This is Hull City Footballer Daisy's FINAL videos from her very first session through to completion of the 6 week Run Technique Course and finally on completion of the 12 week Speed Course. She has done AMAZING! There's a bit of an over stride creeping in at the faster pace but she had done cross country that day (and SMASHED her PB), so it's probably just a bit of fatigue but something we'll be looking more at when I see her for a Top Up Session in 8 weeks time. Speed takes approximately 8-12 weeks to develop and over these last 3 weeks, Daisy has really started to pick up her pace and her Dad say's it is now reflecting in her football :-) HAPPY COACH! Have a FANTASTIC season Daisy! Rach xx
Lottie is a 12 year old footballer who plays for York City RTC. She came to see me at the Running Hub with hip and knee pain and to also work on improving her speed over short distances and on change of direction. Lottie is a really talented footballer and is one of the most competitive youngsters I've worked with. You can see the improvements she has made over 6 sessions. I'm sure you'll agree that she's made significant progress and I look forward to seeing how Lottie progresses with her football! 'Thanks again for the work you’ve done with Lottie we can really see a difference in her technique and touch wood so far no complaints of any injuries Simon (Dad)
12 year old triathlete before and after 6 weeks of run technique coaching. She's since knocked 44 seconds off her 1500m PB time and placed third on the podium in her recent triathlon. She's a determined young girl and has put lots of effort into improving. She's been a pleasure to coach. WELL DONE Roxie :-)
Sarah first came to see me a year ago with a severe groin strain on the right side - you can see from the video on the left that she was struggling to run. She came back to me again this year with a groin strain on her left side. I'm pleased to say that she is now INJURY FREE - zero groin pain! Sarah has also managed to achieve PB's in all her events, 10km - 3 minutes 15 seconds, 10 miles - 8 minutes 42 seconds, HM - 15 minutes 39 seconds!"
Ultra runner Anna first came to see me in March 2022 for a Full Run Technique Coaching Day - she had broken her ankle 8 months previously and it had dramatically affected her running technique. She was also experiencing shin pain at the start of her runs. She came back to see me in Nov 2022 and again on Monday (Oct 2023) for a review. The after videos in this video were taken Monday - she has improved beyond my expectations! WELL DONE Anna! Rach xx
When Liz first came to the Hub, she was struggling with a stiff left calf and right ITB pain. Liz did no mobility, flexibility or strength work. Liz put 100% effort into her run technique practice and integrated regular and consistent strength and mobility work and the results have been incredible. She runs pain free and looks better and stronger every time I see her run. Well done Liz.
Lily is 15 years old and plays football. She came to me to improve her run technique and speed on the football pitch. You can see a huge improvement in both her technique and speed and her coach has noticed a big difference when she's playing 🙂 I'm SUPER proud of her! WELL DONE Lily!
'Since working with Rachael, I have PB’d in all distances. I’ve gone from 58 minutes in a 10k to 46:13 this year. I’ve gone from 1:59 in the half to 1:46 last year and have got my 5k to 22 minutes. I’m 2 minutes off sub 4 in the marathon. I’m determined to get that! Rachel is always the coach I want by my side! Ill never change! Thank you Rachael for always going above and beyond for us x"
After 2 hip replacements, Criag has made significant progress in both his run technique and strength. "Before I started my sessions at the Running Hub, I was running with quite a degree of pain after a few miles and was really struggling and was going to quit running altogether. I now have a new belief and confidence and have improved my race time for 10 miles by over 7 minutes."
"You have made a massive difference to the way I think about myself as a runner. When I started with you I was so down about all the injury’s and loss of form, that I really was at the point of giving up. Seeing the video was frankly gobsmacking! I’m now running 4 days a week and loving it and honestly that is, in a large part, due to your positivity about what I can do. You encourage and support without one word of negativity." Thank you for all your support and I wish you continued success with the hub, I will be recommending you to all who listen!'
I’ve worked with Rachael on and off for a couple of years and I feel I have benefitted massively from the combination of run technique analysis and coaching and strength sessions. I’ve been taking part in a virtual race series recently, and as well as my times for the four virtual 10k events I have done all under 43 minutes (which is more occasions than I’ve run that sort of time in actual races), in the last event I ran 42:19 to knock almost 10 seconds off my 18-month old 10k PB! To do this when ‘racing’ alone is (I think!) a great testament to the huge benefits I’ve received in the last few months.
Henry is a keen cricketer who wanted to improve his speed over shorter and longer distances. He wanted to get faster at chasing and retrieving the ball. He felt that his running form was 'wooden'. Henry has improved dramatically over the course of 6 sessions and is far more confident running at faster speeds.
Rachel started in the Hub in August 2019 following lots of niggles and injuries, Her main goal was to run injury free which I'm happy to say she is currently doing! 'Since I met Rachael for the first time in the hub, I have a continually growing toolbox of activities to help me run much stronger, more consistently, more focused and more correct. Not forgetting I'm enjoying it all so much more, thanks to Rachael's extensive knowledge, direction, enthusiasm and motivation'.
I've gained so much from attending sessions with the Running Hub. Rachael has so much knowledge to give. After my initial analysis, I learnt the leg cycle which made me feel stronger and more confident in my running. One change that particularly stood out was when Rachael taught me to stand tall running up hills, not to lean into them. The first time I tried this it felt amazing. I felt so much stronger and felt like I wanted to run the hill again!
I went to see Rachael at the Running Hub for some Run Technique Coaching. Even though the sessions were tough, Rachael was positive and encouraging the whole way through. Following those sessions, not only did I have a number of comments on how much my running technique had improved, but I also managed to cut a minute off my 5k PB!"
'I just smashed my 5k PB (28:36) by almost 2 minutes since my last PB in March! And finally got a sub-30 minute 5k! I kept thinking of your run technique training throughout, focusing on my form with no music or podcasts to distract me. This was my goal when I saw you a year ago but at that point it seemed so far off as I was doing 33 minute 5k then.'
"I have benefited so much from the six weeks of run analysis, the regular strength classes and the run coaching programme I am currently on. They have all hugely improved my running and importantly, I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Rachael is a brilliant coach, she is really supportive and seriously knows her stuff!"
"I went to the Running Hub as I needed my running technique evaluated prior to commencing training for my one and only marathon in 2019. Rachael Hunt (no relation) was professional, patient, thorough and sorted out my running imperfections (which were many) such that I found I could then run longer distances more easily and shorter distances more quickly. Marathon completed and in a none-too-shabby time!"