22/10/2026
Client profile: Fatuma ๐
Fatuma and I started working together back in 2022, firstly just on a nutrition basis, before transitioning to Complete Coaching, my blended coaching and nutrition program.
And over the course of 50+ coaching calls in that time, we've obviously covered lots of ground! Every client has unique considerations (keeps it interesting), and in Fatuma's case, we've managed moving away from London, job changes, close family bereavements, and the nutritional challenges of Ramadan in marathon training...which we manage better together every year.
On the roads, Fatuma saw steady progress in the first few years, but 2026 is where everything clicked and the PBs tumbled. A more dedicated and holistic approach to training has paid off (particularly nutrition, S&C and recovery).
Last week saw Fatuma not only go sub 4 in the marathon for the first time, but take 16 minutes off last year's PB with 3:53 in Yorkshire (first pic).
This came hot on the heels of Worcester HM in Sept (1:50 PB and the 'pleasure' of a hug from a sweaty coach, second pic), and parkrun PBs that just keep coming down (24:03).
Most importantly (having had our most recent call this week), she is loving the process more than ever, and what it brings to her life beyond running.
Next up, we need to find a 10k to complete the set for 2026, before beating them all again in 2027.
