About Me

I’m Seán Coffey or “Coach Seán”. Very unique fitness name, I know!

I’m a coach, runner, podcast host and content creator now based in Kildare. I’ve been involved in the health and fitness industry since graduating in 2009, and while the things I work on have changed over the years, the main goal has stayed the same:

Help people get stronger, fitter and more confident without making fitness more complicated than it needs to be.

I’m interested in practical training that works in the real world. That means building strength, improving fitness, preparing for challenges and developing habits that people can actually stick with… while having the craic along the way. You can’t take it all too seriously!

It also means admitting when things don’t go to plan. I’ve had failed marathon attempts, training setbacks, questionable race decisions and plenty of lessons learned the hard way. A lot of what I write and talk about comes from trying things myself, figuring out what worked, figuring out what didn’t and sharing the process honestly. Nothing ventured and all that!

CSF Women’s Fitness Boot Camp

Since 2013, I’ve also been coaching Boot Camp For Women in Castleknock and the Dublin 15 area.

CSF is a friendly, supportive women-only training community where the focus is on getting stronger, moving well and building confidence. Sessions combine strength using kettlebells, conditioning, mobility and practical exercises that help with both training and everyday life. We like mixing up the sessions so no two sessions in a month are alike.

You don’t need to be a certain level of fitness to get started. The sessions are designed to be challenging, enjoyable and adaptable, with plenty of encouragement from the group.

CSF is for women who want to:

• Build strength and fitness.

• Improve their confidence.

• Train consistently.

• Feel more comfortable exercising.

• Work hard in a welcoming environment.

• Become part of a supportive local community.

Before anything else on this page, there was the Boot Camp and I couldn’t be happier that after all the changes over the last 13 years, I still get to do it

Running and Strength

Running has become a huge part of my life… the 2013 version of me would be shocked to hear that. Go back far enough in the blog archives and I’m pretty sure I say I “hate running”.

Somehow, that turned into marathons, run clubs, running challenges, a running podcast and very silly running challenges

I’m particularly interested in how strength training can support runners. Too many runners focus only on increasing mileage, while strength work, recovery and sensible progression are often treated as optional extras.

My own training has a strange mix, depending on what challenge I have set in front of me. So far this year, that has included running through the Dublin/Wicklow mountains at night, marathons and 21k Obstacle courses abroad.

My challenges and events usually have some form of gym and running work as I like to enjoy both.

Although it doesn’t always turn out for the best, I like documenting the journey regardless of the outcome.

The Coach Seán Blog

The blog is where I share what I’m learning about running, strength training, fitness and preparing for challenges.

Honestly, I go through blocks of the year where the blog has more priority depending on busy training and life get.

Some posts are practical, such as training advice, exercise ideas and guidance around strength and conditioning. Others are more personal, covering my own marathon training, race experiences, mistakes and setbacks.

The blog will continue to develop around four main areas:

• Running and marathon training.

• Strength training and conditioning.

• Fitness habits that last.

• Personal training diaries, race reports and lessons learned.

I want the blog to be useful without pretending that every answer needs to be complicated. The basics still matter: train consistently, progress gradually, recover properly, build strength and choose goals that give you a reason to keep showing up.

Any Given Runday

I’m also the co-host and producer of the Any Given Runday Podcast with Eric.

Any Given Runday is where running, endurance, fitness and plenty of nonsense come together. We speak to runners, coaches, athletes and interesting people about training, racing, challenges, mindset and the realities of trying to stay active.

The podcast has grown out of the same things that shape my coaching and blog: curiosity, a love of a good challenge and a willingness to talk honestly about what happens before, during and after race day.

More Than Fitness

Coach Seán Fitness is not just about workouts.

It’s about helping people take on challenges, build confidence and find a way of being active that fits into their lives. Sometimes that means a women’s fitness class in Castleknock. Sometimes it means preparing for a marathon. Sometimes it means getting stronger, returning after a setback or simply figuring out how to make training a regular part of the week.

For me, the best part of coaching is seeing people do things they once thought were beyond them.

That could be lifting a heavier weight, completing a first 5K, showing up consistently for a class or getting to the start line of a major challenge. The achievement may look different for everyone, but the process usually involves the same things: a plan, some patience, a bit of accountability and the willingness to keep going when motivation disappears.

Working With Brands

I’m interested in working with brands that genuinely fit within the worlds of fitness, running, strength, wellbeing and active lifestyles… and align with what I would do

Through Coach Seán Fitness, CSF Women’s Fitness Boot Camp, the blog, social media and Any Given Runday, I create content for people who are actively interested in training, racing, improving their health and taking on new challenges.

Potential collaborations include:

• Sponsored podcast content.

• Instagram reels, posts and stories.

• Running and fitness product reviews.

• Race and event coverage.

• Brand ambassador partnerships.

• Training challenges and community campaigns.

• Blog articles and educational content.

• Competitions and audience activations.

• In-person fitness or running events.

I’m not interested in promoting something just because it has a logo and a marketing budget. The best partnerships are useful, relevant and believable. If I wouldn’t use it, recommend it or talk about it normally, it probably isn’t the right fit.

For sponsorship, advertising or collaboration enquiries, contact me at sean@coachseanc.com.

Let’s Go Get Em Again

From Boot Camp to Challenges, podcasts and more, we’ll continue to take them on, keep making our mistakes and keep moving forward as long as we learn a thing or two about a thing or two in the process