Jonathan Shannon
Jonathan Shannon was the editor of the Coach website from 2016 to 2024, developing a deep understanding of health and fitness through interviews with leading experts in a range of topics.
Jonathan edited almost all articles published on Coach, ensuring they are accurate, useful and easy to read. He also selected what Coach covers and the wider editorial strategy, aiming to help as many people as possible enrich their lives with the activity of their choosing.
Jonathan took up running while editing Coach and used the training plans on the site to run a sub-40min 10K, 1hr 28min half marathon and 3hr 6min marathon. He’s an advocate of cycling to work and is Coach’s e-bike reviewer, and not just because he lives up a bit of a hill. He also reviews fitness trackers and other workout gear. Jonathan takes any opportunity to practise yoga and swim in open water, and completed the half-mile course at Swim Serpentine 2021. He also plays five-a-side football for a south London team.
Jonathan has been a professional journalist and editor since 2008, beginning his career at Time Out New York and finishing at the title as acting editor-in-chief before moving to London to provide maternity cover for the editor of Time Out London. Jonathan is committed to producing high-quality service journalism, helping readers make the most of their leisure time with inspiring and, most importantly, accurate information, something he’s continued doing with Coach.
Jonathan has a BA (Hons) in Modern History from Magdalen College, Oxford University.
Latest articles by Jonathan Shannon

By Jonathan Shannon Published
Give your gut some goodness and tickle your tastebuds with this high-fibre recipe

By Jonathan Shannon Published
Not yet ratedA solid pair of buds for a frankly stupid price

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It’s always good to listen to a local’s recommendations, especially if that local is a long-distance runner and five-time Olympian

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A few things set this rugged GPS watch apart, but they don’t form a coherent package

By Jonathan Shannon Published
Use these ten moves to break up prolonged periods of sitting

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Lucozade Sport’s inaugural list of the people who get other people moving is full of ways to get active you’ve probably never thought of

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Because no-one breezes through a half marathon

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Not yet ratedThe online bike brand is on to a winner with its latest electric release, the Roadlite:ON

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Got a can-a-day cola habit? Switch to sweeteners and you’ll find it easier to avoid weight gain

By Jonathan Shannon Published
Not yet ratedThis multi-impact helmet may be a wise choice if you are clumsy, but it’ll cost you – and its other USPs fall flat

By Jonathan Shannon Published
Not yet ratedAfter 72 hours with the device, I’d be inclined to pick this Fitbit over more expensive ones

By Jonathan Shannon Published
A new smartphone tool matches live air quality data to routes on Strava

By Jonathan Shannon Published
Not yet ratedIt’s not as heavy, but it’s also not as powerful as most e-bikes – and we’re glad to have the choice

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Because boy is it cold

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All the benefits of cross-training, plus an exhilarating experience to boot

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Use this checklist to help avoid causing stiffness or pain in your neck, shoulder and lower back

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Not his actual workout, obviously, we don’t want to break you

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And tickets are on sale now

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And what you can learn from Manchester United’s elite players to improve your performance

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With LloydsPharmacy selling CBD oil, we get the lowdown on the benefits and risks of hemp oil from a pharmacist

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Red Bull is hosting daily workouts in Covent Garden throughout May

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It’ll preserve more of the nutrients in your veg and stop them going soggy when you reheat them

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