TESTIMONIALS | Michelle
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When I decided to take on my first ultra, I knew I needed a coach who understood the unique challenges of ultra running. Having worked with Claire before, her expertise and genuine care for her athletes made her the obvious choice. I knew she could help me reach the start line feeling prepared, injury free, and excited.
When I decided to take on my first ultra, I knew I needed a coach who understood the unique challenges of ultra running. Having worked with Claire before, her expertise and genuine care for her athletes made her the obvious choice. I knew she could help me reach the start line feeling prepared, injury free, and excited.
Claire’s coaching provided exactly what I needed: structure, support, and accountability. She worked around my busy, active lifestyle and helped me build both mental and physical strength. Thanks to her training, I not only completed my first ultra but discovered my love for long distances and achieved personal breakthroughs like running 28 miles in training and felt strong like I could have gone on.
The transformation I’ve experienced has been incredible. Physically, my endurance has increased, and I’ve built the strength to tackle challenging distances with confidence. But the mental shift has been the most powerful part. I've learned to embrace discomfort, trust my training, and celebrate progress without obsessing over perfection.
Completing my first ultra was a huge milestone, but Claire’s support doesn’t stop at the training plan, she’s there for the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Her encouragement and quick responses made me feel like I always had someone in my corner, ready to help me tackle whatever came my way. Thanks to Claire, I’ve gained the courage to step out of my comfort zone, not just in running but in life.
If you’re dreaming big but don’t know where to start, Claire is the coach who will meet you where you are and guide you every step of the way. Her coaching has been life changing, and I can’t recommend her enough.
TESTIMONIALS | Catriona
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Before working with Claire, I struggled with my strength training and dealt with recurring injuries that sidelined me from the running I loved. I didn’t know where to start or how to target the right areas to improve and struggled to stay consistent. Claire’s compassionate, structured, and supportive coaching completely changed that for me. With her guidance, I’ve become a stronger, faster runner. My body feels resilient, and my mindset has undergone a total shift.
The highlight of my journey was returning to the Dava Way 52KM race I first completed two years ago in pain, overtraining, and near the cut off time. This time, with Claire’s training, I finished an hour faster, broke my PBs at multiple distances (30KM, marathon and 50KM), and enjoyed every single moment.
Claire isn’t just a coach; she’s a cheerleader who understands what it’s like to juggle big goals with real life challenges. Her approach has extended beyond running. I’ve become more confident, set boundaries, and even turned a long time dream into reality by starting my own business. I can’t thank her enough for helping me grow in so many ways.
If you’re thinking about working with her, don’t wait, do it. You won’t regret it! Claire doesn’t just coach you to run better; she gives you tools to grow as a person.
TESTIMONIALS | Becca
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When I reached out to Claire, I was stuck with my running goals. I wanted to improve my relationship with food and finally run my first marathon, but I was nervous about starting coaching. Would I feel judged? Could I actually stick with it? From day one, Claire made me feel at ease. Her compassionate, no judgment approach encouraged me to reflect on my habits and set goals that aligned with my values. She didn’t just hand me a plan she met me where I was, whether I was smashing my training or feeling overwhelmed.
The results have been incredible. I ran my first marathon, achieved several PBs, and even overcame my fear of trail running to complete my first trail race. But what surprised me most was the mental transformation. Running is no longer a chore, it’s something I get to do, a way to connect with and appreciate my body.
Claire’s coaching has impacted more than just my running. I’m more confident in who I am, and I no longer let things like the number on the scale dictate my mood or self worth. Her support has been truly transformative, and I feel stronger in every sense of the word.
If you’re looking for someone who will keep things real and practical, cheer you on, push you when needed, and genuinely care about your growth, Claire is the coach you need. She’s changed the way I approach running and life, and I couldn’t be more grateful.
TESTIMONIALS | Lauren
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As a multi sport endurance athlete, I needed more than just a coach, I needed someone who understood the complexity of balancing training with a busy life. Claire offered the complete package: personalised running and strength training plans, mental strategies, and nutrition advice, all tailored to my goals and lifestyle. Her realistic approach made everything feel manageable, even when life got hectic.
Since working with Claire, I’ve gained consistency in my training and developed a healthier relationship with fitness and nutrition. But what I didn’t expect was the mindset shift, I’ve learned to embrace the small, everyday wins that add up to something bigger over time. I’m now seeing significant improvements in my overall health and performance in a sustainable way. Claire’s approach has made me realise that progress doesn’t require perfection, just consistent effort.
What sets Claire apart is her flexibility and ability to adapt to her athletes needs. She doesn’t ask you to overhaul your life, she helps you work with it, meeting you where you are and helping you build habits that stick.
I’ve worked with other coaches before who stuck rigidly to their plans, but Claire’s dynamic approach keeps training enjoyable and achievable. So if you’re looking for someone who understands that life is messy and wants you to succeed, Claire is the coach for you.
TESTIMONIALS | Claire
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The struggle of juggling everyday life and training is what led me to seek out a coach. I chose Claire because her energy and values matched mine, and that connection made all the difference.
Claire’s structure and weekly feedback have been invaluable, they’ve kept me accountable and given me the clarity I needed to balance training with a busy schedule. She’s always quick to address any questions or concerns, which has been a huge support in staying on track.
