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Strength and run coaching with Ross Dempsey.
Purposeful training. Personal attention. A clear plan.

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Ross reviewing a training plan with a client

Personal attention.
A clear plan.
8,000+Sessions coached
5.0 ★154 Google reviews
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Your training, your way

Two ways to work together.

In person at The Yard. Online wherever you train.

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Currently full · Join the waitlist

Personal training

Individual strength coaching, with Ross beside you for every session.

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Enquiries open

Online strength & run coaching

A weekly plan, regular feedback and adjustments as you progress.

Race plans for half marathons and marathons.

The approach

Know what you’re working towards.

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Understand your starting point.

Your goals, training history and current strength.

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Build a plan you can follow.

Purposeful training that fits your experience and schedule.

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Review. Adjust. Keep progressing.

Track what improves and adapt the plan as you develop.

Ross reviewing a training plan with a client
A plan shaped around you.
Client outcomes

Progress that matters.

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Running seven miles comfortably within six weeks, and trusting his body again after an injury.

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Your coach

Ross Dempsey

I grew up in Galway and hold an MSc in Exercise Physiology. I’m a competitive runner and strength coach. My coaching is grounded in exercise physiology and periodization.

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Conversations with researchers, coaches and athletes on strength, running and lifelong health. Hosted by Ross Dempsey.

A few useful answers

Before you start.

Where does personal training take place?

At The Yard in San Francisco. Personal training is currently full, and you can join the waitlist.

Can I work with you online?

Yes. Online strength and run coaching includes a weekly plan, regular feedback and adjustments as you progress.

Do you coach half marathons and marathons?

Yes. Run coaching includes race plans for half marathons and marathons.

Your next step

Let’s move
you forward.

Tell me what you want to work towards. We’ll start with the coaching option that fits.

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