven running coaching for all distances. Every training zone, interval pace, and race projection is calculated from your physiology — not guesswork.
Start with a test → See the methodI'm a running coach based in Edinburgh with a background in engineering. I hold a UK Athletics licence as an Event Group Coach in Endurance — the highest level of endurance coaching qualification in the UKA framework — and currently coach at a Scottish Athletics affiliated run club. I bring the same evidence-based rigour I use professionally to help athletes of all levels run faster, smarter and without injury.
Every training plan starts with a timed field assessment. From those results, training paces are derived using established reference tables — giving you zones grounded in your own performance, not generic averages.
UKA Licensed Athletics Coach holding the Event Group Coach — Endurance qualification. Insured, PVG checked, and affiliated with Scottish Athletics. Coaching at club level and privately.
5K through to ultramarathon. The methodology scales — only the target race model changes. Whether you're chasing a parkrun PB or your first marathon, the data approach is the same.
Based in Edinburgh, coaching runners in person across the city and remotely across the UK. Sessions and training plans are delivered digitally or in person, depending on your needs.
A structured, evidence-based process — using validated field testing and established reference tables to set training paces, then refining them continuously through observation.
Every coaching relationship follows the same structured process — designed to understand you as a whole athlete before writing a single session.
A 20–30 minute call or message exchange to understand your goals, current training, and whether the approach is a good fit. No commitment, no charge.
One-off · freeA dedicated 1:1 session combining a practical running assessment with a structured conversation about your training life. The session includes a series of timed intervals at different distances — the results are used to estimate your VO₂max equivalent and set your initial training paces.
Within a few days of your assessment I build a fully structured training plan around your life — not on top of it. Every session has a purpose. Load is managed against your other activities to avoid overtraining. Initial pace zones come from your assessment results; these are a starting point, not a fixed prescription.
Delivered within 1 week of assessmentThe plan runs on a monthly subscription. Each month includes a review of the previous block, plan adaptation based on how training went, and one touchpoint session — in person in Edinburgh, or a video call for remote athletes. Paces are reviewed every 3–4 weeks based on how you're coping with effort and your heart rate data, and adjusted to match your improving fitness. In between sessions, you can reach me by email or WhatsApp.
In the weeks before your target race, the plan shifts to a structured taper with exact race-day pacing strategy and projected splits based on your current fitness. After race day, we review the data together and decide on the next block.
Included in ongoing coachingI take on a maximum of 5 athletes at any time. This is a deliberate choice — coaching done properly takes time, and I won't compromise on the quality of attention each athlete gets.
Full ongoing coaching with a monthly in-person session. The most complete option for Edinburgh-based athletes who want direct contact and accountability.
Two athletes, one shared in-person programme. Ideal for friends in Edinburgh targeting the same race — paces are calculated individually for each of you.
Both athletes must follow the same programme and target the same event or training block. If goals diverge, each moves to a solo plan. A pair counts as 2 of the 5 available spots.
The same methodology and level of attention, delivered remotely. A monthly video call replaces the in-person session. Available to solo athletes across the UK.
Pricing is discussed in the initial free call. Every athlete's situation is different — goals, experience level, and the amount of support needed all vary. I'd rather have a conversation and give you a fair, personalised number than list something that doesn't fit your circumstances.
Most coaching plans are written from generic templates. Here, every pace, interval, and session is calculated from your own physiology. You also get direct access to me — not a platform, not an app, not an automated check-in. A coach who knows your training and responds personally.
Not everyone trains the same way. Structured workouts are delivered to fit your setup — whether you run with a GPS watch, follow a plan on your phone, or prefer a coached session in person.
Structured workout files are loaded to your device. Target pace alerts guide you through each interval automatically — no need to memorise splits or check your phone mid-run.
No GPS watch? No problem. Every session is provided as a structured written plan — clear, unambiguous, and formatted so you can follow it on any device or print it out.
For athletes who prefer a guided introduction to structured training, I run dedicated in-person sessions in Edinburgh where we work through the plan together on the ground.
Workout files include warm-up, all intervals with precise pace and heart rate targets, recovery durations, and cool-down — fully structured so your watch or app walks you through the session.
Direct API integration with major platforms is in active development, starting with Garmin Connect. This will allow seamless, automatic delivery of every session to your device without any manual steps.
Your Pace Your Run collects only the personal and training data needed to deliver coaching services. No data is sold or shared with third parties.
Name, email address, and running performance data shared as part of coaching (training history, race results, fitness test outputs). When direct device API integration launches, activity data will be accessed with your explicit consent via a secure OAuth flow.
Data is used exclusively to build and adjust your personalised training plan and to deliver structured sessions. It is stored securely, never shared with third parties, and you may request access, correction, or deletion at any time.
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time. Contact us via the enquiry form on this site to submit a request. Future API integrations will use OAuth 2.0 — you may revoke access at any time via your device platform's settings.
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Get in touch to discuss your goals. A brief intro call is always free — we'll figure out if the approach is a good fit before anything else.
I typically respond within 24 hours. The GPS watch question helps me plan your session delivery from day one — but it's not a requirement. If you don't have a device, we'll sort it.