Coach Cecil

Athletics Coach Specializing in Middle and Long-Distance Running

Contact: 083 99 318 77

I’m a dedicated and results-driven athletics coach with a proven track record of helping athletes of all levels enhance their performance in distance events. Through personalized training programs, I have mentored many National and provincial champions athletes, including both men and women, leading to consistent improvements and impressive personal bests across various distances. My approach emphasizes structure, endurance building, and progressive goal-setting, turning beginners and seasoned runners alike into competitive performers.

Key Achievements and Athlete Progress

Under Coach Cecil’s guidance:

  • Athletes have shown an average improvement of 6.5 seconds (5.1%) in the 800m event.
  • In the 1500m, the average improvement is 14.1 seconds (5.4%).

Standout examples include:

  • Oscar, who shaved 16 seconds off his 800m time (from 2:08 to 1:52) and 21 seconds off his 1500m (from 4:11 to 3:50), while also achieving an 8:30 in the 3000m.
  • Star, maintaining a strong 1:52 in the 800m and improving his 1500m from 4:10 to 3:53, with a 30:09 in the 10km.
  • Anneline, progressing to a 2:19 in the 800m, 4:36 in the 1500m, 35:21 in the 10km, 1:19:41 in the half marathon, and 2:52:00 in the full marathon.

Top Personal Bests Achieved by Athletes

Distance

Best Time

800m

1:52

1500m

3:50

3000m

8:30

5000m

15:27

10km

30:09

21km (Half Marathon)

1:11:41

42km (Marathon)

2:40:00

Whether you’re aiming to break personal records in track events or tackle road races, Coach Cecil’s expertise can help you reach your potential. Reach out at 083 99 318 77 to discuss training opportunities. (ASA Level 2 coach)