Train smarter, run faster, live healthier
Welcome to Coach the Run
Unlock your best running yet
At Coach the Run, we provide personalised training plans and expert guidance tailored to your goals, fitness level, and lifestyle. Led by Mike Gratton, London Marathon winner (2hrs 9mins), our coaching is designed to help you improve your health, boost your speed, and make every mile count.
Whether you’re chasing a new PB or aiming to run stronger and injury-free, we’re here to help you every step of the way. Take the first step to your best race – start your personalised plan today.
- 8 mins
Trail running offers a wonderful escape into nature. Unlike road running, which involves constant pavement...
- Marathon training
- 11 mins
The benefits of running a marathon include improved physical health, better mental well-being, and personal...
Running gear:
The pursuit of the perfect running shoe can often feel like an endless quest. For...
Runners often deal with muscle tension, soreness, and injuries. Spiky ball massage can be a...
Most runners are heel strikers; studies show that roughly 80–90% of recreational runners land on...
Most popular in running
- Marathon Tips
- 8 min
Marathon 4-hour pace: your ultimate guide
- 13 mins
For many people, the thought of running conjures images of sprinting at top speed, pushing...
- Marathon training
- 10 mins
Wondering what not to do before a marathon to avoid ruining months of hard training?...
- Plyometrics
- 12 mins
Plyometrics are exercises that use explosive movements like jumping and bounding to enhance muscle power...
- Running at 50
- 15 mins
Can you start running at 50? Absolutely, and safely too. In this guide, we’ll explain...
- Heart rate
- 13 mins
A heart rate zone calculator for runners is vital for optimising your training intensity. It...
- Running journey
- 2 mins
Speaking of goals recently, I wanted to share a bit about my running turning point....
We carefully select the best in the running world, so you can find events, clubs, yoga and pilates classes or physiotherapists.
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Are Salt Tablets the key to better running performance?
As a runner, you know the importance of staying hydrated and fueling your body during runs. But have you thought about using salt tablets? In this blog, we’ll cover what they are, if they’re good for runners, and how to use them to keep your body at its best.
Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon
A popular Marathon & Half on closed roads in the iconic town of Stratford-upon-Avon. This flat, fast course features 1 lap for the half marathon and 2 laps for the full marathon, perfect for chasing a PB!
Pilates for Runners
