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Graeme Lugar

As a young teenager, I was passionate about various sports, especially football, which I played at the county level. However, during the summer to focus on fitness, my enjoyment of running led me to attend sessions with Blackheath and Bromley Harriers . Over time, as my passion for football waned, my interest in running and athletics grew stronger. During university, I worked alongside professional athletes, advising them on their training loads, nutrition, and performance. This experience marked the beginning of my running coaching journey, where I started creating training plans for myself and fellow athletes. Since qualifying as a teacher in 2014, I have managed my school's cross-country and athletics teams, with many of the athletes I coached continuing to pursue the sport further. Throughout the years, I have competed in distances ranging from 800m to marathon.

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Philosophy 

The training plans I offer are tailored to meet the specific needs of each athlete, ensuring they can both enjoy their running and see improvements. I incorporate concepts that I have personally used as an athlete and learned through my coaching education. The knowledge I gained from university further enhances my ability to help athletes reach their full potential by applying evidence-based techniques and strategies. I am convinced that consistent, quality training, combined with a healthy, balanced lifestyle, yields the best results. I believe incorporating a variety of running types, such as repetition, interval, and threshold sessions, not only keeps athletes engaged but also enhances their overall fitness. To support this, I maintain open communication with my athletes and build personal rapport with them. 

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Qualifications​

  • BSc in Sport and Exercise Science 

  • UKA Accredited Athletics Coach with Event Group Endurance Qualification 

  • PGCE in Primary Education

  • QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

  • Safeguarding in Athletics Qualification and Enhanced DBS Check

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Personal Bests​

  • 5k: 16:03

  • 10k: 34:13

  • Half Marathon: 1:14

  • Marathon: 2:47

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