Personal running coaching for committed runners who want to improve consistently, even when life doesn’t go to plan.
BEAM combines a personalised rolling plan with proactive weekly review. Your training is adjusted around your goals, completed work, recovery and life outside running.
Your plan tells you what to run. Your coach decides what makes sense now.
The plan is only the starting point
A static training plan assumes every week will unfold as expected. Real life rarely works that way. Work becomes busy, sleep changes, illness interrupts training, soreness appears and races overlap.
BEAM coaching starts with a clear plan, then actively manages it. Your coach reviews what you actually completed, considers your feedback and makes calm decisions about when to progress, hold or adjust.
The objective is not to complete every session at any cost. It is to build consistent, sustainable progress across your season.
“I knew exactly what to do, why I was doing it and what times I should be aiming for.” — Luke
Who BEAM coaching is for
BEAM coaching may be a good fit if you:
- Are already running and want more structure, accountability and coaching judgment
- Are targeting a 10km, half marathon, marathon or a season of events
- Need training to work around employment, family, travel or changing availability
- Have followed plans before but find it difficult to make good decisions when training is interrupted
- Want ambitious but sustainable progress rather than unnecessary hero sessions
- Value a long-term coaching relationship and clear explanations
It may not be the right fit if you want:
- A one-off generic plan with no ongoing coaching
- A guaranteed race result or an injury-free guarantee
- Constant or daily access to a coach
- Medical diagnosis or injury rehabilitation
- Immediate enrolment without a short fit conversation
“What I value most about working with Ben is his genuine understanding and flexibility.” — Lisa
What coaching looks like each week
BEAM Personal Run Coaching includes:
- A personalised, regularly updated training plan delivered through Final Surge
- A clear training direction built around your goals, whether you’re preparing for a specific race or working towards longer-term improvement
- A weekly review of your completed training, recovery and feedback
- Personalised coaching feedback on what’s going well, what needs attention and what comes next
- Proactive training adjustments when your progress, recovery or circumstances change
- Support with race preparation, pacing strategy and post-race feedback
- Ongoing communication through Final Surge and email for questions and updates
Know when to progress, hold or adjust
Good coaching isn’t just about following a plan or ticking off completed sessions.
Each week, we’ll look at how you’re responding to training, including your progress, recovery and what else is happening in your life.
You’ll understand what’s working, what we’re keeping an eye on and whether it’s time to build, hold steady or make an adjustment.
When something needs changing, we’ll explain what we’re doing, why it matters and what comes next.
The goal is sustainable progress, not completing every session at any cost.
Coaching is A$75 per month for new athletes, with no long-term lock-in.
“Having a structured training program has made me much more consistent.” — Dylan
Supported by the BEAM coaching team
Your coaching relationship will be led by a BEAM Running coach, with one clear point of contact and training direction.
Head Coach Ben Mudie leads most athlete relationships and BEAM’s overall coaching approach, including training plans, regular reviews, coaching communication and long-term development.
Coach Claire Hodgart also contributes to athlete coaching and selected case reviews. Her background as an accredited athletics coach and physiotherapist adds valuable perspective across training load, recovery, injury concerns and return to running.
This team-based approach provides broader coaching insight while keeping your lead coach and training direction clearly defined.
Claire’s physiotherapy background informs her coaching perspective; BEAM Running coaching does not include physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis or treatment.
How coaching begins
1. Submit a coaching application
Complete the short form below with your current running, main goal and what you would like help with.
2. Your application is reviewed
Ben reviews your likely fit, coaching needs and current availability. This may lead to a conversation, waitlist or recommendation that another option is more suitable.
3. Have an initial coaching conversation
If BEAM looks suitable, we will arrange a short conversation about your goals, expectations and how coaching works. This is a mutual fit check, not a sales call.
4. Complete your athlete profile and setup
Once we agree to proceed, you will complete the detailed athlete profile, coaching agreement and Final Surge setup. Your initial goals, season direction and starting plan are then prepared.
