Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you're a beginner or an elite runner, working with a coach has real benefits. First, you get a fully personalised training structure that drives smarter, faster progress than any preformatted plan. On top of that, you belong to a community of runners, gain access to a range of documents that support your training, and much more.

The only non-negotiable when it comes to joining the team is to actually do the training! Athletes hire me to improve their running, and that is only possible if you: a) go out and do the training, b) follow the structure as closely as possible and c) provide weekly feedback so the plan can fit around your lifestyle!

The Comprehensive Coaching package includes everything you need for your running journey: personalised training plans, unlimited communication and call time, strength training, nutrition guidance, race strategy and analysis, biomechanical video analysis, and full access to the BFL Athlete Platform. There are no hidden costs — everything outlined on the services page is included.

Everything runs through the BFL Athlete Platform, which connects to your GPS watch. Through it, I can: a) plan your training cycle and assign workouts that import automatically to your device; b) track your key metrics to follow your progress; c) give you feedback on your sessions; and d) communicate with you directly via the built-in chat. Supported GPS watch brands include Garmin, Suunto, Coros, Polar, Wahoo, Amazfit & Zwift.

As long as a timely notice is given (either by calling or messaging), I am able to offer unlimited customisation to your weekly running plan due to unforeseen circumstances.

A running coach can be used not only to maximise performance in a certain distance, but to also rehabilitate a nagging injury that has not properly healed. Most often, running injuries occur by doing ‘too much, too soon’, in terms of training volume and intensity. By hiring a running coach, one can avoid or rehabilitate an injury by doing the right amount of training based on their own current level and a well-structured strength training plan.

This is a difficult question to answer simply because a complete beginner will need several weeks/months of base training before even attempting to specifically train for any distance. Obviously the more time you give yourself to train, the better you will feel on race day. However, for a more intermediate/advanced runner, some general guidelines are: 5-10 km - Approximately 8-12 weeks; Half Marathons - Approximately 12-16 weeks; Marathons - Approximately 16-20 weeks; Ultramarathons - Depends on many factors!

Coaching is €70 per month (VAT included), billed monthly. That single fee covers everything listed on the services page — your personalised plan, unlimited communication, strength training, race strategy and analysis, and full access to the BFL Athlete Platform. There are no hidden costs, and any optional extras (such as race crewing) are always quoted upfront.

Coaching is fully remote. I'm based in Cyprus but work with runners anywhere in the world — everything runs through the BFL Athlete Platform, which connects to your GPS watch. Wherever you are, you get the same plan, feedback, and communication.

No. My whole approach is built around where you are today, not where you think you should be. Complete beginners are welcome — starting with guidance is exactly how you avoid the 'too much, too soon' mistakes that cause most early injuries. There's no minimum pace or level required to work with me.