Let’s meet the GRG Team

I taught myself to walk/run lamp post to lamp post and from there with the goal of completing my first 6km event. My love of running and regaining myself only grew from there. Running has taken me to some pretty crazy places, but more about that later. 

This process was hard, long and tough for me. My confidence was lacking, I even ran in the dark so that as few people as possible would see me. I felt like an imposter!

But as we all know, consistency brings results. I met some amazing people along the way that inspired me and pushed me out the door for these massive goals. Running has brought me full circle, back to my health and wellbeing and most importantly, back to myself.

As I continued, I met more and more women on a similar journey. Women of all shapes and sizes who all had one thing in common - they liked to run. 

It’s through these women, I realised many of them were in need support. They were asking for advice, information on training and coaches. By this time I was working as a personal trainer and pilates instructor. 

And I got an idea. 

I’d start a Facebook community just for female runners to share ideas and inspire each other. I named it ‘Go Run Girls’. 

It started small, and from a couple of hundred, then to 1000 and now has over 18K followers. 

It was from here that GRG Coaching became a reality. I wanted to be the coach who could connect with and support women in a raw and realistic way. So after completing my training, it all became a reality. 

It’s my absolute daily pleasure to get out of bed and support fellow runners to achieve their goals. It’s a pinch myself moment. Knowing where I’ve come from, and how to help people on their running journey makes me so grateful. 

Now you know my story, I’d love to hear yours. Especially if you’re ready to kick into running!

After multiple marathon events, where my training got better, my times got faster and friends got in my ears, I decided to take on a 50km ultra marathon. It was love at first finish line. There’s nothing quite like being part of the forest in the middle of the night, jogging away, getting ever closer to the end. I find these distances really exciting, and it’s not just about the achievement, it’s the people and all the food along the way that makes it my happy place. 

My run coaching style is enthusiastic, patient and supportive. Wanting to become a coach started from taking part in events, then volunteering with them and realising the massive amount of personal growth that running offers. Not just in fitness but in mental wellbeing and confidence. I’m always wanting to support people with their growth and run coaching was the natural way for me to transfer my enthusiasm and make a difference. 

If you’re new to running, I want you to remember, don’t rush it. You don’t need to compare yourself and your stage to any other person. You’re worthy of the time you invest in yourself to do this. Working with the GRG team, you’re never alone. We’ve got you.