Real Runners' Stories

Infinite thank you’s to Polly Lord of Runvive!
Polly’s boundless energy and radiant enthusiasm is infectious. Her highly informative guidance has helped me navigate complex health issues to train safely and complete my first marathon with a time I’m proud of, while also enjoying the entire experience.
Polly’s holistic approach considers your work / life balance factors which impact your energy. As a busy working parent I found this infinitely helpful and will forever refer to her suggestions.
I cannot recommend highly enough. You need this person in your life. This is life changing coaching!

Polly has helped me endlessly in my running. Getting back into running after 8 years was really tough, but with the help of Polly I was able to find my love of running again.
After completing my first 5k last year after returning, I went on to complete a half marathon within 6 months, which I never thought I would achieve!
Polly is so knowledgeable from run form to hydration and race day tips. She’s been a massive supporter and believer in me even though I’m a slower runner. She has adapted running for me when I have needed it. I enjoyed it so much I now go to the S&C classes and have 121s too! I couldn’t recommend her enough.

Polly has been my running coach for a year now. Over this time Polly has helped me set and achieve goals that I would never have attempted on my own. Polly’s running plans are packed with wisdom and humour, and are based on a practical, intuitive approach earned from many miles on the trails. With her motivation, encouragement and excellent advice I completed my first Ultra in May 2024 and am already planning my next one with her. If you’re looking for a coach to get you to places you never thought were possible, Polly’s the coach for you!

“I turned to Polly to help me get my running groove back after I had taken some time off due to personal reasons. She encourages and challenges me when I can handle it and listens and supports me when I doubt myself and she is always my biggest cheerleader. My goal is to get back to fitness in time for Cross Country season and I know I will absolutely achieve that with Polly’s help and guidance. Getting a running coach is not just for super speedy competitive runners, reach out to Polly, whatever your goal or speed – we all need a cheerleader sometimes.”

Never would I have thought I could make it to a 28 mile Trail Marathon, let alone look like this at the start and finish! Testament to a great coach -Polly- who has endless energy and enthusiasm for running along with the technical knowledge to get to where you want to go, I am truly thankful for my training plan and will be coming back to run even further.