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AJ Running Coaching
Specialised in 10K/Half Marathon coaching

I offer custom training programs that will be created for the individual taking in to account their personal goals

A lot of late-race running problems start lower down than runners realise.Calves.Ankles.Feet.When that whole system stop...
11/06/2026

A lot of late-race running problems start lower down than runners realise.

Calves.
Ankles.
Feet.

When that whole system stops doing its job well, the stride gets sloppier and the cost of holding pace rises fast.

That is one reason some runners fade without really understanding why.

They assume it is just fitness.

Sometimes part of it is that they are no longer recycling force efficiently enough to keep moving well.

That is why calf strength and elastic work matter so much for serious runners.

DM me “CALVES” if late-race form always seems to go first.

AJ
www.AJRunningCoach.com

Pogo hops look simple.That is probably why some runners dismiss them.Big mistake.Small, controlled jumping work can do a...
10/06/2026

Pogo hops look simple.

That is probably why some runners dismiss them.

Big mistake.

Small, controlled jumping work can do a lot for rhythm, stiffness, and how well you get force back out of the ground.

That matters when you want your stride to stay efficient instead of getting heavier every time fatigue builds.

The key is not turning them into a sufferfest.

Plyos should sharpen you.

Not leave you crawling around proud of yourself.

Keep them crisp.
Keep them controlled.
Leave a bit in hand.

Comment “POGO” if you want simple runner-friendly plyo options.

AJ
www.AJRunningCoach.com

10/06/2026

Back to basics 👊

45 mins easy today — 6.13 miles at 7:21/mi, avg HR 130.

Today’s session was all about relaxing and focusing on the little things.

I spent most of the run concentrating on my arm swing and the forward phase of my leg cycle. Nothing groundbreaking, just trying to become a more efficient runner.

One thing I’ve noticed since London Marathon is that I’ve become a little lazy with my posture and running mechanics.

During the marathon block everything felt automatic. My form was natural, efficient and I didn’t have to think about it.

Now it almost feels like I’m rebuilding those habits again.

It’s a strange feeling because I know the fitness is still there, but the movement patterns don’t feel quite as polished as they did a few months ago.

The good news is that these things come back quickly.

That’s one of the reasons I enjoy periods without a big race looming. It gives me time to work on the small details that can make a difference later in the year.

Overall a really enjoyable run and another step towards becoming a better runner.

AJ
www.AJRunningCoach.com

More miles will not automatically fix a dead stride.That is worth saying because ambitious runners often default to the ...
09/06/2026

More miles will not automatically fix a dead stride.

That is worth saying because ambitious runners often default to the same answer.

Flat in races?
Add more mileage.

Struggling to change gear?
Add more mileage.

Sometimes that helps.
Sometimes it misses the real problem.

You can be aerobically fit and still not move especially well.

If the stride lacks snap, the pace feels heavier than it should and every surge costs more than it should.

That is where elastic strength work can help.

Not by replacing proper running, but by making the running you already do more useful.

DM me “SHARP” if your stride always feels flatter than you want it to.

AJ
www.AJRunningCoach.com

You do not just need more fitness.You might need more spring.A lot of decent runners are doing the aerobic work.They are...
08/06/2026

You do not just need more fitness.

You might need more spring.

A lot of decent runners are doing the aerobic work.

They are doing the long runs.

They are doing the threshold sessions.

But they still look a bit flat when the pace rises or the race gets late.

That is often not just a fitness problem.

It can be an elastic strength problem.

If your stride loses bounce, the cost of holding pace goes up.

And once that happens, the whole race starts feeling harder than it should.

That is why small doses of plyometrics can be so useful for serious runners.

Comment “SPRING” if you want me to cover this properly.

AJ
www.AJRunningCoach.com

08/06/2026

Sometimes the best runs are the ones where you stop worrying about the numbers 👊

45 mins easy today — 6.19 miles at 7:16/mi, avg HR 133.

Today’s run wasn’t about pace.
It wasn’t about heart rate.
It wasn’t about hitting a target.

