A bit about me…

Hello! I’m Jodi: I’m an avid trail runner with a love for adventures and ultra marathons. You won’t find me happier than on top of a mountain, climbing up one, or submerged in water- somewhere.

I didn’t set out on this career path to be a run coach, but it’s evolved organically over years of finding out what make me happy, brings me joy, makes me feel alive and strong – and aligns to my values. Being a psychotherapist with 20+ years’ experience, I’m all about people and the power of relationships and connection. I am also committed to change: not getting stuck, taking responsibility and using our autonomy to progress. Combining my run coaching and personal training with mindset work and psychological therapy seemed like a no-brainer to me.

Experience

I have over 25 years of experience of this kind of work (not the running), mostly in the NHS, public and academic sector and always with the focus of helping people improve their health and wellbeing, or the ways in which they do things. I have worked as a therapist and clinical lead of psychological therapies in the NHS, I’ve also had a private practice.

My run coaching has grown from a passion for being outdoors, nature, trail running, and a fascination with how we can best help people to improve physical and psychological performance. My greatest thrill is hearing a client tell me how much they’re enjoying running, how they feel strong and capable, and how their self-esteem is growing.

Qualifications


I am an evidence-based practitioner, which means I use tools and techniques taken from the best available research and clinical expertise. I’m always on the look-out for the latest research and developments, and prioritise my CPD (Continuing Professional Development).

I draw on a variety of models and disciplines, depending on the needs of my clients. My qualifications and training include:

* UESCA Ultrarunning Coach (2025)
* England Athletics: Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF), 2024
* CIMSPA Personal Trainer Practitioner (Level 3), 2024
* England Athletics: Leadership in Running Fitness (LiRF), 2020
* PGDip High Intensity Psychological Therapies (Merit): University of Exeter, 2009
* PGDip Health Psychology: University of Southampton, 2004

Running & adventuring

My personal running journey is all about challenging myself to find my potential and live life to the full. I want to stay fit and healthy for as long as possible, and want my clients to feel the same. One of my biggest fears in life is regret: particularly the regret of not taking up opportunities, or missing out because of waiting ’til the perfect time to do something.

I love trail running, and the adventure and challenge of ultramarathons. I was a Girl Guide in my childhood, and was lucky enough to be part of a Guide Unit of outward bound enthusiasts (no knitting or cake making here). This instilled into me a love for the great outdoors, survival, problem-solving, resourcefulness, and self-reliance…all things that I believe trail and ultra running require in bucket loads. You’ll sooner find me on a hill top, than on tarmac or a running track. I’ve learnt a huge amount along the way and I’d love to be able to use my insights to benefit you too.

If you’re looking for a coach with a long list of podium achievements, I’m not your woman. Whilst I am always striving to improve, I am not a front of the pack contender. Regardless of my pace and relative ability, I have loads of experience of running, ultras, racing, training, adventuring, fast-packing, injury, illness, self-doubt, and improving…and I will willingly share all this with you in abundance!