Happy with you/your daughter’s training set up, but feel like you could benefit from some extra support to help navigate the pitfalls of high performance? Daring to dream of athletic success, but not quite sure of the steps to take to get there?
Maybe you’re still experiencing the year-on-year improvements that come so easily to younger athletes, but you’re aware of the potential for rough seas(ons!) ahead. Or perhaps you’re already there and you’re increasing training volumes, but not quite getting the progression in performance you’d hoped for?
This is so, so common as you navigate the tricky teenage years. Body changes, social pressures, academic pressures… All too often it can become too much, causing once bright-eyed and enthusiastic athletes to leave the sport feeling dejected and like they’ve let people down.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. Some extra knowledge and reassurance can go a long way, not only in supporting athletes to persevere through the tough times, but also in creating a positive sense of self that will serve them far beyond the competitive arena.
My name is Becky Lyne. Back in 2006 I was voted Britain’s Female Athlete of the Year. With 6 years to go to a home Olympics when I would be in my physical prime, my path was firmly set. Or so I thought. What followed was a torrid 6 years filled with injury, pain, disappointment, and a total loss of self-belief.
So how did it all go so wrong? Where shall I start?!
The problem was essentially two-fold:
- My running technique had subtle flaws that were causing recurring injuries no matter how much I rehabbed
- My mental approach was off, as I subscribed to a no-pain no-gain philosophy that was underpinned by an insecurity
I won’t lie, it took me a while to recover both physically and emotionally from the toll my athletics career took on me. But in doing so, I learned so, so much about what it really takes to have a healthy, successful, sustainable, and enjoyable experience of sport, whatever your level.
And this is precisely why I developed the Gracefull Girls Programme: to share all I’ve learned in mentoring ambitious, young athletes to be their best, whilst respecting their bodies and developing a self-confidence that is not dependent on the stopwatch. I truly believe that this is the foundation for success and fulfilment in sport and life.
So, what’s involved?
- Online strength & conditioning sessions – pre-recorded, running specific workouts are screenshared allowing me to effectively give feedback on technique
- Interactive group mentoring sessions – ‘Gracelets’ are invited to complete a survey on the wellbeing/performance topic of the week with results then analysed and discussed as a group
- Performance and wellbeing seminars – presentations offering a deeper understanding of the science and research on a topic, together with personal stories from top athletes, combine to educate, inspire and wise-up our Gracelets.
- Supportive online community – resources and articles are regularly shared in our private Facebook group. It is also a safe space for athletes and their support team to ask questions/seek advice.
- Discounted online technique analysis & physio screens – get 20% off our in-depth analyses using our own bespoke joint-detection software that uncovers your unique quirks and flaws that could be holding you back from the PBs you know are in you.
- 1-2-1 mentoring sessions – available as part of our ‘Goalden’ programme, take a deeper dive into addressing issues that can give you those extra percents…
We are now recruiting for our September cohort with 15 spaces available on our ‘Guided’ and 5 on our ‘Goalden’ programmes. We deliberately keep the groups small to be able to support our Gracelets as best we can. If you miss out on a spot, we also offer a ‘Get Set’ programme whereby recordings of workouts and presentations are sent.
For more information on what is covered in the programme, you can download our brochure here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dLOtGfwKbKXDovil9jrLFN2siIKD0M4A/view?usp=sharing
Please also feel free to get in touch and learn how we can help you/your athletes/daughters to:
‘Grow Gracefull Inside and Out’
What our Gracelets, coaches and their parents have to say:
"I have not only increased my knowledge around my running, but the tools I need when times get tough. It has changed the way I run, but also how I think. I am excited about my future."
"The sessions are incredibly important for female athletes’ health and fitness and perfectly complement and support their other training I set."
"To be given insights into technique/ form and conditioning as well as words of wisdom from an ex GB 🇬🇧 athlete is priceless, and we look forward to carrying this on, particularly as Alice’s body continues to develop." ... See more
