Brendan Davies

Based in the Blue Mountains just outside of Sydney, Brendan is one of Australia’s most successful and versatile endurance runners. He has a passion for running trails and road, over short and long ultra distances, and this has taken him around the world as well as to some of the most spectacular locations in Australia. Brendan has achieved the rare feat of representing Australia in 50km and 100km road running, trail and mountain running and continues to participate in events ranging from 5km races through to ultra distance events at a competitive level.
(Click on ‘See Some Stats’ to see a list of achievements).

As a qualified Athletics Australia running coach, Brendan is a highly regarded coach and trainer with one aim in mind – to help others achieve fitness and personal success through running. He utilises his skills as a school teacher, coach and elite athlete to offer individually tailored training programs and targeted group sessions, catering for each individual’s goals and lifestyle.

Brendan is also a coach for Can Too. The Can Too Foundation is a Health Promotion Foundation that transforms lives through fun, fitness, friends and fundraising. Beginners and experienced people alike are given professional coaching as part of a team to run in events – including marathon and half marathon events.

Coaching Highlights

Kellie Emmerson – Winner UTA100 2018

Brendan’s Stats Person Blog

MY STATS

Road Running PBs

5km – 15:49, Penrith Lakes parkrun, 15/04/17
10km – 32:39, NSW 10km Championship, 06/05/17
Half – 1:12:46, ANSW Half Marathon Championship, 28/08/16
Marathon – 2:32:50, Canberra Marathon, 10/04/16
50km – 3:05:01, Australian Running Festival, 14/04/13
100km – 6:44:20, 100k World Championships, 27/11/16

Road Running Career Highlights

2016 – 5th, NSW Half Marathon Championship, 1:12:45
2016 – 19^th Comrades Marathon, South Africa (89km), 5:53
Widely regarded as the World’s most prestigious and competitive Ultra Marathon
2015, 2010, 2009 – Represented NSW in Australian Marathon Championships
2015 – 3^rdAustralian Marathon Championship, Sydney Marathon
2015 – 1^st NSW Marathon Championship, Sydney Marathon
2015 – Represented Australia in 50km World Championship, 19th, 3:13 and Team Bronze Medal
2015 – Represented Australia in 100km World Championship, 19^th, 6:56
2015 – ^3rdAustralian 50km Championship, Australian Running Festival, 3:08
2014 – Represented Australia in 100km World Championship, 12^th, 6:56
2012 – Represented Australia in 100km World Championship, 11^th, 6:55
Fifth all time Australian – 100km Rankings
2010 – 3^rd Australian 50km Championship
2009 – Represented Australia in Commonwealth Championship, 100km Road Run, 9^th

Trail Running Race Highlights

2016 – 2^nd UTA22
2016 – 2^nd Six Foot Track Marathon
2016 – 3^rd Two Bays Trail Marathon
2014 – 1^st Heysen 105km, Course Record
2014 – =1^stSurf Coast Century 100km
2014 – 1^st Oxfam Trailwalker, Sydney, Course Record
2014 – 8^th Western States Endurance Run
Widely regarded as one of the World’s most prestigious Ultra Trail Races
2014 – 3^rd TNF100km
2014 – 6^th Ultra Trail Mt Fuji 100 Mile
2013 – 1^st TNF100km, Course Record
2013 – 5^th Ultra Trail Mt Fuji 100 Mile
2012 – 1^st Great Ocean Walk 100km, Course Record
2012 – 1^st Great North Walk 100 Miles, Course Record
2012 – 4^th TNF100km
2011 – 1^st Great North Walk 100km, Course Record
2011 – 5^th TNF100km
2011 – 2^nd Six Foot Track Marathon

Trail Running Career Highlights

2018 – 1st UTA100 Course Record 09:18:10
2016 – 3^rd Australian Short Course Trail Running Championship
2014 – 5^th Ultra Trail World Tour Mens Rankings
2011 – 1^stAustralian Ultra Trail Running Championship
2011 – Represented Australia at the Commonwealth Ultra Trail Running Championship, 4^th
2010 – Represented Australia in World Long Course Mountain Running Championship, Pikes Peak Ascent, Colorado

