Welcome to WalktoRun Services - Biomechanics and deep tissue massage specialists
What Is Walk to Run?
With over 30 years of biomechanics, deep tissue massage and coaching experience, we address mobility issues and goal-set.
Meet Your Therapist
Charles (Charlie) Allen
From the moment you meet Charlie you will learn new things about your body and the way to train for success. He draws on a wealth of experience and support from the leading educators in the industry. Using biomechanics, personal training and deep tissue massage, Charlie will get to the root of your mobility issue.
A passionate runner and a love of many different types of sports, Charlie combines practical experience with educational insight to give a diverse but science-based intervention.
Friendly and approachable,you will feel in safe hands.
What Do Our Clients Have To Say?
Rachel R
Rachel R
Rachel R
In late 2020 I received a devastating cancer diagnosis resulting in two major abdominal surgeries and 6 months of chemo. Discharged from hospital i was simply told to walk and gradually increase the distance. My activities have been limited as I had been unable to find the right help.
I booked a biomechanic screening with Charles as a "
In late 2020 I received a devastating cancer diagnosis resulting in two major abdominal surgeries and 6 months of chemo. Discharged from hospital i was simply told to walk and gradually increase the distance. My activities have been limited as I had been unable to find the right help.
I booked a biomechanic screening with Charles as a "last hope" and I am so glad I did! Charles is easy to talk to, extremely positive and wants to help! With a findings report and a 12-week exercise programme, Charles has given me hope and renewed purpose for my future recovery and improve my long-term health and fitness.
- February 2026
Lee Y
Rachel R
Rachel R
In the space of a week, Walk to Run were able to remedy 6 months of mis-diagnosis and treatment from elsewhere.
Walk to Run are now my go to for everything from treatment and therapy, to coaching my first marathon back from injury and now an Ultra marathon as well!
- February 2026
Lynsey D
Rachel R
Lynsey D
I am a very active outdoors person and sprained my SI joint whilst on a walking holiday. It was severe and I could not move my hip/pelvis for the first 10 days.
After just over a year of physio and osteopathic therapy, I had made very little progress and had lost hope of ever recovering back to full fitness. My condition was signficantly
I am a very active outdoors person and sprained my SI joint whilst on a walking holiday. It was severe and I could not move my hip/pelvis for the first 10 days.
After just over a year of physio and osteopathic therapy, I had made very little progress and had lost hope of ever recovering back to full fitness. My condition was signficantly impacting my day-to-day life as well as my health, wellbeing and fitness.
I saw Charles for a biomechanics screening and was extremely impressed with his level of knowledge and ability to pinpoint mobility issues elsewhere that were directly affecting my SI joint. He provided a comprehensive report with numerous rehab exercises and has always been quick to respond to questions. After several months I am able to walk comfortably and have recently returned to running. Although I still have some way to go I am learning from Charles's going support how to manage my condition going forward.
- February 2026
Sally C
Martin C
Martin C
Charles is absolutely brilliant at what he does. I have been a client of his for many years. He has supported and helped me through many sporting events that I have been successful in.
He has a wealth of knowledge of everything to do with biomechanics and is continually researching ways to help you improve. If you have any injury or nig
Charles is absolutely brilliant at what he does. I have been a client of his for many years. He has supported and helped me through many sporting events that I have been successful in.
He has a wealth of knowledge of everything to do with biomechanics and is continually researching ways to help you improve. If you have any injury or niggles he will take time to find the root cause and give you exercises to help fix the problem and training plans to help you improve.
Charles has helped me achieve success by winning my competition age category in events over many years and is very easy to talk to. I always trust what he says and would be very reluctant to use anyone else .
- February 2026
Martin C
Martin C
Martin C
I am living with Cardiovascular disease and previously described as pre-diabetic. I became a runner in an attempt to get fitter and more active, but suffered related injury setbacks.
I saw Charles for a biomechanics screening and following this he produced a tailored strength training programme. I have improved my base fitness as well as
I am living with Cardiovascular disease and previously described as pre-diabetic. I became a runner in an attempt to get fitter and more active, but suffered related injury setbacks.
I saw Charles for a biomechanics screening and following this he produced a tailored strength training programme. I have improved my base fitness as well as building confidence. Every follow-up session is loaded with gems of advice specific to my progress and the level of Charles's knowledge and experience is substantial and unequalled in my opinion. I have reversed a pre-diabetic assessment as a direct result of increased fitness,training guidance and dietary advice I have received from Charles. I am now running on average 40 miles a week .
- October 2025