Ali Pottinger
Qualifications
-IAAF Level 4 Middle and Long Distance Coach
-Lydiard Foundation Level 1 and 2 coach accreditation
-Bachelor of Education Teaching
-Athletics Australia
Lv2 Advanced Recreational Running Coach
Lv.2 Intermediate Recreational Running Coach
Lv.1 Run Leader
-Outdoor First Aid Certificate
-UESCA Ultrarunning Coach
-Nordic Walking Instructor
-Sports Medicine Australia Sports Nutrition Course
-Strength Training for Endurance Runners Course
-Beginners Snowcraft Course
-ASCA Strength and Conditioning Level 1 course
-Womens Leadership course Athletics Oceania
Experience
-Full time run coaching since 2015
-Numerous runs and races up to 100km
-Back country multi-day hikes
-Multi day events
-Hosted numerous trail running camps in NZ and Australia:
Taupo,Wairarapa, Old Ghost Trail x3, Blue Mountains x12
-Crewed and supported runners in numerous different ultra distance events up to 240km
-Run in many countries and terrains all over the world.
Philosophy
Training should start where you are at.
It should be fun, holistic, and achievable, but challenging.
Your running should serve you. It should be healthy, and make you and your life better.
I love seeing people improve, grow and develop, and do things that they never realised that they were capable of achieving. These things are at the heart of what I do and strive for with my coaching.
Your Coach, Toni Gracia
Qualifications
-Bachelor of Physical Education
-Athletics Australia
Lv2 Advanced Recreational Running Coach
Lv2 Intermediate Recreational Running Coach
Lv1 Community Athletics Coach
-Certificate 3 and 4 in Fitness
Experience
-Run coaching since 2021
-Many trail runs and races up to 100miles
-Worked as a Personal Trainer for 10 years at a gym
Philosophy
Running came to me at a time when I needed it most; while navigating the new world of parenting. It has enriched my life, and the lives of those around me. I love nothing more than seeing someone accomplish their goals, no matter how big or small. This is what drives my coaching.
Your Coach: Jess Haro Ramos
I first got into trail running after volunteering for UTA back in 2017 and after my first running I was
hooked. That feeling of full presence got me wanting more, trails were a place where I could enjoy
the moment and not worry about the ever growing ‘to do’ list.
I have developed a sense of belonging and connection to this sport, I simply love trail running and
as I grew a bit more competitive I understood I needed something different and structured in
regards with my training, I’m so glad I found Ali and Kerry.
A few years later and I find myself embarking on an exciting journey, one where I can develop even
further my skills not only as a runner but a coach and in doing that also take part in other runners’
journeys. There’s no greater feeling that the one I get when I see friends and crossing that finish
line.
I believe in unrealistic goals becoming achievable with a realistic plan, one that’s targeted and
modified to the unique needs and circumstances of the individual; after all, we run because we love
it and we need to adapt out training to our everyday life, keeping it challenging and joyful. I’m
deeply committed and motivated. I love having an open conversation with those I coach and I
strive to keep on learning to better guide their training.
Qualifications:
Level 2 Recreational Running Coach. Athletics Australia
Diploma in Remedial Massage. TAFE
Bachelor degree in International business. UdG Mexico
Undergraduate degree in Media and Communications. UNIVA university. Mexico
Human Development Diploma. UNIVA university. Mexico
Our Ideal Runner
