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Running Coaching

Whether you are training for your first 5k or tackling a mountainous ultra, challenging yourself with an obstacle race, or entering a city marathon: the right coaching can make the difference between success and failure.

Blending his experience as an IAAF Level 3 Running Coach, an ASCA Level 2 Strength and Conditioning Coach, a Physiotherapist and as an endurance athlete with 30+ years experience of racing and training, Dave's coaching will help you achieve your goals.

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"Dave's coaching has really helped to take my running up a level. He gives clear instructions with workouts for both running and strength training, with regular feedback. Dave communicates regularly and is happy to adapt my training plan to adjust to my lifestyle. Dave sets goals for me that I wouldn't have thought that I was capable of achieving... which is great at raising the bar higher than what I would have thought possible. Dave also knows when to back off and give my body time to adapt to the training load! It's been so great to work with Dave and feel like I'm running as part of a team rather than just own my own".
— Tom, Gold Coast.

"I have worked with Dave for over two and half years, and during this time he has provided expert coaching and accountability that has allowed me to smash PBs, hit goals and most importantly enjoy running. As a physio, Dave has carefully guided me back from injuries so that I can continue to train, which limits the impact of the injury on my fitness and gets me back running sooner than going cold turkey. Dave is also great at telling me when my ideas don’t make sense or will put me at greater risk of injury but he also tailors my program specifically for me based on the feedback I provide through Training Peaks. Without Dave’s expert coaching I wouldn’t be running today!"
— Carey, Brisbane.

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"Dave is both my Physio and running coach. I’m so glad I signed up for coaching as, in the 12 months since, both my fitness and enjoyment of running have grown exponentially bringing running (and personal) confidence and a rediscovery of my ‘happy place’. As a coach he is accommodating, flexible, eternally patient and gently understanding and supportive. But will challenge me when my confidence (or enthusiasm!) wanes or a race is approaching - he pushes me well beyond what I would have thought I could possibly accomplish. I have run several PBs this year ranging from 5km up to a full marathon. I couldn’t have achieved this without Dave! I have also run injury free thanks to Dave’s expertise in preventing and treating injury in a holistic way. Dave is an excellent coach and physio that I would not hesitate to recommend and an all-round lovely human!"
— Tania, Gold Coast.

"Working with Dave has been a real pleasure and has made a great difference to my training over the past year or so. His skills as a physio and passion for running make him ideally suited to being a knowledgable, trustworthy and encouraging coach. He has taught me a lot already about training philosophies, such as building aerobic capacity and strength base, as well as the importance of periodising training and optimising rest. He has always delivered structured, challenging programmes whilst retaining the personal approach to adapting training, sometimes on a daily basis, to suit my needs or work-life demands. It has been really refreshing to have such a varied training programme with plenty of room to cross train ... and surf! I certainly appreciate his laidback, friendly style but enjoy the accountability of having a dedicated programme to commit to. As a result of working together in this way I am very grateful to be able to credit him with taking me from struggling to run for 20 minutes at a time for several months (due to injury) to being able to handle 20mile runs and return to competitive road races in just over a year. I look forward to continuing to make more progress and tackle new challenges in the months and years to come."
— David, Scotland.

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Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is the art and science of understanding and enhancing human movement. Using a range of assessment and treatment techniques a Physiotherapist aims to uncover the root cause of your injuries and give you the tools to keep on moving.

Physiotherapy treatment is 100% tailored to your individual needs. Many running injuries can be treated without you having to stop running. By assessing your running technique and your unique biomechanics the underlying cause of the problem is addressed, allowing you to continue doing what you love.

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