PERTH'S FRIENDLIEST RUN CLUB SINCE 2011.
A supportive, inclusive and encouraging community where runners of every age can thrive from first steps to elite competition.
WHO WE ARE
RUNNING IS FOR EVERYONE
Since 2011, we have been building a community where runners of every age can thrive. Proudly known as Perth's friendliest Run Club, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to enjoy running in a supportive, inclusive and encouraging environment.
We offer a clear pathway for athletes from as young as six years old through to elite competition. Whether a child is taking their first strides in athletics or pursuing state, national or international success, our coaching programs are designed to help every athlete reach their potential.
Running isn't just for aspiring elites. We also provide fun, engaging and supportive programs for recreational runners from kids through to adults. Whether you can only run the length of your driveway and are looking to improve your fitness, train for an event, or simply enjoy running with others, there is a place for everyone in our club.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE OUR RUNNING CLUB
We develop confident, healthy athletes through personalized coaching, supportive team training, balanced lifestyles, and a long-term approach to success.
INCLUSIVE
Every ability, every age, every pace welcome.
COMMUNITY-FIRST
We show up for each other, session after session.
LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT
Sustainable progress over quick wins.
A LOVE OF RUNNING
Building habits that last a lifetime.
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MEET THE HEAD COACH
SARAH JAMIESON
Triple Olympian in the 1500 metres · Commonwealth Games silver medallist
Sarah brings world-class experience to the club as a triple Olympian in the 1500 metres and a Commonwealth Games silver medallist. Her passion for developing athletes and fostering a lifelong love of running is at the heart of everything we do.
OUR COACHES
TINA INGRAHAM
Tina has had an unbelievable distance runner career representing the State & Australia on numerous occasions. She is a 4 times State Marathon Champion & has worn the green & gold 3 times at the World 50km Championship. In 2016 she placed 2nd in the Yokohama Marathon. Tina is also a school teacher & Mum and we are lucky to have someone of her experience & expertise on the coaching roster.
LOUISE SMITH
Louise coaches for our Recreational Run Group, Learn to Run Courses, Junior Squad & at our School Run Clubs. She brings a wealth of marathon experience to the Club having completed 5 of them as well as the 2 Oceans Race in Sth Africa (56km). Her marathon PB is 3.33. Louise has also represented Australia in both Rugby Union (Wallaroos) & Rugby League (Jillaroos). She is a Physical Education teacher at City Beach Primary School where she organises her own Run Club which attract over 100 kids. Arthritis in her ankle has kept her from running but she feels that coaching is the next best thing.
ANDREA HOPKIN
Andrea is an endurance machine. She has completed ten marathons with a PB of 2.55 & eight Ironman Triathlons! She is a secondary physical education teacher & Level 2 Recreational Running Coach. She loves coaching both runners & triathletes of all abilities. She coached her own 64 year old mother from couch to half marathon!
ASAD YUSOFF
Asad is one of Western Australia's fastest athletes over the 800 & 1500 metres. He has
competed at the National Championships in both track & cross country. He is hard working both
on & off the track & is a fantastic role model for the kids he coaches. He holds a Level One
and is a great asset to our coaching roster.
JACINTA BERLINGERI
Jacinta is one of the coaches of our junior squad. She currently coaches at the UWA Little Athletics Centre (where her 3 kids compete) & the Iona Run Club. She is completing a PhD at Curtin University (Health Sciences) and works at St John of God Hospital as the Emergency Response Lead. Jacinta is still competing in marathons in Australia & overseas while being a Type 1 diabetic. She is passionate about encouraging young athletes with diabetes or other medical conditions to continue their sport.
EMILY LONGO
Emily is our resident speed queen. She has run a slick 11.85 for the 100 metres narrowly
missing the 100 metre final at the Australian National Championships (2015). Emily's attention
to run technique & strength conditioning is amazing. She is also a qualified podiatrist
amongst other things!
PIP WINDSOR
Pip works at Physio Atelier as a physio specialising in breathing patterns & as an asthma educator. She lives in the Hills and particularly loves trail running. Pip coaches our Hills Run Group which is based in Kalamunda. She has run a marathon, some trail ultra marathons, half marathons and she loves her parkruns. Pip is a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach.
BEN CHAMBERLAIN
Ben is one of Australia's fastest 1500 & 3000 metres underage athletes. He has represented
Australia in the 3000 metres at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa (2015). He was
recently selected in the National Under 19 Squad. Ben is aspiring to represent Australia at the
Olympic Games & is a brilliant role model for the young kids he coaches.
BRI ILARDA
Bri is one of Australia's finest prospects over the long distances & steeple chase. In 2014 she
broke the WA State Open 3000 metre record. Bri is currently on an athletic scholarship
at Providence College, Rhode Island USA. In 2016 she finished 10th in the NCAA Steeple
Chase final. This ranks her 10th of all College athletes in the USA.