16/02/2026
Run Coaching Spotlight;
Hard to put into words how proud I am of this guy and all he has achieved over the last 4 months. Michael came to me with the goal of running the 102km , a massive goal coming off multiple marathons in 2025 but one that was so exciting! Never has someone been so diligent in sticking to the process, asking all the right questions and making sure he ticked every box necessary.
As we all know life throws curveballs at us, and Mike was thrown a big one 5 weeks ago losing a close friend, which meant training took a back seat. We were unable to complete much of our peak weeks, and we spent majority of the time period focusing on feeling healthy and spending time moving with mates. Mike was so strong through this whole period and everyone within our community applauds him on how well he carried himself.
He got to honour his lost friend over the weekend with this run, achieving 43km before pulling the pin due to extreme weather ☔️ and gut issues, yet he was able to meet so many amazing people and take many wins away from the experience.
Amongst training for this 100km, Mike achieved multiple PB’s across 10km distances and 5km distances, two styles of running we didn’t technically even prioritise, yet his volume of work meant his overall fitness became so so strong. Whilst this 100km wasn’t the race he had planned, Mike is the fittest and fastest he has ever been, and I cannot wait to see where he wants to take his running next, as anything is possible. Congrats legend 💝💝💝
