Integrated coaching for runners , triathletes and hybrid athletes combining track sessions, strength development and intelligent endurance structure.
run pERFORMANCE LAB
Alexander stadium
Run faster, improve mechanics and handle more mileage
WITHOUT BREAKING DOWN
Train inside one of the UK’s premier athletics venues.
The Run Performance Lab combines track-based coaching and run-specific strength development to build faster, more resilient runners.
A coached performance environment for athletes preparing for everything from Parkrun PBs to podium performance.
Who This Is For
Designed for runners who want more than just another training session.
This environment is ideal for runners who:
• Want strength training that actually improves running performance
• Are stuck managing niggles or fatigue despite consistent training
• Want to run faster without constantly increasing mileage
• Value coaching and structure rather than guessing their training
• Are preparing for races or chasing new personal bests
Whether you're aiming for a Parkrun PB, club racing, or long-distance events, the focus is the same:
Train smarter, stay durable, and build performance that lasts.
Run hard.
stay whole.
Run-Specific Strength & Power
Built to translate directly into race-day speed.
Track-Based Speed & Endurance Development
Sharpen mechanics, pacing and race-specific speed.
Structural Durability & Injury Resilience
Support higher mileage without breaking down.
Targeted Mobility & Movement Quality
Develop a more efficient, confident stride.
Integrated Strength & Endurance System
Strength, conditioning and running working together
Choose your lane
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Run Mechanics, Speed Development & Quality Work
Location: Alexander Stadium Track
Provisional Time: Wednesday 6:30pmIdeal for runners who want:
• better running mechanics
• structured intervals
• coached track sessions -
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Run-Specific Strength & Durability
Location: Alexander Stadium Gym / S&C Space
Provisional Time: Wednesday 7:30pmDesigned to build:
• stronger stride mechanics
• injury resilience
• tissue capacity for higher mileage -
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Integrated Performance Pathway
For runners who want the full system.
Track session + strength development combined into one structured weekly pathway.
Ideal for athletes targeting:
• race performance
• significant PB improvements
• long-term development
Delivered through a progressive 6–8 week block designed to integrate strength work into running and endurance training.
Location: Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
Time: Wednesday @ 7:00pm
Group Size: Limited (approx. 8–16 runners)
Session Length: 60 minutes
Weekly coached run-specific strength session within a progressive block
Full block structure provided via TrainingPeaks to integrate with your running.
Additional TrainingPeaks durability session to support tissue capacity and mobility within the plan
Sessions are coached within a shared performance environment,
allowing individual scaling with structured group progression.
Questions before registering?
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High-Performance
MADE HUMAN
Joe Watkins brings over a decade of experience inside elite sport and national performance environments, supporting athletes from development level through to Olympic podium success.
Through the Whole Way, that experience is brought into the real world, helping runners, cyclists, triathletes and hybrid athletes push limits intelligently and build performance that lasts beyond finish lines.
Joe lives the philosophy he coaches, pursuing ambitious hybrid challenges and self directed adventures that reflects his deeper idea of performance and a fuller way of living.
UKSCA-Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach
12+ years supporting athletes across elite strength, endurance and hybrid performance environments.
Paralympic Gold Medal Performance — Paris 2024
Lead S&C support contributing to gold medal-winning triathlon performance.
British Athletics Talent Programme Coach & Educator
Delivering S&C performance support and education within the national athletics pathway.
From Development Athletes to National Champions
Experience across sprint, middle-distance and endurance performance.
Run-Specific Strength & Concurrent Training Expertise
Building strength that transfers to running while balancing speed, endurance and durability.
Want deeper individual support?
Bespoke strength and endurance coaching tailored to your goals.
This is a structured small-group performance block with limited spaces.
Register your interest below and I’ll be in touch with upcoming start dates and next steps.
Not sure where to start?
Book a free 20-minute call and we’ll map your next step.
Any Questions ?
Reach out directly
joe@thewholeway.co.uk