Run coaching that
fits around your life.
Training plans and support from a UESCA-certified coach, for queer runners of every ability. From your first 5k to your first ultra.
From £40 a month. Sliding scale on every tier.
A plan that accounts for the rest of your life.
Your work, family, physical and mental health, neurodivergence, confidence, past experiences, available time and access to safe places to run all affect your training, and a good plan has to account for that. As someone who lives with ADHD, autism and an autoimmune condition, I know life is rarely straightforward. I coach runners of all abilities. You don't need to be fast, experienced or training for a particular event. We start with where you are now and what you'd like running to become, and build a routine that's realistic, sustainable and responds sensibly when life changes. All in a space where you don't have to explain yourself, brace for misgendering or hide who you are
HOW I COACH
"It has been literally life changing. I was never in any way athletic before I had Sophie as my coach and I've done things for the first time in my 40s that I never thought I was capable of."
— Ash
Which tier is right for you?
All three include Queer Runnings community membership: Discord, weekly socials, movie nights, book club and the monthly training talks. The difference is the level of personalisation of your training and how much contact and support you get from Sophie.
COACHING OPTIONS
Foundation
£40 / MONTH
Structure, expert plans and a coach to ask, while you run your own training.
TRAINING PLAN
Pick a pre-written plan from the Queer Runnings plan library, all written by Sophie
STRENGTH
Pick one from the Queer Runnings plan library, all written by Sophie
SUPPORT
Weekly group coaching call with Sophie. Recorded for those who can’t make the live
PLAN ADJUSTMENTS
You manage your own plan week to week
NUTRITION COACHING
Not included.
Could suit you if you want a reliable structure and regular access to a coach, and you're happy following a plan that wasn't written specifically for you.
Personalised
£85 / MONTH
A running plan written from scratch just for you, month by month.
TRAINING PLAN
Written for you by Sophie, a new training block every 4 weeks.
STRENGTH
Pre-written (by Sophie) strength plan
SUPPORT
Weekly group coaching call, message any time and get a reply on Thursdays. Written feedback at the end of each block
PLAN ADJUSTMENTS
Mid-block changes are yours to manage. Ask for help with this in weekly club coaching calls if you need it.
NUTRITION COACHING
Not included.
Could suit you if generic plans don't fit your life or goals and you want one built just for you, but you're fine getting weekly support through the group call rather than 1:1
Comprehensive
£170 / MONTH
A coach closely involved, daily, across training, strength and nutrition.
TRAINING PLAN
Personalised plan written for you by Sophie, month by month or week by week, whichever is most suitable
STRENGTH
Personalised programme written for you by Sophie.
SUPPORT
Up to one 30-minute 1:1 call a week, message Sophie any time, she’ll reply within 1 working day
PLAN ADJUSTMENTS
Sophie checks your training daily and rejigs the plan as needed so all you have to do is run.
NUTRITION COACHING
Fuelling and nutrition guidance to support training and race day.
Could suit you if you're preparing for a big or long-distance goal, your circumstances or energy is changeable, you are coming back from injury/illness or confidence, motivation or executive dysfunction regularly affect your training
THE FULL DETAILS
Everything that’s included
Access to the Queer Runnings training-plan library, covering a range of distances and goals. Receive your chosen plan 4 weeks at at time.
Your choice of pre-written strength plan. Options available for all levels and from no gym equipment to full gym access.
Plans delivered through Final Surge, a free coaching platform. Sync your watch or app and see every session on the calendar
Weekly group coaching call on Zoom (Thursdays). Ask any questions you have or update Sophie on your training during the live call, or post your question in the dedicated Discord channel beforehand and listen to the recorded answer whenever suits
Regular coaching guidance and resources, and the monthly training talk (always recorded for those who can’t make the live)
Full club membership: private Discord, weekly social call, movie nights, book club etc
Foundation
Everything in Foundation, plus
A training plan written just for you, from scratch, every 4 weeks by Sophie.
To get started, you'll fill in a questionnaire about your running history, goals and what your life looks like day to day so that you can get the best training plan
A new training block is delivered every four weeks, written from your session feedback and training data from the previous training block
Written feedback on your previous training block delivered with your next training block so that you can move forward with confidence.
A pre-written (by Sophie) strength plan chosen for you by Sophie to match each block
Message Sophie any time and get a reply from her once a week on Thursdays.
Personalised
Everything in Personalised, plus
A 45-60 minute intro consultation on Zoom before training begins, so nothing gets missed and Sophie can get a deep understanding of where you are at and where you want to go.
A personalised strength plan as well as your running plan. Build strong foundations and address any weaknesses so that you can run stronger than ever.
Up to one 30-minute 1:1 coaching call every week. Discuss progress, barriers, mindset, nutrition, celebrate wins and ask any questions you have
Message Sophie any time, replies within 1 working day and usually much sooner
Daily check-ins on your training, with plan adjustments whenever you need them, so that you don’t have to worry about anything other than running.
Individual race planning, preparation and mindset support
Nutrition and fuelling guidance to support your training and race day.
Comprehensive
Nutrition coaching supports your training but doesn't replace medical care or treatment from a registered dietitian where clinical support is needed.
FROM COACHED RUNNERS
In their own words
"A friend recommended Sophie to help rehab an injury I couldn't shift. Her brilliant coaching has been incredible and gotten me from barely being able to run, to running distances I'd not dreamed of and all pain free."
— Kerri (They/Them)
"I've been coached by Sophie and part of Queer Runnings for almost 4 years now and it's been the best decision! Over the years my running has improved significantly, not just down to the incredible bespoke coaching from Sophie but also being part of a brilliant, supportive club."
— Anna (She/They)
"Thanks to Sophie's brilliant coaching and the unwavering support of QR members, I went from being a fair weather runner to my first ultra in less than a year."
— Lauren (They/She)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Still wondering about something?
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Yes, and I'd encourage it. Book a free, no-pressure call and ask me anything you like. It also helps us work out which tier makes sense for you.
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You can join any time, but for a big race or challenge I'd recommend starting at least six months out, ideally up one year. That gives us time to build a strong base and prepare properly. For shorter distances at least three months, out. If you already have a solid base and just need a tune-up, less can work, so book a chat and we'll talk it through.
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Of course! If you'd like to talk through any needs or adjustments first, get in touch through the contact page or book a call and I'll be happy to discuss them with you.
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You can cancel any time with one month's notice.
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No. A lot of coaches ask you to commit to three months up front, and I don't. Coaching is monthly and you can cancel any time with one month's notice. That said, I'd recommend giving it at least three months, especially on Personalised and Comprehensive as there is only so much I can do in 1-2months.
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No. A phone, tablet or laptop with an internet connection for Final Surge, Zoom and Discord, plus trainers and something comfortable to run in. If you have a GPS watch or tracking app it'll sync to Final Surge, but it's not required.
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Yes, on the Personalised and Comprehensive tiers, but you won't have access to the club or its events, as that's a queer-only space. If you're interested, send me a message through the contact page rather than signing up via the website.
Still not sure which option is best for you?
A free chat, no pressure and no hard sell. Get answers to your questions and figure out what makes sense for you.
Just want the community for now? Join the club for £10 a month