Richards professional and personalised coaching has allowed me to achieve a number of my goals and personal bests with a great deal of predictability.

I really appreciate the emphasis on maximizing the available time to train while acknowledging the importance of family and work.

-Chris Herring

I never thought of myself ever being a strong biker. My only hope in qualifying for Kona was a really, really good run. 3 years down the line, my biking still sucked, my swimming improved and although I had a good run, it was never good enough to make up all the time I lost on the bike leg.

One day I saw a bike program of Michelle Enslin, and my goodness, I have never in my life seen anything as hardcore as what she was going to do that morning. I realised that I needed to get on board this train and transform my riding!

Ricahard’s coaching is precise, structured and always with a clear plan. Some days his sessions can scare you, but they bring results and having Richard as my coach was the best decision I could have made for my triathlon.

-Natia Gous

A year and a half ago I was a decent triathlete in the middle of a plateau, questioning whether I had reached the limits of my potential. Richard helped me break through that with steady, consistent improvements taking me to a level I never thought possible.

He is incredibly professional in his coaching, but more than that, his unwavering support and belief in me and genuine concern for how I am doing extends far beyond what would be expected from any other coach. I'll be around for many more years of improvement!

- Mike Ross

My journey with Richard has been such a fulfilling one. I can describe Richard as a professional and gentleman who takes his work seriously. He believes in his athletes and expects his athletes to believe in themselves too.

My journey with Richard stared as a mediocre runner but progressed to be one of his elite athletes in 4 years. He coached me to achieve my much desired goals of getting a “sub 11” Comrades marathon up AND down, finishing the Washie 100 miler strong, sub 4 hour marathon and Two Oceans Ultra Marathon in sub 6 hours.

I understand sports and nutrition holistically because of him. Thanks Larry.

-Vuvz Qokweni

I’m fortunate enough to have been on 6 month journey with Richard. His coaching goes far beyond a weekly plan on Training Peaks. There’s attention to detail and he’s always willing to help, give advice and much needed motivation when the going gets tough.

Working a full time job and maintaining a social life triathlon can be tricky. It’s a massive help that Richard plans your training around your life and not your life around your training.

As an age grouper, this is extremely important. In his own words - “It’s all about longevity”.

-Derron Thomson

When I joined Richard I distinctively remember him saying to me: “If you want to make it onto the podium I can get you there”- which to me, at the time, seemed insane!! But he was right and it’s a true testimony of how invested he is in his athletes and their dreams.

His commitment and dedication is something I haven’t seen in any other coach and the growth within his athletes is proof of it.

- Mariella Sawyer