Sydney , Australia
English
With over 15 years of coaching expertise, Joe Ward is the Head Coach and Founder of the Manly Beach Running Club, transforming more than 500 runners into marathon and ultra marathon powerhouses since 2012. His coaching prowess extends internationally, preparing athletes for marathons and ultra’s including Berlin, London, Tokyo, New York, Boston, Chicago, and Sydney, to name just a few notable locations.
"Joe changed my perspective on the sport. Highly recommend."
Not just a running coach, Joe is an accomplished ultra runner with first place finishes including GNW 100 miles (2018), Australia 24 hr Invitational (2020), Sri Chinmoy 12-hour (2021 and 2022), and Coast to Kosci (2021 inclement weather CR). He has also competed for Australia in both the Asia and Oceania Championships in Bangalore (2022) and the 24 Hour World Championships in Taipei (2023).
Fuelled by bananas and owning more pairs of running shoes than he would like to admit, Joe is obsessed with all things running and loves helping others to run their best life!
Testimonials
"Coach Joe is one of the most incredible individuals to have in your corner. Not only his physical training program, but his mentor and people skills go well beyond that of just a running coach. I have and will continue to direct people looking to level up their running and achieve things they never thought possible to Joe."
"I cannot recommend Coach Joe highly enough! Training with Joe, I felt supported and motivated. Joe’s attention to detail in every aspect of my training plan was impeccable, ensuring that I stayed on track and most importantly, injury-free! I ran my first marathon just 8 months postpartum and completed it in under 3 hours and 45 minutes. Full credit to my program set out by Coach Joe! If you’re looking for a coach who genuinely cares about your success and will go above and beyond to help you reach your goals, look no further. He is simply the best!"
Sydney
Australia
2095