BTU Coaches

Liam Mckenzie, BTU60 podium winner and is an ultra running and obstacle course legend, living in the Hinterland of the Tweed shire near Byron Bay and the Gold Coast of Australia.

His passion is adventuring and running mountains. I love the outdoors and testing my limits and finding hidden gems!

Liam has worked in the fitness industry and am currently ranked number in the top of Australia for Sky trail running and obstacle course racing . I also compete in all areas of Trail Running and adventure racing events.

Working closely with brands such as Wild Earth, Hammer Nutrition Australia , Fractel Running, VJ Sport Australia, Spartan Race and now Brisbane Trail Ultra.

Additionally, I have worked with brands such as 2XU, Macros, Youfoodz, True Grit Australia.

Liam is the director of “The Mckenzie Method” offers online training programs to get you ready for your next Trail Running, Road Running or Obstacle Course Race. We also provide training for those wanting to start their running journey from scratch!

All sessions have been tried and tested from top athletes who also work with these programs.

We strongly believe that from training hard and staying consistent with your training program, nutrition and recovery you will be crushing your next race or achieving YOUR GOAL!

Incorporating regular exercise into your life has benefits that exceeds the physical. Jodie’s passion is getting you to experience the joy of running, to explore your environment on foot and/or to take your results to another level.

You don’t need to be experienced or ‘fast’ to benefit from a running coach. A coach will help you negotiate the missteps and support your training, assisting you to get the most out of the time you have available to train.

Over the years coached clients have achieved some amazing results, regularly exceeding their expectations, gaining significant insights and become better athletes and people.

Success is defined by the ability to demonstrate your present best level of performance on a consistent basis.

Assisting others achieve their running goals

Jodie’s coaching journey started at the Community Club Level when she stepped up to Coaching Athletics when her children were LIttle Athletes. Their passion for running and a healthy and active lifestyle endures. As her running and competing experience developed it naturally progressed into Endurance and/or Recreational Run Coaching. Now with a wealth of experience gleaned from those she has had opportunity to engage with locally and Internationally including a number of past Ultra Champions she thoroughly enjoys sharing the joy of running through freedom of movement.

Jodie developed a love for running as a means of social connection, running regularly and participating mainly in road events but never afraid to explore nature. Curiosity lead Jodie to explore some of Australia’s iconic events, the opportunity to compete on the International Stage came later. Jodie’s distance running story began on Rottnest Island the venue of her first marathon on limited training. Jodie went on to run many more marathons representing Western Australia and later Queensland in the National Marathon Championships and Half Marathon Championships and later Australia at Ultra Distance events.

Katie is a qualified personal trainer and accomplished runner across road and trail with over 15 years of health and fitness industry experience. Katie specialises in run programs, strength & conditioning for runners, general fitness, pre and postnatal fitness, nutritional health and working closely with clients to restore balance to their busy lives.

Katie enjoys helping clients achieve their optimal health and fitness goals in simple yet practical ways. Nutrition is a big passion of Katies, and she enjoys providing whole food nutritional guidance and delicious tips for a plant-based lifestyle. Katie practices an environmentally conscious and sustainable lifestyle and loves sharing her tips for a chemical-free lifestyle

Katie is more than just a running coach; she is Brisbane's go-to expert when it comes to all things running. With a deep understanding of the sport and a wealth of experience, she has helped countless individuals achieve their running goals and unlock their full potential.

Whether you're a beginner looking to develop proper form and technique or an experienced runner aiming for new milestones, Katie will empower you to push your limits and achieve greatness.

Join Club KT and take the first step towards becoming the best runner you can be and let Katie guide you every stride of the way.

Katie’s achievements include:

2006 Miss Nabba/WFF Athletic Australia (Body Sculpting/Figure)

Triathlon World Championships representation (age group - team New Zealand) in London 2013 and Chicago 2015

3rd Place in The Guzzler 50km Ultra Trail Marathon 2019

4th Place / 3:56: GC50 road ultra marathon 2021

13 Laps / 87km: Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra 2022

16 Laps / 107km: Clint Eastwood Backyard Ultra 2022

Western Branch 100km ultra 2022: 11:54

Bali Hope Ultra 2022 84km / 9:45 and $10,000 raised for Bali Children Foundation

6th Place / 4:51: Noosa Ultra-Trail 50km 2023

10th Place / 3:20: Brisbane Marathon 2023

Brisbane Trail Ultra 100 mile (160km) 2023

9th Place / 14:40: Blackall 100 Ultra100km 2023

It is a pleasure to be a part of such a special event that is the Brisbane Trail Ultra. A race that no other can brag it encompasses the beauty and ruggedness of the D’Aguilar National Park to finish a top the cliffs at Kangaroo Point overlooking the incredibly photogenic backdrop of Brisbane’s River cityscape.

As a coach, you can see all the challenges that this race imposes on a runner. One must consider the sleep deprivation, the vertical gain (and loss) the terrain, and not least, the mix of trail and road. I believe that in training for this event and producing a “game plan” is enhanced if you have a coach that has experienced an extensive range of races and can collate this knowledge with solid evidence-based literature, and most importantly, you and your goals.

I have 18 years of experience in ultrarunning and have competed at Worlds and Commonwealth championships. Furthermore, I have worked ‘behind the scenes’ at hundreds of races (including BTU and AAA Racing events) and have been coaching for the past two years. I would say that I live and breathe running! I offer personalised training programs, race day plans, returning from injury strategies, and a consultation service.

My Accreditation Number: 98468 (Level 2 Recreational Running Coach)

s.harveyjamieson@aaaracing.com.au

Meet Ursh! An avid trail runner with a rich background in rock climbing, multi-day hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, and surfing, she’s your ultimate coach on the Southern Gold Coast! Ursh can offer you an online program tailored to your needs.

Ursh leads the Fearless Femmes, a vibrant women’s social run group in Currumbin Border Trails, where she’s on a mission to boost women’s participation in trail running. Her passion extends beyond the trails—she raised over $5,000 for the White Ribbon Foundation to support ending domestic violence against women in 2022.

As a Social Worker, Ursh blends her expertise in mental health with nature-based therapy, creating a holistic approach to wellness. Plus, she’s an accredited Athletics Australia Level 3 Trail & Ultra Run Coach, ready to share her wealth of knowledge with you!

Achievements include:

2024 World representative Skyrunning World Championships, Spain - Vertical Km & 37km

2024 Border Bolt 31km 2nd place

2024 Kunanyi Mountain Run Vertical Km 1st place

2023 UTMB CCC 100km

2023 Ultra Trail Kosciusko 100km 8th place

2023 Brisbane Trail Ultra 60km 2nd place,

2022 Ultra Trail Kosciusko 100miler 6th place

2022 Brisbane Trail Ultra 2nd place

2022 Gone Nuts 101km 3rd place

2021 Great North Walk 50miler 3rd place

https://www.fearlessfootsteps.com.au/