Running Technique Coaching in Melbourne & Queensland

I've always thought of myself as a "slow-twitch" runner - great for long distances, but zero speed. But today, Paul tweaked my running form, and it felt like someone flipped a power switch inside me. Suddenly, I was flying. It was wild... I was actually running fast. Really fast.

One very happy runner right here. Thanks again 🏃‍♀️💨

I just did my first sprint workout back today, and just wanted to say that after the form session I was a little skeptical of how it would feel when sprinting, but honestly have never felt so relaxed and smooth. It definitely helped when I was running at camp past few weeks when jogging, but I was really surprised today when speeding things up!! I just wanted to thank you and let you know that you have been so helpful to many even a 400 hurdler

The Balanced Runner has been revolutionary for my running. Hyped to see the platform launch to help benefit a lot more runners in the future.

Amazing coach. Really corrected my technique and made me enjoy running again. Highly recommend Paul to anyone interested in improving their running form!

Since we last had a session (which I think is almost a year ago), I've not experienced a single instance of shin splints bad enough to stop me from running for any period of time. My running has gone from strength to strength, where I now feel confident enough to enter events.

I've gone from being able to run a half marathon and immediately breaking down for multiple months, to running two in the last six months. I ran sub 2:00 in December, then sub 1:50 in March. I can cruise at around 4:25/km and not feel any ill effect afterwards; I could even back up the next day if I like.

I'm looking at entering more trail runs to build up distance and resilience. I am having more fun running now than I think I ever have and the freedom to do this with no pain and no long term issues is extraordinary for my mental health.

I've recommended you to anyone and everyone I know who is experiencing issues with running or is starting for the first time. I know you must get emails like this all the time but what you did for me in basically three sessions has changed how I run and by extension has changed my life.

I can't thank you enough. I remember you saying before our first session that if your techniques didn't work you'd give me my money back because you were that confident in them. No bull**. Worth the money I paid and twice that again.

For 20 years I thought I had tried everything to be able to run again. I had back surgery, gained knowledge as an exercise physiologist and had the selfless support of amazing professionals in the injury prevention space. I couldn’t find a solution until I met Paul. At 36, I embarrassingly had teary eyes of disbelief in my first session with him.

It was during one of Paul’s approaches where the impact forces I felt had almost completely dissolved when comparing old and new techniques. I am so privileged to have had his genuine, positive support and the support of an incredible running coach who referred me to him - Collis from Pulse. While every runner is different, I can’t assure that Paul’s techniques will fix everyone, but I highly recommend that if you have persistent injuries, please do yourself a favour and tee up with Paul and give him a try.

Paul (technique) and Collis (programming/sessions) have been incredibly complimentary to someone like me with injuries. I hope this message helps someone like me, so you don’t spend 20 wasted years looking elsewhere. That was a mission!

Thanks so much Paul, you are a legend man and deserve massive success!!

Paul was brilliant to work with, he pushed me to my limits and made valuable improvements to my running technique that I felt immediately.

I had the pleasure of doing Paul’s workshops over a number of months and saw huge tangible results. After some 1-on-1 consults and group work, I was not only constantly beating my split times, but running became easier and more efficient. Paul is very committed to each athlete’s requirements and was even able to free up some of my back pain. Definitely worth checking out if you want to get the most out of your running.

I had always endured pain through my hips and knees when I ran for as long as a remembered. After one session with Paul, not only was I running pain free, I was also running CONSIDERABLY faster.

I can’t recommend him highly enough!

I had a great training session with Paul. He’s an amazing coach and really individualises his coaching for the runner he’s working with. I’ve seen massive improvement in my running technique and pace since starting weekly sessions with Paul. He’s the kind of coach who gets the most out of his athletes by guiding them to finding the answer themselves so it really sticks. Melbourne, we’re lucky to have him.

I have been a “runner” since 1999 when I decided I did not want to get out of shape during the off seasons of my collegiate swimming career. Over time I developed a real love for running which grew stronger as I transitioned into triathlon and then into long distance triathlon. I never ran as a kid and certainly never had any coaching on form.

Running has always been my biggest limiter as a triathlete and I have always felt like the proverbial fish out of water while running. I always had the sense that I was “forcing” it and expending more energy than I should. During Summer 2018 I heard “The Balanced Runner” on the Triathlon Taren Podcast and loved what he had to say and his methodology. After seeing Taren’s successful run at Challenge Roth I decided to contact Paul and see if he could take me to the next level.

From the jump, Paul broke down running form in a way that is easily digestible and fun. His method of focusing incremental change has resulted in steady improvements over the last few months. I visit with Paul via WhatsApp video chat every 4-5 weeks and we focus on one or two small cues to focus on for the next few weeks. I honestly can’t believe the results. Every week I feel more and more like a runner. With each week I feel like I am unlocking some kind of hidden skillset I never knew I had. When I look at video of myself over the last few months the transformation is evident and substantial.

With all the insane money I spend on Ironman races, the money spent for my sessions with Paul is by far the best investment I have made in my athletic life for years. I can’t thank Paul enough and I can’t wait to keep working with him. Running is fun again and I feel like I am just scratching the surface!

As a former NCAA Division I runner, I used to believe that running form was something you were simply born with and something you couldn’t really change. I could handle the training load for a while, but I ended up injured at the end of many of my training cycles. Throughout my career, I dealt with multiple stress injuries, and as I got older, I found myself battling years of persistent Achilles tendonitis.
Leading up to my first World Marathon Major in Chicago, I suffered a slight hamstring tear that limited my ability to chase my goal, even though I was in great shape. I was frustrated and knew something needed to change. That’s when I discovered Paul’s Balanced Runner approach while searching for answers.
Since starting the program, my everyday runs feel easier, and my injuries have noticeably calmed down. Running has become enjoyable again, and I’m able to live my life outside of training with far less pain. As a father of two young girls, it’s been especially meaningful to be able to chase them around and play freely with them without pain.
I can’t recommend Paul’s program highly enough. Whether you’re pursuing big running goals or simply hoping to move and live more comfortably throughout your day, it will help you to be a better version of yourself.

10 days in and I’m still obsessed. I imagine everyone has elements to our stride that they lament, mine has always been pain in my hips. That’s been my weakness.

A week after working with The Balanced Runner maintaining proper cues still takes focus, but when my arms are up and forward my momentum swings past my hips, saving them from the “slamming” of my momentum wash stride.

It’s exciting to have a strategy to feel fast and smooth even late in each run.

This man did more for me in 20 minutes in a parking lot and some cones than any drill or form session in my 27 years on earth.

Paul has been an amazing guide for helping me break down the movements that my upper and lower body have been doing in my running. From the first session his unique cues immediately reduced my upper shoulder rotation which helped me take pressure off my Achilles injury. Each session Paul has helped me build on the previous cues which has balanced up my arm swing and reduced my hip rotation. These new simple cues are saving me energy and time in each run and will prevent me from future injuries as well.