About Us

Bayside Run Coaching has been supporting kids and adults in Bayside Melbourne to improve their running for almost 10 years. We are passionate, experienced, highly focused on service and we work hard to provide you or your kids with an engaging and enjoyable experience.

ABOUT THE HEAD COACH

Our team is lead by Jim Poussard, owner and head coach of Bayside Run Coaching.  Jim understands people, loves running and is a stickler for great customer service. Jim also works for Australian Athletics as a Junior Athletics Leader and is currently on the Melbourne Girls Grammar athletics coaching team.  Jim understands the importance of an efficient running technique to maximise performance and avoid injury through his long-distance running. He has completed over 75 marathons/ultramarathons as well as having a go at pretty much every other distance possible. 

Primary qualifications: Level 3 Running Coach, accredited with Australian Athletics

Focus / specialties: Juniors and adults, run technique, running for sport, distance running, half and full marathon training plans, beginner runners

Coach Jim running a clinic with primary school kids

What people are saying...

Jim is reliable and professional. He engaged well with the kids at clinics he ran at our school. I would highly recommend Jim.
— Brett Herskope, Huntingdale PS
Jim is a very friendly and supportive coach who helped me to run my first marathon. It was an amazing experience.
— Emma Morgan, Parkdale mum
I started my own run group...can you believe it! I am always telling them about Jim and the 6 Week Challenge I did!
— Adelina, 6 Week Run Challenge graduate
Jim’s experience & encouragement helped me run a 5km fun run and now I love running and am working towards my next running goal
— Sharon, 6 Week Run Challenge graduate
Thank you for your support Jim. I now feel like a real runner!
— Annette, 6 Week Run Challenge graduate