Running is great for your mental and physical wellbeing. Whatever your age or ability, we can help you to improve your running and achieve your running goals. All sessions are led by supportive accredited run coaches. Join our positive running community and get motivated to achieve something amazing!
About Us
Bayside Run Coaching has been supporting kids and adults in Bayside Melbourne to improve their running for almost 10 years. We are passionate, experienced, highly focused on service and we work hard to provide you or your kids with an engaging and enjoyable experience.
ABOUT THE HEAD COACH
Our team is lead by Jim Poussard, owner and head coach of Bayside Run Coaching. Jim understands people, loves running and is a stickler for great customer service. Jim also works for Athletics Australia as a Junior Athletics Leader and is currently on the Melbourne Girls Grammar athletics coaching team. Jim understands the importance of an efficient running technique to maximise performance and avoid injury through his long-distance running. He has completed over 75 marathons/ultramarathons as well as having a go at pretty much every other distance possible.
Primary qualifications: Level 3 Running Coach, accredited with Athletics Australia
Focus / specialties: Juniors and adults, run technique, running for sport, distance running, half and full marathon training plans, beginner runners
What people are saying...
“Jim is reliable and professional. He engaged well with the kids at clinics he ran at our school. I would highly recommend Jim.”
“Jim is a very friendly and supportive coach who helped me to run my first marathon. It was an amazing experience.”
“I started my own run group...can you believe it! I am always telling them about Jim and the 6 Week Challenge I did!”
“Jim’s experience & encouragement helped me run a 5km fun run and now I love running and am working towards my next running goal”
“Thank you for your support Jim. I now feel like a real runner!”
What we offer
Bayside Run Coaching offers a wide range of programs and services to help you, your child, team, school or workplace to achieve something amazing! You don’t have to be an elite runner to want to improve and enjoy running! Click the services below to find out more -
Junior Run Coaching
Personal Run Coaching for juniors
We regularly coach children one-on-one in order to improve their running technique and build run fitness for other sports. We offer sessions for 2 or more juniors together at a reduced rate.
Common challenges that parents relay to us include:
An interest in running but restricted by poor technique
A desire to improve run endurance, take-off power, speed and agility for other sports
Improve performance and race strategy for Athletics/XC events
We can assist with all these goals in a professional and engaging way.
Pricing (5-17 years):
45-min Run Coaching session: $65 - PURCHASE HERE
5-Session Run Coaching package: $300 - PURCHASE HERE
Discounts available for 2 or more participants (ask us)
To discuss how we can help you, complete the Enquiry From below and we will get right back to you. You can also contact Coach Jim on 0450 379 810 or email to coachjim@baysideruncoaching.com.au
junior run ACTIVE groups (Beginner-intermediate)
Term 2 - 2024 Bookings now open
Kids love to run. You can foster that interest with our weekly junior RUN ACTIVE groups. We coach fun engaging sessions, supporting juniors to:
enjoy and improve their running
run efficiently utilising correct technique
learn and improve different running elements - speed, endurance and fitness
practise sport-specific running skills, take off speed and agility
Session are 45 minutes in duration and would suit keen junior runners (beginner to intermediate level), aged 6-14 years. Programs operate during the school term, commencing in Week 2.
For more information, hit the Enquire Now button or contact Coach Jim on 0450 379 810.
Term 2-2024 junior group Information
In Term 2, we have one group operating (Brighton)
Dates and Pricing
Brighton program (Wed): 1st May - 19th June (8 Weeks)
Time: 4.30pm-5.15pm
Location: Dendy Park Brighton (Cummins Rd side)
Term Fee: $142
Casual session fee: $18
If you are ready to book in, hit the BOOK NOW button below.
6-Week Run Challenge
UPCOMING CHALLENGE: AUTUMN 2024 (29 April - 8 June)
what is a 6-week run challenge?
Beginning your running journey can be a challenge! Getting through the first 4-6 weeks can require a little help - that’s where our 6 Week Challenge comes in.
If you are a running beginner or you are wanting to get back to being a regular confident runner, this is perfect for you! With the motivation of an achievable run goal, accredited coach, structured training program and a supportive small group environment, you can complete a 5km run in 6 weeks!
what is included in the challenge?
Run technique assessment from our accredited running coach
Two fun supportive coaching sessions per week for 6 weeks - helping you run correctly and build up your distance gradually.
Fully supported goal event day - drink stations and instant support crew!
Lots of advice, laughs and motivation
Very cool ‘Team Bayside’ running cap
who coaches the challenge?
