Free Ultimate Guide to Running Technique & Speed

Free Running Technique and Speed Guide

The Ultimate Guide to Running Technique & Speed

Running is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to stay fit, challenge yourself and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you're aiming to complete your first 5K, improve your race performance, tackle a marathon or simply become a better runner, getting your running technique and training right can make a real difference.

But running isn't always straightforward. You may have wondered why your legs feel heavy, struggled with your running technique or found that your progress has stalled. That's where this free guide can help.

As an experienced triathlon and endurance coach, I've helped runners and triathletes of all abilities develop their running by focusing on the fundamentals rather than overcomplicating things.

What's Inside the Running Guide?

This free guide takes you through the key areas that can help you become a stronger, more efficient and more confident runner.

You'll discover more about:

• Running technique – understand the fundamentals of an efficient running stride
• Running speed – explore ways to develop your ability to run faster
• Stride – understand how your running mechanics affect your performance
• Hill running – learn how to approach hills and make them part of your training
• Common technique issues – identify areas of your running that may need attention
• Running workouts – add variety and purpose to your training
• Running terminology – understand the language used in running training
• Fuelling – understand why nutrition and fuelling matter to your running

Whether you're training for a personal best, preparing for a triathlon or simply want to enjoy your running more, this guide gives you practical information to help you become a stronger, smarter and happier runner.

Download Your Free Running Guide

Download the free Ultimate Guide to Running Technique & Speed and start exploring how better technique and purposeful training can help you improve your running.

Ready to Take Your Running Further?

The free guide gives you useful information about running technique, speed and training, but if you're looking for a structured running training plan that tells you exactly what to do each week, I've also created a range of progressive running plans.

Following a structured plan takes away the guesswork of deciding what session to do, how hard to run and how to progress your training over time.

There are plans for different distances and abilities, including 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon training, with options using heart rate, RPE and running power on selected plans.

Choose your preferred training platform:

👉 Browse my running training plans on TrainingPeaks

👉 Browse my running training plans on Final Surge

You'll find options ranging from a Couch to 5K plan and 8-week 10K plan through to longer marathon programmes. Final Surge also offers beginner, intermediate and advanced options for several distances.

Whether you're aiming for your first race, chasing a personal best or using running as part of your triathlon training, a structured plan can give your training focus, progression and consistency.

Prefer Personalised Coaching?

If you'd prefer your running to be integrated into an individual triathlon or endurance programme, I also offer one-to-one coaching, with training built around your goals, lifestyle, available training time and other commitments.