It was simply about getting outside and enjoying running.

After watching footage from my recent 10k, I noticed something straight away… my arm drive had disappeared 😅

So today’s session became an experiment.

I spent the run playing around with slightly higher knee lift and a stronger arm drive to see how it affected my running form.

Did it make my pace inconsistent?

Absolutely.

Did I enjoy it?

Absolutely.

That’s one of the benefits of being between goal races. There’s time to work on the small things that often get overlooked when you’re focused purely on performance.

Every improvement doesn’t come from running harder.

Sometimes it comes from moving better.

Overall a really enjoyable session and plenty of things to continue working on over the coming weeks.
AJ
www.AJRunningCoach.com

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨AJ Running Coach is moving to Germany 🇩🇪In August 2026, my family and I will be making a move that we'v...
08/06/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

AJ Running Coach is moving to Germany 🇩🇪

In August 2026, my family and I will be making a move that we've dreamed about for many years.

Germany is where I met my wife.
Germany is where both of my children were born.
And now Germany will become our home once again.

This is an exciting chapter personally, but also professionally.

Moving a coaching business to another country comes with plenty of challenges. New runners, a new language, a new network and the feeling of starting again.

But that's what excites me.

Running is a global language and Germany has an incredible running community. I'm looking forward to building AJ Running Coach across borders and helping runners achieve their goals wherever they are in the world.

Over the next few months I'll be sharing the entire journey — the challenges, the wins, the setbacks and everything in between.

So if you've ever thought about moving country, starting over, or chasing a big dream, come along for the ride 👊

🇩🇪 SPECIAL OFFER FOR RUNNERS IN GERMANY 🇩🇪

50% OFF your first 8 weeks of coaching

€130 ➡️ €65

DM me **"Deutschland"** to claim your discounted coaching plan.

🇩🇪 SONDERANGEBOT FÜR LÄUFER IN DEUTSCHLAND 🇩🇪

50 % Rabatt auf die ersten 8 Wochen

130 € ➡️ 65 €

Schicke mir eine Nachricht mit dem Wort **„Deutschland“**, um dein vergünstigtes Coaching zu sichern.

Wish me luck... this is going to be an adventure.

AJ
www.AJRunningCoach.com
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Most ambitious runners do not need to stop completely for a deload week.They need to stop making it as costly as a norma...
07/06/2026

Most ambitious runners do not need to stop completely for a deload week.

They need to stop making it as costly as a normal one.

Keep some rhythm.
Cut the load.
Ease the stress.
Come out of it fresher than you went in.

That is usually what makes the next block more useful.

A shorter long run.
Easier easy runs.
Toned-down quality.
Enough space for the body and mind to actually catch up.

That is what a smart deload week looks like.

Comment “WEEK” if you want the sort of deload I would use for a busy performance-focused runner.

AJ
www.AJRunningCoach.com

Stop trying to earn your deload week.That mindset causes more problems than runners realise.Some only let themselves bac...
06/06/2026

Stop trying to earn your deload week.

That mindset causes more problems than runners realise.

Some only let themselves back off when they feel they have “deserved” it with enough big training.

But fatigue does not care about your ego.

You can need a lighter week after good work, messy work, travel-heavy weeks, stressful weeks, or just a block that has quietly cost more than expected.

Recovery is not a reward for suffering.It is part of the plan.

DM me “TIMING” if you always seem to leave recovery a bit too late.

AJ
www.AJRunningCoach.com

Runners often judge a deload week badly.They focus on what they did not do.Less mileage.Less stress.Less tiredness.That ...
05/06/2026

Runners often judge a deload week badly.

They focus on what they did not do.

Less mileage.
Less stress.
Less tiredness.

That misses the point.

The question is not whether the week looked easy enough to make you uncomfortable.

The question is whether you come out of it sharper.

Better rhythm.
Better bounce.
More appetite for proper work.

A good deload is not empty space in the plan.

It is a setup week for the next bit of progress.

Comment “SHARP” if you want the signs I’d look for after a deload.

AJ
www.AJRunningCoach.com

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