Welcome to RunVive Coaching!

Whether you're looking to revive your running, survive a new distance, or thrive as a beginner, RunVive Coaching has you covered.

Let me introduce myself,

I’m Polly, a UK Athletics qualified running coach and UKSCA accredited S&C trainer and I’m here to help you achieve more than you thought possible.

Yes, really.

Coaching is often seen as something only advanced runners do. “I’m not fast enough for a coach”. “I’m not good enough for a coach”. But coaching can help all kinds of runners, from those looking to build a consistent routine to tackling a new challenge, or helping you gain the confidence to run further and faster, while keeping injury free.

Why choose me as your coach?

I work with regular runners who all have goals which feel scary to them; from running their first ultra to achieving a sub-1 hour 10 km. I work with people who struggle to find the time to run, who are just starting out as well as those seeking regional and national qualification standards. All my clients have the same thing in common – they are brilliant, but they don’t necessarily recognise it. That’s where I come in.

I provide bespoke training plans which not only consider your running, but your life too. I offer strength and conditioning (S&C), both individually and through classes, to compliment your running and address issues before they become injuries. I coach in person in Monmouthshire and the surrounding areas and have online-only options too.

But enough about me, I want to hear about you! So get in touch and see how I can help with your running goals, whatever they may be.

Explore my coaching services

Find out more on how I can help

Running coaching

Get started with one of the six-week plans designed to set you up for success and help you find joy in running.

Start Your Journey

Strength & Conditioning

Build strength via one-to-one or group classes, to enhance your running performance.

Strengthen Up

Book Direct

Book onto a group class or private S&C session.

1:1 sessions

1 to 1 weights-based gym sessions for those runners who want to get stronger and prevent injury.

Discover More

S&C classes

Join my weights or bodyweight group classes where you’ll receive coaching in a small group setting.

Join The Fun

Running tips and witty commentary*

Explore tips and advice to enhance your running, from training methods to motivation. With the occasional bad joke thrown in too.

*witty not necessarily guaranteed

Latest Blog Post

When easy running is not so easy

What does easy actually mean?

Client success stories

Polly has helped me endlessly in my running. Getting back into running after 8 years was really tough, but with the help of Polly I was able to find my love of running again...

Infinite thank you’s to Polly Lord of Runvive! Polly’s boundless energy and radiant enthusiasm is infectious...

I turned to Polly to help me get my running groove back after I had taken some time off due to personal reasons. She encourages and challenges me when I can handle it and listens and supports me when I doubt myself and she is always my biggest cheerleader...

Get in touch

I’m here to help! Get in touch with any questions or for more details about my services.