Our Coaches

Our expert running coaches bring world-class experience to every training plan.

Meet the RunV Coaching Team

 

With national records and international titles, they know what it takes to succeed. Using personalised training, data-driven methods, and elite-level insight, our coaches help runners of all abilities achieve their goals—whether it’s completing your first 5K, smashing a marathon PB, or training like an elite. Learn directly from coaches who have competed and coached at the highest levels of running and endurance sport.

Gordon Crawford

Head Coach

Gordon Crawford is a former world champion and elite endurance coach with over 30 years’ experience. He has guided Olympians and world-class athletes, led Triathlon Ireland’s high-performance programme, and held national coaching roles across Switzerland, Scotland, Ireland, and the UK....

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Sarah Tait

All‑American steeplechase specialist

Sarah Tait is a Scottish All‑American steeplechase specialist and national record‑holder. In 2025 she smashed the long‑standing Scottish 3000 m steeplechase record with a time of 9:18:66 earning First Team All‑American honours at the NCAA Championships and securing her place on the British senior team for the European Team...

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Ronan McMahon-Staggs

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Ronan McMahon-Staggs is a rising force in middle-distance running, hailing from Long Beach, California. In 2025, he clocked an extraordinary 3:51 mile, placing him in the top 5 globally for his age category. Known for his relentless work ethic and race-day composure, Ronan blends raw talent with a deep understanding of training fundamentals. He was selected as part of our team as he brings a sharp focus on speed development, pacing strategy, and race preparation—especially for the mile to 5K range...

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Ben MacMillan

Elite middle- and long-distance runner

Ben MacMillan is an elite middle- and long-distance runner with personal bests of 3.57 for the mile, 7:53 for 3000m, and 13:48 for 5k (road). Training in the US among world-class competition, he continues to develop his talent at the highest level. Throughout his career, Benjamin has won national titles on both track and cross country, combining championship experience with international racing pedigree. His coaching blends proven training methods and tactical expertise, helping athletes...

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Smarter way to train

At RunV, we’ve built a smarter way to train. Using plans and data from our elite-level coaches, we’ve created a world-class AI running coach that learns from you in real time.

RunV connects to your wearables, tracking every run with constant monitoring over several data points. This data is used to continually adjust your training plan—just like a coach would—ensuring every session is optimised for your fitness, progress, and goals.

As your training evolves, so does your plan. Whether you’re lacing up for your very first run or chasing a sub 3 hour marathon, RunV adapts to your performance and goals, delivering perfectly tailored training at every stage of your journey.

With this constant feedback loop, RunV provides the right training at the right time, helping you improve faster while reducing injury risk. By combining elite coaching expertise with AI and wearable data, we deliver a truly personalised coaching experience built for every runner.

Train Smarter. Achieve More. Choose Your Plan.

Whether you’re a beginner taking your first steps or an experienced runner aiming for a new PR, runV App has a training plan tailored just for you.
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