Runfast coaching

Before the watches, splits and PBs, there was simply the joy of running.

Races are brilliant.

They give us purpose, structure, discipline and a reason to push ourselves harder than we otherwise would. They make us chase early mornings, extra miles and uncomfortable sessions.

But somewhere along the way it’s easy to let the times, pressure and expectations take over completely.

Don’t let chasing performances make you forget why you fell in love with it in the first place.

Mr Ben Maher

What a year.
Came to me injured, couldn’t string weeks together. 40k weeks felt like a stretch. Constantly managing something, always one step forward one step back.
Fast forward to now. Full marathon block done properly. Consistent. Robust. Actually training, not just surviving.
Manchester Marathon this weekend and he delivers. Proper run. Built it, executed it, got what he deserved.
Since we started he’s stacked PBs across the board. 10k, half marathon, and now the marathon. But more than that, he’s turned into a completely different athlete.
The biggest shift was after Christmas. Something clicked. Training stopped being something he tried to do and became something he just did. No drama, no excuses, just consistent work.
That’s when things change.
And this is just the start. He’s got way more in him. Low 1:20s half is there. Sub 3 marathon is there. No question.
Buzzing to coach him

Most runners aren’t undertrained

They’re just permanently tired
Every run creeps a bit too fast
Every session turns into a test
Every week becomes something to survive

They think they’re working hard
But really they’re just dulling the signal
Fatigue doesn’t build fitness
It hides it
You don’t get better when you’re exhausted
You get better when your body can actually respond
Train tired all the time
and nothing moves
Be honest with yourself
Are you training
or just accumulating stress
Have you ever been 2–3 weeks out from a race
thinking you’re in the shape of your life

Then race week comes
and you feel flat, heavy, dead
Nothing there

Tell me I’m wrong 👇