The Running School Southampton

Paul is a very experienced running coach at Southampton Running School. I am preparing for long distance triathlon and was increasingly running distance but not speed. I worked with Paul for 3 months and he helped me become more efficient and speedy! First, I had a running analysis which showed my weak points then worked on muscle groups I was not using properly. My last analysis really showed improvements I made unconsciously. Absolutely recommended Paul whether your an experienced or new...

I went by chance to see Paul for an analysis session with no idea what to expect but hoping for some tips to improve my (amateur) running and possibly prevent me getting little injuries. I felt confident after just 30 minutes that he had the knowledge and skill to help me make some serious changes to make running easier. I had six sessions and have seen a huge improvement in my gait and stability. I no longer need to wear a knee support and get less joint pain after running. Other aspects o...

Would highly recommend Paul at the running school. I visited initially to understand how I could run more efficiently, with the aim of avoiding injury when upping the mileage. Paul identified straight away some of the issues hindering my performance. We spent 6 sessions working to make improvements; within a few weeks I was not only able to see the impact on my running style but also noticed a real improvement in my speed. The difference between my initial appointment and after 6 weeks was ...

I came to Paul with muscular problems after runs, he put me on the treadmill and was able to identify my issue. I paid for six sessions and he sorted me out. Eight weeks later I’m still pain free. I found him to be knowledgeable and friendly.

I can't recommend the Running School enough. I tried it first a few years ago while recovering from lower back and nerve problems caused by a bulging disc. I had been running competitively for about 20 years. Paul Bartlett managed to demonstrate very quickly problems with my running gait that was losing me considerable speed. I did not realise how twisted and unbalanced I was. The brain is incredible at adjusting to whatever adjustments you make unconsciously to protect an injury. With a ...