Testimonials

 

“I was privileged to have Alec coach me in 2014. There is no better coach and mentor in Port Elizabeth I would recommend to help you achieve your running goals”-Liza Kingston.

My running grew in the following 4 key areas-

Improved Performance: I was running PB's from 5km distance right up to marathon distance. & improved my marathon best by 23 minutes.

Confidence: I felt prepared for races and stood at the start line with confidence in my ability and how far I could push myself.

Understanding: I gained understanding on how to train according to your heart rate, the definition of thresh-hold and aerobic pace and being able to maximize training within these bands.

Enjoyment: I started to look forward to each session, what the program had us doing as well as the companionship that came with a group training session.

 

“I got a great deal of value from the group training. I would never have imagined that when I started I’d be able to run a 5km parkrun in under 19 minutes or a 10km in 40minutes, all within 6 months – those achievements are in large due to Alec’s training programmes”- Antony Daniels

 

“I personally gained huge improvements from Alec’s program and knowledge on how to train more efficiently. Considering my background and history your presence had a considerable impact on my development as an athlete and person. I improved weekly and within 8 months had run a 2h57 marathon (2 half marathons faster than I could previously run one). I believe Alec’s experience as a coach had a huge impact on my life moving forward as an athlete and I will always be thankful for the time and effort invested in me. “-Martin Von Alleman

 

“I managed to improve my personal best over 5km, 10km, 21km (sub 80) and the marathon distance, all at 41 years of age. I doubt one can do better than that.”-Mike Kingston

 

“For the past season I have been training with Alec Riddle as my coach. I was in need of some serious guidance and motivation to where my training and performance at races was heading as I used to only participate in races and not be a competitor. Alec's training approach isn't based on blood-sweat-and-tears but rather by proper planning ahead and gradually building blocks towards your goal. As a group we were having really great fun and even better, we were all achieving our goals. In only one season Alec's training program took my road running to my very first Half Marathon(82min), my very first marathon (3h 06 min), 4th place in my age group at 70.3 Ironman East London, 3rd place at SA Triathlon Age Group Champs and I completed the Comrades marathon for the very first time. Alec's vast experience as an athlete and coach has inspired me to a new level of competitiveness, making great friends along the way and enjoying my health and sport like I have never done before while living a balanced lifestyle.”-Gawie Henning