Discover the Passion Behind Siempre Running
Hi there, I'm Russel, the founder of Siempre Running. Throughout my life I’ve been active for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I was always the kid who loved to play sports, go to the gym, and keep in shape. But it wasn't until the pandemic struck that I truly fell in love with running itself. Cooped inside, I read book after book about people's journeys, and the various challenges they would undertake, and decided that as soon as lockdown was lifted, that's what I wanted to do too… Run.
On my first run back in August 2020 after seeing my friends and their 5k PB times I tried to put my own marker on the wall. I managed no more than 3.5km and limped home after stop/starting my watch on at least three occasions during that effort. Two days later (after my calves had recovered) I set out again for another attempt at the distance. Before long I was running 5km three times per week, which progressed consistently. One year later I completed the Great Manchester Half Marathon in 1:30 and the Manchester Marathon in 3:37. But I wanted more.
I’d thrown myself in fully by this point. My morning routine before work would be stretch and foam roll whilst watching running content on YouTube, followed by a run. Evenings would be Strava stalking and reading running biographies, then stretching whilst watching TV after tea (dinner to Southerners). I was always searching for those small gains and tweaks that could help take me to the next level.
I researched every aspect including nutrition, strength training, equipment, running form and economy, and psychology amongst others.
Six months on, in May 2022, I lowered my half marathon PB to 1:19, and followed that up in October with my first sub 3. Again, I was proud of those achievements but I saw them as markers along the way of my continuing journey. I’ve since ran 6 more marathons all under 3 hours and continue to push myself to achieve more.
Running has been my solace and my escape, and I knew that I wanted to share this passion with others. And that's why I started Siempre Running - to help others discover the joys and benefits of running, and to support them on their own running journeys, no matter what their goals may be.
To this end I completed the UK Athletics Coach in Running Fitness qualification and followed it up with the Event Group Endurance course to gain as much specialised knowledge as possible. I also completed a Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy course in order to provide a wide range of runner-focused services.
At Siempre Running, we believe that running is more than just a sport - it's a way of life. That's why we're dedicated to providing the best possible resources, services, and support to help runners of all levels achieve their goals and reach their full potential. I’m passionate about running, and am committed to helping you become the best runner you can be.
Whether you're looking to improve your form, increase your speed, or simply get more out of your running experience, Siempre has you covered. And we’re always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their goals, so you can be sure that you're getting the latest and most effective strategies for success. So why wait? Join the Siempre Running community today, and let's hit the pavement together!
