Become an ambassador

Join us in our mission to improve the world's physical and mental wellbeing.

Why become an ambassador?

Learn how to inspire others, keep them safe, take a leadership role and communicate effectively using the RISE Framework. On completing the course, you will be a qualified Running Ambassador able to help people start running and improving their fitness.

What will I learn?

  • Benefits of running

    Be able to clearly acticulate the benefits of running by understanding the evidence.

  • Psychological barriers

    Why do people struggling to get into running and how can we help them overcome psychological and motivation issues?

  • Communcation skills

    Learn to communicate using the RISE Framework. We will explore both written communication and public speaking.

  • Signposting

    What are the best ways to support and aid runners? What resources should we direct them to?

  • Running theory

    How does the body adapt to training? What energy does the body use? How do we fuel correctly for exercise?

  • Safety

    How do we warm up and cool down to avoid injury? How do we stay safe in different weather and urban settings? What is too much running?

Rise Framework

At the heart of our training is the RISE Framework, designed specifically to help ambassadors communicate with others to inspire and encourage. Run-focussed, inclusive, safe and ecouraging.

Join the waiting list

Our training will launch in spring 2021. The registration fee will be $49. Be once of the first to become a Running Ambassador by registering your interest below.

What our test users said

Doing the course made me feel a lot more confident. I feel like I "get" running now and why other people should try it. - Alice C
I already loved to talk about running so I was surprised at how much I learnt by doing this course. - Dan B
As a self-taught runner, I never learnt the basics. Doing this course has improved my own running as well as supporting others. - Simon W

How does it work?

  • 100% online

    Access your training from anywhere

  • Self-paced

    Work at your own pace using our virtual learning environment

  • Tutor support

    Got a question? No problem, just email your tutor.

  • Accredited

    Evidence-based and approved by CPD bodies.

  • Certificate

    Download your certificate once you have completed the course.

  • 4 hours

    Approximate study time including assessments.