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Kirrilly Katen

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Location

Lake Macquarie NSW Australia

Languages

English

1:1 Coaching Level

CMF Expert Coach

Coaching Services

  • 1:1 Online Run Coaching 
  • Paid Coaching Consults
  • Grounded, supportive, and mindful coaching

Running has been part of my life since my teens, but it became truly meaningful when I followed my mum into my first marathon. Since then, trail and ultrarunning have become far more than just a sport,they’ve been a space for challenge, healing, connection, and growth. The trails have shaped who I am, both as an athlete and as a coach.

With over a decade of experience in leadership, education, fitness, and mentoring, coaching felt like a natural progression. I’m passionate about helping runners unlock performances they once thought were out of reach, whether that’s completing a first trail race, stepping up to ultra distances, or chasing ambitious race goals with confidence.

My coaching approach is supportive, grounded, and athlete-centred, but also purposeful and performance-driven. I believe the best results come from consistent, sustainable training built around the realities of everyday life. Coaching is more than just writing a program, it’s about helping athletes build confidence, resilience, and belief in what they’re capable of.

As both an athlete and coach, I bring lived experience from the trail and ultra community, with strong performances across events ranging from 50km to 240km. Over the past twelve months, I’ve coached runners of all abilities to personal bests in the half marathon, marathon, 50km, and 100km distances.

Whether you’re new to trails, preparing for your first ultra, or looking to take your racing to the next level, I’m here to help you train with purpose, build confidence, and perform at your best.

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Experience & Qualifications

  • 10 years ultrarunning experience
  • 10 years leadership, fitness, and mentoring experience
  • UESCA Ultra Running Certified Coach (currently undertaking certification)
  • TrainingPeaks Accredited Coach

Notable Event Coaching / Race Experience

  • Coast to Kosciuszko 240km – 4th Female
  • Gone Nuts 101km – 3rd Female
  • Faultline Ultra 100 Mile  – 4th Female
  • Ironwood 12hr – 1st Female
  • Rumble in the Jungle 50km – 6th Female
  • Barralow Bush Run 30km – 6th Female
  • The Guzzler 110km – 17th Female

Coaching Specialties

  • Trail and ultramarathon athletes
  • New runners exploring longer distances
  • Athletes balancing training with busy lives
  • Women’s health and wellbeing
  • Grounded, supportive, and mindful coaching
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