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Achieve your goals with Anna Klucnika - running coach, elite marathon runner and scientist. I combine scientific insight with real-world racing experience to help you train smarter and perform at your best.

“Speya” comes from the Latvian word spēja - meaning strength, ability, and capability - the qualities I help every athlete build. The mission of Speya Running is to empower you to reach your potential and run limitless.

I provide personalised, science-backed coaching online or in person for all runners to run further, faster and stronger. Get in touch to join Team Speya - let's start your journey.

Coaching Services

Coaching

Online 1:1 coaching and training plan

Personalised training plan shaped by your goals, lifestyle, and data
Fortnightly coaching calls for in-depth review and improvements
Ongoing messaging support for guidance and feedback
Accountability to keep you consistent and progressing
Tailored advice on training, recovery, and performance

£65/month

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Running MOT

Running technique

and gait analysis

Expert technical analysis of your running form and gait to identify key areas for improvement

Targeted running drills designed to enhance efficiency and movement quality
Real-time coaching feedback to refine technique, improve performance, and reduce injury risk
Clear post-session review with actionable next steps to support continued progress

£85 (60 mins)

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Training

In person 1:1 coached running session

Personalised to your goals and ability
Real-time technical feedback to improve form, accelerate progress and reduce injury risk
Targeted drills and structured sessions to maximise performance
Expert guidance on pacing & effort,
Clear post-session feedback with actionable next step

£65 (45 mins)

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Bespoke Advice

In-depth support

tailored for you

Have your running questions answered and get tools to reach your full potential
Training review, performance analysis, and personalised progression strategy
Race planning and pacing strategy tailored to your goal event
Fueling, load management, and injury prevention strategies
Structured goal setting to create clarity, focus, and direction

£50 (30 mins)

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Testimonials

Amelie
Ran her first half marathon
in 2 hours 2 mins

"Anna is super skilled and listens so well; I can't think of anyone who couldn't use her help!

Testamonials

About me

About Me

Anna Klucnika - your running coach and loudest cheerleader

I first started running as a teenager to get fit. I enjoyed running as a way to get outside but I was never consistent with my training. When my friend convinced me to sign up for my first marathon in 2019, I became hooked and my passion for running began. I started to run distances and paces that I had never dreamed would be possible. I decided to keep on training to see if I could achieve more impossible goals. I have now run over 8 marathons and 4 ultramarathons.

My proudest achievement was being selected to represent Latvia at 2023 World Half Marathon Championships and 2025 European Marathon Championships. For a girl who was in the bottom set of sports class, lining up on the elite start line was breathtaking.

I started coaching because I want to empower more people to pursue scary goals and run faster and further than they ever thought possible. I have a PhD in metabolism, so my coaching style combines evidence-based training with an athlete-centred approach. Based in Cambridge, I provide personalised training plans and support to runners across the UK online and lead in-person training around Cambridge and London.

I have coached runners to a range of goals and each one has excited me; running a first half marathon, running a London marathon Good-For-Age time, returning to running post-partum. I can't wait to hear about your running journey.

Qualifications

British Athletics Running Leader

British Athletics Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF)

PhD in Metabolism, University of Cambridge

Recent Road Races

European Marathon Championships 2025 - 18th (2:48:17)

Latvian Marathon Champion 2025 and 2023 - 1st

Cambridge Half Marathon 2025 - 14th (01:21:33)

Ultra Races

Transgrancanaria Advanced 82km Ultra 2025 - 13th (10:42:11)

Lakeland 50 mile Ultra 2024 - 3rd (09:36:46)

Hundred Hills Centurion 50km 2024 - 1st (04:32:57, Course Record)