Coaching

Expert coaching from an experienced coach can help:-

  • Beginners – get your running off to a safe and effective start

  • Experienced runners – knock minutes off your PB

  • Get over that frustrating plateau

  • Ensure that your training is right for you

  • Revitalise your running

  • Avoid injury

"johnrobertsonI had my doubts to start with as I was in Edinburgh and Chris was in Marlow but it actually worked out brilliantly. Chris wrote me a sixteen week schedule which he emailed me on a monthly basis. Each week I either called or emailed Chris to let him know how the sessions had gone and he then amended the schedule if necessary. I was really pleased with my run at the NYM and there is a pint with Chris's name on it if he ever comes up to Edinburgh."
John Robertson, New York Marathon


Chris Donald, Director of Purple Patch Coaching, is a senior tutor for UK Athletics; is a Natural Running Coach; has 12 years coaching experience of senior & junior athletes; was a senior lecturer in Sports Science at Thames Valley University; and has 30 years personal running experience. His main strength, however, is his innate ability to build on existing strengths and weaknesses. Together with an empathetic approach to both new and experienced runners, this means that you can take away a training schedule that is exactly the right one for you.

Whatever your experience or ability, there is no doubt that coaching will benefit your training. For only £40 per month you can have an individualised coaching schedule that will help you achieve your full potential. Feedback to and from Chris can be via email, phone or face-to-face.

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phone: 01628 474953/07860 650579

Coaching Application Form

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire