Meet your run coach.
✔ UK Athletics Coach in Running Fitness
✔ UESCA Certified Ultra Running Coach
✔ BSc in Psychology
✔ Couch to Ultramarathon winner
✔ Author of The Happy Diet
Hi, I’m Kayleigh, founder of Run Smile Inspire, a proud running coach, ultramarathon champion, and psychology graduate committed to helping runners push beyond their limits and run with heart.
My journey started with a Couch to 5K run November 2020. Fast forward to now, and I’m a UK Athletics Coach in Running Fitness, UESCA Certified Ultra Running Coach, and proud winner of the Golspie Backyard Ultra 2024.
Through Run Smile Inspire Run Coaching, I support ambitious runners with coaching that covers every angle—training, strength, mindset, and nutrition. I combine real-world race experience with a BSc in Psychology to offer a science-backed, athlete-first approach.
Whether you’re aiming for your first 5k, ultramarathon or chasing a new PB, I’ll help you run stronger, think smarter, and fuel better—with a plan that adapts to your life, not the other way around.
Kayleigh Webster
BSc Psychology
UK Athletics Coach in Running Fitness
UESCA Certified Ultra Running Coach
Author of The Happy Diet
Couch to Run Coach
Since lining up for my very first 5K in 2020, I’ve doubled my distance—and my ambition—every year: a half marathon in 2021, a marathon in 2022, a 50-miler in 2023, and a 100-miler in 2024, which I was proud to win.
This year, I’m stepping into the unknown with the 215-mile Race Across Scotland. It’s the kind of wild, demanding adventure I’ve come to love—uncharted, unpredictable, and equal parts exciting and nerve-racking.
I’ve also fallen in love with the Backyard Ultra format, not just for the mental toughness, but the incredible camaraderie. My first BYU at The Highlander in 2023 saw me complete 12 yards. In 2025, I’ll return to represent Team Scotland at the 4 Nations Championships—a full-circle moment that means everything.
Beyond the Races
For me, running isn’t just about races. It’s about adventure, connection, and joy. You’ll often find me in my campervan with my partner (and expert Crew Chief!) Michael, chasing remote trails like Northern Ireland’s Mourne Way, where I earned a Fastest Known Time.
Those quiet, wild places recharge me. They remind me why I run—and why I coach.
Why Run Smile Inspire?
Because that’s my story. I started with zero background in sport, driven by the encouragement of others. Every runner I’ve met has sparked something in me—and I give that spark back through coaching and storytelling. Achievements like my FKT and ultra wins matter, but what matters more is hearing someone say, “You inspired me.”
And the “Smile”? That’s my secret weapon. It’s in every finish line photo, every stormy run, every hill. I believe positivity is power—and it turns “I could never” into “I just did.”
If you're ready to work together and run with heart, I’d love to hear from you.
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