Personal Running Coach in Barnsley

Helping You Get Fitter, Faster, or Prepare for a Race That Matters to You

 

Hi there, it’s James Porter here. When I started exercising in 1997, running was the first thing I did. Running had such a positive impact on my life and ended up changing my life.

I went from very little fitness and running on my own, to being in a running group which included several people who ran for Great Britain and someone who competed at the Olympics.

This also meant that I had the same coach, known for being one of the best in the country. So I learned from the quality athletes I trained with and from a high level coach.

I also completed several UK Athletics Coaching qualifications, as well as immersing myself in books relating to running, exercise, and nutrition.

During these years I became much fitter, much faster, and competed in races. Even more than this, I became extremely well qualified with the knowledge and experience I gained to help others like you achieve the very best from your running.

I’ve now been running for 27 years and I still love it. I’ve also helped 76 people from Barnsley over the past 15 years to get much fitter, faster, and prepare for a race with my Personal Running Coaching.

I can definitely help YOU too!

 

How your Personal Running Coaching works

With your Personal Running Coaching we meet up once a week.

During your first session, you can let me know more about any current training you are doing and what you want to achieve from your running. You may have goals relating to getting fitter and faster, or preparing for a race that matters to you, such as a 5k, 10k, half marathon, or marathon.

We will also complete your first running session to get you progressing in the right direction with your running straight away.

Then each week I will take you through a running session that is specifically designed to move you towards your goals.

During each session we will also discuss what to focus on over the coming week with your training plan and other helpful areas. You will know exactly what you are doing with your running each week and you will quickly see improvements.

With your Personal Running Coaching you will learn things like:

• Training methods and strategies to get you the best fitness and speed and the quickest times

• How to prepare for a race so you feel most confident and are ready to run to your best race

• Different mental approaches so that you can train consistently each week, push yourself, and get the most enjoyment from your running

• Tips on your running technique, including breathing when running

• Advice on stretching (dynamic and static stretches), including when and how to use them

• How to overcome any niggles or injuries quickly, and avoid them reoccurring

So with your Personal Running Coaching, you have your training session with me. This includes the actual running part, as well as getting help with the various aspects of running that you need.

I will also send you a very useful follow up email after your sessions. This summarises the session you’ve just completed and the times you ran, and the main areas to focus on over the next week.

Your coaching is all personalised to YOU to help you get the very best results from your running and the most enjoyment.

 

About your Coach James

When you start your Personal Running Coaching you will get my full support and guidance. It means a lot to me to see you do excellent with your running, and I will help you every step of the way.

I will help you achieve what you want out of your running, including keeping consistent and motivated each week and enjoying your running which is very important.

 

 

Here’s a little more about me, your coach James:

• I’m a fully qualified and licenced UK Athletics Coach – This is based around running and also includes all over body conditioning for better fitness, strength, and health

• I’ve helped 76 people with my Personal Running Coaching in Barnsley and the surrounding areas to get fitter, faster, and prepare for races, such as 5k, 10k, half marathon, or marathon

• I’ve helped people of all running abilities – From complete beginner runners to advanced runners. I know that you too can excel with your running

• I’ve been doing my Personal Running Coaching for over 15 years – During this time I have not cancelled a single session (just occasional time off for holidays). This shows that I am fully committed to helping people improve their fitness, speed, and running ability, and that includes YOU

• I’ve been running consistently for 27 years and still love it and feel the physical and mental benefits every day – I practise what I teach you, both with running and the all-important mental approach

Get started with my Personal Running Coaching and find out what you can achieve with my help. It’s likely a lot more than you think!

 

You will get fitter, faster, and much more!

When people start their Personal Running Coaching with me, they are looking to get fitter, get faster, or prepare for a race.

For sure, with my help you will achieve those things, and you will also learn a lot more about running. But that’s not all. You will experience other benefits that help you so much that you are happy to keep going with your coaching.

Most people have been doing their Personal Running Coaching sessions with me for years (some over 8 years) and are still going strong.

