• Expert coaching for every level

    Whether you’re finding your first stride or chasing a personal best, I can help you move efficiently and run faster.

    BOOK YOUR SESSIONS

  • Expert coaching for every level

    Whether you’re finding your first stride or chasing a personal best, I can help you move efficiently and run faster.

    BOOK YOUR SESSION

Paul Smith – Certified Running Technique Specialist in Macclesfield

Want to start running? Struggling with an injury? Need help training for an event? Want to improve your technique?

If you’re struggling with injury or stuck at a performance plateau, I can help identify the root causes and guide you through safe, effective changes. I’ve coached athletes from being complete non-runners to successfully completing their first events, from 5k to marathon.

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Running & Movement Packages

Run Technique Course

Transform your running with a specialised running technique course.  I can help you correct, improve, and transform your running style for better performance and reduced injury risk.

RUN TECHNIQUE COURSES

Pay As You Go Personal Sessions

Not ready to go all in? Depending on your circumstances, a run technique assessment or individual coaching session / personal training session may be a good solution to start with.

PERSONAL SESSIONS

Race-Ready Programme

The race-ready running programme is designed for a wide range of runners from beginners preparing for their first 5K or 10K to experienced athletes aiming for a Personal Best in a half or full marathon.

RACE READY PROGRAMME

Training with Paul for this challenge has ignited our passion for running and we can honestly say that we couldn’t have done it without Paul’s support and guidance.

Helen & Spencer – From Parkrun to Amsterdam Marathon

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MOVE BETTER

Whether you’re a beginner or someone returning from injury, it’s likely that you’re not moving as as well as you could. That’s why we start with a detailed Biomechanical and Functional Movement Analysis. By capturing and assessing your movement, we identify weaknesses and imbalances that affect your efficiency. If you’re not moving well, you won’t run well—this is the foundation for everything that follows.

RUN BETTER

Once we’ve corrected your movement patterns, the next step is building strength and efficiency in your running technique. Using the proven Running School methodology, I’ll coach you to run with better form, improved posture, and optimal mechanics. This isn’t just about speed—it’s about running smarter, reducing injury risk, and creating a strong foundation that supports your long-term health and enjoyment of running.

ACHIEVE GOALS

Your goals are unique—whether running faster, starting your running journey, returning after injury, or preparing for your first race. Once your technique and movement efficiency are in place, we’ll create a plan that fits your lifestyle and aspirations. From building confidence to completing your first 5k or marathon, I’ll guide you every step of the way with clear, achievable strategies. The aim is simple: to help you enjoy running, stay injury-free, and reach your goals with confidence.