Foundation
R400 / month
Two personalised plan updates per month, WhatsApp support and a monthly progress check.
Discuss Foundation →Online running coaching · Cape Town
Your next running goal.
A plan that fits your life.
Online coaching for Cape Town runners, from a first 5km to half-marathon and marathon preparation. Start with where you are now and build a routine around your goals, available days and real life.
Personal coaching through training plans and WhatsApp support. You train on routes that work for you.
Train Smart. Not Just Hard.
Coaching built around your starting point.
Your current weekly distance, longest recent run, experience and available training time matter more than a generic label. Tom uses that context to discuss the right training approach with you.
Run in Cape Town.
Get support online.
Whether you live in the City Bowl, Southern Suburbs, Northern Suburbs or Atlantic Seaboard, remote coaching lets your training fit your own week. Share your route access, hills, working hours and event plans in the questionnaire.
Tom grew up in Pinelands, Cape Town. Read his running story and the approach behind The Smart Athlete.
Choose a goal that matters to you.
- Build consistency as a new or returning runner.
- Work towards a 5km or 10km goal.
- Discuss half-marathon or marathon preparation.
- Bring a time goal and recent race results to your coaching conversation.
Trail, ultra, injury-return and other specialised goals need individual planning. A generated draft needs Tom's review before you train from it.
Personal coaching options
Choose the support you need.
Full Coaching
R900 / month
Weekly personalised plans, a weekly WhatsApp voice check-in, messaging support and race-preparation guidance.
Discuss Full Coaching →Race Prep
R600 once-off
An 8–12 week race-specific plan, pacing strategy and support through the programme.
Discuss Race Prep →Prefer self-service resources?
The Running Room is R99/month for training resources, member access and the draft builder. Discuss the level of individual support you need with Tom.
Explore The Running Room →Payment arrangements and the appropriate package are confirmed directly with Tom. The questionnaire does not take a payment.
Getting started
Three clear steps.
Tell Tom where you are.
Complete the running questionnaire with your recent routine, goals, availability and relevant health considerations.
Have a conversation.
Book a free intro call to discuss the level of support and a realistic next step. Agree the package and payment details directly.
Review before you run.
Members can generate a rules-based draft and request an email review. Tom must review the draft before it becomes your training programme.
Questions from Cape Town runners
Before you get started.
Can I work with Tom if I live in Cape Town?
Yes. Coaching is delivered online through plans and WhatsApp support, so you can train on your own local routes.
Is the questionnaire suitable for beginners?
Yes. Enter your actual recent training, including zero if you have not been running. New runners receive a foundation draft or a request for an individual discussion, rather than a promise to reach a race distance by a fixed date.
Will the website automatically approve my programme?
No. The builder creates a draft using training rules. Tom reviews your circumstances and the draft before you train from it. Health or timeline flags can prevent automatic generation.
How do I send my questionnaire to Tom?
Use the email consent option at the end of the form and choose “Email my questionnaire to Tom”. Signed-in member submissions can also include a draft programme.
Can I pay on the website?
Payment arrangements are confirmed directly with Tom. There is currently no card checkout on this website.
Ready to discuss your next goal?
Tell Tom about your running and the support you are looking for.