Become a runner.
Stay a runner.
A full year of structured training, written by me and delivered straight to your watch. Three runs a week, strength work, weekly coaching notes and video check-ins — everything you need to build a brilliant foundation and fall in love with running.
Built for runners who want to get it right from the start
This isn't about training for one race. It's about running regularly, getting stronger and feeling confident — so running becomes part of your life, not a phase.
- You're new to running, or coming back to it, and want to do it properly.
- You start strong, then life gets in the way and the running stops.
- You head out the door with no idea what you should actually be doing today.
- You've tried a free PDF plan and got bored, injured or lost.
- You want proper coaching and structure, without the cost of 1:1.
So much more than a training plan
3 runs a week, on your watch
Every session lands in Final Surge and syncs to your smart watch, so you just press start. Fancy more? Any extra running is easy volume.
Strength & conditioning
Runner-specific strength work built into your week, to keep you strong, robust and injury-free.
Weekly coach's note
An educational note from me every Sunday — pacing, recovery, fuelling, kit, mindset — so you understand the why, not just the what.
Phase run-downs
Before each phase of a block, I break down what's coming, what it's for and what to focus on.
Video check-ins from me
2–3 pre-recorded videos every block where I check in, talk you through where you're at and keep you motivated.
Built-in recovery weeks
Every block ends with an unscheduled deload week, so you absorb the training and come back fresh.
Four blocks. One brilliant foundation.
Each block is 12 weeks of training followed by a 13th-week deload. Your plan rolls straight on to the next block, so there's no gap and no losing momentum — 52 weeks of consistent running.
The sweet spot between a PDF and 1:1
A random PDF plan
A list of runs and nothing else. No explanation, no strength work, no one in your corner, and it stops after a few weeks.
Group coaching · £39/month
A full year of coach-written training on your watch, plus S&C, weekly education, phase run-downs and video check-ins from me.
1:1 coaching
Fully bespoke, built around your races and life, with direct feedback from me. See 1:1 coaching if you want that level of detail.
Up and running in 4 steps
It takes about 10 minutes. You'll see these steps again straight after paying, and in your welcome email, so there's nothing to remember.
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Join for £39/month
Secure checkout. You'll land on a welcome page with your next steps.
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Create a Final Surge account
Final Surge is the free app where your plan lives. A free athlete account is all you need.
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Connect with Mary
Email me the address you used for Final Surge and I'll send you a coach invite. Accept it and your plan appears in your calendar.
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Sync your watch & go
Connect your watch in Final Surge and your sessions sync across. Lace up — week one starts the following Monday.
Hi, I'm Mary
I'm a qualified UESCA Ultrarunning Coach, UKA CiRF Running Coach, SSISA Running Coach, Level 4 PT Master Practitioner and INTEGRA Exercise Mechanics specialist. I've represented Great Britain internationally and raced some of the world's toughest mountain and ultra-trail races, including UTMB events, so I combine expert coaching knowledge with real-world racing experience.
I built group coaching because the hardest part of running isn't one big race. It's showing up week after week. This plan gives you the structure, knowledge and encouragement to do exactly that, using the same thinking that goes into my 1:1 plans.
Don't just take my word for it
"Mary has brought life to my running! She is gentle and constructive with feedback and meets you where you're at."
"I've rediscovered my love for running, found a new hobby in trail running and now understand the form and mechanics of how to run properly."
"When I started, I couldn't even run continuously for two minutes. She coaches the whole athlete — training, recovery, confidence, mindset and the realities of everyday life."
One simple monthly price
- 3 structured runs a week, synced to your watch
- Strength & conditioning sessions
- Coach's educational note every Sunday
- Run-down of every training phase
- Video check-ins from Mary
- 4 × 12-week blocks with deload weeks — a full year
Good questions
I'm pretty new to running. Is this for me?
Yes, as long as you can already run. You don't need to be fast or have much endurance, because we'll build that together. It isn't designed for complete beginners who haven't run before or are still on a Couch to 5K programme.
I've got a race coming up. Will this get me ready?
Group coaching isn't built around a specific race. It's about consistent, all-round running fitness. If you're targeting a particular event, 1:1 coaching is the better fit.
Will I get personal feedback from Mary?
Group coaching doesn't include 1:1 catch-ups. Instead you get weekly coaching notes, phase run-downs and video check-ins from me. If you'd like personal feedback, you can move up to 1:1 at any time.
Can I run more than three times a week?
Absolutely. Anything on top of your three planned runs should be easy, relaxed running.
What is Final Surge and do I need a watch?
Final Surge is the free training app where your plan lives, and it syncs sessions to most smart watches. A watch isn't essential, but I'd highly recommend one. Your workouts sync straight to it, which makes them much easier to follow.
What's the deload week?
Week 13 of each block has no schedule. It's time to rest and let the training sink in before the next block starts.
When do I start?
Your plan starts the Monday after you sign up, so you've got a few days to get set up on Final Surge.
How do I cancel?
Your subscription rolls on to the next block automatically. To opt out, cancel your subscription through Stripe. There's a 1-month notice period.
Your year of running starts here
Three runs a week. A full year of support. £39 a month.