I love running because it allows me to de-stress and helps to keep my fitness levels high. My greatest achievement to date with regards to running is the success of our 0-5k courses, as I've been able to introduce new people who never thought of themselves as ever being able to run into this sport.

I enjoy working on Learn to Run because our courses prove that literally anyone can enter into jogging or running with success if they're supported and encouraged the right way. The fact that I work with an amazing team who really care about our clients is the greatest gift I have had professionally. Three words to describe my coaching style?

RUN - BREATHE - BELIEVE

I love running because it makes me feel healthy. Whatever the distance is, I know that I have just achieved something to improve my health and well-being. It helps me relax, de-stress, it clears my mind and I always feel happier after a run. It's an accomplishment. By encouraging and motivating our runners, I have helped them progress and be more confident. This is a major and wonderful achievement for me and now, some of the ladies are hungry for more and are working towards progressing to running longer distances.

Learn to Run courses definitely work. I've witnessed a number of success stories where ladies have never run before but are now running continuously without the initial struggle. The three words that describe my coaching style are unpredictable, motivating and fun!

Running has always been a strong passion of mine coming from an Athletic background. I love the high energy feel of progress and leading groups of a varying ability helping to make a difference to individuals well being. As a coach; it is my job to help support all aspirations and ages helping others to be the best they can be.

I am a huge fan of Learn to Run because whether you have never run before, whatever the distance, whatever the speed- your run will be improved in a safe and effective way covering both practical and theory components.

My motto is “love the run, respect the distance and be proud”

Running is my passion! I started running 32 years ago and during that time I have competed for County and Country at various distances from 5km to marathons. I still compete in the Vets 55 age group. I truly believe it doesn't matter when you start…running is for everyone and any age!

I qualified as an England Athletics Level 3 Endurance Coach 10 years ago.

My focus is to inspire and motivate people to enjoy running for health, fitness and wellbeing

I've been running since I started secondary school (a long time ago!) and have run competitively to county level at various distances from 1500m to the marathon. Over the years my love of running has definitely kept me fit and active and I think more importantly kept me sane. It is my way to de-stress and it is my way to spend a bit of time on myself. I love to run alone, with my dogs and in a group - it's an all-round win-win!

Being involved with the Learn to Run courses has been an amazing experience and learning curve. It's wonderful to be a part of people starting their running journey and I hope that I can continue to pass on my love of running to lots more people.

I firmly believe anyone can run and everyone can learn to love to run.