Trail Athlete

If you are new to Trail Running or to training with a coach, this is a great place to begin.

Join other runners in pursuing a similar goal. This helps you stay motivated and often helps you navigate some obstacles that are part of the journey. Regular group check-ins and step-by-step guidance.

Premium one on one coaching with some of the best coaches in the business. Regular feedback and analysis. Limited availability, apply early to avoid disappointment.

Hardus started Trail Athlete in 2019 after moving to New Zealand from South Africa.

Hardus is a data driven analytical couch that loves crunching the numbers and maintains good relationships with his clients.

David Joined Trail Athlete as a coach in 2021. 

Coming from a background of medicine & shift-work, his approach is to fully integrate training into the context of the athletes work, family, and other commitments, optimising overall fitness, nutrition, sleep, and efficient use of time, whilst enjoying the process day-to-day.

Katie joined Trail Athlete in 2023. She is a full time General Practitioner in Queenstown originally from the UK.

Katie is a intuitive coach with a lot of knowledge on extremely long distances.