Virtual Coaching and Training Plans - Running Happy

Virtual Coaching and Training Plans

Here’s where Running Happy Virtual Coaching can help!

With a personalised training plan that works to your goals you will find yourself running faster and further than you thought possible. You will have the support of a qualified running coach who gets why you run without having to explain anything. Running Happy Virtual Coaching is fully personalised to you, your goals and your experience, no off the shelf plans here.

Just Imagine…

Crossing over the finish line of your first race happy with all you have achieved

Being able to run through the cold winter months with your motivation at an all time high

The fantastic feeling after months of specific and personal training to finally achieve that sub-3.30 marathon

Enjoying every run you do knowing that each one is getting you to your goal!

With Running Happy Virtual Coaching you have a cheer team who will always support you and keep you accountable.

Interested? Book your free consultation now!

Running Happy Virtual Coaching Packages

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What people have said about Running Happy Virtual Coaching

I cannot thank you enough. Feeling so emotional right now. A 7min PB!

Shathiso, Silver Coaching, Gabrone, Botswana

I was training for my first marathon and I had worries I wouldn’t be able to run the distance, but with Nicola’s encouragement and her obvious enjoyment of running and coaching I completed the marathon and may even train for another. I will definitely use Nicola’s services again.

Anne, Gold Coaching, London, UK

Nicola’s plan worked wonders for me and over the course of my marathon training, I noticed my long slow run gradually speed up by 30 second per mile compared with my previous pace. … I highly recommend Nicola’s services and will absolutely use her training plans and expertise again.

Aisling, Bronze Coaching, London, UK

Why train with me?

I am a UK Athletics qualified Coach in Running Fitness who has coached people to run their first 5k, run their fastest marathon time and just got people back in love with running.

However, if you’d told me a few years ago that I’d be a running, let alone coaching people, I wouldn’t have believed you! Before I started running I never thought I would be a runner, let alone a coach! It just wasn’t something people like me did. I was the non-sporty girl at school who preferred a good book to a good run (I still like books, the two aren’t incompatible!).

However, that all changed when I started a couch to 5k course and fell in love with running. I realised what joy it can bring, how hard you sometimes have to work, how frustrating it can be but ultimately how rewarding and fun it is. My experience helps me to help you keep in love with running even when it is tough, and help you reach your goals with a smile on your face.

Want me to help you achieve your goals? Book your free consultation now

FAQ

I’m a beginner runner, will coaching be of benefit to me?
Absolutely! Having a coach as a beginner will set you up with good habits for your future running self. It is so easy for beginners to over train and cause injury, or keep running without a purpose and lose your mojo. Having a coach will make sure you stick to a sensible but fun and challenging plan that will keep you running with enjoyment and enthusiasm.

I’ve been running for a number of years and am stuck in a rut with my times. Will a coach really be able to help me run faster?
As part of our consultation we will look at what your training has involved so far and how it can be improved. Perhaps you are doing speed work but not speed work that is specific for the race you are running, perhaps you need to work on your flexibility to help you run with better form or to improve your glute and core strength to make sure you run strong at the end of a race. Small improvements can help make big changes to your running and can lead to faster times.

How do the reviews of my training work?
Everyone on the Silver or Gold plans are asked to sign up to a free online coaching tool where I can review all your runs and feedback on individual runs. You can also email me any questions you may have at any time and I will answer within 48 hours. Depending on the plan regular formal review sessions are held every 2 or 4 weeks either by Skype, email or phone. From these reviews your training plan may be tweaked and modified to make sure you are getting the best training possible.

What happens if I become ill or injured and can’t complete my training?
I want you to achieve your goals and if an illness or a change in circumstances means you have to stop training for a while then we can pause your Silver or Gold plan until you are ready to start training again. So if you come down with a really bad cold at week 4 of a 12 week plan then I’m happy to pause the training and resume the remaining 8 weeks when you recover.

I’m finding the intensity of the training harder than I thought. Can I change my plan?
With both the Silver and Gold plans there are regular reviews throughout your training to check on your progress. There will always be parts of a training plan that are deliberately tough, without the hard workouts you won’t improve. But if it is leading to a burn out then we can look at ways of changing the plan without compromising the training.

I have a Bronze plan but think I need some more support, can I upgrade?
Yes of course you can! If you have started your training but realise you need a bit more support you can change to a Silver or Gold plan by paying the difference on a pro rata basis.

I have a Bronze plan and have questions about the training, will you help?
I want you to be comfortable with your training. Although the Bronze plan does not come with ongoing support I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have about the specifics of your training.

Do you have more questions? Book your free consultation now!