10km Training Plans
Build speed, pacing control, endurance, and confidence for your next 10km race. Ideal if you want to get faster for 10km or return to structured running.
Run stronger, race smarter, and enjoy the work.
Running coach support for Gauteng and South African runners, with structured 10km, 21.1km, half marathon, marathon, Comrades Marathon, road, trail, cross country, and track training plans.
20+ years
Coaching experience across school, club, road, track, and endurance running.
Whole athlete
Training, biomechanics, conditioning, mental strength, and race preparation.
All levels
From complete beginners to competitive athletes chasing the next breakthrough.
Running coaching & training plans
Training plans for 10km, 21.1km, half marathon, marathon, and Comrades goals.
RacePace helps athletes move from guesswork to structured coaching. Whether you are searching for a running coach in Gauteng, online running coaches in South Africa, or a specific race plan, your programme is built around your current fitness, available time, injury history, race date, and the kind of runner you want to become.
21.1km & Half Marathon Training Plans
Progressive 21.1km and half marathon training plans with long runs, tempo work, recovery, race-specific pacing, and strength support.
Marathon Training Plans
Marathon coaching that balances mileage, quality sessions, recovery, nutrition preparation, and race-day strategy without losing sight of everyday life.
Comrades Marathon Training Plans
Comrades Marathon preparation for runners who need endurance, consistency, hill strength, pacing discipline, and a clear plan for South Africa's iconic ultramarathon.
Get Faster for 10km and 21km
Focused speed, threshold, interval, and running economy work for athletes chasing stronger 10km and 21km performances.
Running Coaches in South Africa
Online coaching and RacePace Athlete Portal support for road, trail, cross country, track, beginner, intermediate, and experienced runners across South Africa.
Group training & club coaching
Train with RacePace in Pretoria and Johannesburg.
RacePace supports local running communities through club coaching and consulting for Magnolia Running Club in Brooklyn, Pretoria, and Pirates Road Runners in Greenside, Johannesburg. Clint also hosts four weekly group training sessions for runners who want structure, accountability, and a focused training environment.
Brooklyn, Pretoria
Magnolia Running Club
Club coaching and consulting support.
Greenside, Johannesburg
Pirates Road Runners
Club coaching and consulting support.
Tuesday mornings
Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
6:00 am in winter. 5:30 am in summer.
Tuesday afternoons
Randburg Sports Club
4:00 pm Tuesday afternoons.
Wednesday afternoons
Laerskool Pretoria Oos, Brooklyn
4:00 pm Wednesday afternoons.
Friday mornings
Pirates Club, Greenside
5:30 am all year round.
Coaching that adapts
Focused guidance from first run to race day.
RacePace gives runners structure without losing sight of the person inside the training plan. Sessions are adjusted around progress, fatigue, goals, form, and the realities of life outside running.
The aim is simple: keep athletes motivated, reduce guesswork, improve running economy, and build confidence through consistent, purposeful work.
Head Coach
Coach Clint
Clinton Hunter brings deep running and coaching experience, Athletics South Africa coaching credentials, exercise science studies, and personal bests from 800m through the marathon and Comrades.
Strength & Transformation
Maaike Hunter
Maaike supports health, fitness, strength, and body transformation with a practical understanding of what it takes to return to movement and rebuild confidence. This is a separate service with FitStrong Strength & Conditioning. Contact maaike@fitstrongsa.com.
Services
Find the right kind of support.
Athlete Coaching
Personal coaching & training guidance, progress monitoring and reviews, race preparation, and ongoing support.
Form & Posture
Assessments and coaching to improve running economy, posture, stride, and efficiency.
Strength & Conditioning
Functional strength work designed to support running, resilience, and long-term health. This is a separate service with FitStrong Strength & Conditioning. Contact maaike@fitstrongsa.com.
Clubs & Groups
Club coaching, consulting, talks, group training, and support for running communities.
Track Athletics
Structured plans for middle-distance running, cross country, and sprint development.
Road & Trail Running
Structured plans for all road and trail distances, from 5 km through ultramarathons, and endurance goals.
Coaching the whole runner.
Every RacePace service is guided by the belief that coaching involves more than providing physical training plans. It also means helping each runner build the mental and emotional strength needed to grow. I take the time to get to know every runner as an individual, understand what motivates them, and learn how to bring out their best while fostering a lasting love of running.
The RacePace method
Progress matters. Enjoyment matters too.
Assess
Understand your current fitness, movement, goals, training history, and injury risk.
Build
Create focused training that balances easy runs, quality work, strength, and recovery.
Adapt
Keep the plan alive with feedback, progress checks, and smart adjustments.
Race
Arrive prepared with pacing, confidence, and a clear understanding of the effort ahead.
Running coach FAQ
Questions runners often ask before joining RacePace.
Does RacePace offer running coaching in Gauteng?
Yes. RacePace works with runners in Gauteng and also supports athletes across South Africa through online coaching, structured plans, feedback, and the Athlete Portal.
Can RacePace help me get faster for 10km or 21.1km?
Yes. Training can include intervals, threshold work, easy running, long runs, form guidance, recovery, pacing strategy, and strength support to improve 10km and 21.1km performance.
Do you provide half marathon, marathon, and Comrades Marathon training plans?
Yes. RacePace provides plans for half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon, and Comrades Marathon goals, with the workload adapted around your level, history, and race date.
Where does RacePace host group training sessions?
RacePace hosts group sessions at Pilditch Stadium, Randburg Sports Club, Laerskool Pretoria Oos, and Pirates Club in Greenside for runners who want structured in-person training.
Start here
Book a free consultation.
Tell RacePace where you are now, where you want to go, and what has been holding you back. Book a free 30-minute consultation or send your details through the contact form.
