Get to know me

"The running community around me inspired the start of SCIPIO. After seeing my own marathon progress, friends and family started asking for advice. What started as informal support quickly revealed the need for personalized coaching based on science."

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Nice to meet you!

Hi, my name is Scipio Bergkamp, a human movement scientist with a passion for running, that loves to inspire others to reach their goals.

Whilst studying, I stopped regular exercise and got out of shape. After graduating from university, I wanted to pursue a long standing dream of mine: run a marathon. The 3rd of November 2024 it was time to line up. After 3 hours 5 minutes and 19 seconds, I knew I was hooked. Afterwards I ran two more in Barcelona and Berlin.  Family and friends turned to me for advice on how to reach their goals, which is where the idea for SCIPIO came from.

Currently I am chasing that mythical BQ in Hamburg on the 26th of April 2026. In the future I would love to become an Ironman. That is why you will find me running, swimming, and cycling through life.

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Personal Bests and Certifications

After graduating from Maastricht University with a bachelor in Medicine, I found my passion for running. I  chased my dream to become your running coach and finished my master in Human Movement Sciences.

  • UESCA Running Coach Certification

  • MSc. Human Movement Sciences

  • BSc. Medicine

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2:59:26

42.2K

1:27:53

21.2K

38:20

10K

planned

5K

Athletes that leveled up their running

Read what others say about SCIPIO

"I came to Scipio with a goal without knowing where to start. With his guidance, I now have a clear plan and regular support. We’re in contact several times a week, and I can always reach out. It’s a long journey, but I’m confident we’ll get there together."
Daan
Goal: finish 21.1K and 42.2K
"For five months, Scipio guided me in my preparation for the Eindhoven Half Marathon 2025. He taught me to train in zone  2 and explained new training elements which I still use in my current triathlon training. Thanks to his coaching, I was able to improve my time with over 9 minutes to 1:25:15."
Reinier
Goal: 21.1K under 1:30
"Without Scipio, I would have never run 10K. He gave me the structure and confidence to set my next goal: 21.1K in March."
Karlijn
Goal: finish 10K and 21.1K

Explore the ins and outs of running

Read my latest blogs where I write about all things running. From running advice for beginners to race preparation, and nutrition. Here is where you read everything you will need to know for your training.

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