The Running Rebuild · Client Results

Real runners.
Real results.

From ultramarathon PBs to running pain-free for the first time in years — here's what happens when you fix the way you move.

60+ Active Clients

7 Race PBs (60 days)

35 yrs Chronic Injury — Resolved

51 min Biggest Improvement

100km Longest Distance Client

★ Featured

The ones that say it best

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"Sam's techniques have made me feel like a real runner. I can't wait to run again."

Before working with Sam, running felt really hard. I would tire easily, couldn't keep a steady pace, and often needed to walk-run. I was getting pain in my shins and at times everything was hurting — it made me feel like maybe running wasn't for me.

After just one session, everything started to change. I suddenly felt stronger, like all this hidden muscle had switched on. For the first time, running felt natural. I cruised up a hill, kept going for 15 minutes, then felt so good I ran another 10 minutes easily. I felt like a champion. I was laughing because it felt so different.

Now, when I get the technique right, I can feel the bounce. Running feels light, easy and sustainable. For the first time I actually believe that running 10km this year is doable.

★★★★★

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Bel

Beginner runner, Australia

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"Mind blown 🤯 at my progress. I have ALWAYS struggled to run."

My biggest problems with running were pain in my calves, feeling labored and out of breath. In the last 18–24 months I'd also had plantar fasciitis on and off.

Training for just 2.5 weeks and I can run slowly but consistently for 30 minutes without pain, without being out of breath. I've gone from thinking I will have to endure pain — to being mind blown at my progress after just a few weeks.

I look forward to my next run so much I want to run every day. Sam is patient, passionate, relatable and honestly fun to work with.

Whether you are new to running, wanting to enjoy running more, improve your times, or prevent persistent injuries — Sam's training will help you immensely. Highly recommend 🏃‍♀️

★★★★★

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Jessica F.

Recreational runner

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"The program hasn't just improved my running — it's helped me understand how my body is meant to move."

Before starting, I'd been running for years, including trail ultras up to 100km. But I'd started getting niggles — tightness through my posterior chain, upper hamstring, glute and hip area, and an Achilles niggle. I knew I was missing the connection between core and glutes, but I couldn't work out how to make it happen when I ran.

Since starting, I'm really enjoying running again. I could feel the work coming from around my hips and glutes, which tells me the right muscles are starting to kick in.

It's also helped outside of running — I'm much more aware of how I move day to day. Even my walking has changed.

★★★★★

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Nick

Ultra runner (100km trail)

🏅 3× Olympic Athlete · World Champion

"I'm stoked with how I'm progressing. I didn't think I'd be able to run 15Ks yet this easily — and honestly, the cross-body connection has been a game changer."

Former K1 Sprint Kayaker and three-time Olympian Alyce Wood came to the Rebuild wanting to run her first half marathon. After just weeks in the program, she ran 15km unplanned — "when I was going to turn, I was like, oh no, I actually feel so fine, so I just kept going." She's now training for the Gold Coast Half Marathon and running further with less effort than ever before.

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Alyce Wood

3× Olympian · Former K1 Sprint World Champion

🎥 Video Testimonials

Hear it from them directly

⚡ 35 Years of Achilles Issues — Resolved in 8 Weeks

"I found the solution finally. It's like a hallelujah moment."

Justin, 54, started running at national level at 17 — then suffered his first serious Achilles injury at 18. For the next 35 years he tried everything: 300 calf raises a day, shockwave therapy, biomechanical filming. Nothing worked.

After just 8 weeks in the program — no soreness, no Achilles issues, no calf problems. He placed 3rd in a competitive triathlon and finished with zero pain.

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Justin

Triathlete · 35 years chronic Achilles · Now injury-free

David Bailey

Trail Runner · 5 years chronic lower back pain & upper hamstring tendonitis

Now running PBs, recovering faster from uphill efforts, and feeling power he never knew he had.

Rob

Marathon Runner · Skeptic turned convert · Two failed sub-2hr attempts

"I can proudly say I'm a glute powered runner. Running faster for longer with much less effort."

Miah

Runner · Bone stress injury on shin · Calves & shins overworking

Now firing glutes efficiently, dominating hills, flats and downhills.

Aaron

Recreational Runner · 25 years of hamstring & back issues

"For 25 years I was running and not enjoying it. In one session I learned to run pain free. I highly recommend."

🏁 Race Results

Crossing the line stronger

🏔 Ultra Marathon · UTA 50k

37-minute PB

Ultra-Trail Australia 50km — no injuries

"I'm stoked. I got a 37min PB, and no injuries. The posture adjustment has been a game changer."

Mhairi E. · Ultra runner

🏜 Ultra Marathon · Margaret River

51-minute improvement

Marathon distance, 1200m elevation, deep sand — sub-6 hrs, top 27% of females (was top 55%)

"Running over the sand felt lighter and easier. I have no niggles and have been recovering well."

Suellen A. · Ultra runner

🏝 Trail Ultra · Great Ocean Road 53km

Completed 53km

Great Ocean Road Ultra — first time going the full distance

"My running felt good. I was surprised I was able to go the distance. The running feels lighter and less labour intensive."

Tom E. · Trail ultra runner

🏃 Marathon · 4:27:xx

Held form 42km

Full marathon — best recovery yet

"My recovery has been so much better. I feel like I kept my form through the whole run."

Paul O. · Marathon runner

🏅 Half Marathon · 2:43:18

19th /54

2,400ft elevation half marathon — injury-free finish

"The most confident I've ever felt in a long race. The new running form Sam taught me really showed its value."

