Hi, I'm Will.
On Christmas Day 2022, my dad took me to a parkrun. I didn't expect much, but I loved it. Parkrun quickly became a regular thing: every month, then every week. The more I ran, the more I enjoyed it.
Six months after that first run, I broke 20 minutes for 5K. I then joined a running club with friends. At first it was just for fun, but it became the place where I learned how to train properly.
Now, less than four years later, my personal bests are:
- 5K: 15:25
- 10K: 32 minutes
- Half marathon: 1:13
I didn't get there by just running more. I got there by learning how to structure training, doing the right strength work and taking recovery seriously. Those three things are what Stride System is built on.
Why I built Stride System
I want to help people reach their goals, whatever they are, and to get more people into running at every level. That could be your first parkrun, your first sub-30, or a half marathon PB you've been chasing for years. Every plan is my best answer to one question: what's the smartest way to get from where you are to where you want to be?
Honesty first
I'm not a qualified coach, and I won't pretend to be. These plans come from my own training and experience, and they follow well-established methods: mostly easy running, gradual increases and paces from your own race times. If you have a health condition or an injury, speak to your GP or a physio before you start.
If you have a question about which plan is right for you, email me at stridesystem1@gmail.com. I read every message.
Will
Founder, Stride System