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​“Applying the science behind your success”
Train for Success with Sarah Walker (MSc)
Accredited UK Athletics Running Coach and Sport and Exercise Biomechanist
With over 15 years’ experience in coaching and a robust academic background in Sports Science and Biomechanics, I help athletes train with purpose, move efficiently, and enjoy the process. My practice centres around strength development, injury prevention, nutritional support, and endurance progression - all tailored to meet each athlete’s unique goals.
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A distinctive transition in my career has been adopting hybrid coaching: a flexible blend of face-to-face and online guidance that supports athletes wherever they’re based. After relocating from Yorkshire to Cornwall in 2024,
this approach has allowed me to continue working closely with clubs and individuals, both locally and remotely.
As a lifelong endurance athlete, I bring both a scientific eye and lived experience to the coaching journey.
My work is shaped by ongoing professional development and research into long-distance performance and injury mechanisms - especially within running and triathlon. Whether you’re just starting out or training for advanced events, my aim is to help you build lasting strength, confidence, and resilience.
MY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE​
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2021 MSc in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics in the Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University.
​2013 1st Class BSc (Hons) in Sports Studies - Winner of the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award - Specialising in Biomechanics for Strength and Injury, Clinical Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Athletics and Sports Coaching at Leeds Metropolitan University.
​2012 FdSc in Sports Coaching and Performance Management Accredited by Leeds Metropolitan University.
2010 FdSc Science from Huddersfield University.
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Industry Qualifications:
UKSCA accreditation Part 2 – Weight Lifting + Plyometrics Agility Speed March 2022
UKSCA accreditation Part 1 – Case study and exam complete August 2021
UKSCA Certificate Plyometrics, Agility and Speed
UKSCA Certificate Weight Lifting for Sports Performance
UKSCA Certificate Planning Effective Programmes
UKSCA Foundation in Strength and Conditioning
UK Athletics Coach in Running Fitness.
Olympic Lifting Certificate
UK Athletics - Athletics Assistant
UK Sport Multi-Skills in Sports Level 2
Personal Trainer and Nutrition Level 3
Gym Instructor Level 2
British Cycling Federation Ride Leader.
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Heather, Peak District
"Through Sarah' s hard work and tailored training combining strength and injury prevention, I have been able to go from not being able to run 1km to successfully completing a marathon distance trail run. The knowledge and science behind the training is fantastic. "
Steve C, West Yorkshire
"I’ve been training with Sarah for several years now, and her methods have made a huge difference to my running. Her knowledge, expertise and advice are second to none."
Erica Brown, West Yorkshire
"I've been working with Sarah for almost a year and absolutely love it. She wrote me a tailored training programme to help me complete a multi-day ultra for the first time. She is friendly, approachable, attentive and supportive whilst giving you stretching targets to help you achieve your goals. I'm so glad I found her."