"I met Valentina while looking for someone who could create a personalised running programme for me, starting completely from scratch. I had very little athletic background—less than six months of training experience—and my goal was specific but realistic: to run consistently three times a week and improve my pace to 6:00 per kilometre, without getting injured or pushing myself too hard.
From the very first assessment, her attention to detail was clear. She carefully considered my starting point, goals, running shoes, recovery, and every other relevant factor. The resulting plan was progressive and well designed, with several weeks of increasing training load followed by a recovery week. She also introduced the RPE scale as a guide, helping me learn to listen to my body rather than constantly forcing the pace. No generic, one-size-fits-all plans and no rigid pace targets at all costs.
The results speak for themselves. In just one month, my average pace improved from over 7:30 to 6:26 per kilometre. I completed my first long run of almost 8 kilometres and, for the first time, I am running regularly three times a week without injuries or losing motivation. She also pays close attention to practical details: her recommendation to upgrade my running shoes came at exactly the right time, just as the increasing mileage was beginning to take its toll.
If you are looking for a coach who combines professionalism, a structured method, and a genuinely supportive approach—someone who helps you improve without ever making you feel inadequate—Valentina is the right person. I recommend her without hesitation"