“South Coast Striders”, what a story! Back in 2017 I was encouraged at that time by athletes that I coached to establish a small club for those interested in middle and long distance running, a club where athletes could compete in athletics, cross country, road and trail racing. It was obvious that there was a void, a lack of opportunity for young athletes in the area of long distance running. Oh sure there was Little Athletics, a great organisation but one where the furthest distance a 10 year old got to run was 800metres, what about the 10 year old who wanted to race and train for longer distances?

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As we continued to grow, we began attracting a few adults as well as youngsters. The ideals and values were the same; we were established as a club that strived to push individuals to their athletic potential. A club that supported and encouraged it’s Athletes.

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Here we are in 2019, and now as founder and coach for the ‘Striders’ I am being asked to guide and coach runners of all abilities in their realisation of personal goals. In response to these requests I have created a range of programs catering to individual goals. A program for everyone, these programs include a Women’s only running group and a group for Intermediate runners as well as the existing Performance Squad. All members will have access to online coaching.

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I am an Athletics Australia accredited Coach (recreational and performance), with more than 20 years coaching experience. I have experience coaching both at the State and National level here in Australia and in Canada and the U.S. As a runner I have competed in Local, State and National Level competitions, I continue to compete regularly alongside my athletes.

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As the coach for all programs, I will continue to embrace the attributes of encouragement, enjoyment, sense of humour, respect for self and others, and that of a positive attitude. I welcome you to look through our website and check out our Face Book page; “South Coast Striders Running Club”.

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Please contact me with any questions that you may have regarding our club and your needs as a runner. I look forward to personally welcoming you to our Club.