Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I came to Matty with a strong background in group fitness and nutrition, but what I really needed was help refining my approach, especially around rest, consistency, and making the hard sessions hard and easy sessions truly easy. From the start, he’s been incredibly approachable, supportive, and realistic, while still pushing me to see what’s possible. He’s given great advice on everything from running technique to choosing the right gear, and even connected me with allied health support to improve my fuelling - this something I hadn’t explored before. He’s always there to check in, whether it’s replying to an email or even keeping an eye on my progress through Instagram, which I genuinely appreciate. The results have been huge! I recently ran a half marathon PB, cutting nearly 10 minutes off my previous time, and I’ve built so much confidence with speed work along the way. The programming is tough but really rewarding, and I love waking up knowing exactly what I need to do. Even on busy days, getting my session done feels like a win. Aside from my performance, my VO2 Max has increased, my running power and speed has increased and my resting HR now sits around 37-39. I’m incredibly grateful for the support and would highly recommend Matty to anyone looking to level up their running.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Matty is an incredible coach who really focuses on your specific needs and goals. He is extremely knowledgeable and his sessions really aim to get the best out of you as an athlete. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants to take their running seriously and improve their performances.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Having mattys expertise support for the last 2 years has proved vital in achieving what i have achieved . Notably how he is able to converse in the things that matter to his athletes. hes always realistic wit the approach and willing to listen to me as an athlete in a full 360 view of the race prep. heres to many more years of striving high and running further !Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Having a professional coach like Matty Abel has been a game-changer for me. I approached Matty with the desire to learn how to structure and strategically program my training to improve my running. My goals were to set achievable objectives while also having fun, enjoying the journey, and experiencing success. The academy has created a wonderful community of like-minded individuals who strive for improvement every day. Matty’s coaching has helped me avoid injuries, build confidence, reach my goals, and achieve personal bests. More importantly, I aspire to be a role model for my family and friends, showing them that dreams can be achieved! Over the past 12 months, Matty has helped me reduce my marathon time by over 30 minutes. I cannot recommend the Matty Abel Running Academy highly enough; it’s hard to imagine my life without it!Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've been using Matty Abel the past 4 months as I train for a once in a lifetime 10 days race. Honestly, I couldn't have picked a better coach if I tried. Matty knowledge and experience is what sets him apart from other coaches.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such an amazing coach who has worked collaboraitvely with other professionals involved in my team. Very greatful to have Matty on my team.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Can’t say enough good things about Matty and his coaching! Always helpful and supportive. I achieved all my goals I set for myself for this year and it would not have been possible if it wasn’t for Matty’s guidance. A true goat of the coaching worldPosted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can’t recommend Matty highly enough! His personalized training plans have been a game changer for me. They balance encouragement with accountability, pushing me to achieve goals while keeping the process fun and rewarding. Matty also has an incredible ability to adapt to individual needs, whether you're a beginner or looking to refine advanced skills. His knowledge of technique, nutrition, and race strategy has been invaluable. If you're looking for a coach who genuinely cares about your progress and well-being, look no further!Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Matty's coaching has taken me well past what I ever thought I could achieve when I first started with him. But it's not just his coaching that has it's benefits, he also connects you with a like-minded community of other runners. I've found that having this community has been great source of information and lived experience, this is invaluable for when you're pushing yourself into your unknown.
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Premium 1:1 Coaching
Full-service, one-to-one coaching with Matty. Your training, your physiology, your goals, built from the ground up and adjusted every week. No templates, no guesswork.
The complete coaching relationship. A program built only for you, strength and recovery woven in, and a coach in your corner who knows your training as well as you do.
Built for you
A program built to you from Matty's own frameworks, never a template. Periodised, structured, and adjusted every week.
Non-negotiable
Strength training is part of every block. It is the injury-prevention layer most runners skip.
In your corner
Ongoing communication and feedback by email. Matty reviews your sessions and steers the plan in real time.
Every four weeks
A 30-minute progress call to review the data, the feel, and exactly what comes next.
Done right
Programming that understands the menstrual cycle, because not all athletes are the same.
Under the hood
I guide what to test and how to read it, run through your GP. Bloods are the foundation for what is happening inside the body, especially iron, cortisol and testosterone.
Always
You will understand the physiological purpose of your training, explained in plain language.
Travel ready
Time zones, hotel gyms and training on the road are planned for, because so many of my runners travel and I build for it.
Earned
Coaching built on over a decade racing at the sharp end across road, trail, mountain and ultra.
