Meet Mel

Mel is a high level athlete as well as a full time physio who now heads up the Matrix Dubai team. Mel has spent years in the year focusing on progression and improvement all under the watchful eye of the Matrix banner. Mel understands the balance needed to manage a full time job and a heavy training schedule and prides herself on being able to have successful athletes in parallel with happy and successful people.

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Coaching Philosophy

Mel is a believer in hard work and commitment as the key to success. Having a program that is realistic and manageable for each individual needs is key to allow growth and performance. Training must be adding positivity to one’s life otherwise we are doing something wrong.

Highlights

  • Racing at the Ironman World Championships in 2023 in Kona

  • Overall 3rd place and Age group win at Ironman Durban 70.3  2023

  • Heading up and growing the Middle East Matrix team over the last two years since relocating to Dubai.
Very understanding of my travel / work schedules and how I could makeup for missed days. Set realistic expectations of my views on running
Siddharth Peters

Mel is the best coach ever! She has this amazing ability take the intimidation factor away from any race that you decide to do. She even makes the training less daunting and knows exactly how to get the best out of any level of athlete. Whether its your first or hundredth race, Mel can help anyone get better.

Renier Pretorious
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