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Personal running coaching that adapts to real life

For committed runners who want to improve consistently, even when life doesn’t go to plan.

Coach Ben and Dylan

The plan is only the starting point

A training plan is useful when everything goes to plan. Coaching matters when it doesn’t.

BEAM reviews what you actually complete, considers your feedback and adjusts the next step around your training response, recovery and life outside running.

BEAM Personal Run Coaching is the flagship service for committed recreational runners—especially those targeting 10km, half-marathon or marathon events while balancing work, family, travel or an unpredictable schedule.

  • Rolling training built around your goals
  • Proactive weekly review from a real coach
  • Clear Green / Amber / Red training status
  • Sensible adjustments when circumstances change

The plan is only the starting point

Coach Ben and Dylan

A training plan is useful when everything goes to plan. Coaching matters when it doesn’t.

BEAM reviews what you actually complete, considers your feedback and adjusts the next step around your training response, recovery and life outside running.

BEAM Personal Run Coaching is the flagship service for committed recreational runners—especially those targeting 10km, half-marathon or marathon events while balancing work, family, travel or an unpredictable schedule.

  • Rolling training built around your goals
  • Proactive weekly review from a real coach
  • Clear Green / Amber / Red training status
  • Sensible adjustments when circumstances change

What BEAM athletes value

Luke Sydney Marathon 2026

Luke

Marathon runner · FIFO worker · young family

“Working FIFO with a young family, I needed training that was personalised and flexible. Ben’s programming took the guesswork out of every session: I knew what to do, why I was doing it and the times to aim for. The plan adapted to weeks at home and away, kept me injury-free and helped me run a 9-minute PB at the Sydney Marathon.”

9-minute Sydney Marathon PB

Maryanne at Run Melbourne 2026

Maryanne

Masters runner · Returned after a 20-year break

“After returning to running following a 20-year break, my progress had plateaued. Ben’s program improved my times and gave me confidence in races. He balances challenge and recovery well, adapting the training through changing family circumstances without adding pressure. I’m a stronger, more confident runner while still enjoying the process.”

Improved race times and confidence

Lisa at Blaydon Race 2026

Lisa

Return-to-running athlete · Personalised progression

“I needed a personalised approach as I returned to running. What I value most is Ben’s genuine understanding and flexibility. He is approachable and always willing to adjust sessions when life gets busy, while his gentle encouragement keeps me focused on the big picture. It’s exactly the support I needed.”

Coach Ben with James and Dylan

What BEAM athletes value

Coach Ben with James and Dylan
Luke Sydney Marathon 2026

Luke

Marathon runner · FIFO worker · young family

“Working FIFO with a young family, I needed training that was personalised and flexible. Ben’s programming took the guesswork out of every session: I knew what to do, why I was doing it and the times to aim for. The plan adapted to weeks at home and away, kept me injury-free and helped me run a 9-minute PB at the Sydney Marathon.”

9-minute Sydney Marathon PB

Maryanne at Run Melbourne 2026

Maryanne

Masters runner · Returned after a 20-year break

“After returning to running following a 20-year break, my progress had plateaued. Ben’s program improved my times and gave me confidence in races. He balances challenge and recovery well, adapting the training through changing family circumstances without adding pressure. I’m a stronger, more confident runner while still enjoying the process.”

Improved race times and confidence

Lisa at Blaydon Race 2026

Lisa

Return-to-running athlete · Personalised progression

“I needed a personalised approach as I returned to running. What I value most is Ben’s genuine understanding and flexibility. He is approachable and always willing to adjust sessions when life gets busy, while his gentle encouragement keeps me focused on the big picture. It’s exactly the support I needed.”

Meet the BEAM coaching team

BEAM Running combines personalised coaching with practical, athlete-centred support. Head Coach Ben Mudie leads most athlete relationships and BEAM’s overall coaching approach. Coach Claire Hodgart contributes to athlete coaching and selected case reviews, bringing an additional perspective where her experience adds value.

  • A clearly defined lead coach and training direction
  • Personalised, rolling training built around your goals
  • Collaboration across the coaching team when it improves the training decision
  • Sustainable coaching decisions that fit life beyond running
Ben at Great Ocean Road marathon

Meet the BEAM coaching team

Ben at Great Ocean Road marathon

BEAM Running combines personalised coaching with practical, athlete-centred support. Head Coach Ben Mudie leads most athlete relationships and BEAM’s overall coaching approach. Coach Claire Hodgart contributes to athlete coaching and selected case reviews, bringing an additional perspective where her experience adds value.

  • A clearly defined lead coach and training direction
  • Personalised, rolling training built around your goals
  • Collaboration across the coaching team when it improves the training decision
  • Sustainable coaching decisions that fit life beyond running
Coach Ben and Dylan

How BEAM coaches

  • 1

    Enjoy the process

    Running should add to your life. Not every session will feel easy, but the overall experience should remain positive, purposeful and worth sustaining.

  • 2

    Build consistency

    The best program is one you can absorb. BEAM uses your history, goals and availability to balance useful training with appropriate recovery.

  • 3

    Adapt intelligently

    Training rarely unfolds perfectly. BEAM monitors what is happening, explains important changes and adjusts the plan when recovery, health or real life requires it.

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