Unleashed Run Coaching

DID YOU KNOW?
As well as run coaching, Canicross beginners and all round quality dad joke content, I offer canicrossing of your dogs as a service?
I am insured as a dog trainer, covering taking your dog out for a run if you would like them to have a new challenge and use some energy but cannot for any reason try it out yourself.

Canicross is a challenging sport for your dog so a full health history, along with various other information will be gathered before we start so that you know your dog is only going out with me if it is safe and beneficial for them to do so.

Interested? Comment below or send me a message

Think your dog would lay down and give us the metaphorical middle finger? Share a pic of your pal below and some info about them, I love seeing your dogs

Evening all!

This week I will be ordering some new Unleashed Run Coaching clothing
Please see shared post for items and prices + sizing
I also now have vests available - see images in comments for vests and sizing
Message me or comment below to order

One of the things I pride myself on is that I help people to enjoy their running more - this week, Tim came to one of my group intervals sessions for the first time. I’ve been coaching Tim for a couple of years and he told me afterward how much he enjoyed the session - the buzz of being in a group and the happy satisfaction of having a great run
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He was captured here at the Rothley 10k, embodying just that joy, clearly plastered across his face…

Want to enjoy running that much? My next intervals session is open for booking here -

https://unleashedruncoaching.as.me/?appointmentType=60892125

This is what happens when you realise you need to get home quicker than you have time for - bit of speeding up! (Until the last 2 miles which were into a vile headwind 🤢)
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Practice picking up your pace at my next speed intervals session (all abilities welcome and you don’t have to train with me to attend)
Everards meadows, 6:50am on Tuesday 18th June
BOOK HERE
https://unleashedruncoaching.as.me/?appointmentType=60892125

Let me lead you through a fun and fast intervals session this Friday **
Intervals session - all abilities welcome; this Friday morning 6:50am Abbey park oval
BOOK HERE https://unleashedruncoaching.as.me/?appointmentType=60892125

Alternatively (or as well as!) book in for Tuesday 18th - 6:50 at everards meadows BOOK HERE https://unleashedruncoaching.as.me/?appointmentType=60892125

** NB - I will actually be standing still 😂

Cornering diagonally at the end of Swithland 6 today!
Great race this morning, way too hot for me yet again - I’m absolutely a winter runner
BUT, a 1 min 20 distance PB and went through 5 miles in just under 30 mins before the last uphill mile killed me off! Brilliant morning

Its the first of the month and I’m doing a GIVEAWAY
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2 people will receive their next group class free, that includes my canicrossers who can receive their next group run free
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How to enter?
* LIKE this post
* SHARE this post
* TAG a friend who you’d like to join you (or one you’d like to sit and watch suffer through intervals…)

* Tag more friends for extra entries 🥰

Competition closes 5pm 3rd June, winners drawn randomly

WHAT’S COMING UP?
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Friday 7th June - 6:50am, intervals workout, all abilities! Abbey Park Oval [BOOK HERE]
https://unleashedruncoaching.as.me/?appointmentType=60892125
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Tuesday 18th June - 6:50am, intervals workout, all abilities! Everards Meadows [BOOK HERE]
https://unleashedruncoaching.as.me/?appointmentType=60892125
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Other options
I have availability for 1-2-1 coaching 4th June am, 5th June am

Friday lunchtime workout!!
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I’ve had a cancellation for tomorrow lunchtime so can do a intervals workout at everards meadows - £6/person, 12:30
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Comment below if you’re interested, will go ahead with enough interest :)

Felix has perked up his ears hearing that anyone who trains with me gets discount from the Derby runner!
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That’s right, Unleashed Runners receive 20% discount online and in store at the Derby runner, and canicrossers who train with me also get discount at K9 trail time for Nonstop dogwear
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Who’s used my discount so far? What did you buy?
And, just for fun… what would you like to buy? 😈 (there’s multiple people I know who definitely have a trainer habit they try to hide from their partners 🤣)

I only have one space left to take on another running for online coaching, however do operate a waiting list should anyone be interested to start not immediately

If you've been thinking about it, get in touch and I can answer your questions

ONLINE COACHING

Want to throw your hands in the air with your finish line success?
Got an autumn marathon or other race coming up? Want to do some speed training over the summer? Just looking for someone to keep you accountable?

I have had space come up for online coaching, I can take on a maximum of 3 more runners for online plans - you don’t have to be elite, super fast, or run a certain amount of miles, coaching is for everyone and anyone
Message or comment below for more info

There's 2 speed training sessions coming up over the next 7 days - and BOTH are forecast to have good weather! As those who train with me will attest, I offer good weather for all sessions ***

All abilities are welcome to these sessions, please message me or comment below if you have any concerns or questions

Friday 24th - 6:50am, Abbey Park Oval. Speed session [BOOK HERE] https://unleashedruncoaching.as.me/?appointmentType=60892125

Tuesday 28th - 7:00am, Everards meadows (meet in fields below Jennos). Speed session [BOOK HERE] https://unleashedruncoaching.as.me/?appointmentType=60892125

Friday 7th - 6:50am, Abbey Park Oval. Speed session [BOOK HERE] https://unleashedruncoaching.as.me/?appointmentType=60892125

And DON'T FORGET - bring a friend along to their first session and both you and your friend will get 25% off the session

**** meteorology dictates that weather is not actually down to me despite my beliefs otherwise

Actually really enjoyed yesterday’s race. Odd because I hate hills, but I’m still being careful getting back into this distance as I was unsure of my capabilities postpartum. Yesterday gave me the confidence that next half I can give it my all - maybe it’s PB time after about 6 years?
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Want to work on your speed? Book onto Friday morning’s class and join the early birds for our speed session at Abbey park!

