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Speaking

Talks that make the science land

Keynotes, panel hosting and live coaching for running events, clubs and corporate wellbeing days. A trusted National Running Show speaker four years running, and opening host of the first International Running Expo in Amsterdam.

Arj on stage at the National Running Show, arm raised to a packed audience
On stage at the National Running Show, NEC Birmingham
Talks

Keynote topics

Each talk is tailored to the audience, from first-time runners to coaches, and lands in plain English.

Chasing the PB

The science-backed training behind becoming a stronger, faster, more resilient runner, for runners of every level.

Headline Saturday talk, National Running Show 2026, to 350 runners

Marathon ready

Training, taper, fuelling and mindset for the big day, built from Arj’s London Marathon series on BBC Radio London.

Ideal for marathon charities, clubs and race expos

Strength and conditioning for young athletes

How teenagers can train like athletes safely, from the author of Strength and Conditioning for Teenagers (Bloomsbury Sport).

For schools, clubs, parents and coaches

Training for Hyrox without losing your running

How to build strength and fitness for Hyrox while keeping your running moving forward.

For gyms, run clubs and hybrid events

Where to see Arj

Upcoming appearances

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  • 3 to 5 Nov2026 · Amsterdam

    International Running Expo and ISPO

    Returning after opening and closing the inaugural Expo in 2025.

    Host, panel moderator and live coaching
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  • 3 Dec2026 · Bloomsbury Sport

    Book launch: Strength and Conditioning for Teenagers

    Arj’s first book is published.

    Author
    About the book
  • 30 to 31 Jan2027 · NEC Birmingham

    National Running Show 2027

    A fourth consecutive year as a trusted speaker.

    Speaker, book signing and panel host
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Hosting and coaching

On the stage and on the track

  • Panel host, National Running Show 2026Coaching Conversation, with Olympic medallist Roger Black, Dr Matt Long, England Athletics and Kerry Newell.
  • Panel moderator, International Running Expo 2026Community and In Person Experience, with parkrun, Brooks Running and Midnight Runners.
  • Live coaching, International Running Expo 2026A coaching session alongside double world champion Dafne Schippers.
  • Opening host, International Running Expo 2025Opened the inaugural expo in Amsterdam, including the ribbon cutting with ultrarunning legend Scott Jurek.
Arj speaking on stage at the inaugural International Running Expo in Amsterdam

Opening the inaugural International Running Expo, Amsterdam 2025

What event organisers say
“We love having Arj involved and are truly lucky for the partnership. We think he’s great, such a good presenter and brings so much energy to the stage.”
National Running Show team
“We absolutely loved having him as part of 2025 and would love to continue this partnership for IRX this year.”
International Running Expo team, 2025

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