Runlates, Runlates Shrewsbury, 4 The Hay Yard, Anchorage Avenue, Shrewsbury (2026)

05/10/2026

🤔 This is something I've been thinking about recently, after supporting a few clients with some adjustments in class to which they say 'oh that feels much EASIER!'

We get very used to hearing phrases like:

💪 No pain no gain!
and
🔥 Feel the burn!
..and don't get me wrong, there's a time and a place in strength training for finding and challenging your limit - but do these principles always apply in Pilates?

I've started giving some background in Beginner or Introductory Reformer Pilates classes/sessions to the origin of the equipment. Designed to aid rehabilitation, it CAN add challenge but it's also able to offer support to help us get into positions or ranges of movement that may be difficult with bodyweight alone.

🤕 If we've had injuries, our brain and body often shift into 'protect' mode when we start to mobilise or challenge the affected area. Perhaps we brace, tense or compensate without even realising it, often when there isn't even pain.

Having a strap, or spring tension to support movement at a joint, or something to push or pull against can help to offer the support needed to move tension-free and start to strengthen surrounding muscles to enable us to move in a way that should feel natural, and EASY!

What (in my opinion) SHOULD feel hard though is:

🤯 The mindful focus and concentration to coax a little more range without feeling things shift, tense or compensate.

🤨 Or, we might have to exercise some restraint - avoiding going to the end of our range, if that range isn't fully supported (hello hypermobility!)

But if we can find a fluid, easy, tension free way of moving our bodies in a Pilates class I'd say that over time we are more likely to carry that across to other things we do too - for instance running!

Motion is lotion after all 😉

Q: Should Reformer Pilates always feel hard?
A: No. A good Reformer session can challenge strength, mobility, control and coordination without simply aiming to make you feel exhausted. The right level of challenge depends on the individual, their goals and what they're working on.

02/10/2026

6 days. 3 countries. 104 miles. 9,000m of elevation. And just a few snacks... 🏔️🏃‍♀️😂

Fancy hearing a little more about my Tour du Mont Blanc adventure?

I've been home for a couple of weeks now, but still thinking about it, talking about it and feeling incredibly fortunate to have enjoyed the experience 🥰

So I've written a blog about the whole thing - not so much a 'how to' as an account of how I found it, in case you like me have a little voice in your brain asking 'I wonder if I could?' (You could!)

https://www.runlates.co.uk/post/running-the-tour-du-mont-blanc-6-days-3-countries-104-miles-9-000m-of-elevation-and-a-lot-of

I've included an account of the six days, as well as some of the practical things I've been asked about:

🏔️ What the terrain/route was actually like - how much running/hiking/up/down

🏔️ How I prepared

🏔️ The kit I took (spoiler alert, I'm now best friends with my poles)

🏔️ What I ate along the way

🏔️ What surprised me

🏔️ And what the experience reminded me about trail running

I was so lucky to be looked after by the wonderful Run the Wild team, and to be joined on the trip not only by my husband (!) but also by an inspiring group of people who added so much to my enjoyment of each day.

It never fails to both surprise me how much moving well allows you to do, and also motivate me in the day job to support others to do just that 💪

Have a read and let me know what you think, and definitely check out Run the Wild trips next summer if you are feeling inspired! You will be very well fed and taken care of 🥰

📸 Run the Wild (thank you! 🙏)

30/09/2026

📅 A little reminder that.. exercise needs to fit around your life, not the other way around!

Because however much we might intend to squeeze in every week, real life has a habit of getting involved! 😂

Holidays.
Work.
Illness.
Family commitments.
Unexpected appointments.
The occasional week where you are simply exhausted and need to rest!

This is why we wanted our Runlates memberships to have plenty of flexibility built in 🙃

Rather than having to attend the exact same number of classes every week, our quarterly memberships give you some room to move...

🤩 You have a reserved space in your nominated class, but if you can't make it, you can swap to another class with 24 hours' notice (subject to availability) - this could be the next day, week or even month!

💻 You also have access to our online library, including a new recorded Pilates class each week, so you can keep moving when getting to the studio is tricky.

Consistency isn't about never missing a session, it's about making it easier to keep coming back 💪

And that's what we're trying to create with Runlates memberships: a way of building regular movement into your life that is realistic, flexible and sustainable.

We even have 30 minute lunchtime classes, for an energy boost in the middle of your day!

Q: How do Runlates memberships work?

A: Runlates memberships run for quarterly (13 week) periods and include a reserved place in one nominated class, flexibility to swap classes with 24 hours' notice, access to the online Pilates and Simply Strength library, and a new recorded Pilates class every week. Members can also access discounted private sessions where eligible.

