Our Coaches
Meet your team of world-class running coaches, ready to help you reach your goals
At Runna, our world-class coaches bring decades of experience across every distance, from first 5Ks to elite ultramarathons. They’re not just experts in performance, but passionate about helping every runner achieve their goals. Meet the team behind your training plan: personalised, proven, and ready to help you go further.
Ben Parker
Ben is a certified running and triathlon coach with over 7 years of experience, helping runners of all levels. As a Runna co-founder and competitive athlete, he brings expert knowledge and real-world performance to his coaching.
- Co-founder of Runna and certified England Athletics & IRONMAN coach
- 8-time IRONMAN finisher and age-group competitor
- Represented at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships
- Marathon PB of 2:34 and experienced ultramarathon runner
Anya Culling
Anya is a Lululemon-sponsored marathoner and England representative whose remarkable rise in running proves it's never too late to chase bold goals. She brings energy, relatability, and passion to everything she does.
- Dropped her marathon time from 4:34 to 2:34 in just a few years
- Represented England over the marathon distance
- Qualified LiRF running coach focused on inspiring late starters
- Former county-level hockey and cricket player
Colleen Quigley
Colleen is an Olympian, national champion, and world record holder, known for her elite career in track and growing presence in triathlon. She brings a lifelong passion for sport and high-level competition to everything she does.
- Represented Team USA at the 2016 Rio Olympics, finishing 8th in the steeplechase
- US National Champion in the indoor mile and 4x1500m World Record holder
- Earned her pro triathlon card after her first sprint triathlon in 2023
- 9x All-American and NCAA Champion at Florida State University
Genevieve Gregson
Gen is a 4x Olympian, Australian record holder, and World Championship finalist known for her remarkable range from steeplechase to marathon. A new mom and seasoned elite, she blends world-class experience with personal resilience.
- Competed at four Olympic Games, including Paris 2024
- Australian record holder in the 3,000m steeplechase
- 2x World Championship finalist and 2:23 marathoner: the 3rd fastest Aussie woman ever
- Former NCAA athlete at the University of Florida and proud mother since 2022
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Kayla Jeter
Kayla Jeter is a coach, athlete, and community leader whose mission is to empower and celebrate people of all paces to live a healthier lifestyle through running. As a former professional volleyball player with a background in ultramarathons, she serves insights that help runners push deeper and go further.
- Founder of the global movement challenge 100MilesofSummer
- Former professional volleyball player
- RRCA-certified / Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC)
- Ran 234.32 miles in 6-days for the lululemon FURTHER feat
Steph Davis
Steph is an Olympic marathoner and Adidas-sponsored athlete who led Team GB in Tokyo 2020. With a rapid rise in the sport, she now shares her expertise by coaching runners of all levels.
- Fastest GB marathoner at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
- Marathon PB of 2:27:16 and winner of the 2021 UK Olympic Trials
- Sponsored by Adidas and passionate about athlete development
- Coaches runners from 5K to ultramarathon distances
Adrian D'Costa
Adrian is a seasoned physical therapist and founder of The Running Room, a London-based clinic dedicated to helping runners recover, stay strong, and perform at their best. His global experience spans elite athletes to everyday runners.
- Founder of The Running Room, a running-focused physio clinic
- Specialises in hip/groin pain, knee injuries (including ACL rehab), and tendons
- Treated thousands of runners and athletes across multiple sports
- Passionate about running, team sports, and community-driven health
Ailish Toomey
Ailish is a senior MSK physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience and a passion for supporting runners, especially mothers returning to the sport. As a mom of two (soon three!), she offers expert, empathetic guidance through every stage.
- Specialises in postnatal rehab and return-to-running support
- Over 15 years’ experience across Ireland, Australia, and the UK
- Completed BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at University College Dublin
- Lifelong runner committed to staying active through motherhood
Andre Coggins
Andre is an England Athletics coach and founder of Mafia Moves, with over a decade of experience shaping inclusive run culture. His work blends community, movement, and purpose to inspire lasting change.
- Founder of Mafia Moves, a movement collective for all ages
- 16-year background in competitive track and coaching
- Over 10 years championing inclusive, community-driven run culture
- Advocates for wellbeing and resilience through running and exploration
Beth Potter
Beth is a former triathlon world champion and double Olympic bronze medallist, known for her incredible transition from track to triathlon. With a background in teaching and physics, she balances elite sport with down-to-earth passion.
