My background
Nutrition is a powerful tool. Used well, it can be life-changing, performance-enhancing, and make us feel good every day. Every time we put something into our mouths, we are making a decision, and it is the balance of these decisions made over the course of a lifetime (not just a fad diet in January) that really counts.
As a Registered Dietitian and UK Athletics Running Coach, my professional reputation hinges on the scientific accuracy of what I say. I’ve worked hard to achieve these qualifications and display them proudly, to distinguish myself from self-styled wellbeing and fitness experts on social media.
I specialise in supporting nutrional excellence and offering running coaching to endurance athletes. As a passionate runner myself, this is a group I relate to and love working with, as I appreciate how smart fuelling strategies and bespoke coaching plans can help optimise training adaptation, performance, and those all important PBs!
Away from endurance sport, my nutrition services are also available to any other clients looking to improve their health, support their physical activity, or wishing to transition towards a plant-based diet; another area in which I have personal interest and professional expertise.
My running coaching philosophy
- Quality over quantity.
- Flexibility: respect the person behind the runner.
- All stress is stress: monitor and adjust.
- I take a holistic approach, considering nutrition, recovery, sleep, strength and conditioning, gut health, immunity, and mental health.
My nutrition philosophy
- Education is essential if working towards a plant-based diet in order to avoid nutrient deficiencies.
- Fuel for the work required: periodised nutrition with phases of training.
- Food first, but not only food: smart use of sports products and supplements.
- Train the gut like you train your muscles.
- No stone left unturned on race day fuelling.
Qualifications / academic:
- UK Athletics Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF), 2022
- Sports and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr), 2020
- PG Certificate (Distinction): Applied Sports Nutrition, St Mary’s University, 2020
- PG Diploma (Merit): Human Nutrition & Dietetics, London Metropolitan University, 2013
- MSc: Public Heath Nutrition, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, 2008
- BSc (1st class, Hons): Biology, University of Nottingham, 2006
Clinical dietetics:
- Advanced Specialist ICU and Sports Dietitian, Cleveland Clinic, London
- British Dietetic Association member
- ‘FODMAP’ trained as a Specialist Gastroenterology and Lower GI Dietitian
- 11 years of clinical experience (9 years NHS)
Running:
- Marathon (x12) PB 2:30:10
- Winner of Milton Keynes Marathon 2024, Battersea Marathon 2023
- Qualified for England Masters marathon representation in V35 and V40 age categories
- Half marathon PB 1:11:07
- 10km PB 32:45
- 5km PB 15:55
- Lonely Goat and Team Birdman member
Coaching Packages
Race Week Booster
One-off 1 hour session- The perfect package for those whose race day is fast approaching. This single consultation (60 minutes) is a comprehensive, one-stop shop focussing on practical and specific nutrition and hydration advice to support peak performance in race week and race day.
Coaching Strategy Booster
One-off 1 hour sessionFor runners who want expert nutrition and / or coaching guidance without any commitment, this single consultation (60 minutes) will refine and develop training or fuelling plans, educate in key areas, and answer any client questions on nutrition and coaching (with full training plans provided as an optional extra).
Complete Coaching
Rolling 4-weekly serviceThe ideal solution for clients looking to combine personalised nutrition advice with regular input and bespoke training plans from a UK Athletics qualified Running Coach.
Nutrition Core
Three appointmentsThe cornerstone of my nutrition service, consisting of an initial (1 hour) and two follow-up (40 minute) consultations.
Get started
Ready to take your running and nutrition to the next level? Contact me for your free 10 minute introductory phone consultation, or if you’d like to enquire about my services.
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