Case studies & athlete outcomes
From first marathons to runs across continents. Structured, strength-led coaching, and what it actually produces.
I coach the full range, from someone chasing their first sub-4 to athletes running across countries. The common thread is the method: structured, periodised, strength-led, with the why explained every step. Here is what that produces.
Elite breakthrough
In just over twelve months, Sissi took nine minutes off her marathon PB and ran 2:46 at the New York City Marathon, finishing 25th woman overall.
Across continents
Eleven athletes have taken this method into crossings of Australia, the length of New Zealand, and TOR 330 through the Italian Alps. All of them are named further down.
Everyday transformation
Over twelve months, Christopher cut 34 minutes off his marathon time while staying injury-free. Not from doing more, from doing the right work, consistently, and understanding why.
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1st female overall, Fixx Nutrition Gold Coast Double 63.3km
1:07:52 Gold Coast Half Marathon, 2:21:51 marathon
Boston Marathon
The ultra-endurance roster
The runs and expeditions others call impossible, all built on the same structured method as every MARA program.
Nedd BrockmannYoungest to run Perth to Sydney, 1,000 miles on a track
Caleb HeinerThe length of New Zealand
Joshua ColdrayTOR 330, 330km through the Italian Alps
Alex BarbasSydney to Perth and back
Peter BainesAcross Thailand
Lachy CameronBrisbane to Sydney
Sam BamfordMelbourne to Adelaide
James NaylorMelbourne to Sydney
Emily HullPacific Crest Trail, end to end
Sam WilliamsUTMB, Chamonix
Warren ProctorTDS, Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc
Training with Matty has been transformative. In just over 12 months I ran a 9-minute PB and finished the NYC Marathon in 2:46, placing 25th female overall. His belief, precision, and personalised approach pushed me to chase goals I never thought possible.
Sissi Bergman
I had never run beyond a half marathon when I messaged Matty asking if I was crazy to enter Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko 100. His detailed plan, strength work, race-specific sessions and the clear why behind everything gave me the confidence to line up ready to perform.
Shane Bannister
Everyone from first-time marathoners to a 2:21 marathoner, plus ultra and transcontinental athletes who run across countries.
Results depend on the runner, their starting point and their consistency. What stays the same is the method: structured, periodised, strength-led coaching with the reasoning explained.
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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 5,000+ runners through 1:1 programs, run clubs and workshops 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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