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eRun Coach Athlete Profiles

ROBIN BRAIDWOOD
Having lost his sight 10 years ago, Robin has been able to return to running with the help of Norbert Petras as his coach.  

In the 2016 Robin competed in the Tough Mudder competition while tethered to Norbert.  Robin is a true inspiration.
DAVID ROYLE
Date of birth: 30/08/1949                Place of birth: Armidale
Club/Coach: eRun Coach and Noosa Tri Club
Current city: Doonan
Occupation: Consulting Geologist
Height (cms): 170cms                      Weight: 68kg
Shoe size (US): 9US
Average kilometres per week: 68km
Personal best performances: 
  • 1:22:51 - Gold Coast Half Marathon, Queensland – 21/7/91
  • 2:11:43 - Noosa Triathlon (OD), Queensland – 29/10/95
  • 2:04:39 - Mrs. T’s Chicago Triathlon (OD), Illinois – 29/8/99
  • 42:53 - Bolder Boulder 10k Road Race, Colorado (high altitude, hill course) – May 1999
  • 40:35 – Brisbane River 10km run – May 2000
Most loved pair of runners you have ever had: Altra and Fila skeletoes Amp
Favourite race: Olympic distance triathlon
Your top-three running experiences/performances: 
  • At the end of the 1991 Season came third overall in the Australian Triathlon Series, Age Group Championships (40-44 Male)
  • Third in Age Group (45-49) Triathlon - Nike World Masters Games, Portland, Oregon – 20/8/98
  • Winning outright the John Landy Triathlon (sprint distance), GGS Geelong, Victoria – 26/2/95
How long have you been running for: 
I have been running all my life and took up triathlon when I turned 40.
What is it that motivates you to keep training/running: 
I run for the freedom of being out in nature and for the stress release it brings as well as the great feeling (wellbeing) that comes from systematic training. I like the discipline of maintaining a training plan.
What are some of your future goals/dreams: 
To maintain my fitness level and train injury free. I’m still motivated to be the best athlete I can be and re-capture some of my old form!
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TROY NICHOLLS
Date of birth: 25/03/1974
Place of birth: Sydney
Sponsors: No
Club/Coach:  eRun Coach (Norbert Petras)
Currently living: Tewantin (Sunshine Coast).
Occupation: pamphlet delivering and Endeavour foundation  
Height: 160cm
Weight: 72kg
Shoe size: 9 US
Your favourite racing distance/s: short course triathlon
Average kilometres per week: 7hrs 
Personal best performances: won the Noosa Tingarina special Triathlon 6 times
Most loved pair of runners you have ever had: New Balance
Favourite race: Melbourne Cup
Your top-three running experiences/performances: Noosa Tingarina Special Triathlon (competed  7 times).
How long have you been training for: All my life but with Norbert for 6 years. 
What is it that motivates you to keep training/running:  Feeling fit and keeping a healthy weight.
What are some of your future goals/dreams: To win the official Noosa Triathlon

What is one piece of advise you would give to other runners out there wanting to become better runners. Keep on exercising and keeping fit and don’t eat too much bad food.  
What is your favourite quote:  Hey man what’s up?



PAUL
Name:         Paul 
Date of birth:     20/04/72
Place of birth:    Australia
Sponsors:         Wife
Club/Coach:        eRun
Currently living:    Noosa
Occupation:        Software Developer
Height:        180cm
Weight:        78kg
Shoe size:        11
Your favourite racing distance/s:     
7km and anything over half marathon
Average kilometres per week:     
50km
Personal best performances:     
5km 20m:23s, 10km 43m:05s
Favourite race:        
Blackall 50km
Your top-three running experiences/performances:
43min05sec 10km (Noosa Ultimate Sports Festival road race 2016)
How long have you been training for: 
I have been running for about 2 or 3 years but have been more serious only in the last 12 months.
what is it that motivates you to keep training/running:  ​ I enjoy running in nature and get fit along the way
what are some of your future goals/dreams: I plan to do a proper road marathon  
What is one piece of advise you would give to other runners out there wanting to become better runners.  Run with a plan, don’t just run
What is your favourite quote:  "All of it” – Trail Runner
Testimonial: Norbert helped me go from somebody who just ran a lot to somebody who understood that each time you go out you are focusing on a different aspect of your training. Whilst at the same time still maintaining the joy of running.
NORBERT PETRAS
Date of birth: 16/04/1979          Place of birth: Hungary (Budapest)
Sponsors: North West Foot & Ankle (Correct Toes)
Club/Coach: Self trained
Current city: Peregian Beach (Sunshine Coast).
Occupation: Business owner of eRunCoach (middle and long distance coach)
Height (cms): 177cms                Weght: 59kg
Shoe size (US): 10US
Favourite racing distance/s: 5000m and 3000m
Average kilometres per week: 70km
Personal best performances: 
  • 16.50 (5000m track) 2011
  • 09:41 (3000m track) 2014
  • 04:46 (1500m track) 2010
Most loved pair of runners you have ever had: Lems Primal 2, Ahinsa shoes and Fila Skeletoes (no longer produced).
Favourite race: Noosa ASICS bolt (5km elite men and women race)
Your top-three running experiences/performances: 
  • Winner of the 3000m Redcliffe Jetty-to-Jetty road race 5 times
  • Qualified to compete in ASICS Bolt Noosa (16.50 5km) elite race
  • Winning the 3000m track event (9min41sec) at the University of the Sunshine Coast Summer athletics event 2014
How long have you been running for: 
All my life, but specifically for distance running about 10 years now.
What is it that motivates you to keep training/running: 
I want to persist with running for the rest of my life and see how far I can take it and what I can personally achieve.
What are some of your future goals/dreams: 
My long term goals are to be able to do all my training sessions barefoot without any complications developing and run 5000m on the track in under 15min. 
Shorter term goals are to be continue with building base mileage until my children are older and I can commit more time to my running.
What is one piece of advise you would give to other runners out there wanting to become better runners: 
The most important thing to establish is the fire/motivation/driving force/goal that is going to get you up and running consistently for as long as possible to attain the results you are after. If that drive is not there, then the consistency won't be there, therefore the results you are after will not occur.
What is your favourite quote: 
Whether you believe you can, or whether you believe you can't, either way YOU are right.

"Whether you think you can, or think you can't - you're right." - Henry Ford