Other Career Highlights

2012 – Present: Part of the Inov-8 International Trail Running Team
2016: AURA Australian Male Ultra Runner of the Year
2015: AURA Australian Male Ultra Runner of the Year
2013: Blue Mountains Sportsperson of the Year
2013: ultra168.com Australian Male Ultra Runner of the Year
2012: AURA Australian Male Ultra Runner of the Year

Only athlete to achieve the feat of representing Australia in 50km and 100km road running AND trail and mountain running.

UP COACHING PHILOSOPHY

‘Unleashing Potential to Ultimate Performance’

Brendan has a strong, inclusive philosophy and caters for all runners; from those taking their first steps through to the recreational runner and elite athlete. He loves sharing the joy of fitness and running with those who are just starting out, teaching the techniques and skills to those who are looking to improve and providing guidance, plans and information to those who already regularly run but wish to sharpen their focus or have a particular event in mind.

CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Arts (Geography)
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary Ed)
Master of Education (Special Ed)
Level 2 Athletics Australia Coaching Accreditation and Orienteering Australia Level 0
Active After School Communities qualified provider
Level 1 Coaching: Football, Cricket, Rugby League, Netball
Advanced First Aid Certificate
Working With Children Check Approval, WWC0176513E

Coaching Role: Brendan coaches Local and Distant Athletes online and facilitates the weekly training sessions, weekend group training and training camps.

Coaching Specialisation: Trail Running; all distances. Road Running; all distances. Elite Coaching and Mentoring.

Brendan currently coaches elite athletes:

– Kelly-ann Varey, Road Runner
– Marnie Ponton, Trail and Road Runner
– Kellie Emmerson, Trail Runner
– Lou Clifton, Trail Runner
– Stephanie Auston, Trail and Road Runner
– Andrew Hough, Trail Runner
– Michael Chapman, Road and Mountain Runner

And rising stars
– Glenn Williams
– Jasmine Sargeant

"I wanted to give you some feedback on David.
He is a magician! I entered the half as a last minute thing to kill time so I could watch Bec. David had me down to do 18k and 2 hours so thought it would be good timing.
I wanted to run to feel, not push hard after a big lead up and a big fall last week.
David also has been managing me through a runners knee.. so I ran without pressure and no looking at times, my expectation was circa 2:20 to do comfortably.
Today I crossed in 1:59 and had no idea I had even broken 2hrs. I had plenty left in the tank and no pain at all.
I was so excited and emotional I contacted him straight away and as is the humble nature of the man he took no credit.
Brendan, I could not be happier or healthier. Whilst, not an elite athlete, David treats me like a human and an athlete. He is a gentleman and he takes the time to understand you and what you are trying to achieve.
I am currently working close to 90 hours a week and yet he still has me wanting to crank out the kms. I feel lucky to have his advise and coaching. It is a privilege most on life are not afforded.
Thanks to both of you."

Troy DawsonLocal Athlete

Brilliant, superb, awesome, that about sums up this trip. If you are up for an adventure and don't want the hassle of finding accommodation or great food, and of course superb trails, then this is the trip for you. Brendan and his awesome team will take care of all this for you. I was blown away by the scenery of Chamonix and more importantly, went to places that I would not have had the confidence to go to by myself without the Up\P Coaching team preparing all this for me. Superb trip, highly recommends it.

Paul M

This tour was extremely well planned and managed by all. Once there everything was taken care of for us and the accommodation was stunning, conveniently located and very comfortable. Food catered for everyone’s dietary needs and was really tasty, plus there was never a shortage for breakfast, lunch & dinner on hungry runners tummy’s.
The running itself was truely such an exceptional experience. Being able to run in these stunning locations, with coaches of such a high caliber is a experience very few get to enjoy. All runner abilities where catered for, so no one was left behind. I would 100% encourage others to take part in this experience, as I certainly hope to again.

Rebecca D