Run with the Slow Coach

Run with the Slow Coach is an inclusive running coaching and community platform that encourages people of all ages, abilities, body types and experience levels to start or continue their running journey in a supportive, non-intimidating environment. Unlike traditional programs that focus on speed, personal bests, or elite performance, Run with the Slow Coach celebrates running for joy, resilience and personal fulfilment, helping individuals to enjoy the process of running at their own pace and achieve meaningful goals, whether that’s completing a first 2 km run or simply showing up and moving regularly.

The business offers a range of services both locally in Sydney (e.g., group coaching in St Ives and one-on-one sessions with an accredited coach) and globally online through virtual coaching, membership plans, downloadable training plans, and community support. Its target audience includes beginners, slower runners, those returning from injury, and anyone who has felt excluded by conventional running cultures — emphasising encouragement, motivation, and a sense of belonging over competition. By fostering a welcoming community and providing tailored guidance, Run with the Slow Coach appeals to runners who want to improve fitness, confidence and enjoyment without pressure to be fast or fit by conventional metrics.