The Challenge is coached by our head coach Jim Poussard. Jim is experienced and passionate about supporting new runners to build their confidence and ability and has led many previous 6-Week Challenge programs.
how much does the 6-week challenge cost?
The 6-Week Challenge is great value at $375 (12 sessions). We also offer a cheaper rate if you can only attend one session per week.
If you are a previous 6 Week Challenge participant and want to experience that awesome feeling again, you are eligible for a 50% discount!
Not sure if this is right for you?
We think you will love the support of the 6 Week Challenge - so if you find the program is not right for you after your first week, we will refund your fee..
upcoming 6-week run challenge - AUTUMN 2024
Dendy Park - Brighton
Target distance: 5km
Challenge commences: Monday 29 April
Weekly session times: Wednesdays 6.30am, Saturdays 7.30am
5km Event Day at Dendy Park: Saturday 8 June 2024
how do i sign up?
If you are interested in the program, you can either register your interest and we will contact you or you can book in to the program below and confirm your spot. For the best experience we keep numbers low. You can also contact Coach Jim on 0450 379 810 to chat about your running and the program.
Now is your time to get fit and healthy and become a regular confident runner - you wont regret it!
Adult Run Coaching
Our experienced coaches work with adults from 18-80 years who want to get fitter, lose weight, improve run technique or achieve a specific run goal. For adults and families, we offer individual run coaching sessions, family sessions and virtual coaching sessions.
Personal Run Coaching
We offer coaching for individuals who want to improve various aspects of their running:
Functional: technique, returning from injury
Run fitness: Improving fitness, speed, agility
Outcome based: Training towards a specific event or sport
Wellbeing: Running as a pathway to improve mental and physical health
This is relevant for those with a running focus and for athletes from other sports wanting to improve their fitness and speed. We take the time to understand your run history and what you want to achieve, then work with you to develop a plan and work towards your goal outcome.
Adult Personal Run Coaching Pricing
Single Run Coaching session: $65 - PAY HERE
5-Session Run Coaching package: $300 - PAY HERE
Discounts available for 2 or more participants (ask us)
Note: Sessions held outside the broader ‘Bayside’ Melbourne area may incur an additional fee.
To discuss how we can help you, complete the enquiry button below and we will contact you to get started! You can also contact Coach Jim on 0450 379 810 or email to coachjim@baysideruncoaching.com.au
School Programs
School Run Skills Programs (Years 1-12)
Add a before or after school run skills program at your school, led by our experienced and engaging run coaches. These are 45 minute sessions conducted once a week. Our programs coach technique, agility and run endurance through fun activities and challenges....so no boring laps of the oval. Our 8-10 week term-based programs are great value, parent funded and conveniently located on or adjacent to school premises. We currently operate a successful ongoing Run Skills program at Cornish College for Year 1-4 students.
Benefit to school families and students:
A fun and challenging extra-curricular activity to keep kids fit, active and healthy.
Convenient weekly activity held on school grounds
Opportunity to work towards a run goal
Great value activity, generally much cheaper than other term based programs.
Benefits to your school:
Providing a professional extra curricular option for your students
Enhance the fitness of students for other sports
No cost to the school as programs are generally parent funded
We make the process easy, provide all equipment and communicate directly with participating families
Contact our head coach Jim Poussard on 0450 379 810 or email coachjim@baysideruncoaching.com.au to chat about how a run skills program can add to your school co-curricular offerings.
Cross-Country coaching (PRIMARY & secondary)
Bayside Run Coaching offers coaching for school cross country teams in the lead up to school, district, division or higher level competitions. Our experienced coaches have trained X-C students to state level and we aim to balance outcomes with enjoyment. Contact us for more information.
Firbank Grammar Sandringham House
Run Skills Program (Before School)
Bayside Run Coaching lead this fantastic before-school extra curricular activity and we invite school parents of children (Prep - Year 6) to book in.
Run Skills involves games, team activities and running drills to keep kids active, build fitness for sport and to have fun! For the older kids, its also great preparation for school Cross Country and Athletics.
The program is led by our Level 3 Running Coach Jim Poussard who has coached running skills in schools for over 10 years.
Program Details - Term 2-2024
Day/Time: Tuesdays 8.05am - 8.45am
Dates: 23 April - 18 June (9 week program)
Location: Firbank Sandringham House School Oval
Term fee: $145 (addition children in family 25% off)
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN: PURCHASE HERE
Want to get active or know more? Complete the enquiry form here or contact us via any of the methods below.