About Us

GoOutRun.com was created in order to inspire, motivate and educate people across the UK to run further, faster and fitter.The aim is to deliver coaching and training expertise to those who currently run and train on their own or with friends and are looking for expertise to help them improve their running.

Whilst on one level running is very simple it is also a high impact, highly technical activity and one that can lead to injuries and illnesses if too much is attempted too soon. This is why one size fits all training programmes don't work and can actually work against you in achieving your running goals.

Combining the expertise of Personal Trainers, Run Coaches, Nutritionists and Strength and Conditioning Coaches GoOutRun.com have created a unique range of services and content.

The Team

An introduction to the team behind GoOutRun.com

Simon Burden

Simon Burden Profile Pic Simon came late to running. Starting pretty much from scratch with the London Marathon in 2006 at the age of 31. Since then he has run 6 Marathons, numerous Triathlons (including a Half Ironman) and the London to Paris cycle event.

Simon re-trained as a Personal Trainer and started his own Health and Fitness Consultancy training people of all abilities to achieve their Health and Fitness Goals.

Simon is currently completing his Level 2 UK Athletics Coaching Qualification, is a Level 3 Personal Trainer and CHEK Holistic Exercise Coach. His next event goal is the 2010 Paris Marathon.

Lucy Johnson

Lucy has been involved in team sports for many years but only started running since having children as it fitted in with her much busier lifestyle.

Having been a Registered Dietitian for 20 years means Lucy is uniquely qualified in helping people make significant and lasting changes to their nutrition.

By studying for a Sports Nutrition Masters, Lucy now uses this expertise to help individuals participating in endurance sports at every level.

Lucy’s personal goals are to complete a sprint triathlon and to improve her 10km time.