Your Run Coach
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Hey, I'm Ian from Loughborough, Leicestershire.
I help newbies, park runners & club runners take on their first race or hit a PB in 5k, 10k, Half & Full Marathons.
If you want support in-person it will be in Loughborough and surrounding areas, if you want it online, it'll be via Training Peaks, WhatsApp and Video Chat.
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22 customer reviews
Phil Wallis
Running and Jogging Lessons
A big shout out to Ben Plummer. I have just got back from Running Lands End to John O’groats. Ben coached me to get me ready for the event. His support and knowledge were amazing with out his help I would not have been able to complete the event. He was very accommodating when I needed things switched due to commitments and was always only a message away when I needed a chat. Thanks Ben it was worth every penny. Highly recommend. More...
Hayley
I had the pleasure of winning a competition for a half marathon coaching with Your Run Coach. Throughout the training, Ian proved to be extremely attentive and encouraging, which boosted my confidence for the big day. Thanks to his guidance, I felt prepared to give my best performance, and I'm truly grateful for his support. Highly recommend him to anyone seeking a top-notch running coach! More...
Reply from Your Run Coach
Thanks Hayley and a pleasure to coach you, you followed the plan and hit your goal. It was great to see your confidence improve throughout the process! - Ian
Corinne Freeman
Working with Ian was incredible. I felt like it was the best experience I have ever had with a personal trainer. He really understood what I wanted out of my training plan and allowed me to be flexible when necessary (regarding rest and recovery). For me personally, he communicates in a friendly way and genuinely is like talking to a motivational friend most the time. Obviously he also takes his training sessions with clients seriously and that’s how I got the most out of this. Training Peaks was a great platform to set sessions and record feedback to allow for progress, as well as being able to communicate on WhatsApp during the week until 7pm. Ian is a great PT and I would 100% recommend him for anyone wanting to get into running or simply start their fitness journey. More...
Reply from Your Run Coach
Such kind words, thanks Corinne, you put in the hard work in a short space of time and are now flying high run wise. Plenty of potential ahead, looking forward to seeing where you get to in the sport if this is something you choose to continue with. Have a brilliant time abroad, look forward to catch up again in the new academic year.
Annie Whittemore
Running and Jogging Lessons
Ian is a fantastic coach and I highly recommend seeking his advice. Not only does he provide excellent programming, he is always available for questions and advice.
He managed to help me through a tricky and unusual schedule to significantly improve my 5k time and get me to my first 10k in a time I’m very pleased with.
If you’re looking for accountability, advice and quality programming I highly recommend working with Ian.
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Reply from Your Run Coach
Thanks Annie, it was a pleasure to work with you. It made it an interesting challenge with your varied schedule but all things are possible with consistency, perseverance and a good attitude, all of which you demonstrated throughout the process. Great work, and look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Coach Ian
Paul
Ian is a really caring coach with a lot of experience, working so hard to bring the best results, super useful in my London marathon prep. I recommend him.
Reply from Your Run Coach
Glad it helped Paul, and best of luck for the London Marathon, it's a great race, enjoy it!
Yasmin Blackshaw
Ian is a great coach to work with. He is knowledgeable in strength and conditioning training in general, but in particular in support of improving running performance. He has given me the confidence to work independently in the gym, but is always there offering extra support when I need it. In addition he is an all round top bloke 👍 More...
Reply from Your Run Coach
Thanks Yasmin, glad to have helped you before and after your injury with S&C support, I'm glad you feel you can utilise the gym indepedently and I hope it helps your run journey. Looking foward to working with you as you progress back to the parkrun and beyond. Keep it up, you're an all around top client!
Sarah
Ian was a brilliant coach, he is a brilliant mix of encouraging and challenging, leading to progress. A great training programme and suitable amount of check in. Very personalised support.
Reply from Your Run Coach
Thank you for the feedback Sarah, you did incredibly well on your half marathon training plan. I’m pleased it helped and inspired you on to hitting your goal, well done for persevering, as well as showing true grit and determination. I look forward to coaching you again in the future sometime.