- Friday 24th - 6:50am, Abbey Park Oval. Speed session [BOOK HERE] https://unleashedruncoaching.as.me/?appointmentType=60892125

Bosworth half today with my future star on the finish line
Only entered last minute with no targeted training so thrilled to have taken another 2 minutes off my post Jamie time at 1:25, and now less than 2 mins slower than my all time PB 😄

Sessions available for next week - BOOKING BELOW

- Monday 20th - 18:10, Everards meadows - all new workout for runners. 40 minutes of body weight strength and cardio exercises to improve your all round fitness related to running [BOOK HERE] https://unleashedruncoaching.as.me/?appointmentType=63197526

- Friday 24th - 6:50, Abbey Park Oval. Speed session [BOOK HERE] https://unleashedruncoaching.as.me/?appointmentType=60892125

Don’t forget my clients get discount with Saskia :)

📣 Remaining appointments for June 📣
📧 Please message us to book!📱

RUNNING IS BETTER WITH FRIENDS!
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Refer a friend to join me for online coaching and both you and your friend will receive 50% off their first month (current clients will receive 50% off their next month)
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Refer a friend to a class or 1-2-1 coaching session and both you and your friend will receive 25% off your next equivalent service
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2 of the 4 spaces I had for online coaching have now been taken so if you’re considering it, get in touch!
I have plenty of space for 1-2-1 coaching and will be releasing more dates for group classes shortly

ONLINE COACHING

Want to throw your hands in the air with your finish line success?
Got an autumn marathon or other race coming up? Want to do some speed training over the summer? Just looking for someone to keep you accountable?

I have had space come up for online coaching, I can take on a maximum of 3 more runners for online plans - you don’t have to be elite, super fast, or run a certain amount of miles, coaching is for everyone and anyone
Message or comment below for more info

THIS Friday - strength speed training for runners
NEXT Friday - speed session

Booking essential

I’ve got 2 planned sessions so far this month, get booking now!

10th May - Drills, strength and speed. A running specific workout to improve your speed and strength at everards meadows. [BOOK HERE] https://unleashedruncoaching.as.me/schedule.php

17th May - speed session 6:50am Victoria park [BOOK HERE] https://unleashedruncoaching.as.me/?appointmentType=60892125

I’ve got 2 planned sessions so far this month, get booking now!

10th May - Drills, strength and speed. A running specific workout to improve your speed and strength at everards meadows. [BOOK HERE] https://unleashedruncoaching.as.me/schedule.php

17th May - speed session 6:50am Victoria park [BOOK HERE] https://unleashedruncoaching.as.me/?appointmentType=60892125

A really enjoyable evening coaching Squirrels Running Group, followed by an informal chat about training, injury prevention and fuelling
A few hours sleep and I’m back out tomorrow for our 6:50am speed session at Abbey park - you can still book on, you know you went to!

https://unleashedruncoaching.as.me/?appointmentType=60892125

Marathon strong 💪
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There’s been a few differences in this year’s marathon cycle
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Strength training; I started this a couple of months after childbirth as I was concerned that my pelvis and back felt extremely weak. Overall I think this has improved my running efficiency and long distance strength
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Canicross. Well, I’m not sure any form of running could be more unsuitable for marathon training for HOWEVER, Canicross has encouraged a huge amount of strength, speed training where I don’t have a choice (!!) and some more miles off road encouraging use of muscles that wouldn’t usually be worked. Again, this has increased strength and resilience to injury
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Finally, consistent and targeted speed work. Rather than just focusing on long long long, I had some challenging middle or short distance speed sessions every week to focus on other things than just racking up the miles
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And on that note, don’t forget to book onto my next speed training session on the 30th April!

A big thank you from me to Saskia at SJS sports massage
Saskia not only got me physically through pregnancy with not too much time off running (hello sciatica), she has also continued to provide sports massage while I throw myself into Canicross and marathon training alongside eachother.
A good pre race massage last week nipped a bit of back pain in the bud and was a huge factor in getting through the day

Don't forget, train with me and you'll receive 10% off massage from Saskia

*Not in conjunction with any other discounts

Good luck everyone! 💪

London marathon 2024
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This one meant a lot. I willingly admit I have been historically poor at marathon distance. I suffer from stomach issues which has always plagued fuelling, I lose confidence as the miles tick on and give in too easily, and I’ve always gone off too fast
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Whilst I do NOT think that what we do after having a baby is in any way defining or makes us extra special, I had a lot of self pressure to do myself and Jamie proud. Less than 11 months ago I went through a (horrifically long and traumatic) labour and had no idea how long it would be before I’d run a mile again.
Yesterday, I took 11 minutes off my marathon personal best, ran even and sensible splits (until I lost all of my energy, which I still powered through as much as I could and didn’t start walking which I’ve previously done), and finished in 3:03 which is a time I finally feel I deserve
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I’ve also had the pleasure of being coached by Tom Boardman for this marathon cycle, who took none of my nonsense and silly ideas (although he doesn’t have Strava and doesn’t know about 25% of the Canicross I was doing…) and 100% helped me to get to yesterdays result
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A massive well done to EVERYONE who crossed the start line yesterday, London marathon is a very special day

Exciting workshop for those absolutely new to Canicross, who want to try running with their dog in the safety of a secure environment 😍
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In partnership with Completely K9 Dog Training, secure your place below https://unleashedruncoaching.as.me/schedule.php
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*please note you must have a Y shaped front harness for your dog to attend the course, if you are unsure please get in touch