Very supportive team environment to develop as a runner! Joe changed my perspective on the sport. Highly recommend.

Joe is undoubtedly one of IF NOT the best running coach ANYONE could ask for. Not only is he a good running coach- without trying he is a GREAT life coach. He understands what it takes to get the best out of every athlete regardless of their ability level. His dedication to not just the craft of running but more so the craft of life. I have learned so much from our catch up chats- often these chats stay from running and more about being a complete and better person which eventually leads back to running Joe has guided me though 4 races so far this year (2024) - each performance better than the one before. One race being a huge non scheduled PR for a trail half marathon. Words can not articulate the respect I have for Joe and I can guarentee that if you engage Joe as your running coach you will only move forward and be a better runner and person from that day forward

I love this club so much. Joe is an amazing coach, getting me ready to run my first ever Ultra marathon. Everyone at Manly Beach Running Club (Pinkies) is the absolute best 💗

I can’t speak more highly of Joe Ward who owns the Manly Beach Running Club. I had serious anxiety around group running, joining races, etc and was a lone runner for my entire life, concluding it just wasn’t for me. I needed a reboot to get out of a rut so I decided to give it a go. Despite what my brain was telling me, look at me now! Feeling fit, running at 5:30am with the kindest and most supportive group I’ve ever met. If 5:30am seems early, after your first session you will be hooked. The tips and tricks Joe teaches us are easy to digest but oh so helpful. The best part is he emphasises the need for us to just have fun and not take things too seriously (other than preventing injuries ❤️). You are truly missing out if you haven’t run with Joe in Manly. Paradise with a dose of feel good fitness.

Joe is fantastic! He is super knowledgeable and was incredibly supportive and encouraging preparing me for my first marathon. He tailored the program to suit my goals and fitness level and always checked in to make sure I felt confident and prepared. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to do a marathon or become a better runner.

I always look forward to my sessions with the Manly Beach Running Club at 5:30am - and trust me, that’s saying something for someone who loves a good sleep in! Running with this group has completely changed how I think about training. I’m usually a solo runner, headphones in, doing my own thing. But being part of the Pinkies—the nicest and most supportive group of runners I’ve ever met - has made it so much more fun. Time flies by, even during hill sessions. And then there’s super coach Joe. I must admit, I was a little intimidated by the idea of running with a group led by an ultra-marathon champion, but Joe is super down to earth and a genuinely nice guy. He’s a self-confessed running nerd and knows pretty much everything there is to know about running. He’s always sharing tips and tricks to help us train smarter and get better. No matter what our goals are, he pushes us to give our best. He’s also been a massive help in tackling one of my biggest challenges—mindset. If you’re looking to smash a PB, get fit or as Joe would say become “accidentally awesome” at running, I can’t recommend the Manly Beach Running Club highly enough!