Coaching Client - Half Marathon

“Big thanks to Johnny, coach at Rising Endurance. I contacted Johnny with the goal of running my first half marathon, and he set me up with a 12 week training program. Things weren’t straightforward as I had picked up an injury in October 2024. Johnny advised me to get a physio on board and was more than happy to update my training program weekly to suit my injury.

With consistent runs and gym work, after five weeks, we were injury free! Johnny gradually increased my mileage and got me to the start line feeling strong. The week before the race, we set up a call to go over race tactics, and by sticking to his advice on the day, I finished 3 minutes faster than my sub 2 hour goal!

Great experience and would highly recommend, if you have a goal in mind for any sport, he’s the man for the job!”

Coaching Client - 10K

"I’ve always seen myself as a footballer, not a runner, but training with Johnny has completely changed that. He’s genuinely one of the best coaches I’ve worked with encouraging, consistent, and able to get the best out of you without it taking over your life.

His flexibility has made it easy to stay on top of football, skiing, and my social life, and he’s always there when I need support or have questions. It’s been a great experience from start to finish."

Coaching Client - 5K & 10K

"I couldn't have done this without Johnny's help. Despite having to work around hurling, football, soccer, and a week-long holiday just before it, Johnny never blinked an eye—he adapted my plan to fit my life without any judgment or criticism. He even changed the plan two days before the Sun Run to a 5K PB attempt due to social commitments. If it weren't for him, I'd still be running one or two 5Ks a week.

Johnny started coaching me last summer and helped me improve my 5K PB by nearly 3 minutes in just two months. The knowledge he's shared with me over the last year has been a massive help and now means I can train independently 95% of the time. I just touch base for specifics. He's always available for questions and a great resource to connect with."

Coaching Client - 10K

"I just wrapped up 8 weeks of training with Johnny for the Sun Run, and I have to say, it was tough at times, but absolutely worth it. The plan matched exactly where I was at, and the interval sessions with the run club gave me a proper push each week.

Having Johnny’s structure and support made all the difference. On race day, I actually felt ready, and crossing the finish line felt class. Would definitely recommend!"

Coaching Client - First Race

"As someone who had never completed an official race before, Johnny's program was essential in helping me smash my first 10km.

I'm someone who likes to be told what to do and when to do it and that’s exactly what Johnny’s coaching offers: convenience backed by expertise.

I’d highly recommend him to anyone with a moderate-to-high fitness level who needs guidance for their first race."

Coaching Client

"As someone who’s run pretty consistently for the past 7 or 8 years, I never considered coaching to improve my running. But after a long ski season and six months of barely running, I’d lost motivation and couldn’t get myself back out.

Johnny helped me fall back in love with running by adding variety to my training—mixing tempo, recovery, easy, and long runs. I’d always focused on distance and speed, so slowing down and staying in lower heart rate zones was a challenge. But with Johnny’s regular check-ins and expert guidance, he changed my mindset and helped me see the long-term benefits of varied training.

After just 12 weeks, I ran a 10K at my goal pace of sub-50 minutes. Johnny gave me the foundation and confidence to keep training with purpose. I’d highly recommend Johnny and Rising Endurance to runners of all levels, whether you're aiming for a race or just getting started."