Athlete Stories

Real Results.
Real People.

5.0· 18 Google Reviews

At A-Team Coaching, our athletes are at the heart of everything we do. From first-time runners to elite ultra-marathon athletes, thousands of training hours and countless finish lines have shaped the reputation of our coaching team.

"I joined A-Team coaching in September 2024 with the goal to improve my marathon time. With the help, guidance and patience. Ann helped me get there. I still have a very long way to go and many goals to achieve. Thank you Ann for all the time and effort you put into my training programs."

Ciska Elston
Coach: Ann Ashworth · 7 months ago

"Excellent coaching! Ann has coached me for a few years now supporting me to become a better, stronger runner both physically and mentally! I have completed numerous marathons and 4 Comrades under her guidance and I can't recommend her enough!"

Nancy Barber
Coach: Ann Ashworth · 7 months ago

"Working with David has been an incredible experience and a game changer for my running journey. From day one, he has been genuinely invested in my goals. His training plans are clear, personalized, and realistic — pushing me just enough to grow while still respecting my pace and lifestyle."

hussain ramjan
Coach: David Ashworth · 7 months ago

"I have been with David and Team Ashworth for about 5 years having navigated three Comrades and 7 Full Ironman events. David has given me professional coaching, guidance and strong motivation to navigate a full time job, extensive travelling and still managing to hit my running and triathlon goals."

A-Team Response

"Thank you, Andrew. You have excelled in triathlon, achieving the remarkable AWA Silver Status for 2 years in a row (top 5% in age ranking)."

Andy Crowe
Coach: David Ashworth · 7 months ago

"I worked with David for the whole of 2025. David worked with me to design an appropriate tailored training plan. I hit my first goal for Comrades (sub 9 hours which was an hour shorter than the year before). Everything was looking good for Skyrun but weather caused route changes — we pivoted to UTCT100."

A-Team Response

""One needs to allow for flexibility within the rigidity of a structured training plan." Shifting focus from Skyrun to UTCT requires a flexible approach."

Dale Verster
Coach: David Ashworth · 7 months ago

"I signed up with Dave in April 2023 when my running really went pear-shaped and I went from running Comrades to not even being able to complete a marathon. Dave slowly built me up to running a 22 minute marathon PB in that October. I then ran my best ever Comrades the following year, also with a 20 minute PB."

Melanie Stapelberg
Coach: David Ashworth · 7 months ago

"David Ashworth is a great coach! He has helped guide me to my goals both on the road and the trail. He is always approachable and ready to chat through any issues in training or thinking through your goals."

David Rabinowitz
Coach: David Ashworth · 7 months ago

"David is a truly gifted running coach who I cannot recommend highly enough. I have been with A-Team since 2022 and my running continues to go from strength to strength. I love that my workouts can always be tailored to my busy work schedule. Perhaps most importantly, I have never found this much pure enjoyment in my running."

Julia Choate
Coach: David Ashworth · 7 months ago

"David has outstanding sessions that helped me gain clarity on my running, cycling and fitness goals which improved my skills. The personalized sessions and constructive feedback improved my progress and got me over the line for numerous marathons, Comrades, Half IM and 100 miler Race to the Sun."

A-Team Response

"Endurance all-rounder! Variety is the spice of life and YOU are living it, Tania!"

Tania Wilson
Coach: David Ashworth · 7 months ago
Your Story Starts Here

Ready to Write Your
Success Story?

Join the A-Team
Established 2013

A-TEAM
COACHING

High-quality running coaching, personalised training plans and YOUR individuality. Local & international coaches helping athletes from 10km to ultra-distance.

Ready to Run?

Join hundreds of athletes who've transformed their running with A-Team Coaching.

Join the A-Team

© 2026 A-Team Coaching. All rights reserved.

Best Running Coach South Africa