Question 1

How often is my training plan updated?

Accepted Answer

Training plans are typically written two weeks at a time. This allows your training to adapt to how you’re responding, upcoming races and changes in your schedule. For 1:1 Run Coaching & Return to Run Program athletes, plans may also be adjusted between updates based on feedback, training data, or life events that affect your training.

Question 2

Where will I access my training and track my progress?

Accepted Answer

All training plans are delivered through TrainingPeaks, which allows you to view workouts, track progress and communicate directly with me. It integrates easily with most GPS watches and training devices.

Question 3

How do we communicate during coaching?

Accepted Answer

Communication happens primarily through TrainingPeaks comments and via email.

Athletes in the 1:1 Run Coaching program also have weekly feedback on key sessions and a monthly coaching call to review training, discuss questions and make thoughtful adjustments. The goal is to ensure you always understand what you’re doing and why.

Question 4

Do I need to be an experienced runner to work with you?

Accepted Answer

Not at all! Many of the athletes I work with are learning to run, building consistency or working toward new distances for the first time. What matters most is a willingness to train patiently and regularly. Your program is designed around your current fitness and experience level so you can progress safely and confidently.

Question 5

How do I know if coaching is right for me?

Accepted Answer

Coaching is a good fit if you want structure, clarity and accountability in your training. Many runners can follow a generic plan. Fewer know how to adjust it when fatigue builds, life gets busy, or something starts to feel off. If you value thoughtful progression, individualized support and understanding the purpose behind your training, coaching can make the process more effective and far less guesswork-driven.

If you’re unsure, you’re always welcome to book a discovery call. We can talk through your goals and figure out what makes the most sense for you.

Question 6

Is strength training included?

Accepted Answer

Strength work is included where it supports your running. All coaching programs include simple, effective routines designed to improve durability, support good mechanics and reduce injury risk. Athletes who want a more structured strength program have the option to add a more comprehensive plan with the Progressive Strength Plan.

Question 7

Can my training plan change if life gets busy?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Training should fit into your life, not compete with it. If work, travel, illness, or family commitments affect your training, your plan can be adjusted to keep things realistic and sustainable. The goal is consistent progress over time, not forcing workouts into weeks where they don’t fit.

If you’re working with me 1:1, your plan will evolve as your life does. Customized race plans, on the other hand, are more structured. They’re set once delivered, with a check-in and adjustments built in at the halfway point to keep things on track.

Question 8

Do you work with runners returning from injury?

Accepted Answer

Yes. My background as a Certified Athletic Therapist means it’s within my scope of practice to help you return from injury.  Programs are structured carefully to rebuild capacity while minimizing unnecessary risk. When appropriate, I’m also happy to collaborate with your physiotherapist or other healthcare providers.  If this is you, the Return to Run Coaching package may be the best fit.

Learn more about Athletic Therapy here: www.athletictherapy.org

Question 9

What if I’m worried about getting injured again?

Accepted Answer

That concern is valid, especially if you’ve experienced setbacks before. My background in Athletic Therapy shapes how I approach programming. Load is progressed deliberately. Tissue capacity is built gradually. Strength is integrated where it supports durability. The goal is not just to improve fitness, but to create a training structure that reduces unnecessary risk and supports long-term consistency. No system can eliminate risk entirely, but we can manage it thoughtfully.

Question 10

I have a busy life. Can I still train for big goals?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most athletes I work with are balancing careers, families and other commitments. Training is designed around your real availability, not an idealized version of your week. Sometimes that means adjusting expectations. Often it means training smarter. Progress does not require perfection. It requires consistency, and consistency is built by creating a plan that actually fits your life.

Programs

1:1 Run
Coaching

Return-to-Run Coaching

Customized Race Plan

Progressive Strength Program

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