Athlete testimonials

 Mark has coached me for almost 5 years from being a beginner runner to a 2:38 marathon and Blackall 100km win. Mark's talent is not only in his training knowledge, but also how he fosters my self belief. He's not scared to give me hard work however, his number 1 priority has always been to get me to the start line fit, healthy and injury free. I have been able to consistently enjoy running while balancing work and family commitments.  I'd highly recommend Mark as a coach!

 Working with Mark has completely transformed my running journey. With his expert guidance, I’ve achieved personal bests across every distance—from 5Ks to the 100km. Mark really knows his stuff and brings a whole other level of credibility and insight to his coaching. He has managed my training load smartly, pushing me to improve while keeping me injury-free.  Mark is not just a coach—he’s a genuine cheerleader who celebrates every success, big or small, right alongside his athletes. I’m so grateful to have him in my corner—his support,  knowledge and guidance have made all the difference in helping me get stronger and faster - and most importantly LOVE running even more! 

 Mark and I have been working together for several months. In this time, Mark has been incredible with his communication through consistent messages and calls. The coaching has been phenomenal, with Mark adjusting sessions on the fly to fit in with my day-to-day life as well as adjusting sessions based on conditions. I have seen through this time myself running faster than ever and injury-free. I couldn’t recommend his coaching more! 

I am incredibly grateful for the coaching I received from Mark. Right from the beginning, he created a personal plan that was easy to follow and specifically tailored to my needs. His regular check-ins kept me accountable, and he was quick to make any necessary adjustments to ensure my continued progress.  What stood out to me most about Mark was his friendly and down-to-earth attitude. The sessions were all manageable while challenging at times, skillfully adapting workouts to suit my abilities while still always pushing me to improve.  Thanks to Mark, I reached results I never thought were achievable! PB's from 5km through to 42.2km. I wholeheartedly recommend Mark to anyone looking to take their running to the next level. 

 I started working with Mark just a couple of months ago as I was coming back from a long term injury. Going into this training block, I didn’t expect to get anywhere near the speeds I was previously running. But thanks to Mark’s incredible coaching, I’ve completely exceeded all my expectations! I really appreciate how communicative he is—he always checks in after key sessions, and I feel like I’m getting the best possible value from his coaching. I couldn't recommend him more! 

 Working with Mark as my coach has been a game changer for my running journey. In just three months (my first block with Mark), he helped me take 30 minutes off my marathon time, something I didn’t think possible in such a short timespan. Beyond that, he’s guided me through some milestones, including running my very first ultra marathon and most recently completing a 100km ultra. During that training block, I also managed to hit personal bests in both the 5K and 10K, which is a true testament to how well he structures his training plans. Mark is not only a knowledgeable coach across all distances, but he’s also passionate about what he does. You can tell he genuinely cares about his athletes and really enjoys seeing them hit their goals. He’s always present, supportive, and quick to offer advice or encouragement when it’s needed. I couldn’t recommend Mark more highly. His guidance and knowledge have made a big impact on my running, and I’m excited to lock in to the next training block! 

  Coming back to running after a string of injuries, the greatest achievement working with Mark has been our consistency. Three years without injuries now while notching several big PBs and a first marathon under 3 hours along the way! Mark makes an incredible effort to understand how running fits into your life, what your own goals are and making training truly enjoyable. It's his real secret to making athletes successful and consistent.