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Dr Ian Martin

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Selby Leisure Centre
Selby
North Yorkshire
YO8 4BL

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About Dr Ian Martin

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I am founder and Head of Coaching and Development at Vale of York Athletic Community and founder of Delphis - a management training and consultancy business specialising in corporate health and wellbeing.

My sporting qualifications include England Athletics Endurance Performance Coach and Exercise Referral Specialist and I work for UK Athletics as a Safeguarding Educator.

Academically, I have a Phd in the History of Science, Technology and Medicine from Manchester University, a MSc (with distinction) in Business, and a first-class honours degree in English. My Master’s thesis, ‘Long Hours and Stress for IT Professionals’ won the departmental business school prize for best dissertation in 1999.

Other qualifications include: Event Group Endurance Coach (England Athletics).
Athletics Coach (England Athletics).
Coaching Assistant (England Athletics).
Level 5 Advanced Sports and Exercise Nutrition Adviser (Health Sciences Academy).
Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes Specialist (Wright Foundation).
Advanced Diploma in Sports Massage (University of Leeds).
Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (FIE) Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training and Instruction (FIE).
Level 3 Circuit Instruction (FIE) Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (FIE) Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Gym-Based Exercise (FIE) Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness.

I am a competitive age group masters athlete in track and field and road and cross country.

In 2022, aged 55 and with type 1 diabetes, I competed in every event from 100 metres to a marathon and ran three lifetime bests:

5K parkrun - 17:43.
10 mile - 1:03:13.
Marathon - 2:59:15.

I am currently the M55 Yorkshire Veterans Athletic Association (YVAA) champion for 5K, 10K, 5 mile, 10 mile and multi-terrain Grand Prix.

My PB's and age gradings for 2022 aged 55:

100 - 14.5 - 78.21%.
200 - 28.05 - 82.75%.
400 - 61.8 - 82.85%.
800 - 2:29.84 - 80.95%.
1500 - 5:02.13 - 81.12%.
Mile - 5:23.6 - 81.95%.
3000 - 10:41.32 - 81.72%.
5000 - 18:46.70 - 80.06%.
5K - 17:43 - 85.89%.
5 mile - 32:27 - 77.97%.
10K - 38:48 - 80.84%.
10 mile - 1:03:13 - 80.65%.
Half marathon - 1:22:32 - 81.79%.
Marathon - 2:59:15 - 80.02%.

I offer online and face-to-face coaching services to a wide range of endurance athletes of all ages and abilities both face-to-face and online. I also work with young footballers face-to-face to improve their speed, agility, balance, coordination and strength.

I am currently coaching a sub 17:00 5K runner, a first-time Ironman competitor, a beginner looking to break four hours for the marathon and a number of footballers at various club academies in Yorkshire. There are many more.

My coaching is grounded in tried and tested scientific principles combined with over forty years' practical experience. I believe in an athlete-centred approach rather than one size fits all.
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Mrs Charlene N Rob...
Selby
My daughter has been attending for over a year now and thoroughly enjoys it. Ian and all the team have been fantastic from the get go and so motivated and really push the kids to do their best. Very thankful for them coming to Selby.
Karolina Holewinsk...
Selby
Great to see Ian's motivation in bringing a positive and healthy resources to Selby community. Voyac Club has massivaly incresed my son's confidence. He enjoys every session, listens to his Coach, respects him and gets so motivated! And…To be perfectly honest it is usually very hard to be achieved, when guiding my son with any kind of activities. Ian has been encouraging and motivating to us All: children and parents. Highly recommended as a Coach, passionate and with great communicating skills!
Scott Harris
Wetherby
I was introduced to Ian by a good friend who had previously worked with Ian for marathon coaching. I was looking for a coach to get me through my first 70. 3 Ironman race at the time. Ian and I chatted and soon got to work. I was instantly at ease and very confident from the word go with the training plan. Throughout the process I was extremely happy and very impressed with Ian's professionalism and friendly approach. I thoroughly enjoyed every step of the way and had a fantastic result for my first race. Ian has coached me for 2 further races, the last one was for a full distance Ironman. A goal I had been working towards for a couple of years. It has been a real pleasure working with Ian and I couldn't recommend him enough! Thanks again Ian and looking forward to whatever's next! Scott.Moreexpand_more
Emma Ingledew
Selby
I absolutely love coming to circuits on a Thursday evening, Ian and his team are so supportive and I feel it is making a real difference to my physical and mental health so thank you!
Zhu Zheng
Selby
Athletics has been a great way for my daughter to participate in new sports and make new friends!
Zoe Hodgson
Selby
A very professional and enthusiastic team. My daughter really looks forward to the lessons and gains confidence with every week.
Sara Johnson
South Milford
My daughter and her friend have been attending the athletics sessions and have really enjoyed them. They are varied and keep them interested and while keeping fit. All the staff are so friendly…So pleased we heard of the group.
Deborah Horne
South Milford
This is a fantastic well organised athletics programme which is clearly enjoyed by all those attending. My daughter has gained super training advice and she has thoroughly enjoyed it and can’t wait for the summer sessions.
Maggie Kelly
Selby
My son thoroughly enjoys these sessions…. Well communicated, we’ll organised and well executed. Thankyou.
Kate Mouncer
Selby
Excellent well organised club, Ian and his team are very friendly professional and knowledgeable both my children looking forward to attending each week they have so much fun.
Eve Waite
Selby
Ian is very approachable and knowledgeable about running and athletic. My son has really enjoys the sessions.
Steve Middup
Selby
Ian is enthusiastic and passionate about passing on his knowledge and giving people the tools to achieve their potential. His recent online presentations I found very helpful and look forward joining more of his group training sessions so that I can reach my fitness goals for 2021 and beyond.
Cassandra Fennell
Selby
When I started running I didn’t realise how much there is to learn about running and Ian explains it all really well with such passion. His tutorials are great and we look forward to watching them ? .
Ian Robertson
Selby
Dr Martin is a great coach who always helps to motivate me in my sporting activities. He is very knowledgeable and also a really nice guy.
Lee Lockwood
Selby
Friendly and approachable. Very knowledgeable about running and fitness. Ian is more than happy to share his knowledge and his coaching/training advice is fantastic. The online training sessions offered in the November 2020 lockdown were helpful and very well presented. I look forward to continue working with Ian as part of the Vale of York running group.
Laura Collins
Selby
Always very knowledgeable and approachable. Great online coaching sessions as well as weekly speed sessions which I have benefited from for over 2 years.
Iain Gibson
Selby
I've benefited greatly from Ian's coaching sessions, both in person and online during lockdown. He is hugely knowledgable, very positive and caters for all abilities within the group. And in general he's just a great guy. With Ian's help, I'm enjoying my running more than I have in a long time.
Emma Winter
Carlton
I have really enjoyed the coaching videos and find Ian really inspirational. He is extremely knowledgeable and shares his experiences, which is reassuring to a beginner. His advice and guidance is explained so that it is clearly understood by all levels. He is approachable, really supportive and gives me the motivation I need. Thank you.
John Willis
Selby
I'd heard only good things about Ians coaching and now I've experienced his coaching first hand I can see why. I've found his ability to explain complex subjects in a simple way second to none. Highly recommended.
Alastair Wood
Goole
Exceptional industry knowledge and incredibly supportive. I’ve only been training with Ian for a few years now and my knowledge and results have improved markedly. I can’t recommend Ian highly enough.
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