natural runner

Meet Sheldon! The head coach of our Wednesday mornings speed sessions - “negative splits” & the brains behind the majority of our big workouts!  Shel is a beast in his own right with the CV to back it up. Holding an impressive 2:40 marathon PB and 1:15 over the Half, he certainly knows how to go FAST!  He’s also one of the most charismatic people you’ll ever meet and if you have ever attended any of our runs, you’ll know exactly who he is!  Here what he has to say about his love for running, and his coaching style:  “Running is a huge passion of mine and it’s been a privilege to share this passion with so many like-minded individuals over the last 2 years with Natural Running Co.    Being called ‘Coach’ comes with great responsibility as I have the power to shape other people’s running journeys and the goals they chase. I take pride in pushing people to new limits and helping them unlock their unknown potential.    For me, running provides a sense of clarity & direction as I’m able to problem  solve and come up with new ideas while I’m on the run.  My goal as your coach is to provide you with some direction and motivation so that you can achieve goals you once thought weren’t reachable. I really enjoy the coach/athlete relationship because I think there’s nothing better than helping people become better versions of themselves, being part of a  community and collecting medals on the way.  I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your lofty goals”.


Meet Josh! Josh is best described as a big hearted, kind guy. He is the voice at a lot of our community runs, and takes great pride in his craft.  He is still an avid runner though and has the CV to back it with a 2:58 Cape Town marathon PB, and a 8:23 Bill Rowan on his maiden Comrades.   Here what he has to say about his love for running, and his coaching style:  “Sports and fitness has been in me since as early as I can remember. I’ve pretty much tried it all!  I always say I was destined to coach - A big heart, smart mind, and just not enough talent meant my successes would be lived through others! I coached multiple sport codes through my life, as well as worked as a Personal Trainer in the biggest gyms around SA.  But then, I found running. A sport where talent, or genetics are far outweighed by consistency and commitment. A sport where pushing yourself for your own personal best, was still celebrated like a team achievement.  I was hooked.  As a coach, I am high on attention to detail and the personal relationship I hold with my athletes, and draw on my own personal experiences in order to guide and lead. I am understanding, but firm - and believe coaching is a 2-way street.  The more you give me, the more I’ll give you.    I am young, passionate, and still learning everyday! But will never shy away from a challenge.  I hope to sit in on a call with you soon, and get you living to your fullest potential!”