Testimonials
Katherine New Marathon PB 2:57:36
In London 2022 I ran 2:57:36 and finished 4th F50 woman. I am certain that I would not have achieved these marathon milestones without Jo (plus Half Marathon, 10 mile, 10k and parkrun PBs along the way).
At 53 I'm not suited to endless miles! Jo has scheduled the tough stuff and some fun stuff to mix it all up. Not to mention the discipline of strength training to complement the running.
Stu New Marathon PB 2:29:14 Half Marathon PB 70:28 10k PB 31:39
I first met Jo at Cheltenham harriers and she has been my coach for the last two years.
In those two years she managed to un-lock my potential as runner and I have found great success in multiple distances representing England as a highlight.
She gives you great structure in sessions and constant feedback which is brilliant for any athlete.
I can’t thank her enough.
Fran New Marathon PB 2:59:40
I could not endorse Jo enough as a running coach. She got me to my ultimate goal of running a sub 3 hour marathon PB of 2:59:40 in Manchester and finish 35th F40 in London.
She is understanding, always available to offer support and advice with a comprehensive knowledge base.
Such a personable and relatable approach and I’ve truly valued our journey together.
Sarah New Marathon PB 3:52:53
I never thought Jo would take on a “normal runner” like me but she did. I’d been running marathons for over 10 years. I really wanted a sub-4 hours.
The biggest win was the change in my mental game and how to deal with the negative voices that kick in when it gets hard.
It meant aged 50yrs I got my sub-4 with 3:52:53 in Tokyo!
James New 10k PB 35:05 5k PB 16:32
As a former Commonwealth athlete, current GB coach, her coaching pedigree is arguably one of the best in the country. But what struck me from the start is how personal the coaching feels despite that pedigree; she perfectly combines the latest sports science literature with tried and tested coaching methodologies. Session design is thorough and detailed, and I always get great feedback on my sessions.
Jo also really delivers when things don’t always go to plan, such as returning from injury or a race not going to plan. She brings a human element to coaching that is hard to quantify but is easily one of her best qualities. With V35 qualification in sight, I couldn’t ask for a better coach in my corner.
Mel New Marathon PB 3:52:25
What I’ve loved about Jo is that she has always made me feel like I’m as worthy a runner as the super fast runners that she also coaches.
Jo appreciated my own set of circumstances at home (three young kids, a travelling husband, aging parents) and allowed me to be flexible when other commitments needed to take priority.
I was thrilled with my new PB and to complete my Six Star Journey.
Laura New Marathon PB 3:07:13
The reasons I went with Jo was because I knew she would understand my lifestyle, juggling children and a full time job and obviously her running achievements and coaching knowledge and experience!
Jo’s feedback and messages were the mental difference in the London marathon where I ran a huge PB of 3:07:13 to finish in the top 50 F40
Sami Return to Running Post-baby
I first reached out to Jo a few months after having my first baby. I was desperate to get back into running (largely for my sanity) but in a sensible manner.
From day one Jo understood that running was important to me, that my competitive nature meant I would want to run the half marathon well whilst getting used to life as a new mum with very inconsistent nights!
Rob New Marathon PB 4:08
Jo is, simply put, the best coach you could hope for. Supremely technical, a wealth of experience, focused and yet compassionate and caring.
She wants you to do well, she will push you and work with and she works around your demands - but in a way that is right for you, not for her.
Sophie New Runner & First Marathon
I felt very lucky to be introduced to Lucy who sent me a personalised training plan, was always on hand to support me via Whatsapp and who went out of her way to make sure I felt truly supported and motivated throughout the plan.
Richard New 10k PB
The more I’ve gotten to know Jo the more I feel like she knows me better then I know myself when it comes to running.
The relationship has just clicked and a few times this month if I had been coaching myself I would have made the same mistakes but Jo has made sure I’ve haven’t.
Nicola First Marathon & New HM PB
Thanks to Jo I have completed 2 half marathons. Jo coaches me from a distance (we live in different counties) and provides weekly feedback and adapts my plan if things change slightly i.e. I don’t complete my weekly miles!
I really believe I couldn’t have completed them without her.
As a result I ran a new HM PB 2:09 and Brighton Marathon in 4:45.
Margaret First 10k
I started coaching Margaret because she was finding it hard to motivate herself with just her running app and struggled to run continuously without stopping.
Margaret has progressed from being a beginner to being able to complete Parkrun without stopping in under 35 minutes and only narrowly missed her target by finishing the challenging 10k (including the last km on the sandy beach) in 70.02.
Cathryn New Runner
Jo’s coaching is changing my attitude to running! I have never liked running but it is something I want to be able to do better. Now I have got faster and I now run for half an hour without it feeling like it’s a constant struggle.
The format of the sessions means we have achievable aims and I find they go much faster than I expect.
I am definitely becoming a better runner and I also don’t mind running so much anymore!
Suzanne Return to Running & Fitness
Before my first session with Jo I was pretty nervous but that turned out to be my mind playing tricks on me and telling me I would be awful. Jo provided great tips on form (now I know where I’ve been going wrong!), a highly motivational coaching technique and generally made my nerves disappear within minutes.
If you’re even a tiny bit interested or even intrigued as to whether it’s for you, I’d say DON’T HESITATE - give it a go!
Alison Building Confidence
Jo is so inspiring, always there to listen and help find ways so you can improve in your running. She is on hand to give you tips with your technique and has shown us some great strengthening exercises.
She always encourages you to be the best you can be and when things don’t go so well, she reminds you that you need to focus on the positives. She has helped me so much already.
Photo courtesy of Barry Cornelius
Richard Running Faster & Enjoying Running
Jo knows her stuff and I’d recommend her as a coach.
Yes, she’s very experienced but she also uses that experience to adapt her coaching according to your ability.
Significantly, Jo encourages you to enjoy your running.”