If you'd like to find out more, you can message us or have a look at the membership information on the website 🤗

28/09/2026

Confession - we know our Reformer classes aren't the cheapest. Here's why we feel though that they're still great value ❤️

When you book a Reformer class at Runlates, you're not simply paying for an hour on a piece of equipment. You're investing in the quality of the teaching, the environment, the equipment, and most importantly, in YOU.

Here's what that means to us:

🤓 Highly trained, passionate instructors

Our instructors have extensive STOTT Pilates training and are examined in both anatomy and teaching. We understand that everyone who walks through the door is different, and we use that knowledge to adapt, progress and challenge you appropriately.

🤗 Small, personal classes

We want to know you, understand what you're working towards and notice how you're moving. That means we can give you individual feedback rather than simply taking a room full of people through lots of repetitions of the same exercises.

💪 Teaching that goes beyond the studio

One of the things we really care about is helping you understand WHY we're doing something and how it relates to your everyday movement. That little adjustment to your posture, the way you load your foot, how you find your glutes or how you control your pelvis shouldn't just disappear when you walk out of the studio.

The aim is for what you learn with us to carry over into how you move in everyday life, running, sport and all the things you enjoy doing.

🤩 Quality equipment and environment

We have invested in the highest quality Reformers and created a calm, welcoming environment where you can concentrate on yourself and your movement.

😃 And if you're a member...

You also have access to our on-demand library 24/7, including a new recorded Pilates class every week. So your hour in the studio can be topped up with movement at home, when you're away or whenever it suits you.

We don't want Runlates to be somewhere you simply come for an hour, work hard and leave., we DO want it to be somewhere you learn about your body, get stronger, move better and build confidence in what your body can do!

That's what we're focused on when we teach you, and that's why, although we're not the cheapest, we believe we're great value 😊

Q: What makes Reformer Pilates at Runlates different?

A: At Runlates, we combine highly trained instructors, small class sizes, quality equipment and individual feedback and encouragement to help you develop strength, mobility, control and movement skills that can carry over into everyday life and the activities you enjoy.

27/09/2026

😃 Coming along to join us this week?

Fresh out of our Birthday Open Day we are full of ideas and enthusiasm to help you enjoy your classes! Head to the app or site to book your spot and we'll see you there 🤗

MONDAY
9.20am Relaxed Pilates
10.30am Pilates for Runners
11.40am Reformer Pilates
12.45 Simply Strength
6.30pm Relaxed Reformer (beginner friendly)

TUESDAY
8am Strength for Runners
9.20am Reformer Pilates
10.30am Pilates Challenge
5.20pm Reformer for Runners
6.30pm Pilates for Runners
7.30pm Social Run + Stretch

WEDNESDAY
12.15pm Pilates Challenge (online)
5.20pm Reformer Pilates
6.30pm Reformer for Runners

THURSDAY
9.20am Reformer Pilates
10.30am Pilates for Runners
11.30am Social Run & Stretch
5.20pm Pilates for Runners
6.30pm Pilates for Runners

FRIDAY
7.15am Reformer Pilates
9.20am Reformer for Runners
10.30am Relaxed Reformer (beginner friendly)
11.45am Strength for Runners

Full details of our memberships, rates and packages on the site 👀

26/09/2026

🥰 The loveliest day celebrating a year of classes, and a year of enjoying them with the most wonderful people 🙏

Thank you all for the enthusiasm, humour and encouragement you bring to this space each time you visit. Lovely to see some new faces today too who we look forward to welcoming back soon! 🤗

Thank you too to Steph, Hannah, Liz, Annabelle, and Helen for the most delicious cakes that despite my lack of photo evidence we all very much enjoyed! 😋

Lucky, lucky, lucky. Happy weekend all! ❤️

25/09/2026

🥳 Getting ready for our Birthday Open Day with the expert help of ❤️

Thanks so much to Ali for not only designing our Shropshire Hills murals, but also our footprint trails to recognise our wonderful community 🙏

Can’t WAIT to celebrate with you all tomorrow! 🎈🎂

25/09/2026

What you don't see in a Pilates class... 👀

You see the equipment - the Reformer, circles, balls or maybe bands.

You see the exercises.

You probably see us wandering around the studio, adjusting springs, demonstrating movements or reminding you to breathe! 😂

But there's actually quite a lot going on behind the scenes.

Before and during a class, we're thinking about:

🧩 Who is in the room and what they need from the session - have you walked in feeling tired, fresh, stiff or stressed?

🧩 Different levels of experience and ability - do we need to offer extra options to support beginners or challenge regulars?

