Running coach
Running coach in Leuven and online
A running plan built around your goal, your calendar and how your training actually goes. From your first 5 km to the marathon and ultra trail.
The coaching happens online through TrainingPeaks, so it does not matter where you live. You start with a free intake conversation, then I build your plan and follow up on every session.
Approach
How I coach runners
Most of your training is genuinely easy. I set easy and long runs on heart rate, with a wide range, because that is where you build the foundation. The hard sessions come on top of it, not instead of it.
You train speed and running form with short strides and 15-second hill sprints, with full recovery in between. That makes you faster without taking anything away from your easy runs.
Strength training for runners is included from the Performance plan, matched to your training block. Stronger muscles and tendons absorb the impact of running better.
I run ultra trails myself. I know what a long build-up feels like, including the weeks when things do not go to plan.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a running coach cost?
The Start plan costs 70 euro a month incl. VAT, for one sport and 2 to 3 sessions a week. Performance costs 105 euro, Elite 245 euro and Youth 85 euro a month. You find all plans on the endurance coaching page.
Am I too slow for a running coach?
No. I coach runners working towards their first 5 km or half marathon just as much as runners chasing a personal best.
How far ahead should I start?
Your goal is best at least three months away, ideally six or more. That gives us time to build a real foundation.
Do I train on heart rate or on pace?
Easy runs on heart rate, faster sessions often on pace. We set your zones with a field test.
Do I need to live near Leuven?
No. The coaching happens fully online through TrainingPeaks.
Tell me your goal
Send me your goal, your date and how much time you have each week. In the free intake we look at which plan suits you.