Kirrilly Katen

"I take a holistic, inclusive, and athlete-led approach to coaching. It’s not just about splits or mileage—it’s about listening to your body, honouring your life circumstances, and finding your rhythm.."
Running has been part of my life since my teens, but it truly became meaningful when I followed my mum into my first marathon. Since then, ultrarunning—especially on trails—has been a space for challenge, healing, and deep connection. More than a sport, it’s a lifestyle that’s shaped
who I am.
With years of experience in education and leadership, I’ve always loved supporting people through personal growth. Coaching felt like the natural next step—an opportunity to give back to a sport that has given me so much.
I especially love working with trail and ultra runners, as well as those stepping into the unknown for the first time.
I believe coaching is about people. Watching someone achieve what they once thought impossible—whether it’s their first trail race or a breakthrough in confidence—reminds me of why I do this. For me, there’s nothing more fulfilling than being a part of that transformation.

Experience & Qualifications
- 10 Years experience Ultra Running
- 10 Years experience Leadership, Fitness, and Mentoring experience
- UESCA Ultra Running Certified Coach (currently undertaking)
- Training Peaks Accredited Coach
Notable Event Coaching / Race Experience
- Currently I am training for Coast to Kosci (invitation only and qualifiers of one miler one 100km in last twelve months)
- Rumble in The Jungle (Coffs Harbour) 50km
- Barralow Bush Run (Blue Mountains) 30km
- Faultline Ultra 100 Miles (Wellington NZ)
- Gone Nuts 101km (Tasmania)
- The Guzzler 110km (Brisbane)
- Ironwood12hr (Black Hill)
- UTA50, UTA22 Wooters “Not-A-Race” 40km GNW30
- Ironwood Teams 24 hour relay
- Elephant Trail 50km (Port Macquarie)
- GNW 100 Miles (Lake Macquarie)
- GNW 100km
- 3 marathons in 3 days (Cairns)
- Tarawera (New Zealand) 60km
- Road marathons and half marathon
- Gold Coast MarathonNewcastle HalfLake Mac Half Washpool 25km
Coaching Specialties
- Trail and ultramarathon athletes
- New runners exploring longer distances
- Grounded, supportive, and mindful coaching


