This year marks an incredible milestone for Coach Rosie as she celebrates five years with Runcoach.

Over the past five years, Rosie has helped countless runners and walkers achieve goals they once thought were out of reach. From first-time finishers to seasoned marathoners, her thoughtful coaching approach, attention to detail, and genuine passion for helping others have made a lasting impact on the Runcoach community.

To celebrate her five-year anniversary, I sat down with Rosie to reflect on how the running world has evolved, what she's learned along the way, and some of the athletes who have inspired her most.

Q: Looking back over the last five years, what are the biggest changes you've seen in the running world?

Rosie: The two biggest advancements I've seen are definitely carbon-plated shoes and high-carbohydrate fueling strategies.

The impact of carbon-plated footwear on performance is undeniable, but if I'm honest, it's the evolution of fueling that fascinates me most. We're learning so much more about how athletes can properly fuel before and during training and racing, and it's completely changing the marathon experience for many runners.

I love helping athletes work through the trial-and-error process of finding what works best for them. When you see someone successfully execute their fueling plan and avoid hitting the wall in a marathon, it's incredibly rewarding.

Q: What has changed most for you personally during these five years?

Rosie: Last year I became a mom, and that has been the biggest change of all.

The arrival of my son, Leo, has completely transformed my life. It's been an amazing journey, and it's given me a new perspective on both running and coaching. I'm still pursuing my own competitive goals, but now I have the added motivation of seeing him waiting for me at the finish line.

Q: What do you enjoy most about coaching through Runcoach?

Rosie: Without question, it's watching athletes exceed their own expectations.

Many runners start with goals that feel intimidating or even impossible. What I love is seeing them consistently show up, trust the process, and gradually chip away at those goals. Then one day, something that once felt unattainable becomes reality.

Seeing the confidence and satisfaction that comes from achieving a goal you've worked hard for is one of the most rewarding parts of coaching.

Q: Is there a particular athlete story that stands out?

Rosie: There are so many, but one athlete who immediately comes to mind is Paul Nolan.

Paul competes in the 70-74 age group and completed marathons on six different continents last year. That's impressive enough on its own, but what makes his story special is who he is outside of running.

Paul is a devoted father who learned Mandarin after adopting his daughter, and now the two of them often travel together to races around the world. Watching him continue to pursue ambitious goals while sharing those experiences with his family has been incredibly inspiring.

Thank You, Coach Rosie

Five years of coaching means five years of early-morning race nerves, breakthrough workouts, marathon celebrations, setbacks overcome, and countless finish-line moments shared with athletes around the world.

Coach Rosie has been an invaluable part of the Runcoach team, and we're grateful for the expertise, encouragement, and care she brings to every athlete she works with.

Congratulations on five amazing years, Rosie. We can't wait to see what's next.

What are you reading?

9 Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty

What are you listening to?

My favorite music genre is “chill trance” according to Spotify (it sounds intense…but I find it very relaxing!). I’ve always liked Rufus du Sol and Deadmau5.

What are your non-running goals for 2025?

This year I’d love to see my family a little more as well as expand my cooking skills - maybe take a cookery class! I love oil painting also so I’d love to do more of this, if time allows.

Ok, but what about running?

One of my main goals this year is the Gold Coast marathon. I’d love to run some track 10ks too!