- Won bronze in both individual and mixed relay triathlon at Paris 2024
- Former 10,000m Olympian turned World and European triathlon medallist
- 5x World Triathlon Series race winner and Commonwealth Games bronze medallist
- Qualified physics teacher with a degree from Loughborough University
Christie Wang
Christie is a third-generation classical Pilates instructor with 10+ years of experience. With expertise in pre/postnatal training and a love for movement, she supports everyday athletes with a blend of precision and energy.
- Certified in classical Pilates and pregnancy/postpartum corrective exercise
- Has coached Olympians, celebrities, and fitness enthusiasts
- Passionate trail and marathon runner with a tough-but-uplifting approach
- Balances Pilates, strength, and running with outdoor adventures in Southern California
Fraser Briggs
Fraser is a Movement Coach with 6 years of experience helping runners move better, feel stronger, and stay injury-free. His calm, focused style blends mobility, strength, and body awareness for lasting performance.
- Leads Stretch & Stability sessions to boost posture, mobility, and control
- Specialises in joint health, injury prevention, and functional strength
- Background in outdoor training and bodyweight movement
- Former globe-trotting DJ turned mindful movement expert
How our coaches
help you
At Runna, we do coaching differently. Instead of paying for expensive one-on-one sessions with a single coach, every Runna plan is created and continually improved by our entire team of expert coaches.
Unlike traditional coaching, where your experience depends on just one person’s knowledge, each training plan you follow with Runna brings together the combined expertise of multiple world-class coaches. Whether it’s a 5k beginner plan or an ultra-marathon program, our coaches work together behind the scenes to ensure your plan reflects the latest training science, real-world athlete insights, and practical tips that help you stay motivated, healthy, and performing at your best.
You won’t be coached by any one individual. Instead, you benefit from the collective knowledge, experience, and care of the whole team. It means you’re getting a level of support and quality that’s hard to find anywhere else, and at a fraction of the cost of traditional one-to-one coaching.
Why choose a Runna training plan?
Whatever your current or desired fitness levels, we’ll give you everything you need to reach your goals.
Personalized plan
Your plan is personalized to you, your life, and your goals. Tell us when you can run, your current fitness levels, and preferred plan length and you can be running in minutes.
Guidance and support
Our in-app support articles explain everything you need to know about running, while our 24/7 support team is here to answer any questions you have. Running a half marathon has never been easier.
Elite coaching
Our world-class coaches have guided runners of all levels to success, including former Olympians. They can help you achieve your goals without overdoing it.
Tracking and insights
Easily monitor your improvements across workouts. Receive tailored feedback that highlights your achievements and areas for growth. See just how far you've come, and how much further you can go.
How to get started
Runna is simple, intuitive, and designed for runners of all levels. Whether you're training for your first 5k or smashing a marathon PR, you'll be guided every step of the way.
Choose your plan
After you create your account, select a race or distance you're training for. Otherwise, choose a custom distance.
Download the app
Download the app, pop in your login details and your free training plan will be at your fingertips.
Run, run, run!
Getting started is as easy as tapping ‘Go’, and we’ll be there to guide you every step of the way.
Hit that goal
Follow your plan and within no time you'll be crossing that finish line. Together we’ll get there.
Stories from Runnas
My first marathon and second ever running race. Sub 3 hour was my goal, but thanks to Runna managed to run a 02:41:49!
I’m 45 and only started running 12 weeks ago when I downloaded the Runna app.
Just finished my first half marathon - my goal was just to finish it before the 3hr cutoff but I made it in 2 hours 30 mins.
Completed my first ever marathon. I had never run more than 5km before the start of this year.
Through training with Runna since January, I’m so proud to say I’ve completed a marathon in 3hr37min
From struggling to run 5km to running our first half marathon within 6 months of training using Runna! Loved every second of it.
Trained with Runna for 16 weeks to complete my first 250km ultramarathon in Tanzania in 37 hours
Take your running to the next level
Your personalized running coach with tailored training plans to achieve your goals, whether it's your first or fifth half marathon.
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