{"id":1231,"date":"2026-10-21T15:37:27","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T13:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runforfun.net\/?page_id=1231"},"modified":"2026-10-21T15:39:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T13:39:17","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/runforfun.net\/en\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About me"},"content":{"rendered":"
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And before becoming Running Coach I have been:<\/div>
a beginner,\nthe one without breath,\none who did not want to run,\nan unexperienced runner<\/div><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Quite a few years ago, I thought running was something only crazy people did. Then, almost by chance, I took on a challenge: training for a half marathon. I\u2019ll admit, I didn\u2019t train much, and what training I did wasn\u2019t exactly great, but I made it to the finish line. Little did I know that my life had changed<\/strong>, and that I\u2019d decided to do things properly from then on.<\/p>

Since then, I\u2019ve run over 50 half marathons and 2 marathons across 23 countries<\/strong>, discovering that running is about so much more than sport. It\u2019s a way to explore the world, find balance, and push beyond your limits. Most of all, I\u2019ve learned from my mistakes, the tough days, and the training sessions that didn\u2019t go to plan.<\/p>

Why did I become a Running Coach?<\/h5>

To give something back to a sport that has given me so much. I started by helping friends train for their first 10K or half marathon: people who were convinced they \u201ccouldn\u2019t do it\u201d, when all they really needed was a plan and a little belief in themselves.<\/p>

There\u2019s something truly special about watching someone achieve what once seemed impossible. That\u2019s why I studied and qualified as a UESCA-certified coach<\/strong>, turning my experience into a solid, structured approach.<\/p>

My approach: realistic and sustainable<\/h5>

You don\u2019t need to be fast or have an athletic background. Whether your goal is to run your first 5K, train for a half marathon, or simply get back into a regular running routine, we\u2019ll start exactly where you are today.<\/p>

Planning is essential, but so are real life, work, and everything else that fills your days. My job isn\u2019t just to hand you a training plan. It\u2019s to help you listen to your body, approach the journey with confidence and awareness, and find your<\/em> own pace.<\/p>

Running to explore<\/h5>

I\u2019m an exploring runner<\/em>. Through RunForFun.net<\/strong>, I bring together my love of running and my passion for travel. For me, every race is a chance to discover a city, experience a culture, and share a memorable adventure. We don\u2019t run just to reach the finish line, but for everything we discover along the way.<\/p>

I won\u2019t promise you shortcuts or miracles.<\/strong> What I offer is experience, a listening ear, and a training plan tailored specifically to you.<\/p>

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UESCA Running Coach Certification<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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My certification UESCA<\/h3>

The UESCA (United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy)<\/strong> is one of the most widely recognised and rigorous training organisations for endurance sports coaches worldwide.<\/p>

Developed in collaboration with exercise physiologists, biomechanics experts, and world-class professional coaches \u2014 including Nell Rojas<\/strong> (elite runner and winner of international marathons) and Ben Rosario<\/strong> (former head coach of the professional NAZ Elite team) \u2014 the UESCA certification is based on the latest scientific research applied to running.<\/p>

The certification programme provides in-depth training in:<\/p>