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Our Coaching Team

Discover the OVERLAP coaching team, dedicated to providing tailored running training advice. Our experienced coaches guide you through personalized programs, ensuring your training aligns with your lifestyle and goals. With expertise in various running disciplines, we help athletes of all levels achieve success. Whether you're starting your first 5k or aiming for a marathon, our team is here to support you every step of the way. Get the best running training advice and start your journey to success with OVERLAP today.

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Head Coach & Founder

Level 3 Running Coach

 

Zac is a lover of all things running. You'll find him glued to the screen, on the edge of his seat, watching anything from Track Racing to Ultras and everything in between & beyond.

  • Level 3 Performance Coach

  • Level 3 Trail & Ultra Specialisation

  • 1st at Scottsdale Rail Trail 54km 2025

  • 1st at the Devonport Christmas Run Mile

  • 2nd at Gone Nuts 101 2022

  • 2nd at Scottsdale Rail Trail 54km 2023

  • 2x Silver buckle at UTA 100

  • Plus so much more

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Level 2 Running Coach

Growing up trying to avoid running, Amy eventually fell in love with it after joining a running group in her early 20's. Being a part of such a diverse group made it feel like she wasn’t striving for the impossible.

  • Level 2 Recreational Running Coach

  • 6x Marathons

  • Gone Nuts 101 Finisher

  • Bruny Island Ultra Solo Finisher

  • Last Female Standing at Greenvale BYU with +100kms

  • 100 Mile finisher in Under 24 hours.

  • Plus so much more

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Level 1 Running Coach

 

For Ben, running is not merely a physical endeavor; it’s a realm of personal development, well-being enhancement, enjoyment, and community. At OVERLAP, he’s committed to helping runners of all levels—whether aiming for a first 5km, parkrun, marathon training, or running for health and social reasons.

  • Level 1 Recreational Running Coach

  • Multiple Marathon finisher

  • Parkrun enthusiast

  • +100 kms at Greenvale Backyard Ultra 

  • Plus so much more

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Rach

Level 1 Group Running Coach

 

Rach believes running is the best hobby in the world. Real meaning comes from encouraging people to develop the mindset to chase big gnarly goals and see the pride they develop as they learn throughout their journeys.

  • Level 1 Recreational Running Coach

  • First Aid/ CPR trained

  • Founding Event Director at Wynyard Foreshore parkrun

  • Alps 2 Ocean Ultra NZ 323km Multiday finisher

  • Gone Nuts 101km solo finisher

  • Bruny Island 64km solo finisher

  • Narawntapu 50km finisher

  • Tassie Trail Fest 50km finisher

  • Great love of hiking circuits in Tassie

  • Plus so much more

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Gym Partner

 

The Strength Den is a performance-focused gym specialising in strength and conditioning to support athletic development, injury resilience, and long-term performance. Become a more resilient, injury-free runner today.

  • 24-hour access

  • Fully equipped gyms

  • Personal Training and Strength Programs available

  • Free access to all affiliate gyms, including Elevate Ulverstone and St Helens.

OVERLAP Members receive a discounted membership with extra benefits.


Reach out to TSD or head into the gym to discuss options.

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Level 2 Running Coach

 

Paige's passion is all things health and fitness. She is a super determined person, and gets great enjoyment out of helping other people succeed. No goal is too big or small, a win is a win! Although she has dabbled in the odd trail race, Paige much prefers the roads.

  • Level 2 Recreational Running Coach

  • Top 10 finish at Launceston Half M.

  • Top 10 finish at Hobart Airport Half M.

  • 1st at Wynfit Running Festival 12km 2024

  • 2nd at Penguin Half M.

  • 3rd at Gone Nuts 25km

  • Plus so much more

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Level 2 Running Coach

Running has been a big part of my life for many years, both as an athlete at an elite level and as a coach.

  • Level 2 Recreational Running Coach

  • Top 5 finisher at City to Surf

  • 16th at Tokyo Marathon 2024

  • 1st at Brisbane Running Festival Half Marathon 2024

  • Top 5 finisher at the Australian Half Marathon Championships

  • 1st at Brisbane Running Festival 10km 2023

  • Plus so much more

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Caity

Level 2 Group Running Coach

 

Caity loves running, health, strength, and community. She has a strong background in personal training and leading group sessions, and as a Mum of 3 young kids, knows what it's like to fit your goals in around home life.

  • Level 2 Recreational Running Coach

  • Marathon Finisher

  • Personal Training & Group Training background

  • Passionate about strength, nutrition, and holistic health

  • Plus so much more

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Nutrition and Fueling Partner

 

Nic is OVERLAP's go-to for all things nutrition and running fuel. Her experience with running, knowledge of the human body, and how to best train your gut for success are just some of the many reasons why we always head to Nic as our first call.

  • 10% off your initial consult fee

  • Accredited practicing dietitian

  • Sports dietitian

  • Sports scientist

  • Personal trainer

  • Ultra runner

  • Heavily involved in her local running community

Nic can help with an event-specific fueling plan, general training nutrition, or a balanced, all-round nutrition plan to maximise your potential and fueling requirements to help you avoid injury, fatigue, and burnout.

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"Honestly, I can say this is the only training schedule I've wanted to continue long term AND genuinely look forward to."

Beccy, OVERLAP Athlete

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