Coaching Terms & Conditions

These terms are between you (the “athlete”) and Fitter at 40, a personal running coaching service operated by Gareth Hiron (England Athletics Level 3 coach), based in Kent, United Kingdom (“we”, “us”, “the coach”). By creating an account and using the coaching platform you agree to these terms.

We provide individualised running training plans, guidance and feedback delivered through this platform. Coaching is provided remotely. The specific inclusions (e.g. plan frequency, communication and reviews) are those agreed between you and the coach.

Training plans are based on the information you provide and the data you share. They are general fitness guidance, not medical advice, and results vary between individuals — we do not guarantee any particular performance, time or outcome.

• Provide accurate information about your training, health and goals, and keep it up to date.
• Train within your own limits, warm up appropriately, and stop and seek medical attention if you feel unwell, in pain or injured.
• Confirm you have read and accepted the Health & Fitness Declaration before training.
• Use the platform only for your own coaching and keep your login secure.

Running and related training carry inherent risks, including injury and, rarely, serious cardiac events. By using the service you acknowledge and accept those risks. You confirm you are medically fit to undertake the training, or have obtained medical clearance. Full detail is in the Health & Fitness Declaration, which forms part of these terms.

Coaching is a paid service. Fees, billing frequency and payment method are as agreed with the coach and are set out in the Payment Terms, which form part of these terms. Please read them.

Either party may end the coaching arrangement by giving the notice set out in the Payment Terms. On ending, you stop receiving new plans and your access may be withdrawn. Sums already due remain payable.

Training plans, sessions, written guidance and platform content are the coach’s intellectual property and are provided for your personal use only. You may not copy, resell or share them with others without permission.

We handle your personal and health data as described in our Privacy Notice. Health and fitness data is “special category” data under UK GDPR and is processed with your consent to deliver your coaching.

Nothing in these terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, for fraud, or for anything that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Subject to that, we are not liable for injury, illness or loss arising from training undertaken otherwise than in accordance with our guidance, from pre-existing or undisclosed health conditions, or from your failure to follow medical advice. To the extent permitted by law, our total liability connected with the service is limited to the coaching fees you paid in the 3 months before the event giving rise to the claim.

We may update these terms from time to time. Material changes will be notified and, where appropriate, you will be asked to accept the updated version. The version you accepted, and the date, are recorded against your account.

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and the courts of England and Wales have jurisdiction.

Questions? Contact gareth@fitterat40.co.uk.