About RunEight
Our Story
RunEight is named after the 8th and final run of Hyrox, a leg sapping 1km run, sandwiched in between 100m Lunges and 100 Wall Balls and symbolises consistency and hard work in the months of training prior to the event.
RunEight was created with this in mind with a sole purpose of building a safe and fun environment for people looking to start their fitness journey or take their fitness to the next level. RunEight prides itself on a no bullshit, no quick fix approach, where consistency, education and fun form the core beliefs.
About Dave
Founder and Head Coach, Dave Holden, has over 30 years experience as an athlete, coach and instructor. Dave spent 23 years in the British Army, the majority of which he served as a Royal Army Physical Training Corps Instructor, specialising in physical rehabilitation through exercise intervention. He has a BSc in Exercise and Sports Science and is a Level 3 personal trainer as well as Level 4 accelerated rehabilitation and GP referral qualified. He is currently employed within the Scottish Fire Service as a fitness specialist ensuring all Firefighters are fit for role. Dave is passionate about helping others achieve a healthier lifestyle and work toward their fitness goals. He has competed at a high level in many sports over the years, most notably surfing and triathlon, and more recently competes at Hyrox where he qualified for the 2025 World Championships and has podiumed in the 2025/26 season in his age category. He also understands the complexities of family life while juggling full time work and the impact this can have on fitness goals or achieving the healthier lifestyle you want.