The changes I’ve experienced since working with Claire are incredible. I no longer dread going for a run or put it off all day with it hanging over my head. Running has become my ‘me’ time again, a chance to clear my head instead of obsessively checking my watch. My fitness has improved greatly, and a huge milestone for me has been shifting my mindset around fuelling my body and training.
With Claire’s support and guidance, I’ve learned to fuel properly, which has helped me run longer, lift heavier, and recover faster, something I’ve been striving for my whole life.
Beyond running, my confidence has grown in all areas of life. My relationship with my body and food has never been better, and I feel stronger than ever. When you work with Claire, it’s so much more than just a training plan, it’s about finding the confidence, balance, and support to be the best version of yourself.
This 1:1 coaching experience has been invaluable, enjoyable, and educational. If you’re thinking of working with Claire, don’t hesitate, it will truly benefit every aspect of your life.
TESTIMONIALS | Elizabeth
Claire was able to give me the confidence and encouragement to train that bit harder than I might have on my own in the gym. This was especially true when it came to lifting heavier weights, which is a bit out of my comfort zone.
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She was extremely accommodating from the start and was able to be flexible with how we approached my training. We discussed what my goals were and she was able to put a plan in place. There was always an alternative! I appreciated that guidance, support and knowledge. She also shares a wealth of nutrition information, which was very interesting and useful.
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I really like the way Claire gives feedback to clients weekly, with a short video message. It’s nice to see and hear her giving you encouragement & words of advice. It’s a really nice touch, that I’m sure not all online coaches would offer. I also looked forward to our monthly feedback call.​​
Claire is a warm, positive, fun and very knowledgeable coach, with lots of good chat! I’ve certainly learnt a lot from working with her. I would certainly recommend her to friends, who are looking to learn, gain confidence or simply just add a different dimension to their strength training.
TESTIMONIALS | Hannah
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I'm back running & training in the gym consistently. I’ve gained confidence back in myself and my body. I've had a huge mindset shift around my relationship with food and body image, which I never thought would happen.
The biggest thing has been learning not to be so hard on myself. Learning that it's ok to not be where I used to be but making progress slowly and being consistent has been a huge mindset shift.
Claire is supportive both in and out of my sessions. Regularly checking in and providing support where required. I really enjoy being coached by Claire as I feel I could contact her any day about my coaching.
Claire makes you feel at ease and gives you the confidence to perform lifts you've maybe never done or haven't done in a while. I always leave feeling more motivated than ever for my other sessions. I really enjoy being coached by Claire as I feel I could contact her any day about my coaching.
The knowledge Claire has to apply to you individually whether it be for fitness goals, nutrition goals or lifestyle changes is ace! I feel like Claire really wants her clients to succeed in the long term and make real life changes.
I would definitely recommend Claire as a coach for people who want to change their lifestyle as a whole and that aren't just looking for a quick fix.
TESTIMONIALS | Gregor
I can’t fault Claire’s approach. She breaks things down in an understandable way.
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She offers positivity and support. She not only looks at things from a physical aspect but had me looking into my mood and feelings….it made me question my approach to a lot of things.​
TESTIMONIALS | Emma
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Claire is a very supportive coach. She's encouraging, promotes exercise and nutrition in a healthy way and is generally a lovely person to work with.
Being a runner before and during pregnancy I wanted to make sure I was returning to exercise in the safest way and as a pre/post-natal trainer and a runner herself, Claire was the perfect choice. She helped me build back strength in a safe way whilst also challenging me when she knew I was capable, even if I didn't!
Now as a working mum, I look forward to the hour of my week spent training in the gym, it's an hour to spend working on myself and I always leave grateful and pleased with what I've achieved in the session.
TESTIMONIALS | Kerstin
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​I feel very supported. I feel like Claire always has my goals in mind, and is always armed with a work around when bumps in the road show up.
Our sessions are always fun, they make me feel set up for the week. My sessions have become a non-negotiable! Claire is great at helping guide me to always think about the why, and notice the bits that are going well! I learn something every week which makes coaching worth every penny!
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I’ve definitely become more focused on longevity than on quick fixes. I see the bigger picture, and the purpose. And I actually enjoy the gym now (never thought I’d see the day!…running first though, always).
As someone who was useless at noticing what my body was saying, I feel like I have all sorts of tricks up my sleeve now to sort my form, scale a workout up, scale it down etc, which I was clueless on before.
I can’t think of a person who wouldn’t benefit from working with Claire.
TESTIMONIALS | Lindsay
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Claire made up a training plan for me to workout at home as I have depression and anxiety and some days I struggle to leave the house. She also made a plan for the days I managed to go to the gym.
I stuck to the training and loved it, especially the strength training but also that I could continue improving my running. She checks in with you and makes adjustments if needed, this made me feel accountable for every training session planned.
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I really like how Claire explains everything and I love the buzz I get after a training session - she really gets into your head and believes you can do things no matter how out of reach they seem to be. If Claire says you can, believe her, you can. She won’t let you give up.
TESTIMONIALS | Sarah
My time training with Claire has given me a massive shift in self belief. I’ve learned that with the right attitude and people by my side I can achieve whatever the hell I want!
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Claire doesn’t shy away from asking the difficult questions which can be tough at the time but certainly deliver the biggest step changes in both mental and physical growth.
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I had a very specific goal of running the Edinburgh Half Marathon and Claire exceeded expectations of support with a full training plan not just the running side but also nutritionally and mentally too.
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Checking off that goal with Claire by my side cheering me on was MASSIVE for me.