RUNNING COACHING

LEWIS THURLBOURNE

ABOUT

Sports have always been an integral part of my life, from playing football from a young age to playing basketball at one of the UK’s top academies throughout my teenage years.

The goal was never to become a runner. I got into running after falling short of my dream to become a professional basketball player, initially as a way to stay fit and channel the energy I had invested into basketball for almost a decade prior. What started as a simple outlet quickly became something much more significant.

Over the years I’ve learnt a huge amount through my own training and have achieved solid results, including personal bests of:

  • 15:54 - 5K

  • 32:51 - 10K

  • 1:13:51 - Half Marathon

  • 2:36:17 - Marathon

Alongside this, my experience as a personal trainer meant that moving into running coaching felt like a natural next step.

Being able to combine my passion for running with my ability to coach and support others in achieving their goals is extremely rewarding and remains the reason why I love doing what I do.

COACHING

To me coaching is so much more than just providing a plan for an athlete to follow. In fact, that’s really only the tip of the iceberg.

The rest is made up of all the things that build a strong coach-athlete relationship. Trust, communication and reliability create an environment where athletes can train with confidence, stay level-headed through the inevitable ups & downs and remain focused on making steady improvement over time.

My coaching is built around a structured system developed through experience, informed by established training principles and refined through real-world application. The aim is simple - provide clear direction, remove uncertainty and keep training aligned with the bigger picture, so each athlete can focus on consistent execution within the constraints of their life.

The approach itself is straightforward: master the fundamentals and apply them consistently over time. Meaningful progress comes from doing the right things, repeatedly, for long enough to see success.

COACHING ENQUIRIES

I only work with a limited number of athletes to ensure that I’m able to provide my best level of service at all times. If you are interested in working with me, please register your interest by submitting the form below and I’ll be in touch as soon as a spot opens up.

I work with a limited number of athletes at any one time to ensure each person receives a high level of individual support. If you would like to work with me, please register your interest by sending me an email and I’ll be in touch once a spot opens up.