India
Ian has helped me to create multiple running resources on the PureGym website, including creating half marathon and marathon guides and several blogs on running. He has also contributed content for journalists on our behalf multiple times. He's clearly very knowledgeable in this area and always quick to help out. More...
Reply from Your Run Coach
Thank you for the kind review India, it is much appreciated and a pleasure to work with you, the team at PureGym, and the various journalists/blogs around the country. I am glad to have helped you build running resources for the company, I hope it helps the masses out there to Find Their Victory in running. Ian, Your Run Coach
John Webster
Running and Jogging Lessons
I am a month into training with Ian and I am very much enjoying. I have seen progression in my running already. I’m currently doing three sessions a week and I enjoy how each of those are different. I have found having Ian coaching me is much more motivating than getting a plan from Google. Ian is more than happy to listen to his customers and tailor sessions to suit. Defo recommend. More...
Reply from Your Run Coach
It's been great so far John, to see the progression, I'm enjoying coaching you and look forward to seeing how you get on at the Half, and maybe even the full... dare I say it. Keep up the great work!
Nicky
Great plan that achieved my exact needs. Was friendly and encouraging throughout making it feel like he had a genuine interest and wish for my success. Would recommend!
Reply from Your Run Coach
Thanks Nicky, genuinely looking forward to seeing if one day you end up in GB colours, it was a pleasure to write the training plan for you, well done for the execution of it. Top man, Ian
Nathaniel
Ian coached me for about 6 months, was very good with putting together a program for me, keeping things interesting and dynamic.
Reply from Your Run Coach
Second time with me as an athlete and equally enjoyable. Loved how you stuck it out, persevered on and kept pushing on. Keep it up - you've got this! Thank you for leaving the review!
Sue McNicol
Brilliant experience working with Ian. Took me out of my comfort zone and gave me a lot of helpful tips and advice. Very friendly atmosphere, throughly enjoyed my experience.
Reply from Your Run Coach
We had a short time together but France called hey! You did really well and I am glad to have taught you an array of different exercises you can use whilst away from the motherland. It was a pleasure to coach you. Au revoir! Thank you for leaving the review!
Mike
Personal Trainers
Just Signed up with Ian and yet to have our first session, but his expert set up process and starting advice seems sound.
Given what I've seen already I'm sure Ian will help me achieve my goals.
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Reply from Your Run Coach
Doing brilliantly so far Mike, super disciplined, ticking off all the sessions and trusting the process. Thank you for leaving the review!
DONNA LOVELL
Running and Jogging Lessons
Ian doesn’t know that I’ve hired him yet, but from the initial consultation, he was so informative and I took on board his advice and ran my best 10k the next day.
Reply from Your Run Coach
Brilliant journey so far, doing incredibly well, keep up the good work and the results will come. You can do this! Thank you for leaving the review!
Anita
What can I say?! I am a running convert and wholeheartedly recommend TriClub. I started training and coaching with Ian back in March, in an attempt to get me ready for the GNR half marathon (now completed). I would say that I perhaps wasn't his typical client, I couldn't run one mile when we started working together. However, in just a little over 6 months, Ian has taught me that there is so much more to running than I ever realised, I have learnt about pacing, and breathing, and segment running, drills, and fuelling yourself properly for longer runs, and what's more, I have come to love running (most of the time) 😀 Ian has been patient, and understanding throughout my training plan, adapting to the various injuries I have had, and built up my running from 1 mile to 13 miles, I can honestly say I wouldn't have got to the GNR, and completed it, without him. More...
Reply from Your Run Coach
Well done Anita you coped with all the challenges thrown at you, I'm glad I helped and you completed the GNR which is a tick on the bucket list... next stop the marathon ;o) ... maybe... look forward to catching up again soon. Thank you for leaving the review!
Hayley
Ian coached me to two half marathons in 2021 and I can honestly say his support and knowledge was brilliant. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.
Reply from Your Run Coach
The GNR is a brilliant race, and with the change of course you handled it incredibly well. I was super impressed with the work you put in, very determined, it says a lot about your character. Thank you for leaving the review!
