“Running should be a lifelong activity. Approach it patiently and intelligently, and it will reward you for a long, long time.”
RUNNING COACH | ONLINE RUNNING COACH
Whether you are preparing for your first 5k, chasing a marathon PB, or taking on your next ultramarathon, your training should be built around you.
At FITFORLONG I can provide you with personalised run coaching designed around your current fitness levels, your goals, your experience and - perhaps most importantly - your life outside of running.
As an experienced performance coach, ultramarathoner and physical therapist, I combine structured run training, strength and conditioning, mobility and ongoing feedback to help you train consistently, stay healthy and perform at your best.
My own background is heavily rooted in longer distance endurance events. I’ve coached scores of runners from across the entire running spectrum - from beginners looking to enter the world of structured training sessions to experienced marathoners and ultrarunners chasing ambitious goals.
I use my education in Coaching and Coaching Psychology to work on mindset, confidence and building on the resilience required to perform at your best.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR RUNNING COACHING
Personalised training
Online exercise video programs emailed to your account
Program developed and managed on Training Peaks ™
Constant feedback to your coach through your App.
Check ins bi-weekly
Testing and assessments
Strength work made specifically for your running plan
Race strategy and preparation
Nutrition information for training and racing
Optional one to one coaching where applicable
TESTIMONIALS
I went to Donncha for some guidance and expertise on how to tackle my first 70km ultra. Donncha did a full body assessment in our first meeting and highlight areas that could be improved with S&C. He then provided a detailed S&C and running program that was adapted to my lifestyle. Taking on a longer challenge required a whole new approach to training that I wouldn’t have been able to do without his help. His program got me to race day injury free and with the confidence that I was prepared for the race. Donncha really invests in his clients and provides real world and practical advice. Couldn’t recommend him highly enough.
I had the pleasure of working with Donnacha for my first marathon. He was so knowledgable and helpful and made the first time marathon journey much easier than I had anticipated!
He went above and beyond to make sure that my plan worked around work and socialising and with his help and guidance I achieved my desired time!
I could not recommend him enough and I look forward to working with him again for future races!
Have worked with Donncha for two marathon blocks and couldn't recommend him enough as a coach. He takes the guesswork out of the training, letting you just focus one session at a time knowing there is personalised structure there to get you in top shape. Its clear Donncha has focused on the psychology of high performance too and knows what to say and when to say it! Got a sub 3 on first marathon attempt.
Great running coach and physio . Has fixed me up and kept me healthy over the years .
Sub 3 marathon achieved-thanks to Donnacha’s coaching!
I first went to Donnacha two years ago for help with recurring running injuries, and I’ve been running consistently ever since. Five months ago, we started working on marathon coaching, and with his expert guidance, I hit my long-standing sub 3 goal on my the first attempt. A goal I’d been chasing for 10 years!
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