SQUADRUN delivers: 1) professional customized coaching and mentoring OR, 2) easily accessible training plans that let YOU set the structure. Regardless of your fitness or ability everything is provided to enable YOU to achieve your goal.
Our ‘train to target’ programmes a highly bespoke, customised training plan that that delivers structured training specifically for your fitness to your race. $15/w +GST
A highly detailed plan designed for the last 8 weeks to your target race. The run it faster programme will sharpen your fitness to maximise results with a challenging specific preparation mesocycle. $199 +GST
SQUADRUN makes training fun again with a massive supportive online community backed by highly qualified and experienced coaches.
About us
SQUADRUN is more than just coaching and training programmes
It's a community
It's group discounts, it's nutrition, motivation, support and so much more!
Support from a carefully selected team of professionals
Have Kerry and the team of Pro Athletes help you with your training
Be inspired by a community of enthusiastic athletes and coaches encouraging you to 'get there' and enjoy the journey
Our team
SQUADRUN "Train to " programmes are supported by industry leading specialists and athletes who know success through application of their knowledge.
Kerry Suter
Coach and ultra-distance specialist. IAAF Level 4 Middle and Long Distance. Athletics Australia Level 2 Advanced Running Coach. Nordic Walking Instructor.
#TeamBlack
2-time Tarawera Ultra Marathon Winner Kerry founded SQUADRUN in 2015. Almost a decade of training and competitive racing experience as well as years of coaching ordinary people to running excellence.
Ali Pottinger
Coach.
IAAF Level 4 Middle and Long Distance Coach. Athletics Australia Level 2 Advanced Running Coach. Nordic Walking Instructor
The glue that holds SQUADRUN together, Ali is the driving force behind actually getting everything done. She’s your first point of contact when you have a question and the first to offer you kind words of encouragement.
Lesley Park
Marathoner, Ultra-distance runner, coach and mum.
Lesley (AKA Wez) is enthusiastic, straight-up and tells it like it is. 3rd on debut at Tarawera 100 mile endurance run 2018 she is BOSS athlete as well.
Tom is an accomplished Triathlete and Distance runner with top performances at a competitive level. A Tri NZ Accredited Coach, he specializes in integrated endurance training of all forms.
Marcus Daws
Osteopath, Injury-prevention and injury recovery specialist.
Daws Osteopathy is an integrated consultancy of affiliated professionals established to restore and maintain your body’s optimum function and health through hands-on Osteopathic treatment, alongside Nutrition, Fitness and Lifestyle.
Testimonials
Hear from happy SQUADRUN customers
I have been a self-taught long distance runner for over 13 years. Since joining SQUADRUN as one of Kerry Suter’s athletes he has defined my focus and streamlined my application of energy in order to enhance my performance. I am the fittest and fastest I have ever been made entirely possible by sticking to Kerry’s programmes and believing in not only his ability as a coach but my ability to perform. Kerry just oozes enthusiasm with his coaching. A hugely infectious attribute, so important for a coach and mentor. He has supported me wholeheartedly throughout my journey with him and we have established a close personal relationship in doing so. Kerry checks in with me regularly and is always on-hand if I need advice. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an endurance coach, mentor and friend.
I was once in a ‘running rut’. I would get injured, and I was always tired. I suffered from Over-Training Syndrome which culminated in a string of bad performances. I needed help. I needed to know where I was going wrong and what I needed to do to improve as a runner.
Kerry’s own success, coupled with his experience and knowledge as a coach meant I knew he would be someone I could trust and follow. In addition I find his enthusiasm and personality really suits me. In 2014 I approached him for his guidance and expertise. I soon learned a lot about working within the confines of a smart program.
By applying quantitative measurables to my training, and establishing a structured approach I soon understood what I needed to do. It didn’t take long to see improvements. I became stronger and faster and more consistent with results followed. I was less tired and enjoying myself more.
For anyone embarking on running ultra distances I highly advise seeking guidance and support. It’s important to know what you are doing and how to do it. Competitive Ultra-marathon running is a serious undertaking and it’s essential that you approach it with the best possible guidance and support.
