For runners of all levels – whether you’re chasing your first 5K, training for a marathon, or striving to beat your personal best – the secret to success is not just in the miles you put in, but also in the way you prepare, train, and recover. At the Optimum Movement Centre, we’re proud to introduce Caroline, our running coach who helps athletes unlock their potential with personalised training and recovery support.
Meet Caroline Chappel – Running Coach and Performance Specialist
Caroline is a certified Triathlon Coach, Running Coach, and Aqua Aerobics Instructor with a background in Exercise Physiology. She specialises in endurance sports, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and women’s health. With years of experience in helping runners of all abilities, she understands the unique demands running places on the body – and how to balance training with smart recovery to keep you progressing safely and consistently.
Whether you’re a beginner wanting guidance on technique and training structure, or an experienced runner looking to sharpen your edge, Caroline can design a program that fits your lifestyle, goals, and body.
Her services include:
- Running technique coaching – improve efficiency and form to reduce risk of injury
- Endurance training plans – tailored programs for events from 5Ks to marathons and triathlons
- Strength and conditioning guidance – build resilience and power using functional equipment like MedX machines
- Injury prevention and rehab coaching – train smarter and recover stronger after setbacks
- Women’s health in sport – personalised support for women balancing running with unique health considerations
Why Recovery Matters for Runners
Running is demanding – it places significant stress on muscles, joints, and connective tissues. Without proper recovery, even the best training plans can be derailed by fatigue or injury. That’s why Caroline’s approach integrates recovery strategies as part of every plan, ensuring you can keep building without breaking down.
At the Optimum Movement Centre, recovery services such as Myofascial Release Therapy (MRT) complement Caroline’s coaching. MRT works on the fascial system – the web of connective tissue surrounding your muscles – to restore mobility, reduce pain, and speed recovery. It’s especially effective for runners who often experience tight hips, calves, and hamstrings.
When combined with structured running coaching, MRT helps you stay healthy, consistent, and ready for the next session.
A Team Approach – Coaching and Therapy Working Together
Caroline works alongside Johnny, who brings advanced training in the Anatomy Trains method of myofascial therapy. Together, they provide a complete system of training and recovery for runners. While Caroline builds your running performance through smart training and strength work, Johnny’s expertise ensures that your body stays balanced, aligned, and free from restrictions that limit performance.
This holistic approach means you’re not only training harder – you’re also training smarter.
Your Personalised Running Plan
Every runner is unique, which is why we tailor everything to you. At Optimum Movement Centre, your program may include:
- Personalised coaching with Caroline
- Structured running and endurance training plans
- Strength and conditioning sessions
- Myofascial release therapy with Johnny
- Mobility and recovery strategies
Whether you’re just starting your running journey or aiming for your next PB, Caroline and the team will give you the guidance, structure, and recovery support you need.
Why Runners Choose Optimum Movement Centre
Runners come to us because we go beyond “just training” – we provide a complete system for performance and wellbeing. With Caroline’s expertise in endurance coaching and Johnny’s advanced recovery therapies, you’ll have the tools to train consistently, recover fully, and achieve your goals.
Book Your Coaching Session Today
If you’re ready to run further, recover faster, and take your performance to the next level, Caroline is here to guide you every step of the way. Book a session at the Optimum Movement Centre and experience the difference that expert coaching and targeted recovery can make.