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I found Stride&Glory via Instagram as a former work colleague was training with them.

Enlisted their help initially for help with a fast half-marathon (unfortunately curtailed due to injury!) and then to build up afterwards to my first marathon in May of this year.

I did the vast Majority of my coaching with Phil and he was excellent. Friendly, and helpful in giving me an understanding of the split in different training sessions and their importance as we built into the training initially.

My work schedule is erratic and far from standard, with extensive travel (ran in 10 different countries before race day!) and long and unstructured shift patterns.

Phil regularly moved my training around and structured the full build up to the day around my availability, as well help prioritising certain sessions when the schedule reduced the training volume alongside maximising rest, recovery and injury management.

Phil provided vital information on fueling, as well as a detailed race plan based on my pace and the course in the days before the event. If I'd stuck to it and not blown past my 'settle in point' by 3km the end might have been more comfortable!

I looked into coaching initially to have some external accountability, however I got so much more and I wouldn't have managed to train to the same level or as effectively without the service provided.

Thank you Phil & Carl, I expect I'll be back for round 2 when the opportunity presents itself!

I made my 2024 New Year's Resolution to run a marathon, my first for 29 years and explained in my check in call with Carl, that my main objective was simply to finish as at 64, I am no spring chicken. After discussing my running fitness, I saw the training plan Carl and Phil had mapped out for me and my first reaction was 'Realistic and Achievable'. At one stage, I was losing energy and struggling on hills, which Carl immediately put down to under fuelling after I had explained a typical day's diet. This did the trick and I was quickly back on track. I would not have identified this mistake without S&G. I got to marathon fitness in time for my planned event and will not hesitate in using Stride and Glory for my next marathon trajectory. Thoroughly recommended.

I work full-time and have three children so I thought my life was too busy to train for my first marathon. But I was wrong! Carl and Phil took me from running 5k a week to completing my first marathon in 5 months.

All the elements for success are within the programme: a flexible training programme put together by Carl and Phil, weekly one-to-one check in calls for accountability and advice, an online community for support and inspiration, fortnightly live Q&As, member of the month awards for motivation and more.

Through S&G I met all my race goals and learnt about myself and what I can achieve. I didn't know anything about fuelling, pacing or injury-prevention previously but now I have a wealth of knowledge and have also built a huge amount of confidence in myself. I know how to push myself but also how to listen to my body.

When life got in the way of training or when illness got me down, the weekly calls always helped to keep me on track. Looking back, I can't believe how far I've come. During my training I even booked a half marathon race a few days before it took place and then completed it - something I would never have dreamed of doing last year!

The investment I've made into myself has also spread to my family. My daughter has now downloaded the Couch to 5k app to begin running, my husband is now on his own fitness journey and my son and I have done a training run together.

Thank you Carl and Phil for supporting me through my first marathon. I'm fitter, more confident and ready for the next challenge. I'm now wondering what else I'm capable of!

Got me through my first marathon. Fantastic advice from both coaches and a lovely supportive community group.
Training plans are adapted to fit you which a big difference from one's off the Internet. They adapt to your level, your progression or any set backs and the time you have available for training

Stride of Glory provides excellent personalized training programme. The coaches are very attentive and patient would definitely recommend.

I signed up with Stride and Glory before training for my second marathon. I had followed Carl for a while and was so impressed with the results they got with their athletes.
I am so happy that I made that decision because both Carl and Phil have been behind me every step of the way making sure my training fits around my life and responsibilities. I am a busy mum of 2 young children, a part time primary school teacher and a performance nutritionist running a business so having two incredible coaches plotting out my runs has been invaluable to me. Having Phil in my corner who understands exactly what it’s like being a parent and sometimes having to drop everything at the drop of a hat when kids are poorly etc again, just shows that we are humans just trying to be better versions of ourselves.
I am so proud and glad to be a part of the stride and glory community and I hope to continue my running journey with these guys right beside me! Keep Striding!

The whole experience has been so easy! I really needed an extra hand to get back in to running and the team took away the fear and gave me a suitable plan that I could start right away! Lots of support has been available with opportunities to speak with like minded individuals. Amazing community!

Carl is a great leader, incredibly enthusiastic, motivating and responsive to all comms! Fabulous training plan too.

As a Mum of 3 and working full time as a nurse. Running has always been the little piece of the puzzle that is ‘me time’. However after always just sort of making it up as I go along and struggling with knowing what I should be doing with my training I found Carl and the family that is ‘stride and Glory’. Carl and the team are helping me train towards my goal of a sub 4 hour marathon, the plan is so flexible! I can move runs around to fit our very busy family (often running whilst watching one of my kids do football/gymnastics). I also find the catch up calls and accountability the motivation I really needed to step up my training!
If anyone is even thinking of wanting to run marathon, or even has a goal of a 5 or 10km then Stride and Glory is the community to be part of!