Axel
Great sessions! I'm starting to see the benefits of the strength training for my running form.
Reply from Your Run Coach
Amazing Axel, really pleased and you're still with me to date, progressing on to the Berlin and Valencia marathons this year, let's see how close we can get to that 2.33 PB... work to do but possibilities in the long term ahead. Thank you for leaving the review!
Jo Downs
Ian helped me train for the London Marathon. He offered personalised and helpful support meaning I was able to structure my training around a busy work/family schedule; Ian came with me to the race and was a wealth of knowledge on the day before the marathon. I felt prepared to take it on More...
Reply from Your Run Coach
Amazing effort Jo, you did incredibly well in the marathon I coached you too and the one where we ran together - brilliant to see such determination and heart on the run! Thank you for leaving the review!
Becky Greenwood
TriClub greatly Improved my confidence, fitness, as well as learning essential bike handling and pack riding skills. In 8 weeks I went from never having ridden a road bike to a 100 mile sportive!
Reply from Your Run Coach
Becky, it was incredible to help you post-ACL surgery to take on a 100 miler, brilliant work ethic and stuck to the plan, thanks for trusting me, and thank you for leaving the review!
Ian Bentley
A challenging programme which I was supported through en route to a 5k and 10k PB and beating my expected time in the marathon by 12 minutes!
Reply from Your Run Coach
You were a superstar Ian, those 12 minutes showed how much work you put in, I'm glad the coaching helped. Thank you for leaving the review!
Arlene Bentley
Me and my friends wanted to complete a couch to 5k, Ian helped us to do this, he demonstrated helpful exercises to maintain good overall fitness, we even learnt some great stretching techniques to help with flexibility. We completed the couch to 5k programme and it really helped kickstart me back into running. More...
Reply from Your Run Coach
Arlene, it was brilliant fun and you all did so well! Thank you for leaving the review!
Steve Giguere
Ian was great! Excellent and patient (he needed it) coaching leading to crack my first triathlon in my 40s and a PB in my second!
Reply from Your Run Coach
It was a pleasure Steve thoroughly enjoyed supporting you the Jenson Button Tri was super fun, thank you for leaving the review!
What do you love most about your job?
Helping people to realise their potential physically and mentally! I value developing clients self-belief and confidence and helping them to believe in their own ability and mindset, a mindset where all things are possible, if you can dream it, you can do it!
What inspired you to start your own business?
In 2018 I broke my leg in three places and dislocated my ankle. After 9 pins, a metal plate and a long, tough comeback I won my first race back in triathlon.
I have seen where believing and investing in myself can take me; I now want to help people believe and invest in themselves hence running coaching with Your
Run Coach!
Why should our clients choose you?
My vision here and now is to provide Accountability, Community, and a Journey; of quality in-depth support to help you achieve your personal running goals.
Providing you with relevant, useful and tailored information to make those big and marginal gains in an affordable, easy to understand and follow format, via in-person and online coaching.
Let's Work Together to help you Find Your Victory!
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes I can: GoogleMeet, WhatsApp Video Chat, or Zoom.
I also provide only coaching and training plans through an app called Training Peaks.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Government protocols state we are back to normal now. Covid-19 is no longer factored into planning, it is now considered a ‘normal cold and flu’. However I am fully vaccinated and if I’m unwell I generally won’t meet with clients, or will make them aware I’m unwell.
1-2-1 Running Support
Run Coaching online, via an easy to access personalised training plan and ongoing encouragement and support from me.
Available whether you're new and this is your first race, or you are more experienced and want to hit that PB.
Run Strength & Technique Training
If you get injured quite a bit or have niggles keep cropping up then Running coaching and Strength sessions are the way to go. Offered via virtual coaching, and in-person.
Online Personalised Monthly Running Training Plans
Creating a training plan for your goal whether it's completing your first or fiftieth 5k, 10k, half or full marathon. Contact me to formulate a plan and receive personalised coaching support.
Personal Training
Lose Weight, Tone Up, Get Fit and stick with it... it's about helping you create healthy habits for life.
Contact me and find your victory.
