SOS Running Essendon - Essendon North (VIC)

5 /5 Benja10: Matt is a fantastic running coach and very knowledgeable in his field. Before Matt took me on, I was constantly getting injured and felt like I had plateaued with my progress in running. With Matt I was able to increase my mileage to 60-70kms a week, go without no major injury of a 7 month period and within those 7 months have personal bests in the 5km, half marathon and full marathon distance. I highly recommend Matt as a coach, if you are beginner, advanced or wanting to go to that next level. Thanks again Matt!

5 /5 Nick Cugnetto: Training with Matt from SOS Running has been a game-changer! He guided me through overcoming plantar fasciitis and helped me increase my training load. Matts approachable nature and knowledge as a fellow runner make him an incredible coach. The positive energy in his run group is something I genuinely look forward to each week. Thanks to his expert advice and support, I achieved a personal best in the City2Surf—something I never thought possible. I highly recommend Matt to anyone looking to get the most out of their training!!

5 /5 Emma Letten: Matt took me from someone who had never run and helped me surpass all of my goals and achieve things I never thought were possible! He is incredibly passionate and very knowledgeable which shines through in his coaching style. Most importantly, he is an empathetic coach who helped me gain confidence in myself and backed me the whole way, which I believe was one of the biggest keys to my success. I know for sure my fitness and running would not be any where close to where it is now without his support and guidance. Thank you Matt for everything!!

5 /5 Debra Vo: I started working with Matt late last year to train for a half marathon and have already seen so much improvement in my form and pace. Matts program is very flexible and is understanding of my changing schedules. Matt is super easy and fun to work with and would recommend for anyone starting their running journey

5 /5 briggsy010: Matt cares about his clients. I am a competitive club track runner in my mid-30s. I was a pretty good runner when I was younger. After a long stint in retirement, I decided to give competitive running another go when I moved into the Essendon area. I live close to the Athletics Essendon track/ club. Unlike when I was younger, I kept getting overuse injuries particularly with my legs which was very frustrating. Being part of the club, Matt noticed and reached out to offer help. I went into his clinic on Keilor Rd and was immediacy impressed. His clinic has everything you need and more. Matt is very professional. During our first session, Matt identified my weaknesses and started me on my recovery plan. Although the recovery plan was slower than I would have liked, it was necessary. We started with a big emphasis on strength and conditioning, which I now know is very important (especially for older athletes). After a couple of months, I was back on a regular running program with no pain. I still do one-to-two 30 min (approx.) strength and conditioning sessions a week but it is a small price to pay to be able to run consistently without pain. Matt will always be my coach, whether or not he is coaching me directly or giving me advice. I highly recommend Matts services to any runner that wants to be consistent runner and remain injury free, no matter their level.