Here’s why people continue their running sessions with me, and the other benefits you will experience right from the start:

• You will feel more committed and motivated – Me and you are working together to help you reach your goals

• You will enjoy your running more because you have the right running plan for you and are getting results you are happy with. Also, your sessions with me are fun 😊

• You will keep improving – With my coaching, most people keep improving for years, even if they were already quite fit at the start. You have a lot of potential!

• You have my full support and guidance – I will help you every step of the way and want the very best for you. We will enjoy your journey together

• Getting fitter and faster improves many other areas of your life – You will get better physical health, better mental health, feel lots of satisfaction from your running progress and achievements, and gain more confidence

The first step is to make a start with your Personal Running Coaching. You will then see the great help it has for your running, and also your life.

 

How much do you want to improve your running?

People often say they want to improve their running, but then aren’t willing to do what’s needed to get there. So they use an excuse instead and end up missing out on opportunities that could be a tremendous help to them.

You know for definite that with my wealth of knowledge and experience gained over the past 27 years that I will be a great help to you.

So the question now is, how much do you want it?

How much do you want to get fitter, get faster, or excel yourself in a race that matters to you, such as a 5k, 10k, half marathon, or marathon?

How much do you want to be at your best fitness and health, so that you feel absolutely fantastic?

If you want it enough then it’s time to get some help from me, because I will show you how to get there and I will support you all the way.

Today you have an opportunity to get started with your Personal Running Coaching and make excellent progress with your running. Take your opportunity!

 

Personal Running Coaching frequently asked questions

 

How is your Personal Running Coaching different to joining a running club?

Doing your Personal Running Coaching with me is much more personalised than running with a club.

With my help, everything is personalised to suit you with your running which is how you get the very best results and most enjoyment. You also get specific and detailed running advice that’s relevant to you.

Plus, you are getting the help of a fully qualified and licenced UK Athletics Coach, with 27 years experience, who has helped beginner runners to advanced runners.

Some people who I help are also members of a running club. However, they still do Personal Running Coaching with me every week because of how much benefit and enjoyment they get from their sessions.

 

Do I need a Personal Running Coach?

It depends on what you want to get out of your running and how important those results are to you.

How much do you want to get fitter and faster? How well do you want to do with your races? How important is it to you to improve your physical and mental health?

When I first started running in 1997, my approach was to do it on my own. That’s what I did for the first one and half years running, and I didn’t improve anywhere near as quickly as I could have done and ended up getting injured.

Eventually I found a high level running coach, then completed UK Athletics Coaching qualifications, and also spent many years doing my own learning.

From my own experiences, and from the results and feedback of the people I’ve helped, I know for definite that you will do MUCH better with your running by getting my help.

 

Where do we meet for the running coaching?

For your Personal Running Coaching we meet at Dearne Valley Park (Postcode: S71 1HS)

This is a perfect area for running and a very nice training environment, away from the roads and cars. We will personalise your running training to meet your exact needs and make great progress towards your goals.

 

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Start your Personal Running Coaching today and get to a whole new level

The sooner you start with your Personal Running Coaching, the sooner you can progress with your running and the more improvements you will make.

Me and you will work together so that you get fitter, get faster, or prepare for a race that matters to you, such as a 5k, 10k, half marathon, or marathon. You get my friendly and supportive help, every step of the way.

 
Your Personal Running Coaching is £40 per session. This includes:

• The time we have together during your session where we will do a personalised running session to help you get the very best results

• Answering all your running questions in the areas that matter to you

• Various aspects of running that I will teach you – Lots of helpful running tips and advice

• Follow up emails after your sessions so that you have your plan for the week – You will find this very motivating

• Personal priority access to me for any time you need further help through the week

Your Personal Running Coaching will also save you many months or years of wasted time, and help you avoid the frustration you get from making slow progress or getting injuries.

With my help and advice, you will get much quicker and much better results with your running. You will reach all of your goals much faster.

To start your Personal Running Coaching with me, get in touch by email or phone and do it today! (As of October 2024 I only have 2 places available)

james@getactivefitnesscoaching.co.uk

07804 956966