"I coach ordinary people to do extraordinary things."

Real coaching. Real results. For Real people. Whether you're just getting
started or chasing a new personal best, RhodesRunner helps you run smarter,
stronger, and longer — no fluff, no generic plans.

Hi, I’m Simon Rhodes — founder and head coach at RhodesRunner. A NZ based online Run Coaching business

I wasn’t always a runner. I started in my mid-40s to lose the 20kg that had crept on, to invest in a healthy future, and show my kids what commitment, consistency and hard work can achieve. Running changed everything. What began as a few jogs turned into a journey of transformation — one that led me to compete (and podium, in my age group!) at the NZ National Half Marathon Champs in 2024 and later that year qualify for the Boston Marathon.

Now in my 50s, I’m running faster than ever — and helping other busy people do the same. Whether you’re looking to get started, break through a plateau, or chase a new personal best, all whilst balancing everything else life throws at you, then RhodesRunner can help.

Simon is a qualified Personal Fitness Trainer, McMillan Certified Running Coach and Athletics New Zealand Accredited Coach. He has been a run coach since 2016.

WE believe that human connection is paramount to your success! All of our training plans are coach-curated — personalised to you, not generated by AI — and they ALL include strength, mobility, and prehab to keep you running strong and injury-free. Everything is delivered through a private training app.

Want a structured, proven, progressive plan like this?

Then hit the RunTeam button and signup the first 14 days is FREE, with no obligation.

OR

Hit the FIND A PLAN Button and get your next TRAINING PLAN LOCKED IN

IF YOU HAVE ENTERED THE DUNEDIN MARATHON EVENT HAVE YOUR DISCOUNT CODE HANDY!

If you are a complete beginner, wondering how to start let alone carry on running, then we have a FREE beginners program designed just for you, Hit the COMPLETE BEGINNERS BUTTON to find out more.

Need more accountability or motivation? Check out our 1:1 coaching options OR Hit the GET A COACH button to find out more.

For inspiration, be sure to read the real stories from runners just like you.

RhodesRunners and their STORIES

Be the best you can be. Start your journey today.

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FEATURE: Bobi-Rose

🏃‍♀️ Bobi had 3 months. A big goal. And no time to waste.

Working full-time, Raising a young family. Studying. Training on a treadmill at odd hours.

Her goal? 🎯
Run a sub-4-hour marathon

She came to RhodesRunner with determination... and a question:

“Can I actually do this?”

✅ We built her a flexible, progressive plan
✅ Structured it to fit HER life
✅ Just the right balance of challenge + recovery

🔥 Result?

Bobi didn’t just hit her goal.

She smashed it with a 3:40 marathon — almost qualifying for Boston! 💥

Her words?

“Super easy to follow, great for building confidence. The
plan was right on point — and fit around my busy life. Highly recommend!”

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You don’t need more time.

You need the right plan. 🧠🏃

💥 Get a training plan

Sign up RhodesRunner RunTeam and get access to 5k, 10k, Half and Full Marathon Training Plans

First 14 Days is FREE

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Looking For Something More Specific

For those looking to:

  • Build their own training plan
  • A specific Marathon Major training plan
  • SMASH through a PLATEAU. GET A PB

THEN

Join RunSQUAD.

FILL out a short questionnaire and a Coach will be in touch to build your Personalised Training Plan.

You can also just buy a specific Training PLAN as a one off. Hit the FIND A PLAN Button

RunSQUAD includes:

If this sounds like you then RunSQUAD is a good fit TRY IT FREE for 14 days, no obligation.

If you need more information hit the CONTACT ME

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FEATURE Mark & John

TWO MASSIVE PB's One SHARED MISSION - PROGRESS

Meet John McKenzie and Mark Collie — best mates, busy Dads, full-time professionals… and endurance sport addicts. 🏊🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

For 5 years they trained side by side, juggling 5 hours of training a week with work and family life. They’d made great progress — but hit a plateau. The eneric apps weren’t cutting it. Workouts were hit or miss and the feedback not always on point.

Motivation was low.

So they teamed up with RhodesRunner — and the game changed. 🎯

🔹 John wanted speed, structure, and race day confidence.

🔹Mark needed late-race strength, injury prevention, and a hydration strategy.

Both were already consistent — but now every session had purpose.


Every effort was backed by experience and insight.

Together, we built individual plans that worked with their life, not against it.

The result?

🔥John smashed his marathon PB from 3:26 ➡️ 3:16

🔥Mark dropped from 3:28 ➡️ 3:20 despite tough race conditions

💬 John: “10-minute PB! Got me the fittest I’ve ever felt.”

💬 Mark: “Loved the training! Held on strong even with cramps. Happy with that!”

🏁 Real training. Real results. Real support.

In a game of fine margins, a personalised plan is the difference between fading... and flying.

👉 Be like John & Mark. Get a coach. Train smarter. Race stronger.

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Coaching Options

You want more than a training plan. You want, professional customised run coaching, from a qualified, experienced coach. Regardless of age, experience or ability.

I will help YOU reach your running goal.

All coaching options are on monthly subscriptions that can be cancelled or paused at anytime.

  • GetActive StayActive for Complete Beginners. FIRST 14 DAYS FREE
  • RunTeam for access to Coach personalised training plans 5k. 10k, Half and Full Marathons. FIRST 14 DAYS FREE
  • RunSquad for monthly Coach review and personalised Marathon Majors, Build your own Training and Specific Plateau smashing PBs. FIRST 14 DAYS FREE
  • NextLevel for weekly feedback, mofication and Coach review of personalised plan. Spaces Limited
  • 1:1 Premium for Daily personalised training, feedback, modification, unlimited Coach interaction Spaces Limited
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FEATURE - BROOMY

🏏 Neil Broom – Retired, But Not Out

From Black Cap to Boston Qualifier 👊

After years on the international cricket stage, Neil “Broomy” Broom could’ve hung up his competitive bat for good. But that’s not how high performers roll.

🔥 He tackled Half Ironmans.

🔥He ran an ultramarathon.

🔥He chased marathon PBs.

But injuries stopped him short—twice—while chasing a 3:15 marathon.

Until he teamed up with RhodesRunner.

Together we built:

✅ A smarter, injury-proof training plan

✅ A tailored race strategy

✅ A new level of confidence and race-day prep

And guess what?

On race day, Neil didn’t just run 3:15.

He SMASHED it with a mind-blowing 2:50 🤯

📍Boston Qualifier.

🎯Massive PB.

🔥Peak performance in his 40s.

“Simon took my running to the next level. I’ll be back with him for Boston!”

🚨 This is what happens when experience meets structure, passion meets purpose, and the right plan
unlocks the next level.

Be like Broomy.

Back yourself. Train smart.

Be the best runner you can be.

📩Get a Coach Today

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Personalised Training Plans to help YOU reach your running goals AND run FASTER Just want a Training PLAN? You WILL Find it HERE.

All RhodesRunner plans and subscriptions require you to have a device, typically a smart watch or phone, that you can wear or carry and is capable at a minimum of tracking your activities via GPS. 

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