Coaching Team

Tony Smith

Athletics Australia - Level 2 Coach

Tony is the founder of Tony Smith Run Coaching. He is a keen marathon runner who has a passion for helping others achieve goals they believe are out of reach. 

Vici Richardson

Athletics Australia - Level 2 Coach

Vici started running 20 years ago in the UK and after joining a local running club, became a regular on at events ranging from 800m track to cross country and off-road ultras.

Iain Finlayson

Athletics Australia - Level 2 Coach

Iain took up running in his early 30s to help his recovery from a serious neck and back injury and after gradually building his distances ran his first marathon in Dublin in 2009.

Ben Harris

Athletics Australia - Level 1 Coach

An avid trail runner, Ben has gravitated towards longer and challenging race formats.

Ryan Shand

Athletics Australia - Level 2 Coach

Ryan started running initially as a means to an end – a goal to lose weight and get fit and healthy for his family and to keep up with his two energetic kids.

Michael Hayes

Athletics Australia - Level 2 Coach

Anyone who has met Michael knows how passionate he is about developing a love for health and fitness in others

Gareth Jones

Athletics Australia - Level 2 Coach

Gareth had a late start into running after playing team sports for most of his life and found that running was the best way of him staying healthy whilst balancing work and a young family.

Kat Watt

Athletics Australia - Level 1 Coach

Kat‘s passion for running started as a young child, enjoying some success as a junior athlete.

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