Professional and Qualified Running Coach applying Science-Based Methods
Looking for a running coach to help you achieve your goals?
Whether you're training for a fast marathon, or preparing for an ultramarathon, I provide expert coaching to help you run faster, more efficiently, and injury-free. As a professional and qualified running coach in Edinburgh with a medical and sports science background and specialised in high performance and injury prevention, I combine scientific training methods with personalized running plans to get the best results for you.
Running coach & rehab & HIGH PERFORMANCE services
Running coach services
Whether your goal is to improve speed or increase distance, I design personalised running plans tailored to your needs. Each programme focuses on performance improvement while integrating injury-prevention strategies to help you stay healthy and consistent.
high performance test
Based in Edinburgh, I run the first private centre offering VO₂max, lactate threshold, and resting metabolic rate (RMR) testing for endurance athletes. These gold-standard tests provide precise insight into aerobic fitness, training zones, and energy metabolism, helping you train smarter and improve performance.
Train for Success - Train Smart
I can help you pursue your dreams and realise that you are capable of much more than you previously believed.
I’m Irene, an ultra-trail runner with a strong background in and love by human physiology. I’m a qualified UESCA running and ultramarathon coach, a registered sports therapist, and hold a PhD in Biomedicine and an MSc in Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine.
My coaching focuses on training smart and efficiently, with personalised plans adapted to each athlete’s needs. I also place strong emphasis on mindset, as mental preparation is just as important as physical training. If you’re returning from injury, I can support your recovery and guide you back to running safely.
I also specialise in women’s health and endurance performance. During my MSc, I led research investigating how the menstrual cycle influences performance in female ultra-endurance runners, exploring energy use, nervous system regulation, and training adaptation across the cycle.This understanding allows me to design safe, effective, and evidence-based training strategies for female runners and ultrarunners.
Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just run a few races, I'm committed to helping you achieve your goals.
Are you ready to reach your full potential?
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