I've been running marathons and ultras for 5 years. I have always just been a "finisher"getting to the finish within t he time but not being able to run faster during the race, I decided to join FFA with one goal in mind - to run faster. After a few months my times over the 5km, 10km and 21 km all improved significantly. I love the track sessions, aimed at improving speed with a lot of variety and drills mixed into the sessions. With my program worked out to the include the races I want to target, this has helped me achieve my goals this year and with my times over the shorter distances getting faster, I'm excited to try get a PB on my next marathon.

After the great results I had in the 2011 training with FFA I decided to up my game again this year as i prepared for my first Comrades as a "Grand Master". I found myself almost staring down the barrel of the 12 hour cut-off gun. Luckily I found my second wind after Cowies and managed to pick up the pace. That was when the months of training kicked in. I was in the zone. I had to dig deep to make up for lost time, but I made it in just under 11 hours. This was my 21st Comrades medal, and if it wasn't for FFA coaching I don't think I would have finished.

I started training with FFA in April 2016. I wanted to run a marathon as part of my bucket list and thought is would be nice to run 42km in the year I was turning 42! Training for a marathon was hard work, but nothing compared to the amazing feeling of crossing the finish line of my first marathon amid cheers and shouts from people who not only knew my name, but knew my journey. I have since completed 3 more marathons, 2 ultra marathons and numerous half marathons. I can confidently say the FFA program works. I have achieved more than I ever thought I could in my running and have learned a lot about myself.