Coaching from couch to ultra
in Canberra and Australia
Coaching from couch to ultra
in Canberra and Australia
I'm based in Canberra but coach runners right across Australia, including athletes in Sydney and Melbourne. From your first Parkrun through to your first hundred miler, plans are built around your life rather than a template, backed by actual race experience rather than guesswork.
I've raced more than these over the years, but UTK, Tarawera, Buffalo Stampede, The Guzzler and Coast to Kosci are some of the best known ones. I coach runners through those plus Ultra-Trail Australia (UTA), and GPT100 Miler's on my own calendar for the end of this year. Local marathon, national race or international trail challenge, the coaching's built around getting you to the start line actually ready, not just entered.
Whether you want a quicker Parkrun time, your first half or full marathon, or your first ultra, I'll build a plan around it. Training's tailored to your lifestyle, your terrain and what you're actually trying to achieve, not a generic template stretched to fit.
I'm Dave. I started mkUltra.run in 2020, during the COVID lockdowns, as a personal challenge that turned into coaching other runners. I don't think there's anything special about ultra runners. Anyone can do it with the right training, the right mindset and someone in their corner who treats you like a capable adult instead of handing you a generic plan.