Whether you’re just beginning your running journey, looking for more structure in your training, or aiming for ambitious goals, personalised 1:1 coaching provides expert guidance to help you progress safely and effectively. Sessions are fully tailored to your needs, ensuring your plan fits around your lifestyle, commitments, and current fitness.
Coaching begins with an initial consultation to assess your current fitness, goals, and lifestyle. A personalised training plan is then created on Training Peaks, which allows both coach and participant to track progress, provide feedback, and make adjustments as required. This ensures every session contributes to achieving your individual objectives.
Regular communication is maintained via WhatsApp for ad-hoc advice, answering questions, or tweaking sessions. Participants can also opt for monthly phone calls to review progress, discuss challenges, and make refinements to their plan. The coaching process is flexible and designed to suit your schedule and preferences, allowing you to build confidence and maintain consistency in your running.
Strength and conditioning exercises can also be incorporated to complement your running, enhancing performance, preventing injury, and supporting overall fitness. These are optional but can be integrated seamlessly into your weekly plan to create a well-rounded programme.
Coaching is largely flexible and can be structured to suit your local running environment. Whether you prefer trails, fell running, or road routes, your training plan is designed to be adaptable and achievable.
Sessions can include outdoor runs in your local area, tailored exercises, and off-road challenges where appropriate. Fran’s experience in multiple terrains ensures that your programme remains engaging, varied, and effective for building confidence and capability.
No prior coaching experience is required. The programme is suitable for complete beginners, casual runners, and competitive athletes alike. Participants should have access to a smartphone or device to use the Training Peaks app and communicate with Fran.
A commitment to following the plan and engaging with the feedback process will ensure the greatest progress. Suitable running clothing, footwear, and access to running routes of your choice are needed to participate fully.
Fran brings both coaching expertise and personal experience to every session. As a qualified England Athletics Running Coach and 2025 North East Coach of the Year, she has coached runners at all levels, with a particular focus on supporting women in building confidence and achieving goals. Her insight as a mother and business owner provides practical understanding of balancing training with everyday life.
The coaching approach combines technical expertise with a supportive, flexible, and personalised experience. Participants benefit from small, manageable steps towards their goals, regular feedback, and encouragement to develop long-term running habits. Fran’s hands-on experience, both as a coach and a runner, ensures every plan is achievable, enjoyable, and effective.
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