In 2008, Kerry Suter emails me and says “Just to let to you know – I think I can win the Tarawera Ultra, and I love to talk about running – a lot. Let’s talk” He was right on both counts. He won the inaugural Tarawera Ultra the next year and defended his title the year after. And he still has not stopped talking.
Kerry is a great coach because he genuinely loves what he does. He is passionate about trail running and he delights in making sure people succeed. He’s not afraid to kick asses when he needs to. It’s for this reason that he was one of the key people in our North Island Tarawera Trail Running Info. Nights and Coaching Clinics. One of the “hidden talents” that Kerry has is that he has an almost encyclopaedic knowledge of all things running – he is incredibly well-read and more than happy to share his knowledge. He’s also my #1 pick for an ultra marathon pacer – you just cannot wear the guy out or shut him up!
I decided I wanted a running coach. I know I can run long distance and run a long time. But my endurance training strategy was to increase distance and/or increase time on my feet. I knew I needed speed and technique work. Not from a coach who trained only the elite athlete, because I wouldn’t be good enough.
I wanted a running coach who understands and appreciates the pleasure of running off-road and enjoys the company of other enthusiasts.
Kerry and SQUADRUN ticks all the boxes : training specific to my fitness, speed and technique priority sessions to fit into my week, available for my “are you sure I can do this?” questions … It’s great to be part of Kerry’s encouraging and enthusiastic team. sharing the benefits of his expertise and ultra-running experience.
Standing on the starting line of Tarawera Ultra Marathon this year I was full of excitement and anticipation. 2020 had been a year of injury for me, from January’s hip injury, to March’s stress fracture that plagued me through to October, a torn ligament in my ankle, that was followed by November’s mountain bike crash Read more about An Unexpected Victory[…]
Here Ali catches up with Registered Dietitian Sara Widdowson from @yourmonthly about all things menstrual cycle, hormones, menopause and dietary needs for women who run a lot. Sara imparts information in a really clear and easy to interpret way. I really enjoyed this chat, well worth a listen. If you are keen to work with Read more about Lady Chats 2[…]
Here Ali catches up with Registered Dietitian Sara Widdowson from @yourmonthly about all things menstrual cycle, hormones, menopause and dietary needs for women who run a lot. Sara imparts information in a really clear and easy to interpret way. I really enjoyed this chat, well worth a listen. If you are keen to work with Read more about Lady Chats[…]
…well that sold out quick.Congrats if you got in. Good luck to all of those who are on the wait-list. Pre-amble-rambleI’ve been meaning to host an online ‘Field Manual for The Old Ghost Ultra’ for a while but then lock down happened, the world pretty much stopped and we cancelled the outside.I won’t go as Read more about From here to Old Ghost 2021[…]
‘The Cavalcade is supposed to be a week of getting away from the normal hustle and bustle! An opportunity to see new country, catch up with old friends and meet new ones. An environment like ‘the good old days’ before we were all so tightly constrained by political correctness movement! That being said – this Read more about Cavalcading![…]
Manic, unstructured and entertaining. Mostly for our SQUADFAM, from our Race-Week Facebook Live, here’s about an hour of ‘Tarawera chats’ including random guests and insight from ‘handsome’ Zac Marion (there are too many Ultra Zacs!) Available for download from Google Drive here. Note that SQUADcast Ep2 w/ Lucy Bartholomew is still in the edit shop Read more about Squadcast Ep 3 – Tarawera Week w/ Zac Marion[…]
In the first half, don’t be an idiot. In the second half, don’t be a wimp. Wise words which I attempted to follow. Leading into the race, I was confident in my base endurance. The swimming and cycling had seen to that. The 5km TT one week before was a big confidence booster. I had Read more about Michael’s Taupo Ultra Race Report[…]
Hear from Wellington squaddie Kate as she tackles something more than a little bit intrepid, Ever woken to the sounds of flute and a primal drum? Compete in Sunrise to Sunset in the Mongolia’s wild mountains and you will! You’ll also see the sun rise – and if you do the 100km – the sun Read more about Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset[…]
