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Online Running Coach - Individual Plans & Support
Achieve your running dreams
I sincerely love to help others achieve their running dreams. I believe there are no limits to what you can achieve if you put your mind to it, dedicate yourself and take the necessary action. As a coach I specialise in personalising your running program to your life, from beginners wishing to run their first 5k to more experienced distance runners wanting to set a personal best to ultra runners wanting to achieve a strong 100km - I aim to systematically get you to the start line in your best running form, building your training load while keeping you injury free.
Running programs should not be a "one size fits all". We all have different needs, including work, family, other responsibilities as well as responses to training, volume and running strengths, weaknesses and preferences. I will work closely with you to make sure your program is challenging, rewarding, realistic and specific to you.
RECENT TESTIMONIALS
“One of the best decisions I've made on my running journey was to get a coach and I'm so glad I found Kate!!”
Mike M. ~ Sydney Marathon Sept. 2025
Crossing the finish line of the TCS Sydney Marathon was one of the hardest but most rewarding experiences of my life, and I couldn’t have done it without Kate! From the structure of my training plan to the encouragement during the toughest sessions, you gave me the tools and confidence to get over the line. Every session, every bit of advice, and every push in the right direction added up to the moment I conquered the marathon. You turned doubt into confidence and hard work into achievement.
Thank you for believing in me, keeping me accountable, and helping me achieve something I once thought was out of reach!! One of the best decisions I've made on my running journey was to get a coach and I'm so glad I found Kate!!
Shelley B. ~ Sydney Marathon Sept. 2025
Working with Kate has been life-changing. As a slow runner I came to Kate looking for help to finally make progress. She helped me achieve paces I never thought possible and guided me all the way to completing my marathon.
Her approach balanced strength and running perfectly, so the plan always felt achievable while still pushing me to grow. Every session had a purpose, and I finished stronger, faster, and more confident than I ever imagined.
“Coach Kate helped me achieve paces I never thought possible and guided me all the way to completing my marathon.”
“I can highly recommend Coach Kate to anyone that wants a supportive expert to guide your training.”
Nicky ~ McLaren Vale Marathon June 2025
In six months, not only has Kate coached me to achieving my first marathon (3:56!) but she has helped me smash minutes off ALL my race times through a perfectly crafted training program tailored to me.
I am consistently running injury free and finding so much joy in the challenges Kate sets for me, that my favourite time of the week is when Kate releases the next weeks training plan! I can highly recommend Coach Kate to anyone that wants a supportive expert to guide your training. My next goal, run a sub-20-minute 5K!
Chris ~ Shellharbour Half Marathon 2025
A successful morning taking 16 minutes from my last half marathon and reaching the goal of sub 2 hours running 1hr 51mins! Thanks Kate for the training guidance and helping me with the mindset that I could do it! On to Sydney marathon next!!
“Thanks Kate for the training guidance and helping me with the mindset that I could do it!”
“I loved running my first marathon and wouldn’t have made it without Coach Kate.”
Mel ~ I winged my training until the half marathon distance. When I decided to push for the longer distance of a full marathon and I knew I couldn’t wing it anymore and finish comfortably so I turned to the Running Mums Australia Facebook group and found Kate who as a runner herself understands why we run as well as being super easy to talk to. The training app she uses is easy to navigate and her plans are never boring. I loved running my first marathon and wouldn’t have made it without Coach Kate. Now we’re working on training for my first ultra marathon and I have no doubt that I’ll achieve that goal too with Kate on my side.
ABOUT KATE
I am an Accredited Athletics Coach and Level 2 Intermediate Recreational Running Coach (Athletics Australia). I have been coaching runners of all levels since 2014, guiding them to achieve their running goals and dreams from beginners to ultra marathoners. I am both a proud member and coach for Running Mums Australia.
Other qualifications: Graduate Diploma of Education, Masters of Environment (Sustainability), Bachelor of Environmental Science.
Follow me on Instagram @KATE.HEYWARD
