Coaching for Real People
    1:1 Online Running Coaching

    Go from 'Jogger' to 'Athlete' without burning out.

    No apps. No logins. Just a plan sent to your WhatsApp and a real human mentor.

    $35 NZD/week • Cancel anytime

    Sheridan Jamieson running the Wellington Marathon in Run With Run Club gear, demonstrating real 3:11:52 PB results
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    Coach

    Totally fine to skip today's run. Fatigue is a signal. Let's adjust this week's plan.

    Just now
    3:11:52
    Marathon PB

    Stop Running Your Easy Runs Too Hard

    Most runners sabotage their progress by running too fast on easy days

    18 min45 min
    Most Runners Run Here (TOO FAST)
    5:35 /km
    This feels "comfortable" but prevents adaptation
    Your True Easy Pace
    6:15
    per kilometer
    Run 80% of your weekly volume here
    Threshold Pace
    5:17
    per kilometer
    Save this for tempo runs (20% of volume)

    A spreadsheet can calculate this number.

    But a spreadsheet doesn't know when you've had a bad day at work. Let's build a flexible plan around 6:15/km that adapts to your real life.

    No guilt. Just consistent progress.

    Coach Sheridan - Running coach from Manawatū, NZ who achieved 3:11 marathon and 1:28 half marathon personal bests through data-driven self-coaching

    Hi, I'm Sheridan.

    I’m a running coach based in Palmerston North, working with athletes nationwide. I also work as a financial consultant, where I learned a hard truth: rigid plans fail when reality hits. I apply that same logic to running - ditching inflexible spreadsheets for real-life adaptability. The result? I took my marathon time from 4:35 to 3:11.

    3:11 Marathon
    1:28 Half Marathon

    The Why

    I learned the hard way so you don't have to. Through years of self-coaching, data analysis, and countless races, I discovered what actually works for real people with real lives—not just professional athletes with all day to train.

    "The best coach for you isn't the fastest runner. It's someone who's figured out how to balance life and serious training."

    Training That Adapts

    Consistency beats intensity. A rigid plan breaks when life gets busy. Our plan bends so you don't break.

    See the difference between rigid plans and real life

    Generic PlanReal Life Mode

    Typical Rigid Plan

    Monday10K Easy Run
    6:00 AM
    Tuesday8x400m Intervals
    6:00 AM
    Wednesday8K Recovery Run
    6:00 AM
    Thursday12K Tempo Run
    6:00 AM
    FridayRest Day
    -

    Real Results

    Don't just take my word for it.

    "I joined RWRC with a small achievable goal in mind, but in only 5 weeks... we're about to hit that goal already! The plan is sent via WhatsApp, takes the guesswork out, and keeps me accountable."
    Anita Geeves
    Founding Member
    "My goal was to be more consistent and enjoy running again and I’ve achieved both. Sheridan works around my shift work at the hospital and always understands when life gets in the way. 10/10 would recommend."
    Charlotte Smart
    Founding Member
    "Sheridan is a very involved coach. This is what sets him apart from other running coaches, and definitely from APP platforms. He will tailor your weekly schedule and pivot if need be, based on a genuine interest in how you are mentally and physically tracking. Highly recommend."
    Lee Radich
    Run With Run Club Member

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    Response time: Usually within 2 hours (I'm probably out running)

    Proof of Concept

    The Method in Action.

    I didn't start fast. I built this system because I made every mistake in the book.

    2019

    4:35 Marathon

    Bonked at 30km

    "I ran 'hard' every time. I had no structure, no heart rate data, and no fuelling strategy. I hit the wall at 30km and walked the last 12km in pain."

    2026

    3:11:52

    Structured Training & Fuelling

    "The difference wasn't effort - it was structure. I finally respected my training zones and nailed my nutrition strategy. I didn't just survive the distance; I raced it."

    "We do not set out to build Olympians; we build lifelong, robust runners. Whether you are looking at your first 5km or a sub-3:15 marathon, we want you to stand at the start line and ask, 'Why not me?'"

    The Philosophy

    How we do things differently

    The Pivot, Not the Cram

    Setbacks happen. We pivot.

    Missed a workout? Bad sleep? We adjust the week. We never 'cram' missed runs into back-to-back days to catch up. Consistency always beats intensity.

    Communication is a Partnership

    A collaboration, not a dictatorship.

    We use WhatsApp, not clunky portals. The plan is our shared map. You bring the feedback from the road, and I bring the framework to adjust course.

    The Trendline over the Data Point

    Normalise the bad days.

    A single rubbish run with heavy legs or a high heart rate means nothing in isolation. We view progress over a long-term trendline, using setbacks as mechanical feedback, not defeats.

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    "We do not set out to build Olympians; we build lifelong, robust runners."
    "Data is the map. Feel is the compass."
    "Whether your goal is a 5km or a sub-3:15 marathon, we want you to ask: 'Why not me?'"

    How it works

    From "Hello" to your first run in 3 simple steps.

    1. The Application

    Fill out the quick form to tell me your current fitness level, schedule, and your next big running goal.

    2. The Game Plan

    I'll text you our Welcome Guide. You'll learn exactly how we operate and complete a detailed intake form so I can build your custom training block.

    3. The Run

    You get your first week of training delivered straight to your phone. We adjust the plan as we go based on your feedback.

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    Common Questions

    Ready to Start?

    No sign-ups or portals. Tell me about your running goals below, and we'll kick things off on WhatsApp.

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