Qualifications

• Athletics: Event Group Endurance

Serpentine Involvement

Relief coach for Tuesday track at Paddington Track  

Coaching Style

Coaching for me is about bringing the best out of the person, creating right habits and learning together.

Qualifications

• Athletics Coach

Serpentine Involvement

I am currently not actively coaching in any Serpentines session, but I help some members with their training

Serpentine Involvement

I work with the Beginners’ Coach to support the Beginners courses and Lead the Improvers Programme.

Coaching Style

I enjoy working with  runners who are new to structured training. I am also a qualified L3 Exercise Referral PT and L4 Postural Stability (falls prevention) instructor.

Serpentine Involvement

I have supported the committee in shaping the coaching strategy. My coaching focuses on guiding endurance runners through their running journey and helping them fulfil their potential.

Coaching Style

My passion for endurance coaching is rooted in giving back to the sport and enabling runners to achieve their goals, continue to grow,  gain fulfilment, become the best version of themselves and have fun along the journey.

Qualifications

• Fell Leadership in Running Fitness
• Running: Coach in Running Fitness

Serpentine Involvement

I am responsible for the monthly Serpie Trail Run. Get out of London and join us on the trails. I also occasionally lead a session for those new to trails somewhere more local.

Coaching Style

Adventure, challenge and a deep connection to nature are important to me. I believe that we can improve focus, resilience and adaptability by spending time in the mountains, hills and forests. It's an enormous, fun playground for adults out there!

Qualifications

• Athletics Coach
• Static Bike (Spinning)

Serpentine Involvement

I coach Tuesday Track. I work as a Gym Manager, Personal Trainer and Sports Massage Therapist. I’ve run 20 marathons PB 2:51! 4 Ironmans and endless running, cycling, high altitude mountain events

Coaching Style

I employ a question led approach empowering athletes to understand their goals. Learning is best when it comes from within. As a fitness professional I charge for training plans/1:1 services but am happy to provide basic advice at no cost.

Serpentine Involvement

I coach the Monday night London bridge swim training sessions

Coaching Style

My sessions are fun drill based sessions designed to improve on your stroke techniques. Just come with an open mind to explore the endless possibilities in stroke development to improve on speed, fluidity of movement and endurance.

Serpentine Involvement

Helping out as needed for example on Wednesday evenings in Hyde Park.

Coaching Style

I am relatively new to run leading but love inspiring older women in particular and all people who are new to running.

Qualifications

• British Triathlon Level 2

Serpentine Involvement

I help coach the Monday swim sessions at London Bridge

Coaching Style

A versatile coach who uses both formal training and personal experience to empower all athletes. From your first triathlon or a seasoned competitor aiming for an Xtreme Triathlon, I help you reach your personal best.

Qualifications

• Static Bike (Spinning)
• Athletics: Event Group Endurance

Serpentine Involvement

Karen runs Thursday morning Threshold sessions in Greenwich Park. In addition, Karen provides 1:1 coaching advice, and advice to less experienced coaches.

Coaching Style

Very experienced competitor and evidence-based coach, especially marathon coaching. Loughborough University PhD in healthy ageing. Qualified to prescribe personalised S&C programmes to enhance running performance and injury resistance.

Qualifications

• Running: Coaching Assistant

Serpentine Involvement

I coach the Monday track session.

Coaching Style

I am interested in Track & Road Running.

Serpentine Involvement

Part of the Wednesday Team

Coaching Style

I'm happy to lead runs, e.g. part of the Saturday long run group

Qualifications

• British Triathlon Level 2 Diploma

Serpentine Involvement

Currently stand in coach for swimming on Mondays or Wednesdays as needed and writing up the interval sessions for Richmond park on Tuesday evenings.

Coaching Style

I was one of the triathlon coaches at the Club La Santa Lanzarote trip in 2023. Coaching is a journey and I enjoy coaching athletes to achieve their goals whether it be their first sprint, Olympic, Half Ironman or Full Ironman.

Qualifications

• Running: Coaching Assistant

Serpentine Involvement

I am currently not actively coaching in any serpentine session.

