I've been burned by a bad coach or templated plan before. How is this different?

Everything is transparent and tied to your numbers. You'll always know why you're doing each session and what we're fixing. If something isn't working, it gets changed — not defended. The free call is your chance to bring your training data and ask hard questions before you commit to anything.

I've already run a few marathons. Is coaching right for someone who isn't a beginner?

That's exactly who I work with. Most of my athletes have run 2–4 marathons and are stuck at the same time. They don't need to learn how to run — they need someone to find the specific thing capping their results. Usually it's fueling (too few carbs per hour). Sometimes it's pacing (going out too fast). Sometimes it's something structural you'd never find on your own.

What if I need to miss a week or I get injured?

You've got a demanding job and a family — life happens. That's exactly why a real coach beats a static plan. I adjust your training around work travel, illness, injury, and family commitments in real time. You never feel like you've fallen off the plan, and you still arrive at the start line ready.

How does online coaching actually work?

After your free call, I build your plan and deliver it through TrainingPeaks, which syncs straight to your Garmin, Coros, or Apple Watch. You'll see heart rate zones and pacing targets on your wrist. Weekly video check-ins and direct messaging for real-time adjustments.

Do you coach athletes outside of Australia?

Yes — online coaching works across any time zone. I currently coach athletes across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and beyond.

Is there a contract or minimum commitment?

All plans are month-to-month with no lock-in. That said, the best results come from a full training cycle — most athletes stay 12–16 weeks to actually break through their plateau and race a PB.

Stay injury-free with Gene Convery's expert prevention strategies. Hire a professional running coach in Victoria to run pain-free and stronger.

Injury Prevention for Runners: The Science Behind Staying Healthy

Runnning-related injuries affect 50-80% of runners annually. This guide explains how to build resilience and prevent common injuries.

Common Running Injuries & Prevention

Plantar Fasciitis

Cause: Overtraining, improper footwear, tight calves
Prevention: Calf stretches, eccentric strengthening, proper arch support

Runner's Knee (PFPS)

Cause: Weak hip abductors, tight hip flexors, poor running form
Prevention: Hip strengthening (clamshells, glute bridges), mobility work

IT Band Syndrome

Cause: Hip weakness, excessive mileage increase
Prevention: Foam rolling, hip abduction exercises, gradual progression

Core Injury Prevention Principles

1. Strength Training (2-3x per week)

Glute strengthening: 15-20 reps, 2-3 sets
Core stability: Planks, dead bugs, side planks
Single-leg balance work

2. Mobility & Stretching

Hip openers: 60-90 seconds hold
Calf stretches: 30-45 seconds each leg
Dynamic stretching pre-run, static post-run

3. Smart Progression

10% rule: Never increase weekly mileage >10%
Easy/hard balance: 80% easy running
Recovery weeks every 4 weeks

4. Footwear & Biomechanics

Get properly fitted for running shoes
Replace shoes every 300-500 miles
Consider gait analysis if chronic pain develops

Research: Injury Prevention in Running (Barton et al., 2016)

[Infographic: Common Running Injuries & Prevention] [Image: Key Strength Exercises] [Chart: Injury Risk by Training Error]

Expert Injury Prevention & Strength Training