Your coach
A 2:48 marathoner with back-to-back sub-3s in one week at Paris (2:53) and Boston (2:56). Northburn 100 winner and two-time course record holder. Former Head Coach at Nike Run Club and an Australian Sky Running representative. Matty has coached Nedd Brockmann (1,000 miles around a track), Cam Merrick (2:21:51 marathon) and Sissi Bergman (25th female at the New York City Marathon), plus athletes who have run across entire countries. Over a decade coaching across every distance, with the same rigorous approach throughout: structured periodisation, strength built in, and a clear understanding of the why behind every session.
In their words
Over the past 12 months, Matty has helped me reduce my marathon time by over 30 minutes. I cannot recommend the Matty Abel Running Academy highly enough.
Christopher Thamin
I recently ran a half marathon PB, cutting nearly 10 minutes off my previous time, and I have built so much confidence with speed work along the way.
Millicent Thorne
Matty's coaching has taken me well past what I ever thought I could achieve when I first started with him.
Kieran O
$350 / 4 weeksPremium 1:1 Coaching. Open by application. Next intake: September 2026.
How we work together
Your plan is reviewed and steered every week, with a 30-minute progress call every four weeks to set the next block. Email me between calls and I reply within 24 to 48 hours, ask the AI assistant in your client hub for instant answers any time, and join the runner community chats, a main chat plus Road and Trail, with my weekly highlights. Anything injury, pain or illness, inside 24 hours.
The ladder
Every plan includes the MARA community chats (including Trail and Road focused chats) and the AI assistant in your client hub.
Custom
Self-sufficient, committed runners
Everything you need to train well:
Premium 1:1
Driven runners who want closer support
Everything in Custom, plus:
Executive
Time-poor high performers who want it handled
Everything in Premium, plus:
Runners who want the full, hands-on coaching relationship: a program built to them, weekly adjustments, and direct access to Matty. All levels, road and trail.
Closely. Your plan is reviewed and steered every week, we do a 30-minute progress call every four weeks, and you can email me between calls (I reply within 24 to 48 hours). You also get the AI assistant in your client hub for instant answers and the runner community chats, a main chat plus Road and Trail, with my weekly highlights. Anything injury, pain or illness, I respond within 24 hours.
Premium is hands-on 1:1 coaching with a weekly steer, a monthly call and direct access between calls. Executive adds an intensive onboarding with Running Room gait analysis, owned diagnostics that we re-test each block, your specialist team coordinated for you, daily program reviews, race day in person, and it is capped at 5 seats. Executive is for people who want the whole performance operation run for them.
Coaching is a rolling 4-week subscription, not tied to a single training block or race. It renews automatically every 4 weeks until you cancel. Around two weeks out from a goal race I will check in, and you can cancel anytime, just let me know before your next renewal and you will not be billed for the following cycle. You keep full coaching and support to the end of any cycle you have already paid for.
$350 per four weeks. Premium is open by application, with the next intake in September 2026.
A device that syncs to TrainingPeaks (Garmin, Coros, or Apple via an aggregator) and a willingness to train consistently and include strength work.
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ABOUT MATTY
Australian Sky Running representative. 2:48 marathoner (Sydney, 2024). Back-to-back sub-3 marathons in one week at Paris and Boston in 2026. Featured in Men’s Health Australia. Athletes I have coached include Nedd Brockmann. Current partners include YoPRO, New Balance and Therabody.
Matty Abel has spent more than a decade at the intersection of elite performance and everyday running, coaching 1,000+ athletes to run smarter, race stronger, and go further than they thought possible.
A former Australian representative at the Sky Running World Championships, Matty brings firsthand experience across road, trail, and ultra-endurance events, including a personal marathon best of 2:48 and back-to-back sub-3 marathons in a single week in 2026: 2:53 at Paris and 2:56 at Boston. His deep understanding of the physical and mental demands of endurance sport lets him connect authentically with every athlete he coaches.
Matty combines science-backed training systems with a human-first approach that prioritises both performance and longevity. He is dedicated to helping athletes of all levels unlock their full potential.
EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS
Matty is a former Head Coach at Nike Run Club. Today he partners with brands and organisations including YoPRO, New Balance, Therabody, Fitness First and Northcliffe Surf Life Saving Club, building training programs and running culture that last.
His work has been featured in Men’s Health Australia.
“The Coach Ultra Runners Call When Taking On the Impossible.” (Men’s Health Australia)
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
Matty’s coaching blends data-driven precision with a personalised, athlete-first approach. Every program is built around the belief that sustainable performance comes from balance, combining structure, strength, recovery, and mindset.
Whether guiding everyday runners or high-performing athletes, Matty’s mission is simple: to help people train smarter, perform better, and build a running life that lasts.
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