Since starting the program I have gained confidence and structure to my training, which not only includes runs but also strength exercises. Carl and Phil are great at giving advice through the app and coaching calls, helping to motivate and push me when needed. I have learnt to celebrate the little wins, reflect on my progress and trust the process. The program allows me to structure my runs around my everyday life and the harder workouts no longer scare me as I feel much stronger than when I first started. I am really glad I signed up to become part of the team. Stride & Glory have built a great community of people who all motivate and support each other. Probably for the first time I actually believe that the dream of running a marathon is an achievable goal.

I’m in my third month with Stride & Glory and barely know who I even am these days! Besides the fact I’m now setting new PBs on a regular basis, my self-belief has grown exponentially. Carl and Phil work the marathon programme around my busy life as a full-time working parent, giving me much-needed structure and support and holding me accountable. Yes, I regularly find myself outside my comfort zone but I’ve learnt to trust the process! The S&G community is so supportive and I’m genuinely excited about what’s still to come.

Great service, plans that really work & superb app

Carl and Phil are brilliant coaches and during the 8 weeks I've had with them I have come on leaps and bounds. Gone from not being able to run 5k to being able to hit 10k+. Always answer my questions when I have them and an all round great app. Thanks for all your help , only reason it's only been 8 weeks is I have had to stop for personal reasons !, but I will return to the stride and glory family soon. . Deffo recommend,

Since joining the programme not only have I developed as a runner delivering some unthinkable PB’s but I have also as a person. Carl and Phil are phenomenal coaches who care about you as a person and how to maximise your potential and they give you the framework and all the support/direction to help you surpass your goals.The community is so helpful, the training app has everything you need in one place and the plans add structure to your training.
Thank you Stride and Glory

I have only been Training with these guys for 8 weeks now and highly recommend them. I have come on leaps and bounds! . Always respond to messages with my questions. Thanks for all your help , I look forward to working with you both in the future again.

I highly recommend Carl & Phil as amazing coaches. From my discovery call I got a sense of sincerity, deep knowledge and experience which made me sign up as soon as I got off the call.
I am half way through my half marathon prep and they have been so encouraging, supportive and professional.
This is not a generic plan - it’s a personalized plan tailored and adapted to your individual goals. Carl and Phil have been super helpful in facilitating flexibility within the plan through minor injuries and travel, while ensuring continuous improvement. The Check-in phone calls always very beneficial in addition to being enjoyable - it’s encouraging to get positive feedback/ reinforcement, reassurance or inspiration for the following week. The guys are very approachable, reassuring and understanding. The videos are super helpful as is the guidance around furling / nutrition.
Whatever your fitness goals are I highly recommend the Stride & Glory team! Thanks guys!

Been with stride and glory for a year now improving on running marathons but decided to go up and gear into the world of ultras.
So I signed up for a 24 hour running event and under the guidance of coaches carl and Phil I transformed into a mentally tough runner.
Not only did I get physically fit with building a high aerobic base more than the average marathon runner I developed a never say die attitude. Quitting was no longer an option.
In my event I covered a distance of 78 miles (just a casual 3 marathons)
Not only did I get top online coaching, coach Carl came and supported me in person in my ultra. With his support on the day to kept me fuelled it definitely kept me going.

Having met Carl at a Run Club and had recently signed up for an Ironman journey six months ago with Stride and Glory Coaching.

Carl and Phil at Stride and Glory Coaching's expertise and guidance were so important in turning my Ironman goals into reality. Their carefully crafted training plan pushed my limits while prioritising my progression while supporting me through little injuries along the way

The personalized approach allowed the program to remain flexible while ensuring continuous improvement. The Check-in phone calls were always great as i often had them when training was becoming tough so it was always nice to have a friendly boost to reassure you are on the right path and that training is hard but that's also ok.

Thank you for being a crucial part of my Ironman journey. Highly recommended!

I've been closely following his Instagram posts about marathon training, which I find fantastic. He discusses various aspects of training alongside everyday challenges and offers practical advice. In the past, I mistakenly believed that becoming thinner was the goal of my running journey, often resulting in fatigue due to inadequate fueling, despite high running volumes.

Thanks to the guidance of Carl and Phil, I've realized the need to change this mindset. I'm moving away from restrictive eating habits and appreciating the energy that comes from carbs. With their support, I'm improving my approach to food, eliminating binge eating, and seeing better running performance, especially during easy, longer runs.

I'm eager for upcoming training, motivated by the valuable insights and goals set by Carl and Phil. They've helped me embrace different training facets, intervals, and circuit workouts. Carl's guidance on overcoming restrictive eating is particularly transformative. Phil has tailored my strength training, even incorporating circuit workouts that I used to avoid. I'm now excited to take on these challenges.

Being part of this runner's community and practicing positive visualization, as suggested by Carl, has boosted my mindset. I'm thankful for both coaches' leadership, and I'm determined to stay consistent as I work towards a full marathon by December.