The Running School Birmingham

"After being made aware of The Running School through social media, I booked a biomechanical running analysis session shortly after completing my first marathon in London, having being a fairly regular recreational runner for a few years. With the Barcelona marathon booked for spring 2023, I wanted to see what improvements could be made to my form to try and achieve my goal of running a sub 3 hour marathon. The analysis session was eye-opening! Nick highlighted the flaws in my form (which seem obvious now, but are difficult to tell when you're a lone runner with no previous coaching), but was able to advise on beginning to rectify some of these immediately. I was then keen to continue with making improvements as quickly as possible before my marathon training block began, so upgraded to the running technique coaching course for a further 5 hours of sessions. Over the following weeks, Nick and Ellie worked with me to continue to improve my technique, whilst trying to revert from slipping in to old habits. A big emphasis of the sessions is on strength and conditioning work, for which the coaches are great at giving you simple but practical exercises that can be followed at home or in the gym, without it feeling overwhelming or boring. Overall, I'm delighted with the progress I've made so far and would reccomend it as a worthwhile investment to runners of any age or ability. To date, I'm running quicker and injury free as my training plan for Barcelona progresses. Thanks Nick and Ellie and I'll definitely be back in 2023."

"After being recommended from a friend we gave a chance, at first I was slightly apprehensive due to the way my Son runs and over the past 3 years has been various physio/chiropractors both NHS and private to get the the bottom of why he runs the way he does, being told lots of different things which never improved the situation. This is why I can not recommend The Running School enough, in 6 short weeks there has been a MASSIVE improvement in my sons running in fact in 6 weeks more improvement has been made than what couldn’t be achieved in 3 years from medical professionals. Nick and his team have been brilliant, been very informative but above all keeps a very positive and fun atmosphere for the children! Highly recommend! Can’t wait to see what the next 6 weeks bring!"

"We have had a great experience with Nick at the running school. My very shy 6 year old has had her confidence boosted and progressed tremendously in the last 6 weeks. Nick is great with children and I can highly recommend the running school. I can’t wait to see how much more We can develop our daughter by sending her there."

"I cannot recommend The Running School highly enough. My biomechanical analysis shed light on elements of form to be corrected (there were a few!) and over the course of the following sessions, I learnt to actually run, as opposed to the rapid shuffle I had perfected over the prior 15 years. I feel much lighter, less likely to injure myself and ready for my double marathon challenge later in the year. Nick's coaching style is extremely enabling and I found the sessions really enjoyable, as well as incredibly useful. It would be hugely beneficial for the full spectrum of runners from new starters through to experienced athletes looking to take their running to a new level."

"I thoroughly enjoyed my sessions at The Running School. I achieved my goal of improving both my sprint and 5k times. I no longer experience the niggles that I was getting on the right side of my body. Nick’s instruction was ideally suited to my level of fitness and I saw improvements each week. The homework was enjoyable and manageable. I have more confidence in my ability and am excited about what I can achieve in the future."