Run with Elkie

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Chamber Rating
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Nicki O'Dwyer
Nov 27th, 2022 -
Skelyoga Skelhorn
Oct 3rd, 2022 -
Chris Ince
Jun 14th, 2022 -
Sarah Collison
Jun 9th, 2022 -
Rayna Owens
Nov 3rd, 2022
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Questions & Answers
Q Where is Run with Elkie located?
A Run with Elkie is located at Reading Rd, Goring, eng RG8 0LL
Q What is the internet address for Run with Elkie?
A The website (URL) for Run with Elkie is: http://www.runwithelkie.co.uk/
Q What days are Run with Elkie open?
A Run with Elkie is open:
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Q How is Run with Elkie rated?
A Run with Elkie has a 5.0 Star Rating from 10 reviewers.
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Ratings and Reviews
Run with Elkie
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Overall Rating
( 10 Reviews )
Nicki O'Dwyer on Google

Skelyoga Skelhorn on Google

Chris Ince on Google

Sarah Collison on Google

Rayna Owens on Google
I sought a coach to support preparation for my first marathon as a more mature 54 year old, and which I had entered in memory of a good friend who finally lost her long battle with cancer at the start of the year - my target was the Yorkshire Marathon in October. I had recently returned to running after a couple of years break.
While I have run for years I had only completed a relatively small number of races/events a few HMs and the longest distance was a one off 15 miles. I had never had any proper coaching and I had a chronic lack of confidence in my ability and no idea how I would manage to achieve the challenge I had set myself
After an initial introductory chat, and attending one of her in-person training sessions, Elkie developed a comprehensive training schedule for me which we adapted over time as my running developed. She explained the importance of each of the elements of training - hill/sprints- tempo sessions and long runs and I conducted monthly Parkruns to gauge progress and entered a number of races to keep me focused
With weekly email exchanges and regular zoom calls my confidence and volume and quality of my running improved - in all I have completed more than 700 miles this year - a volume of running I would not have though possible at the start of the year
As the mileage started to peak I again started to doubt my ability, however Elkie was extremely supportive and provided many practical ways to help me develop the right mindset and improve my nutrition as well a providing other tips to keep me going. I had a particularly rough patch just as she was heading out on some well-deserved leave - despite being away with her family she still found time to check in via email a number of times during this period to make sure I was doing ok.
I have been very fortunate to not have had much in the way of injury in the past so when I had a hip issue within the last couple of months it could quite easily have ruined my marathon dreams - however in parallel with seeking physio input Elkie and I discussed the options and she re-jigged the latter stages schedule to enable me to pick back up my fitness
The result was I got to the start line confident that I had put in the training, even though I still had some residual doubts about my own abilities- I think you cannot avoid doubt for your first marathon - I completed the marathon within my target range time despite going out too fast running with a friend in the first 10 miles and having an issue with my headset which meant no music - I did not stop, never wanted to, and there were no walls involved, and my recovery has been swift
I have absolutely no doubt that I would not have achieved any of this without the calm, flexible and knowledgable coaching and advice that Elkie provided - I have learnt a lot about myself and other things that will endure long after the glow I currently feel post marathon subsides.
While I am taking a few weeks away from coaching, focussing on time out on the trails, I will be looking forward to getting back to coaching in the new year and while I was not successful in the London ballot another marathon is definitely on the cards, and I am excited to see how much further I can improve with Elkies support