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Training with Joe has been nothing short of life-changing. From day one, he believed in me—even when I had doubts—and that belief carried me all the way through my first half marathon. The training program was absolutely incredible: structured, personalized, and effective. I genuinely felt like I was training as a professional athlete. What sets Joe apart is not just his knowledge, but his unwavering support and encouragement. Every run, every challenge, he was there to cheer me on and guide me forward. Joe helped me not only improve as a runner but also nurture a deep love for the sport. Thanks to his coaching, I’m already inspired and excited to take on more races in the future. If you're looking for someone to push you, believe in you, and help you reach your goals, this is the coach you want.
Mychelle Rossi
May 6, 2025Joe 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.
Bianca Larcombe
September 17, 2025Joe coached me through my second marathon. He is super knowledgeable, passionate and extremely practical in his approach. I really enjoyed this process, which felt much less of a struggle than my previous marathon training regime. Joe is particularly strong on mindset which is awesome for someone like me who is relatively new to the world of marathons. Highly recommended if you’re looking for someone to help you break that PB time or just to fall in love with running again.
Amanda Elstub
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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.
Eric Emerick
December 13, 2024I have been coached by Joe for almost two years now. He has been an amazing coach and mentor. Before joining with MBRC , the furthest I had ran was 10k. Since joining I have completed two road marathons and a 50k ultra marathon, I would not have been able to do his without Joe. His experience and knowledge will be unmatched. His resume speaks for itself. The club has been huge support on my sobriety journey. I would highly recommend Joe and Manly beach running club , if you’re looking to smash your running goals. You will not be disappointed.
John Shanahan
June 14, 2025Very supportive team environment to develop as a runner! Joe changed my perspective on the sport. Highly recommend.
Alvaro
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Injured and feeling very under prepared, I contacted Joe to coach me for my 3rd Sydney marathon. Joe has been amazing! His knowledge and experience in running coaching is incredible. I never knew you could train for a marathon without tears and injuries and that there is such a thing as smart training! Thank you, Joe!
Sussana Rien
September 1, 2025I 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 💗
Lauren Winton
May 18, 2025Great club! It helped me achieve my running goals and was lots fun doing so.
Jake Garth
July 27, 2024
