Frequently Asked Questions

Depending on your membership tier, we meet monthly for a minimum of 60 minutes, with sessions often extending beyond this where useful. Each session combines focused conversation, movement analysis, and personalised programming. We explore not just your training, but your energy, recovery, mindset, and how running fits into your wider life. Between sessions, you have ongoing support via your check-in with Ian and messaging so we can adapt, refine, and respond in real time as your week unfolds.

Depending on your location, sessions are primarily conducted face to face and/or online via video call, making it accessible regardless of location.

The weekly session plus your running practice. I work with your schedule to create sustainable habits, not add stress.

All coaching packages start with a one off joining fee of £1,200 and range from £295 to £2,335 per month depending on the service provided. A minimum commitment is 12 months. A discount is available for those members who wish to pay up front. Bespoke services are agreed separately. We will discuss options during our discovery call to find what works for you.

The joining fee reflects the upfront investment in understanding you deeply, including goal setting, movement assessment, training history review, and the creation of a bespoke coaching framework tailored to your needs. It also ensures a committed, high quality coaching relationship from the outset.

Associate membership is the open door into runwithian for runners who do not need, or are not yet ready for, a coached place. There is no interview, no waiting list and no cap on numbers. Associate members receive member webinars and a quarterly newsletter from Ian on training, recovery, nutrition and mindset, get the runwithian ebooks and recipe collection, and are invited to runwithian events. It is also a natural first step for anyone considering coached membership later, with no obligation to go further. Open to all, and you can join online in a few minutes.

Yes, where appropriate. For local clients, I can conduct sessions on your estate or preferred training environment, ensuring coaching is integrated seamlessly into your lifestyle and surroundings.

I am experienced in working with private individuals in sensitive environments and adhere to strict standards of confidentiality, discretion, and professional conduct at all times.

I work with a small, carefully selected group of private clients, from ambitious business professionals and experienced endurance athletes, celebrities and influencers to motivated recreational runners, all united by a commitment to growth, consistency, and doing things properly.

Your coaching adapts with you. If your health, injury status, or life circumstances change, we adjust your plan accordingly, prioritising your wellbeing while keeping you engaged with your goals. Runwithian is a small business and whilst we make every effort to recontract with you based on a change of circumstances, regrettably this is not always possible.

Where appropriate, yes. I can support you remotely wherever you are, and for selected clients, in person travel support can be arranged by agreement.

Yes. Every run is intentionally designed around your goals, current capacity, and environment, whether that is structured sessions, exploratory routes, or mindful easy running.

Absolutely. You are free to share routes, plans, or live location with your team, family, or security detail as you see fit.

Yes. I am fully prepared to sign NDAs and complete appropriate background checks to ensure discretion, professionalism, and peace of mind for you and your team.

A personal trainer and nutritionist typically optimise strength, body composition, and fuel. I focus specifically on running as a system, including technique, endurance, load management, mindset, recovery, and how training fits into your life. I also work collaboratively with your existing team to ensure everything is aligned around your goals.

Yes, where appropriate. For local clients, I can join you at your gym to observe movement patterns, integrate running specific work, and ensure your strength training complements your running.

Your plan is designed to flex with your life. If meetings, travel, or personal commitments shift, we adjust your training accordingly so you stay consistent without unnecessary pressure. Fees apply for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance.

Yes, subject to availability and alignment of goals. I take a supportive, gradual approach focused on building confidence, safe progression, and sustainable habits rather than intensity or pressure.

In many cases, yes. I work conservatively and collaboratively, adapting training to your energy levels, flare patterns, and medical guidance. I will always encourage alignment with your medical team where appropriate.

I was a firefighter for many years which includes first aid training. I regularly update my knowledge in safety, risk awareness, and emergency response.