Run Strong. Feel Strong. Be Strong
Coaching that supports your whole journey — helping you build confidence, strength, and joy in your running, whether you’re starting out, returning after a break, or chasing a new challenge.
About Me
Hi, I’m Emma — a running coach, personal trainer, and mum who found running later in life and never looked back. I know how powerful running can be for women navigating midlife, confidence shifts, hormones, and busy lives.I discovered running at 37 after having my second child. What started as a challenge to complete Couch to 5K became a passion that changed my life. Running became my space to breathe, grow, and feel strong again. Running showed me I was stronger than I ever imagined, both mentally and physically, and gave me the confidence to tackle new challenges.From local trails to mountain summits and ultra distances, I've learned that we're capable of so much more than we think. Now, as a coach, my goal is to help others discover that strength, believe in themselves, and achieve things they never thought possible.
Stronger Together 2027
I’m so excited to be leading the Peak District team for Into Ultra’s Stronger Together programme for a second year! — a supportive, community-focused journey towards your first (or next!) ultra.Ultras can feel intimidating — but with the right support, guidance, and community, they’re completely achievable. Over six months, we will be working towards running the – together!Together we’ll build strength, confidence, and connection and support each other on the journey of a lifetime!What’s involved?
3 in-person meet-ups across the course — guided runs, practical advice, and plenty of chat. (Dates TBC)
Online support via Video calls and a team WhatsApp group for motivation, sharing wins (and wobbles), and staying connected.
A clear, supportive training plan tailored for ultra-newbies and improvers.
Guidance on everything from kit to nutrition, pacing, and mental preparation.
Advice on Strength and conditioning to go alongside your plan
Access to exclusive into ultra webinars
Race day support and encouragement from me!Your Investment...
The course aims to begin in March 2027, by this time you should be able to run/jog at a comfortable pace for around 2 hours. The course will run over 6 months finishing with the group taking part in the Ultra X England 50k. The commitment from you will be being able to train consistently between 3-4 days per week, to give you the best possible chance of completion. This is a group coaching programme, you will have the support of a qualified running coach (me!) as well as the support of up to 15 other amazing people taking on the same race. Being part of a community and being able to attend the in person meet ups, take part in the monthly zoom calls will be key to getting the most out of the course.The investment is £200 plus the race entry. This is equivalent to about £1.20 per day investment in yourself! If this feels a bit too much financially, then Into Ultra can help with funding for the course and race entry.Why choose the ‘Stronger together’ programme?
Strength in numbers and the support of a community with a shared goal is priceless. Here’s what others have said on last years course:If you’ve ever looked at an ultra and thought “I could never do that,” this is your chance to prove yourself wrong — with a coach and team cheering you on every step of the way.
Services
1-1 Coaching package £ 85pm – fully supported coaching packagePersonal Training session £40ph (in person mobile session - operating in the High Peak area) – For people new to strength training or have a specific help build a stronger body for your training. Working on improving weaker areas to prevent injury. I would recommend regular sessions, at least once a week alongside your training plan.One off In depth strength training advice and home exercise program £50 – If you are already a gym member or have access to gym equipment at home and you want some specific advice and an individual program then this is for you. Can be done in person or via video link1-1 Running session £30ph – If you would like to gain confidence on the trails or to look at hill technique, or just general advice then this is for you. Available within a 30 min drive of Buxton.One off training advice discussion via video link £50 – If you have any questions or are looking for advice on a specific race, training plan, kit etc I am more than happy to help.FAQsWhat is involved in coaching –I offer a fully supported coaching package including an individual, fully flexible, training plan delivered via Final Surge. Weekly check-ins and monthly face to face virtual catch ups. As well as running workouts there will be advice on nutrition, strength training, kit and mindset. Please feel free to contact me for more information.How often will I need to train – This is fully dependant on what time you have available and what else you have going on in your life, aswell as the event you are training for. There will be an advised minimum time that is recommended that you can commit, but I will discuss this with you, and quite often its not as much time as you think!Who is a coach for? In short EVERYONE! Quite often people think having a coach is just for the elite or pro runners. However, this is not the case! A coach can take out all the stress out of planning and organise priority sessions for your upcoming race. There are so many different ideas about training, and there is not a one size fits all. A coach can help you stay on track and get the best out of your available time, so you can train efficiently. So, all you need to do is run!Can I change my plan? I offer unlimited changes for you training plan, I appreciate life can throw us curveballs so your plan is completely flexible, and I will always take into consideration what else is going on in your life and plan around that.How long will I need to train for? This depends on how much time we have available, what your current fitness levels are, and what it is you are training for. For most effective changes and adaptations, you need around 12-24 weeks.Is strength training essential? YES! To improve your performance as a runner and prevent injury you need to build a stronger body. This doesn’t have to be hours of time in the gym, I will advise on simple exercises that will assist you to build a strong body to help you run for life