Kevin K. · Trail runner

🏃 10km Race

Personal Best

10km — "Never felt stronger"

"I crossed the finish line with a lot in the tank and feeling solid and composed. YOUR PROGRAM IS INCREDIBLE."

Giulia S. · 10km racer

🏃 Parkrun 5km

Personal Best

Fastest 5km post-injury, all negative splits

"Fastest I've done post injury and all negative splits. 4:57 down to 4:35."

Alasdair N. · Marathon runner

🏃 Parkrun 5km

5k PB

Parkrun personal best on the way through Phase 3

"Got a 5k PB on Saturday Parkrun! All coming together."

James A. · Recreational runner

✅ Pain-Free Running

Finally running without the hurt

✅ 4 months injury-free

"I'm really happy to be running for the last 4 months without any injury or pull. That hasn't happened in years. My calves definitely are feeling less tension — this was my main injury area."

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Ron J.

Runner, returning from chronic injury

✅ First time in 4 years

"My Chiro is pleased because the ongoing tightness in my right shin has stopped. No muscle scraping for the first time in 4 years. I just thought it was something I had to live with as a runner."

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Suellen A.

Ultra runner

✅ No pain in triathlon

"No pain or niggles during or since run. Confident I've got a good base to build further."

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Chris R.

Triathlete, returning from injury

✅ 30 mins pain-free, 2.5 weeks in

"I can run slowly but consistently for 30 mins without pain, without being out of breath. I've gone from thinking I will have to endure pain — to being mind blown at my progress."

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Jessica F.

Runner with plantar fasciitis history

✅ Knee held throughout

"I couldn't have done this without you. My pace kept improving and I finished with a big smile on my face and felt I could keep going. This was an important one for me."

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Nick M.

Recreational runner, knee issues

✅ 25 years of pain, gone

"For 25 years I've been running and not enjoying it. I would hate to think how much money I've wasted on massage and physio. In one hour with Sam I've been able to do it without pain. I'm enjoying it. I'm doing more of it."

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Aaron

Recreational runner, 25 years of hamstring/back issues

💡 Breakthrough Moments

When it finally clicks

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"YOUR PROGRAM IS MAGICAL!!!"

"I feel that I move COMPLETELY DIFFERENTLY and a sense of flow. I finally felt my glutes, Sam! First time!! Feels like an achievement."

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Giulia S.

10km racer

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"I can't not feel my glutes anymore."

"Today was my first run for about 4 weeks due to some niggly ankle pain. Felt really good. Could definitely feel my glutes working a bit more and once I got warmed up I felt a bit more springy."

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George K.

Recreational runner

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"I felt like a champion. I was laughing!!"

"It felt natural! It was the most enjoyable thing I have ever done. I want to cry. Wow wow!!"

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Bel

Beginner runner

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"I can proudly say I'm a glute powered runner."

"Running faster for longer distances with much less effort. If you're still on the fence, try the program and see the results for yourself."

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Rob

Recreational runner, sub-2hr marathon goal

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"I genuinely believe you have allowed me to continue running."

"I only wish I'd met you a decade ago! I felt amazing. Once again only felt effort through my glutes. Best run I have done for a long, long time."

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Nick A.

Recreational runner

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"I'm finding more efficiency again."

"Finally the running has become much better. I've been working on my timing and arm swing and it's showing in my running."

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Louise T.

Triathlete

💬 From the last 60 days

More from the community

"I'm stoked with how I'm progressing. The cross-body connection has been a game changer for me. I'm enjoying running more as well."

Alyce W. · 3× Olympian

"Have found good improvement — lower heart rate to effort in training runs, better recovery, no tightness in hamstring or calf."

Stuart F. · Recreational runner

"Really paying attention to my glutes all day. Just went for a run right now and am feeling my glutes firing!!! Not perfect but definitely improving ❤️"

Melissa T. · Recreational runner

"A few of my friends have noticed I'm running stronger and a bit faster, which was a wow moment!"

Gisele P. · Marathon runner

"I feel like I'm getting stronger. I really appreciate your program and everything you have taught me. It really has made quite a difference for me!"

Melody E. · Marathon runner

"I want to thank you for the help you have given me to get my running back to something that wasn't painful."

Aurellia V. · Recreational runner

"I do feel my glutes are now working when I run, more than previously — it seems to be easier."

Bob G. · Recreational runner

"I noticed improvement particularly when running up hills and not tiring as much. I am starting to notice that I am moving forward from my glutes, and there is more spring in my step."

Suellen A. · Ultra runner

"Training going great so far — hitting all my sessions and feeling pretty good. No niggles. I'm super excited to get out there and challenge myself across 50km."

Alexander F. · Ultra runner (You Yangs 50km)

"No niggles, no pain or sore spots on the run itself. I continued to check in with my body — how's my posture, can I feel my glutes working."

Michelle S. · Marathon runner, 21km

"I used to get injured about once a year when I was marathon training. What's been really freeing is realising I can do more than I thought I could."

Nancy · Marathon runner

"The technique felt a bit unnatural at first, but if you just stick to the drills, eventually it just clicks. I'm running faster for longer distances with much less effort."

Rob · Sub-2hr marathon goal

"I finished a 2,400ft elevation half marathon feeling strong, pain-free, and excited for the next one. The most confident I've ever felt in a long race."

Kevin K. · Half marathon runner

"I haven't moved through this easily in 4 years. Running feels like it's getting better. Like something has switched on."

Jennifer S. · Recreational runner

"In that one hour session with Sam, I learned how to run pain free and be more efficient. I've been motivated to run, I've been able to do it without pain, I'm enjoying it."

Aaron · Recreational runner