Jemma and I got together in August 2020; well, that’s how I like to see it! But why did I choose Jemma?
I’m not sure I did; it just happened! I’d been running or trying to since 2016, and over the past year 2019/20, I’d joined a club, done a six week course, increased my distances, and had completed a half marathon. But, it all felt very aimless, and I’m not so good with that.
Over the summer, I’d completed a 12-week course set by a coach from our club. Though it was helpful, there was no feedback; it was here you go, and bye! Back to Jemma. At this point, when I was wondering what to do next, how I would get ready for my next half, many questions about everything. Then it happened, in Jemma’s Instagram stories, she said she was opening up a very select few coaching spots before she officially launched.
Jemma has taken me from someone who avoided hills to someone who stopped and cried at the bottom of hills but still got her sorry arse up them! She has taken me through multiple Achilles issues, where I could have given up but she got me through it.
I now do my strength exercises almost on autopilot, rather than have to be reminded.
But most importantly, she has listened to me, understood my fears, reassured me and got me through those sticky patches.
What you see on her Instagram is completely authentic, there is no cover-up. If you’re looking for someone that will pander to your every whim, then Jemma is not for you, but if you want to improve, give you confidence and belief in yourself, then it’s Jemma all the way! I don’t think you could meet a more authentic, kind, but firm running coach.