SGS Sports Massage Running Coach

Shelly has coached me for about 2 years now. She has been amazing throughout! She has coached me through a number of 100 mile ultras (including a PB and sub-24) as well as a half marathon PB. She is everything you'd need in a running coach - she is caring, flexible, tough when needed, knowledgeable, very responsive and all round lovely. I can't recommend her enough for anyone looking to improve their running :)Thank you Shelly!

2 words. AMAZING HEALER.With a ‘broken’ back (prolapsed, degenerative discs) and dodgy knees, if I’m able to still play competitive league cricket, golf, tennis and gym, and enjoy a mobile and mostly pain free quality of life, there’s one reason - Shelley’s therapy.Once a week and for years now, Shelley has worked her magic to make this active lifestyle possible. Many a time I’ve hobbled in bent and with restricted mobility - to then walk out moving more freely and vertical.I’ve tried many treatments and therapies in the past. I’m thankful to have then found Shelley - a thorough professional who knows exactly what is required for you, and is an amazing healer.Thank you Shelley !

This was the best decision I have ever made! I started with Shelley to complete a race I never thought I would be able to, however, I DONE IT! I could not have done it without the amazing coaching from Shelley! She is patient, kind and just works to your needs. Focuses on your weak parts and strips it all back, which is exactly what I needed! I have not just built a great friendship with Shelley but I have achieved something I never thought I did! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and fully recommend to everyone!!

Shelley once again helped me with a plan for both a marathon and a 50k ultra just 2 weeks after.She knew exactly what my strengths and weaknesses were and tailored the plan accordingly.I am not a fast runner and not the fittest, but these both improved during the plan and all thanks to Shelley.My goal was to enjoy London Marathon and to get a PB for the 50k ultra. Both of these were fully achieved and without the plan and the encouragement from Shelley, there is no way this would have happened.I would totally 100% recommend Shelley no matter what you feel your ability is. She will get the best out of you!

I have had the pleasure of working with Shelley for just under a year now, in the build up to a 100k race. Shelley is everything you want in a coach, kind and understanding, able to challenge when needed, knowledgeable and with heaps of her own personal experience to draw on (as well as a good sense of humour!). She is quick to respond and the tools we use for coaching/ training make things really simple. Would highly recommend!

Undoubtedly the best decision I made when I decided to start running seriously again, was be coached by Shelley. At every stage from assessing ability, agreeing goals, taking and giving feedback, and motivation I was fully supported. I saw progress so much more quickly than if I'd coached myself and the variation within the program kept training interesting. The most unexpected outcome of all was how much I fell back in love with running again, but having someone whose dedication, support and knowledge was so infectious. If you need a running coach, try Shelley - I doubt you will regret it, because she's awesome.

I used Shelley’s training plans 3 times during my 2 year wait to run my first marathon in London, having not run more than a Half before. During that time I learnt a huge amount about pacing, fuelling & hydration before and during a run, and with assistance of a physio she helped me recover from and manage a persistent Achilles issue.The training plans are varied always stretching enough without being demotivating. I also marvel at how Shelley knows my optimum pace better than I do!The fact that I beat my 4 hour goal by nearly half an hour was undoubtedly down to Shelley’s expertise and training plans. Highly recommend and I am sure I will use Shelley again in the future.

I’ve just finished working with Shelley as my running coach (the 2nd time!) focussing on the Boston Marathon for which I managed a PB! Working with Shelley has transformed my running and my times - her proactive support and advice on so many aspects of running including technique, gear, training, injury, recovery etc has been tremendously valuable. Shelley provides a fantastic balance of accountability and empathy and really tailors your training (and reminds you of) the goals you set. I would highly recommend Shelley as a running coach. Thanks so much!

Shelley is excellent, she has coached me for a couple of years now and her expertise and experience have got me through many events from starting off to get a marathon PB and then due to her encouragement and belief in me getting me to finish a 40-mile trail run which I never thought I would have been able to do if someone told me a few months before that is what I would achieve. I think what makes Shelley's coaching even better is the love she has for the sport herself and all the long crazy events she completes, so she knows what level of support to give. Her Communcation and regular check ins are great and always happy to answer any further questions you might have. Shelley will give you the tools you need to complete your goals and totally support you on your journey. If you are looking for a running coach, I would highly recommend Shelley.

top notch running coach. confidence in her training plan comes from knowing that Shelley runs similar events herself so knows what it takes. Six ultras completed in 2022 with Shelley's support, bigger and bolder plans afoot for 2023. Bring it on!