Hi, I’m Tim - a Coach who believes courage grows in small steps.
I didn’t grow up athletic.
I wasn’t the kid who won races or loved PE.
I was the one at the back, counting down the minutes until it was over.
Running felt like a punishment, not something meant for people like me.
Where I started
By 2016, things had reached a turning point. I weighed 22.5 stone. My physical health was suffering, and my mental health was unravelling. I felt stressed, depressed and stuck - and even the idea of running (or any form of exercise) felt impossibly out of reach.
Then a few friends dragged me to a parkrun.
I didn’t want to go. I was terrified.
I was convinced I would come last, that everyone would be looking at me and would judge me. I didn’t belong there.
But that reluctant morning quietly changed everything.
I walked, jogged, struggled… And finished. It wasn’t fast or pretty - there was no Hollywood moment. But it gave me something I hadn’t felt in a long time:
Maybe things could change.
The Journey Forward
Small Steps. Slow Progress. Real Transformation.
I kept going - I made lots of mistakes, but learning from them - how to breathe, how to pace myself, how to run slowly without shame. My physical health improved. My stress eased. My confidence grew and my mental wellbeing lifted.
And somewhere along the way, something unexpected happened:
I started to fall in love with running.
Not for speed or for competition, but for what it gave me - space, progress, resilience, and a version of myself I had never met before.
Since then, I’ve run multiple marathons, ultramarathons, and I’ve coached hundreds of runners - from Couch to ultra distance - and everything in between.
Why I Coach
Helping People believe in themselves - one step at a time.
Here is the part that matters the most to me:
I care just as much about helping brand new runners take their first steps, as I do about helping existing runners grow stronger, run smarter, and unlock improvements they never thought possible.
Whether you are taking your very first jog or chasing a new PB, you deserve support that meets you exactly where you are.
That’s why I became a Coach.
Who I work with
I help people who:
Think running is out of reach for them
Are returning after a time away
Struggle with confidence
Worry about judgement or pace
Want to feel better, stronger, braver
Need structure that fits real life
Find encouragement helpful
Want a Coach who understands fear, doubt and starting again
Want to improve their running, whatever their current level
Because I’ve been there. I remember exactly how it feels.
My Coaching Style
No judgement. No pressure. Just support that meets you where you are now.
I coach with kindness, structure and steady encouragement:
Practical guidance
Realistic plans for real lives
Accountability that feels supportive, never stressful
Confidence building as much as fitness
A focus on joy, progress and resilience, not perfection
My goal is simple:
To help you move toward the strongest, bravest version of yourself.
I’m a qualified England Athletics running coach, with experience supporting both beginners and regular runners. Full details can be found in my policies and qualifications.
Start Where You Are
If running feels out of reach - or if you’re ready to take the next step - I’d love to help you begin.
You don’t need to feel ready.
You just need to feel willing.
Let’s start where you are… And discover what might be waiting on the other side.