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 5K, aiming 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.
Personalised Running Plans for All Goals
Whether your goal is to improve speed or run longer distances, I will design a custom running plan that aligns with your unique needs. My programs are focused on improving your performance while keeping you running injury-free by incorporating injury-prevention strategies into every session.
Women's physiology expert
As a specialist in women’s sports physiology, I focus on how the menstrual cycle affects performance, recovery, and overall health in female endurance athletes. During my MSc in Sports and Exercise Science and Medicine, I led research investigating how the menstrual cycle influences performance in female ultra-endurance runners. My work explored how women use energy, regulate the nervous system, and adapt to training across different menstrual phases.
Understanding these physiological changes allows me to design safe, effective, and evidence-based training strategies for women—helping female runners/ultrarunners perform at their best throughout every stage of their cycle.
Injury Recovery and Rehabilitation
If you’re recovering from a running injury, I offer rehabilitation services to help you heal and safely return to running. I’ll guide you through the recovery process with proven strategies, ensuring a safe and effective return to your training regimen.
Online Running Coaching Available
No matter where you are, I coach athletes around the globe, you can benefit from my professional coaching. I offer running coach online services, providing tailored guidance and support no matter where you train.
Whether you want to race an ultramarathon, a fast trail running race, achieve a fast 5K, or train injury-free, I’m here to help you succeed. Contact me today, let's work together!
Running coach & rehab & HIGH PERFORMANCE services
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Running coach services
I generate customised running plans that adapt to your needs, goals, and experience. I can train you independently if your goal is a 5K race or ultradistances. I can also prepare a plan to help you return safely to running after an injury.
Race mental preparation
& Life coach
We are here to assist you in preparing for race day, both physically and mentally. Alongside training, we work with you to improve your focus, confidence, and motivation, enabling you to unleash your full potential.
high performance test
Based in Edinburgh, I run the first private centre offering VO₂ max, Lactate Threshold, and Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) testing for endurance athletes. These gold-standard performance tests provide precise insights into your 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.
ABOUT
ME
I am Irene, a passionate ultra trail runner and a lover of human physiology.
I am a qualified UESCA running and ultramarathon running coach, a registered sports therapist, and hold a PhD in Biomedicine and MSc in Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine. I am an expert in women's health, having conducted research on performance changes associated with the menstrual cycle. In addition, I'm a professional and high performance with my own performance lab in Edinburgh.
My approach is all about training smartly and efficiently. I understand that every individual is unique. Therefore, I create personalised plans that are adapted to the specific needs of my athletes. I also place great emphasis on the mindset of my athletes during training and race prep, as mental preparation is just as important as physical preparation when it comes to racing.
If you've suffered an injury, I'm here to help you get back on track and recover from injuries.
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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