LALOR RUNNING CLUB LEVEL 2 COACHING TEAM

'I started running in May 2017, I bought the best looking Garmin watch for Mother's Day to encourage me to run.  

My favourite running event has been 4Peaks Bright Alpine Climb 2019, it was brutal the whole 4 days; all four season was experienced across those days. But I loved every second of it because I was in the best of companies and breathtaking beauty of the mountains. 

I love coaching because I enjoy connecting with people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.  I love learning how to get the best from them and seeing them progress and uncover their potential. It's heartwarming when they trust in your ability and we both experience personal growth together. 

My running quirk is that I must do a chicken dance at least once during a race!'

 'I started running almost 10 years ago, after the birth of my youngest child, but I also dabbled in cross-country running in high school with fellow LRC member Ms. Judith Clarke as my sports teacher.

My favourite running event has been 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb in 2019. A gruelling 4-day trail event in Victorian Alpine Country with over 6,000m elevation, held every year on the Melbourne Cup long weekend.  

The best thing about coaching is the chance to ‘pay it forward’ to the running community.  I’ve made all the classic running mistakes so I want to save as many others from making the same ones.  Plus I REALLY love celebrating the ‘personal wins’ of other runners. 

When it comes to running quirks, it’s no secret that I love to eat, I’m an all-day grazer.  It’s hard for me to run a marathon distance without eating real food, so I pack a vegemite sandwich and eat it around the 32km mark.  It gives me the right amount of carbs/Bvits/boost that I need at that point of the race'

 'I ran on and off when I was younger, but it was 2014 was when I started really getting into it and started running regularly 

My favourite event is the Gold Coast Marathon, the course is fast and flat, and the atmosphere is awesome! And being in July, it's also a great time to escape the Melbourne winter! 

I love that coaching is my way of giving back, and the sensation of helping others reach their goals and achievements is awesome.

My running quirk is that my running and active wear takes up most of my wardrobe! 

'I started running in 2016, when my PT at the time encouraged me to go along to parkrun.

My favourite event was the Honolulu Marathon, which I got to run with my bestie in 2019. A once in a lifetime experience!

I love coaching because I love making connections with people. Seeing people develop their confidence and ability is incredibly rewarding.

My running quirk is that I can't run without a cap. Sunny, raining, daytime, nighttime, I always have my cap on!