Stop running on empty.
Heavy legs, wrecked recovery, a cycle that's gone a bit off? It's usually not your training. It's your fuelling. I help female recreational runners fix under-fuelling so they feel stronger, recover better and hit their PBs.
- Certified Clinical Nutritionist
- Accredited Sports Nutritionist (Provisional)
- Cert III & IV in Fitness
- Reformer Pilates qualified
You're doing the training. So why does it feel this hard?
You've been running for a few years. You love your Saturday long runs and your run club group chat. But lately something's off, and running harder isn't fixing it.
- Your legs feel heavy and flat, even on easy runs
- You're exhausted for days after a long run
- Your period is irregular, lighter or missing
- Your pace has plateaued, no matter what you try
- Niggles and injuries keep cropping up
- Your gut plays up mid-run (and you plan routes around toilets)
- You're never quite sure what to eat before, during or after
- You keep catching every cold going around
ChatGPT can give you information. It can't coach you.
AI gives the same generic answer to every runner. It can't look at your training, your cycle and your symptoms together, and it can't hold you accountable on a hard week. That takes a qualified human coach.
Generic advice & AI
The same answer for every runner
- A flat calorie target that never changes
- Doesn't know what your training week looks like
- Ignores your cycle completely
- Agrees with whatever you ask it
- Can't spot the early warning signs
- Never checks in when life or training changes
Working with Simone
A plan built around you, not the average runner
- Fuelling that flexes with every session and rest day
- Built around your actual training plan
- Cycle-aware, adjusting as your body changes
- Honest, qualified guidance, even when it's not what you want to hear
- Screens for under-fuelling before it becomes a problem
- Ongoing check-ins, so as things change, so does your plan
What a human coach gives you that AI never will
Knowing what to eat is the easy part. Actually doing it, week after week, through the long runs, late nights at work and the days you just don't feel like it, is where most runners fall over. That's where I come in.
Real accountability
ChatGPT doesn't notice when you go quiet. I do. Someone in your corner who checks in and expects to hear from you is what turns a plan into results.
Understands the whole you
Stress at work, a rough race, guilt about food, a body that's changing. I hear what's behind your questions, not just the words you type.
Clinical judgement
AI will happily agree with you. I'm trained to spot the red flags of under-fuelling and tell you the truth, and to bring in your GP when it's needed.
Adapts as you change
Injury, a new race, a hectic month, a shift in your cycle. Your plan changes with you, guided by someone who remembers every week of your journey.
The Refuel Framework.
A clinical approach to running nutrition that catches under-fuelling early, then builds your plan around your training, your cycle and your life.
Screen
We look at your training load, energy, recovery, gut and cycle together to catch the early signs of under-fuelling.
Build
You get a personalised nutrition plan built around your actual training week. Not a flat calorie target.
Practise
We train your gut and dial in pre-run, mid-run and recovery fuel, so race day holds no surprises.
Adjust
Regular check-ins mean your plan evolves as your training, cycle and goals do.
“Instead of waiting for a missed period or an injury to start the conversation, the Refuel Framework starts it earlier.” Simone Collins, Clinical Nutritionist
Fuel Her Stride
Everything you need to fix under-fuelling, feel strong on every run and finally chase that PB, with a qualified expert in your corner the whole way.
Personalised nutrition plan
Built around your training days, rest days and cycle. Updated as you progress.
1:1 coaching calls
Deep-dive calls throughout your 16 weeks to review progress and plan your next block.
Message & voice note support
Tried a new gel? Rough long run? Send it through and get real answers between calls.
Weekly check-ins
Quick weekly check-ins so your plan keeps up with your training, recovery and cycle.
16 bite-sized modules
Learn the why behind your fuelling, one week at a time, at your own pace.
Strength & recovery program
Runner-specific strength and Pilates-based recovery to keep niggles at bay.
Race-day fuelling strategy
A tested plan for what to eat the night before, the morning of, and on course.
The Refuel Vault
Runner-friendly recipes, snack ideas and workouts to dip into whenever you need.