Coaching Style

My approach is athlete centred coaching, which is fun and enjoyable. Helping athletes of all abilities reach their goals

Serpentine Involvement

Leader for Saturday Morning Hampstead Hills sessions Leader for Wednesday Morning Regents Park Social runs

Coaching Style

I am a lapsed triathlete but still run, ride my bike and swim regularly

Qualifications

• Running: Coach in Running Fitness

Serpentine Involvement

Hi Team, I coach Hills @ Primrose Hill

Coaching Style

As a certified run coach, UTMB qualifier & GB athlete, I blend my formal training and personal experience to guide runners. I understand both the technical and emotional challenges you face, ensuring your running journey is inspiring and fulfilling.

Qualifications

• Running: Coaching Assistant

Serpentine Involvement

Help coach the Tuesday track session at Paddington Recreation Ground.

Coaching Style

I have helped coach the Tuesday track sessions at Paddington Recreation Ground since 2022. First started coaching the juniors in 2018. Joined the committee in 2021 as junior co-ordinator, finishing in 2023.

Qualifications

• Fell Leadership in Running Fitness
• Athletics: Event Group Endurance

Serpentine Involvement

I develop and run courses for beginners and improvers across the year along with suitable taster sessions for this wider group. I also lead a shorter route as part of the monthly club trail runs.

Coaching Style

I offer fun and inclusive activities for those just starting on their running journey or recovering from time out. I am interested in developing runners through from their early days in beginners through to racing or just a general love of running.

Qualifications

• Running: Leadership in Running Fitness (LIRF)

Serpentine Involvement

The lead/coaching involvement at Serpentine is as follows below: Support the Wednesday Clubs Runs Support/Lead the Thursday Hills sessions Lead the Saturday Long Runs

Coaching Style

BSC Hons in Sports and Ex Science; LiRF with UKA; My goal is to encourage positivity and engagement within the club, while improving each other's abilities and mental well-being 🙂

Qualifications

• British Triathlon Level 3

Serpentine Involvement

I run the Wednesday swimming sessions in St Pancras. I am available for anyone who needs 1:1 triathlon coaching, including open water swimming. I coach swim & triathlon at the club Lanzarote camp.

Coaching Style

I aim to make training fun and engaging. You can achieve amazing things when you're enjoying your sport.  I try to work with other coaches to keep my coaching practice fresh and open. I enjoy racing - and supporting athletes in events, ofc.

Qualifications

• Running: Leadership in Running Fitness (LIRF)

Serpentine Involvement

Not involved in coaching at present. I qualified  in September 2023, and have a licence, as a Guide Runner

Coaching Style

I have done group and individual coaching for different distances.  For several years I helped coach hills sessions on Thursdays.    At present I am not doing regular coaching.

Qualifications

• Running: Leadership in Running Fitness (LIRF)

Serpentine Involvement

I support mainly the beginners 10k or the Saturday long runs (when training myself for a Marathon).

Qualifications

• Athletics: Event Group Endurance

Serpentine Involvement

I established the coached hills sessions when I joined Serpentine in 2017. Now I focus on working with individual members to achieve their running goals.

Qualifications

• Running: Leadership in Running Fitness (LIRF)

Serpentine Involvement

I help with the running of the Serpie's Sunday sessions in Richmond Park.

Coaching Style

Coaching for me is about forming meaningful connections with runners to bring out the best in each other in a friendly environment. I feel very lucky to get an opportunity to run/ coach in the best park in London - Richmond Park.

Qualifications

• ASA Level 2 Swimming teacher
• British Triathlon Level 3

Serpentine Involvement

Now focused on Swimming and Triathlon at the Annual training holiday in Lanzarote

Coaching Style

I have a friendly personalised approach to coaching. Appreciate punctuality and persistence

Qualifications

• Athletics: Event Group Endurance

Serpentine Involvement

I currently coach the Greenwich Hills session

Coaching Style

I aim to be an approachable coach, making sessions fun centred

Qualifications

• Running: Leadership in Running Fitness (LIRF)

Serpentine Involvement

I lead Saturday club runs and occasionally lead sessions for the Beginner or Improver groups

Serpentine Involvement

I coach the Monday track session, sometimes help out on a Tuesday as well and was the running coach at Lanzarote 2024 & 2025.

Serpentine Involvement

I sometimes help out Mairi and Rachel with the Beginners Group.