Running the distance: An adventure of endurance, self-discovery and growth
Thia Malan Coaching
Empowering runners to realise their dreams with personalised training plans and holistic support.
An approach focussed on joy and fulfilment
My mission is to help runners realise their dreams and goals both on and off the road. Every training plan is designed to cater to each athlete’s strengths, specific goals and lifestyle. My coaching, like my own running, draws on the benefits of all aspects of yoga practice, enriching the running journey with greater joy, playfulness, curiosity, and adventure.
I use the principles of training first developed by New Zealand Coach Arthur Lydiard. I hold the advanced coaching certification with the Lydiard Foundation, founded by four time Olympian in the marathon Lorraine Moller.
Holistic Approach
What I offer as a coach
Personalized Training Plans
Each plan is tailored to your unique strengths, goals, and lifestyle.
Yoga Integration
Incorporating yoga to enhance mobility, balance, coordination and mental focus.
Continuous Support
Receive ongoing guidance and motivation throughout your journey.
Experience
Benefit from 4+decades of experience in running from athletics to multi-day ultra marathons.
Holistic Wellness
Combining physical training with mental and emotional well-being.
Mindset and Race Preparation
Guidance and support in exploring your drive and motivation, how to overcome obstacles and maximise opportunities.
Injury Reduction Advice
Recovery indicators are regularly reviewed to ensure that training stays on track.
Some kind words from clients
I really enjoyed Thia’s approach which was personal to me, I don’t love technology or gadgets and despite me getting a garmin watch to help record my runs, Thia could tell that I wasn’t that interested in my watch! And tailored everything on how I felt, rather than simply what the watch said!
Thanks to Thia’s coaching, I was able to achieve my goal of running the London Marathon in a time of 4:28. But more importantly, I learned to love running again. I would highly recommend Thia to any runner who is looking to take their training to the next level.
Thia!!! Went for a 60minute run today and I could have gone on. I mean my brain stopped because it knew I hit 60 minutes but for the first time in my life I didn’t feel ready to collapse!! I tried all your advice on form and it was such a game changer! And especially when I felt myself drag, I just checked my form and I felt ok again! Wow!! I might even learn to like running!! 🙈
I was so excited talking about it, I wanted to go back out again.
Thia was good at clearly communicating the training programme, the theory it is based on and how to follow it. She could share her experience and knowledge in a very engaging way. The training programme was modified whenever I was fatigued or struggling with injury. Thia also encouraged me to try different types or running – trail running and cross country.
Move towards your running dreams, one step at a time
Book a free consultation call to find out more about how I can help you.