Run 5% faster over 5 km in 16 weeks, or get every dollar back.
I'm so confident in the Refuel Framework that I take on all the risk. Follow the program, and if your 5 km time hasn't improved by at least 5% after 16 weeks, I'll refund your investment in full. No awkward conversations. No fine-print games.
Applies when you complete the program as agreed, including check-ins, calls and your week 1 and week 16 5 km time trials.
guarantee
Real runners. Real results.
“I honestly thought I was just a slow runner. Turns out I was running on empty. Within a month my legs felt fresh again, and I went sub-23 at parkrun for the first time ever. I cried at the finish line!”
“No more hitting the wall at 16 km. Simone built my race fuelling around my training, my gut didn't play up once, and I finally broke two hours. Eighteen minutes off my PB!”
“I'd lost my period for five months and assumed that was just normal for runners. Simone connected the dots straight away. My energy's back, my cycle's back, and I'm running more than ever.”
Not a coach for elite athletes. A coach for you.
Hi, I'm Simone. I'm a Certified Clinical Nutritionist and Accredited Sports Nutritionist (Provisional), and a recreational runner myself, so I know exactly what you're juggling.
I grew up as a 200 m sprinter until knee injuries ended that dream early. These days you'll find me at run club, planning long runs in the group chat. I ran my first half marathon last year.
Plenty of nutritionists work with elite athletes. I work with you: the woman training around a full-time job, who loves her run club and knows she could feel (and run) so much better.
My approach is practical, not rigid. We build something you can actually stick to, not a plan that only works in theory.
Made for recreational runners who want more.
This is for you if…
You don't need to be fast. You just need to be ready.
- You've been running a few years and want more consistency
- You train for anything from 5 km to a marathon around work and life
- You feel tired, flat or sore more often than you should
- Your cycle has changed since you upped your kilometres
- You want a PB without guessing what to eat
It's not the right fit if…
And that's completely okay.
- Your main goal is weight loss
- You want a cookie-cutter meal plan and no check-ins
- You're not open to eating a little more to run a lot better
Three steps to your next PB.
Book a free call
A relaxed chat about your running, your goals and what's been holding you back. No pressure, no hard sell.
Get your Refuel screen
We look at your training, recovery and cycle to find exactly where your fuelling is falling short.
Run stronger
Start your 16 weeks with a plan built for you, and watch your energy, recovery and pace improve.
Good questions.
Do I need to be a fast runner?
Not at all. I work with recreational runners, from run club regulars to first-time half marathoners. If you run consistently and want to feel and perform better, you're in the right place.
Can't I just ask ChatGPT what to eat?
You can, but it'll give you the same generic answer it gives everyone, and it'll usually agree with whatever you ask. It can't screen for under-fuelling, see how your symptoms connect, or adjust your plan as your training and cycle change. That's what a qualified Clinical Nutritionist is for.
Will I have to count calories?
No flat calorie targets here. Your plan is built around real food and your real training week, and you'll learn how to fuel more on big days and recover properly on easy ones.
What if my period is irregular or missing?
This is exactly why the Refuel Framework screens early. Changes to your cycle can be a sign of under-fuelling. We'll look at the full picture together, and where it's needed I'll work alongside your GP or other health professionals.
I don't have a race booked. Can I still join?
Absolutely. Plenty of clients just want more energy, fewer niggles and more consistent running. And having a 5 km benchmark makes it easy to track how far you've come.
How does the guarantee work?
It's a 100% money-back guarantee. We record your 5 km time in week 1 and again in week 16. If you've completed the program (check-ins, calls and following your plan) and your time hasn't improved by at least 5%, you get a full refund. Simple as that.
Is it all online? And how much does it cost?
Yes, everything is online, so you can join from anywhere in Australia. We'll go through investment and payment options on your free call, once we know the program is the right fit for you.
Your next PB starts with fuelling your body right.
Book a free, no-pressure fuelling call. I keep my client numbers small so every runner gets real support.