🧩 How the exercises flow and fit together and what we're trying to achieve - can we practice a movement in a more stable position, before later on attempting it when we're more wobbly?

🧩 How to help you connect with your body and understand the exercise in the best way - perhaps with an anatomical cue (slide ribs to hips), a visual cue (imagine...) or perhaps a tactile cue (press your knee into my hand).

And sometimes, we're watching and thinking, “That's interesting... I wonder if we could approach it this way next week instead?”

Because Pilates isn't simply a list of exercises to work your muscles. Good teaching is about understanding how you're moving, and being able to adapt instruction to the people in front of us.

It's one of the things we love about teaching Pilates. No two classes are ever quite the same, because no two groups of people are quite the same!

Our instructors are Merrithew STOTT® Pilates trained and certified, studying anatomy, biomechanics and effective teaching techniques alongside the Pilates repertoire and completing hours of personal practice, observation and practice teaching before taking a class. So you're in safe hands! 🤗

Q: Why is instructor expertise important in Reformer Pilates?

A: A knowledgeable Pilates instructor can observe how you move, understand the principles behind the exercises and adapt them to suit your ability, goals and individual needs. This helps make your Pilates practice more purposeful, rather than simply following a set sequence of exercises.

And that's a little glimpse of what you don't necessarily see when you come into a Runlates class. ❤️

23/09/2026

🏃‍♀️ Meet the lovely MARGOT!

“I don’t want to feel like I’ll break when I increase my distance or speed.” One of Margot’s goals when we started working together on her running technique.

Having experienced injuries and falls in the past, she wanted to be able to build her running without constantly worrying about what might go wrong. So rather than simply telling her to run more, we looked at how she was moving.

Margot’s initial assessment showed a few areas we could work on, including her heel cycle, arm movement, single-leg stability, balance and glute activation.

One of the biggest changes has been her heel cycle. She’s now consistently picking her heels up, spending less time on the ground and helping her running to feel much lighter. We’ve also seen a clear improvement in her single-leg stability, her arm drive and the quality and consistency of her coordination and agility through the movement skills we’ve worked on.

And the best bit is - as well as being able to SEE the difference in her before and after videos, she can FEEL it! Margot has now achieved two recent 5k PBs, including one that came as a complete surprise on a normal run, on a hilly route! 😁

💬 Margot said in her review:

“Amazing change in my running and how it feels... it’s honestly made me feel so much stronger and confident with my running.”

This is what running technique coaching is about. It’s not about trying to make every runner look the same or chasing a picture of “perfect” technique. It’s about understanding the individual runner, looking at how they move, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, strength, stability and control, and then gradually putting those pieces together.

Because ultimately, the goal isn’t just to improve your running technique. It’s to help you feel more confident and capable of doing the running you want to do.

And Margot is definitely heading in that direction. HUGE well done for all your hard work! ❤️

23/09/2026

🏃‍♀️ Meet the lovely MARGOT!

“I don't want to feel like I'll break when I increase my distance or speed.” One of Margot's goals when we started working together on her running technique.

Having experienced injuries and falls in the past, she wanted to be able to build her running without constantly worrying about what might go wrong. So rather than simply telling her to run more, we looked at how she was moving.

Margot's initial assessment showed a few areas we could work on, including her heel cycle, arm movement, single-leg stability, balance and glute activation.

One of the biggest changes has been her heel cycle. She's now consistently picking her heels up, spending less time on the ground and helping her running to feel much lighter. We've also seen a clear improvement in her single-leg stability, her arm drive and the quality and consistency of her coordination and agility through the movement skills we've worked on.

And the best bit is - as well as being able to SEE the difference in her before and after videos, she can FEEL it! Margot has now achieved two recent 5k PBs, including one that came as a complete surprise on a normal run, on a hilly route! 😁

💬 Margot said in her review:

“Amazing change in my running and how it feels... it's honestly made me feel so much stronger and confident with my running.”

This is what running technique coaching is about. It's not about trying to make every runner look the same or chasing a picture of “perfect” technique. It's about understanding the individual runner, looking at how they move, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, strength, stability and control, and then gradually putting those pieces together.

Because ultimately, the goal isn't just to improve your running technique. It's to help you feel more confident in your body and more capable of doing the running you want to do.

And Margot is definitely heading in that direction. ❤️

Q: What can Running Technique Coaching help with?

A: Running Technique Coaching can help you understand how you move when you run and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strength, balance, coordination and control. It can be particularly useful if you're looking to increase your distance or speed, return to running after a setback, or simply feel stronger and more confident when you run.

If you're interested in finding out more about Running Technique Coaching at Runlates, just get in touch!

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