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About me

When I was 20, I dreamed of winning a marathon in my hometown. I decided to chase that dream, and instead of pursuing a job after graduation, I took a risk and dedicated myself entirely to training. Just before my 28th birthday, I fulfilled that dream.

I retired from competitive running in 2013. From 2014 to 2016, I worked for International Athletics Consultancy, supporting world-class athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia, including former marathon world record holder Patrick Makau. During that time, I also began helping amateur runners by creating personalized training plans.

From 2016 to 2018, I was part of the RunCzech team, organizing seven prestigious races across the Czech Republic, including the renowned Prague Marathon.

Since 2019, I have fully dedicated myself to coaching amateur runners of all levels - from complete beginners to advanced marathoners. Coaching is more than just a job to me; it’s a passion. It’s an exciting, creative, and deeply rewarding process where I strive to find the most effective approach for every runner I work with.

I strongly advocate for an integrative, holistic approach to training. To maximize your potential and minimize the risk of injuries, we must consider both your training load and overall life demands. Success in running goes beyond just running — it requires attention to strength and conditioning, nutrition, and recovery.

🔹 ISSA Personal trainer

🔹 ISSA Specialist in Sports Nutrition

🔹 ISSA Specialist in Strength and Conditioning

🔹 Master's degree in Psychology

🔹 Marathon personal best 2:31:44 | Half marathon personal best 1:13:20

🔹 Silver medal in European Cup (marathon team)

🔹 Silver medal in World Challenge long-distance mountain running and team gold

🔹 Silver medal in National Marathon Championships

🔹 Silver medal in National Long-distance Mountain running Championships

🔹 ASICS Front Runner Germany

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Inspiring Achievements of My Runners

Ilia. 34 years old. Working together since January 2022

2021 (before we started working together) Half marathon 1:30:54, no marathon

2022 best times: Half marathon 1:16:06, Marathon debut 2:49:52

2023 best times: Half marathon 1:13:45, Marathon 2:38:35

2024 best times: Half marathon 1:08:26, Marathon 2:30:13

Ilia came to me in January 2022 with a clear goal: to run a sub-3-hour marathon. At the time, we were both living in Prague, which gave me the chance to work with him in person. When I first met him, I immediately saw his potential and told him I could envision him running much faster than he imagined.

In just 10 months, he achieved a 1:16 half marathon, and a month later, he completed his first marathon in 2:49. We built his fitness gradually and carefully, starting with 40 km per week and increasing to 150–160 km by 2024.

What stands out about Ilia is his professional approach — something I’ve observed in successful elite runners. His discipline and dedication are truly remarkable, and I believe he still has significant potential to grow even further.

Angela. 41 years old. Working together since November 2022

2022 results before we started: Half marathon 1:59, no marathon

2023 best times: Half marathon 1:57:47, Marathon debut 4:27:17

2024 best times: Half marathon 1:53:48, Marathon 4:07:26

Working with Angela taught me a lot about managing long-distance training with Type 1 diabetes. It wasn’t easy, especially because Angela loves to run fast and challenge herself in every session. One of the biggest hurdles was helping her learn to slow down during training - a skill that took time and patience to develop.

I was nervous about whether she could maintain control during her first marathon, but she executed it perfectly. The ideal strategy for her turned out to be running progressively: starting slow to conserve glycogen and then pushing hard after 25 km. This approach worked brilliantly, and a year later, she used the same strategy to shave 20 minutes off her personal best.

I believe Angela still has significant potential to improve, but her busy schedule often limits the time available for structured training. As a result, many of her races are less about breaking personal records and more about enjoying the experience and gaining valuable insights. However, when the opportunity arises for focused, productive training, I do not doubt that even faster results will follow.

Loralee. 39 years old. Working together since May 2022

Judyta. 34 years old. Working together since November 2022

Results before we started: 5k 23:48, 10k 49:41, half marathon 1:53:38, marathon 4:55

2022 best times: 5k 23:30, marathon 4:16:45,

2023 best times: 5k 22:12, 10k 46:48, half marathon 1:46:14, Marathon 3:55:41

2024 best times: 5k 21:13, 10k 43:53, half marathon 1:36:21, Marathon 3:27:57

2025 best times: 5k 21:02

Loralee has an incredible ability to recover - something I rarely see in runners. But even superheroes need to rest, and sometimes she forgets that. My main job as her coach has often been to hold her back rather than push her forward.

Over the years, we've built a solid foundation of endurance, gradually increasing her weekly mileage from 50-55 km to 90-100 km. This consistent progress has given her a significant boost in performance. Almost every race she's run has been a personal best, whether it's a 5 km or a marathon.

In June 2023, an unfortunate accident led to a complex foot stress fracture that temporarily interrupted her training. But Loralee didn't let that stop her. She turned the situation into an opportunity, working hard on cross-training to maintain her fitness. Just six months after the injury, she came back stronger and ran another marathon PB. I have no doubt that one day she'll break the sub-3-hour marathon barrier. It's only a matter of time.

Results before we started: 10k 56:41, half marathon 2:14:38, no marathon

2023 best times: half marathon 2:13:26, Marathon debut 5:19:49

2024 best times: half marathon 2:12:32, Marathon 4:58:39

Judyta came to me with a clear goal: to complete a marathon. She hadn’t succeeded in her first attempt and was now seeking professional guidance. Initially, I was hesitant. I even considered refusing or convincing her to postpone her marathon plans. Her running experience was minimal, and her mileage was very low-preparing for a marathon seemed overly ambitious.

But after talking to her, I realized just how determined she was. With that kind of resolve, I knew she’d attempt the marathon no matter what. So, I decided to do my best to help her approach it as fit and injury-free as possible.

The journey wasn’t easy. We faced numerous physical and mental challenges, especially with long runs. Three weeks before the marathon, Judyta seriously considered canceling her plans. But together, we decided to take a step back, relax, and give it a try. I calculated that if she kept a slow and steady pace - around 7:30/km - she could finish, even with limited preparation.

And she did! Not only did she complete her marathon, but the following year, she improved her time by over 20 minutes.