Evolution: The process of steady improvement and progression
Greg Darbyshire
A little about me, I have been running competitively for more than 30 years. I trained using the Lydiard method when I was a junior and represented New Zealand in Cross Country and in the 3000 metres steeplechase, received a track & field scholarship to South Dakota State University where I broke several university records and achieved All-American status four times in NCAA cross country and track & field events.
More recently I have thrived as a masters athlete, clinching several New Zealand masters titles in cross country and road running and finishing second overall at the famous Rotorua Marathon in 2021. I am excited to share my decades of training experience and passion for running to help athletes of all abilities achieve their running goals.
Personal Bests
1500 metres 3:52
3000 metres 8:17
5000 metres 14:22
10000 metres 29:50
3000 metres Steeplechase 8:59
Half Marathon 1:09:40
Marathon 2:34:19
Evolution Running
Evolution Running was created out of a desire to guide athletes of all abilities to achieve their goals and run times they did not think were possible previously.
I will collaborate with you to design a personalized training plan that works around your lifestyle and to your fitness level.
My coaching philosophy is that every athlete receives the same attention to detail regardless of pace or experience, helping each person achieve their goals and. I will however keep you accountable and expect the same in return, good communication is the key to any successful partnership!.
Using the experience I have gained from more than thirty years of training and the knowledge passed to me by elite level coaches, I will guide you to optimal fitness to smash your race goals!
Evolution Running
It’s essential for us that our clients get personalized suggestions on who from our team is the best match. Rather than do things the typical way, we’ve created a system designed around our patients’ needs.