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ROSS BEVERIDGESince taking up running in his early 30s, Ross has competed in various distances on road and trail before ...
02/04/2026

ROSS BEVERIDGE
Since taking up running in his early 30s, Ross has competed in various distances on road and trail before finding his niche in ultra-distance running.
He has completed many of the UKs most renowned and respected ultramarathons (Winter Spine Race, West Highland Way, Lakeland 100, South Downs Way, Great Glen, Cateran, Glenmore 24) as well as running in prestigious European events like CCC. He is also a 2 time winner of the 4 Nations Backyard Championships where he represented Scotland.
In addition to his own running, he is the current Race Director of the Saltire Trail Race and is an accredited UK Athletics Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF).

ALICE BEVERIDGE
Alice is an applied positive psychologist and mindset coach with a passion for unlocking human potential through science-backed strategies and playful, practical tools. With years of experience supporting leaders, educators, and athletes, she brings a unique blend of high-energy coaching and deep psychological insight to the world of endurance running.
Alice is a former competitive gymnast and trampolinist and current gymnastics and strength and conditioning coach. Alice has grown up in the world of competitive sport. She even ran a marathon once...
At Heads Pace, Alice helps runners build mental and physical strength, boost confidence, and develop the mindset needed to thrive - not just on race day, but in every step of the journey.

In my early running days, I used to think every run had to prove something.Faster. Harder. More tired.If I didn’t finish...
19/03/2026

In my early running days, I used to think every run had to prove something.

Faster. Harder. More tired.

If I didn’t finish exhausted… did it even count?

But that mindset is exactly what holds a lot of runners back.

Progress doesn’t come from smashing every session. It comes from running at the right effort, on the right day.

That’s where pacing zones come in:

Easy days — feel almost too slow (that’s the point)
Aerobic runs — build the engine that carries you further
Steady efforts — controlled, not chaotic
Threshold — uncomfortable, but sustainable
Speed — short, sharp, and purposeful

The lesson?

Stop trying to win every run. Start training with intention.

That’s when things click. That’s when you actually improve.

And ironically… that’s when running starts to feel easier.

Save this for your next run and check yourself:
Are you running the pace you need… or the pace your ego wants?

A great result for Pam after a few months of setbacks. I’ll admit, I thought it was a big ask to try and get a sub 2 hou...
14/02/2026

A great result for Pam after a few months of setbacks.

I’ll admit, I thought it was a big ask to try and get a sub 2 hour half marathon time, given the injury problems and faced with a tough course with a large section on sand in winter conditions, but underestimate this lady at your peril!

A solid block of training and a gradual build up through the distances at the Foxtrail series saw her surpass all expectations at her A race. She absolutely deserves it for all the work she’s put in to both the physical and mental side of training and working incredibly hard to get back into running postpartum.

I’m excited to hear what’s next for her…

Great start to the series for Juggling a busy family life with 4 boys as well as running her own business, Pamela is a...
15/11/2025

Great start to the series for

Juggling a busy family life with 4 boys as well as running her own business, Pamela is a great example of what can be achieved from having structure, routine and a great work ethic. It doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to be progress.

Looking forward to the next race!

The change of season can present different challenges for runners. The shorter days leave less time for long runs before...
03/11/2025

The change of season can present different challenges for runners. The shorter days leave less time for long runs before or after work and the lower temperatures make the thought of lacing up a little less appealing.

So how do we maintain our good habits when the seasons shift?

Mastering our own psychology is not an easy or quick thing to do. There are many buzz words and phrases out there that m...
24/10/2025

Mastering our own psychology is not an easy or quick thing to do. There are many buzz words and phrases out there that make it sound simple but to truly develop a deep understanding of our psychology and understand why we think the way we do, it helps to scratch below the surface.

Here are five books that our psychologist, Alice, would recommend, that are accessible enough for anyone who wants to work on their own mindset. Whether that’s with running or just life in general. Great reading for your next rest day or also as an audiobook on your next long run.

Let’s be real — winter training can be brutal.Dark mornings. Cold rain. Endless excuses.But here’s the thing — the runne...
17/10/2025

Let’s be real — winter training can be brutal.
Dark mornings. Cold rain. Endless excuses.

But here’s the thing — the runners who keep showing up now are the ones who’ll feel calm, strong, and ready when race season comes back around.

You don’t need to crush every run.
You just need to keep the momentum ticking over.

Swipe through 👉 for a few ways to stay consistent (and even enjoy it) when motivation dips this winter.

What’s your go-to trick for getting out the door when it’s freezing?
Share it below — your idea might help another runner get moving too.

Follow for regular mindset & training advice for real runners building endurance, consistency, and confidence — one run at a time.

05/10/2025

A short clip from Alice's recent interview on the Run Till You're Done podcast where she answered listeners questions. A whole host of subjects were covered including growth mindset, imposter syndrome, pre-race anxiety, runners high and a whole host of other topics. So much so that they needed 2 episodes.Check it out now on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Perfect for listening in your long run.https://youtu.be/pK8OLd5IPBs?si=9Ageyv4lupq9lUiBhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/run-till-youre-done/id1719460302?i=1000729098602https://open.spotify.com/episode/ 1RCzCXsWPZ261HKv9txQ0q?si=5entn8L9QDe0avS_UU_Slw

Shoutout to our lovely client .runs.miles who smashed her longest run to date at Ladybower 22k at the weekend. Ducking i...
30/09/2025

Shoutout to our lovely client .runs.miles who smashed her longest run to date at Ladybower 22k at the weekend. Ducking in under her goal time of 3 hours on a challenging course, even stopping to help injured runners in the process.

Steph has diligently chipped away at her training sessions despite her busy home life, demanding job and lots of time spent travelling up and down the country. She embraces her training plan and has really put in the work during her last training block so it’s no surprise to see her reaching her goals and improving as a runner, and there’s plenty more to come.

Steph is the perfect example of someone who had personal running ambitions but was very inconsistent without a plan and structure. We’re so delighted that she chose us to help her work towards her goals and look forward to seeing what’s next.

Great work Steph and thanks to Poppy for modelling your well-deserved medal. 👏 👏 👏

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