Endurance Running & Wellbeing

Aarif Jeevanjee

I am relatively new to running having started quite late in life at 45 years old, but have come a long way in a few short years. I started my journey in 2013 when I picked up some trainers and took on the London Marathon. I had no experience of running and no expectations, I took in all the advice I could get and sprinted across the finish line in 3hrs 55mins, raising over £2000 for the NSPCC. My first 'race' was down to pure hard work, determination and a clear head, it worked brilliantly but I wanted to do better.

A month later I was hit by a serious illness and was unable to train for 8 months, but I put it aside, got up and ran. I set myself a goal of completing the NYC marathon later that year. Joining my local running club changed everything. I quickly progressed to complete 9 more marathons internationally, sometimes completing 3 a year and reaching a new personal best of 3hr 18mins. I am also close to breaking 40min in the 10k and recently broke 20mins in the 5k. See my races Raising the bar.

So how did I do this? Endurance running is 5k upwards, each level requires a different level of commitment. As well as the physical work endurance running is about goal setting, having a clear mindset, acceptance and much more. Every race is different, every 'you' in that race is different; so although I say race it's not really it's a 'personal challenge'. I wanted to be better for myself and I continue to do this today.

What can I do for you?

My mission is to help you accomplish your running dreams. Whether you are a first-time runner or more accomplished, I will help you get over that finishing line for a better you.

Training options

1.0 One-off sessions: To cover any part of the running cycle, from assessment, planning, goal setting, pacing, core training, warming up, running form, nutrition, stretching pre/post, breathing, mindfulness or any mixture £50 per hour; teens (12-18) £35 per hour

2.0 Block booking sessions 10 for £450 ( teens £300 )over any period you choose.

3.0 Your Distance Goal package - 10 sessions as above tailored to you so you can achieve your goal. Any additional sessions at £35 per hour.

You will be given a free 'get to know you' session where I can learn about you and you can ask questions, but don't think it won't involve some running !

You will need to come with some aspirations; a goal, desire to achieve, focus to get there and commitment to your goal. I can help you with these, there is no right or wrong .

Currently covering North East / East and Central London areas

Resources

Here are some interesting and helpful ideas articles I have come across so far. I only take credit for the Marathon week notes !.

• Marathon Tips
• My Marathon Race Week notes
• Core Training
• Interval Training
• A Guide To Glycaemic Index (GI)
• Cadence
• Hill Workouts
• How To Train In The Heat
• How To Improve Your Half Marathon Speed
• Flexibility
• Preventing a stitch
• Rediscover Your Motivation
• 10 Weeks to 10K_ Beginner's Plan
• 10 Weeks to 10K_ Improver's Plan
• Fuel rules
• Activate lazy glutes
• your hips
• Ankle injuries
• Your feet
• IT band
• Protein powder
• IAAF Practical Guide to Nutrition
• Mental strength
• How strong are your glutes
• Running at altitude
• Sprains and strains
• Gait analysis
• How to burn fat when you run
• Boost your running energy
• Running posture
• Running food
• Sixteen week schedule to break 3 hours in the marathon
• Want_Speed_Slow_Down

Inspiring Books

Here are some books I have come across so far; some may seem irrelevant but they are not:

What I talk about when I talk running : Haruki Murakami

The Way of the Runner : Adharanand Finn

Mastering The Marathon : Don Fink

Chi Running : Danny Dreyer

The Power of Now : Ekhart Tolle

The Oxygen Advantage : Patrick McKeown

Reach out, don't be shy !

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