5. Begin the weekly coaching cycle
Your training begins with a rolling plan, ongoing monitoring and a formal weekly review. The first few weeks are also used to refine the plan as your coach learns how you respond.
Pricing and availability
BEAM is application-led and capacity-controlled so every athlete can receive proper attention. Suitable applicants may occasionally be offered a later starting date or a place on a short waitlist.
The current new-athlete price is A$75 per month. There is no long-term lock-in. Submitting an application does not commit you to coaching or payment.
If BEAM is not the right fit, Ben will be honest about that and may suggest another appropriate next step.
Real runners. Different circumstances. Personal coaching.
Featured athlete · 9-minute Sydney Marathon PB
Luke
Marathon runner · FIFO worker · young family
“I wanted a program that was personalised to my work situation, as I work FIFO, and flexible enough to fit around life with a young family. Ben’s programming took all of the guesswork out of every session. I knew exactly what to do, why I was doing it and what times I should be aiming for. The plan clearly accounted for my weeks at home and away, and Ben provided detailed feedback and was always responsive when I had questions. I stayed injury-free throughout the program and went on to run a 9-minute PB at the Sydney Marathon.”
Maryanne
Masters runner · Returned after a 20-year break
“When I joined BEAM, I had returned to running after a 20-year hiatus, but my progress had plateaued. Ben’s program improved my times and gave me confidence in races. Together we set my goals, and having Ben develop the training means I can focus on completing it without second-guessing decisions, particularly around speed work. He balances challenge and recovery well, stretching me as a 70-year-old without leaving me depleted. During challenging family circumstances, he has also adapted my training with care and without adding pressure. I’m a stronger, more confident runner while still enjoying the process.”
Improved race times and confidence after reaching a plateau
Lisa
Return-to-running athlete · Personalised recovery and progression
“I reached out to Ben for coaching after getting to know him through Western Athletics, where I’d also had fantastic support from Claire. As I returned to running following a hysterectomy, I realised I needed a personalised approach to navigate the ups and downs of recovery. What I value most is Ben’s genuine understanding and flexibility. He is incredibly approachable and always willing to adjust my sessions when life gets busy. I appreciate his gentle, encouraging style; he keeps me focused on the big picture and reminds me that I don’t have to “round up” every single time to make progress. It’s been exactly the support I needed.”
Coaching adapted around recovery, life and changing training needs
Dylan
BEAM athlete since 2022 · Marathon and long-term development
“I joined BEAM in late 2022 while preparing for my first marathon and looking for structure, accountability and a program suited to my fitness level. Over the years, I’ve learned to trust the process and seen my fitness and confidence grow. Having a structured training program has made me much more consistent, while the feedback and support have helped make challenging training feel achievable. The programs are genuinely tailored to your style and fitness level rather than feeling generic. BEAM has given me the guidance and accountability to keep improving while also being part of a supportive running community.”
Graham
First-time marathoner · Returned after 30 years away
“Ben set up my training in January with the goal of completing my first marathon at the Sydney Marathon. I hadn’t run for around 30 years, so the program started by gradually getting me back into running. As the weeks and months went on, I began enjoying the training and seeing my distances and times improve, eventually building my long runs up to 30 kilometres. Completing the 42.2km marathon was an amazing feeling. Looking back to those first weeks, the support and guidance Ben provided throughout helped get me there. I’m still running and doing parkrun to maintain everything I gained through BEAM.”
From returning to running to completing the Sydney Marathon
Apply for online run coaching
This is a short coaching application, not the full athlete profile. Tell me briefly about your current running, your goal and what you would like coaching to help with.
If coaching looks suitable and capacity is available, I’ll contact you to arrange the initial conversation and explain the next steps.
Have a question before applying?
If you are unsure whether coaching is appropriate, send a general question through the contact page. If you are ready to explore coaching, use the application above.