Experts

Founder - Run Love Sprint

I'm Sam, founder of Run Love Sprint. I’m a passionate runner always striving to improve, though sometimes fall short of my lofty goals. I reset, learn lessons, and go again. I am incredibly excited to welcome you to the Run Love Sprint and our Playbook. I'm not here to dish out expert advice or life hacks; instead, I’ll be sharing the unfiltered reality of my personal running journey alongside the chaotic, rewarding ride of building this community. Glad to have you along for the miles.

Lecturer in Exercise Science, Adelaide University

Dr. Hunter Bennett is a Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science in the School of Allied Health and Human Performance at Adelaide University. Hunter completed his PhD in 2020, and his research currently explores how exercise can improve performance in healthy, athletic, and clinical populations, and injury profiles and concussion risk factors in athletic populations.

Podium Physiotherapy (opens in a new tab)

Physiotherapist for Runners and Endurance Athletes

Jen qualified with a BSc Hons in Physiotherapy from the University of Nottingham in 2012. Over the past 13 years she has gained a wealth of experience in treating a wide range of upper and lower limb injuries and has worked both in the NHS and private practise. This includes working closely with orthopaedic teams and being involved in the development of pre and post operative rehabilitation protocols following achilles tendon ruptures and hip and knee arthroscopy surgery.

Stride Sports Physiotherapy (opens in a new tab)

Lead Physiotherapist

I'm Melissa Reynolds, an experienced sports physiotherapist with eight years of clinical practice, including three years working in the NHS. Based in Marylebone, London W1G, I specialise in musculoskeletal injuries, sports-related conditions, rheumatological issues and post-operative rehabilitation. I have particular expertise in lower back and lower limb injuries, and I take a holistic, evidence-based approach to sports physiotherapy treatment.

Performance Logic (opens in a new tab)

Director, Chartered Physiotherapist & Running Coach

Clinical Expertise: Chartered Physiotherapist, Running Coach, Kinetic Control Movement Therapist (KCMT). Worked with London Scottish Rugby, Britain’s & World’s Strongest Man, Middlesex & MCC Cricket, Clinical Focus: Paul is very interested in movement analysis and helping people achieve their goals.

FTP Endurance Fuel is an independent UK endurance nutrition brand, shipping from Aberdeen. Chewable energy pastilles, carbohydrate and electrolyte drink mixes and electrolyte tablets, made for long runs and long days out. Recognised in the Runner's World Sports Nutrition Awards 2026 and rated 4.8 from over 440 verified reviews. Run Love Sprint members get 10% off with the code below.

Senior Lecturer, Department of Health Sciences, Macquarie University

Joel has expertise in research areas related to biomechanics, wearable technology, performance enhancement, and injury prevention and management. Joel is passionate about undertaking applied research that can be readily translated to practice. His unique blend of exercise science and clinical science knowledge, skills, and experience allow him to undertake innovative and impactful research at the critical intersection between these research areas.

RLS Partner

Run With Freedom empowers runners with top-tier gear, apparel, and essentials—including our signature Challenger running vest—designed to help you chase your goals wherever the road takes you.

Sporting Feet - Putney (opens in a new tab)

Sports Footwear Retailer

We stock great quality sports footwear and accessories for most major sports, for adults and kids too. We provide free digital foot scanning and gait analysis. Richmond and Putney locations

UCL chair of orthopaedics and a consultant orthopaedic hip surgeon Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust and Cleveland Clinic London

Alister leads a research team of clinical orthopaedic engineers, based at the UCL Stanmore Campus & RNOH NHS Trust, focussed on implant science (includes the London Implant Retrieval Centre (LIRC)), surgical imaging technology and exercise science.

Associate Professor, University of East London

Andy Galbraith attained his first degree in Sports Rehabilitation and Sports Science at St Mary's University in 2002. He then completed an MSc in Sport and Exercise Science at Roehampton University. Andy's PhD, which he completed at the University of Kent, investigated the physiology of endurance running performance.

Professor of Biomechanics, Edith Cowan University

Anthony is a Professor of Biomechanics in the School of Medical and Health Sciences and is Head of the Centre for Exercise and Sports Science Research.

Senior Research Associate, Newcastle University

I am a Senior Research Associate within the AGE Research Group, Newcastle University and a member of the Ageing, Sarcopenia and Multimorbidity theme of the NIHR Newcastle BRC which focuses on improving lives through world-leading research in ageing, sarcopenia and multiple long-term conditions.

Our mission as a not-for-profit Community Sauna is to make sauna and cold plunge affordable and accessible to everyone in London. Through our community initiatives, we offer free and discounted sessions to those who need it most.

Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience and Physiology, University of Bristol

I am a medically-qualified clinical neuroscientist and anatomist, based at the Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Bristol.

Lecturer in Performance Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Kingston University

Currently, my research is focused on investigating the effects of ketogenic diets on endurance performance alone and in combination with carbohydrate supplementation. I have other research interests in nutrition for injury and endurance physiology. Alongside my role in academia and research, I provide performance nutrition consultancy to private clients and organisations across a range of sports, which assists in my delivery of both mechanistic and applied research.

Lecturer, School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex

Dr Henry Chung is a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science (SES) and is a part of the School of Sport, Rehabilitation, and Exercise Sciences (SRES) at the University of Essex. Henry is also the schools Employability Development Director (EDD).

Senior Lecturer Sport Coaching and Performance, Cardiff Metropolitan University

James has been a member of the Cardiff School of Sport in a period spanning 3 decades; first, as an undergraduate student in 1997, before returning as a coach in 2008 and commencing his MA postgraduate studies in 2010. In 2011, he became a member of staff specialising in the practical performance side of the Athletics Module.

Professor of Nutrition and Food Science at the Universitat de València.

José Miguel Soriano del Castillo is Professor of Nutrition and Food Science at the Universitat de València, where he directs the university's Clinic of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Physiotherapy, and has published more than 200 chapters and research articles.

Windwood Health Clinic (opens in a new tab)

, Pharmacist & Founder

Mahsa is the Founder of Windwood Health Clinic in South West London.

Professor of Cardiovascular and Environmental Physiology Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University

Mike's research programme explores adaptation of the oxygen transport chain in response to exercise and environmental stimuli through the lens of integrative physiology. These research interests are explored by utilising a wide range of direct interventional techniques and innovative imaging technologies in the assessment of cardiac, cerebrovascular, haematological and neurovascular physiology.

Lecturer, Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation, Coventry University

Sport and Exercise Scientist with expertise in exercise physiology, endurance performance, strength and conditioning, and athlete testing. I teach undergraduate and postgraduate students while working with athletes and sports organisations to apply evidence-based sport science in practice. As an ex international 5km runner my interests include endurance training, performance physiology, long-term athlete development, and the translation of research into coaching and performance environments.

Senior Lecturer in Sport Science, Malmö University

Stephen Garland, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in Sport Science at Malmö University with expertise in physical activity and health. His work focuses on how different forms and intensities of movement contribute to fitness and long-term health, and how exercise recommendations can be applied in everyday settings.

Professor of Human Physiology in the Department of Sport and Physical Activity Sciences (STAPS), Le Mans Université

Professor of Human Physiology in the Department of Sport and Physical Activity Sciences (STAPS), Le Mans Université, and researcher at the Motor Skills, Interactions and Performance Laboratory.

Tide End Health is a Teddington clinic and reformer Pilates studio built around keeping you moving. Our osteopaths and physiotherapists, including sports injury specialists, treat the injuries that keep runners off the road, while our studio builds the strength and mobility to stop them coming back.