Who Am I and Why Listen to Me?
I'm Nicky Edwards, a Physiotherapist of almost 20 years and run coach. I also studied Sports Science before becoming a Physiotherapist and founded Chiltern Physiotherapy based in Hertfordshire. I'm mum to two neurodivergent kiddos aged 8 and 14 and dog mum to a German Shorthaired Pointer 'Holly the Horror' (she chews EVERYTHING!).
Juggling a business and a young family I mastered the art of training smarter, not harder. From a non-runner at 39 to an ultrarunner in just a few years, I know the challenges you face as a new runner trying to get started as well as the challenges that arise as you push the boundaries to see just how far and fast you can go.
I've run 10 marathons including the London marathon 6 times as well as the New York, Chicago and Berlin marathon twice as I chase the elusive Abbotts Six Star finisher medal. I have been part of the medical team at the London Marathon, so have experienced marathons from both sides of the fence. ​As a physiotherapist I have diagnosed and rehabilitated every running injury you can image and more!
I've helped thousands of runners prevent injury and smash their running goals. Working with charities such as Brain Research UK and Children with Cancer UK for 5 years I've helped over 1300 runners annually train for the London Marathon with masterclasses on everything from how to get started as a non-runner, training tips, injury prevention, mindset, race day tips and so much more. ​
I​​'ve been an expert speaker at the London Marathon 'Meet Our Experts' day, the London Marathon running show and The National Running Show as well as at smaller events. I speak about marathon training, injury prevention, female specific training, perimenopause and menopause as well as how to stay safe while running.
​Personally, I'm running faster and further than ever despite being almost 45, 2 major hip operations, lung surgery and being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the beginning of 2025.
I'm working to complete the 6 World Marathon Majors - I have a place for Tokyo Marathon in 2026 and awaiting the results of the Boston Marathon 2026 selection due in October. If successful, I will earn my Six Start Finishers Medal in Boston 2026. I'm also aiming to complete the 100 mile UTMB, so have completed crazy ultras such as the Arc of Attrition and the Ultra Trail Snowdonia.
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With the right training and support, you can chase big goals too.
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My passion is not only preventing injury and enhancing performance and enjoyment while running, but helping people get stronger and faster in the most efficient way possible.
I wrote the Amazon bestseller 'The Female Runner's Advantage' to help women train smarter, not harder.
As females, to get the maximum benefit from our training and reach our full potential our training and nutrition should be designed to work in harmony with our female hormones and physiology.
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This is especially important for females age 40+ as our female sex hormones and the health benefits they give us decline. After the age of 40 we need to adapt our training to accommodate our changing hormones. The training and nutrition strategies that worked for us in our 20s and 30s are no longer ideal. ​
​​I trawl through the research and the scientific jargon so that you don't have to. I provide science backed running related advice on training, nutrition and injury prevention and rehabilitation.