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Days — Last One Standing
"The road doesn't care about your excuses. It only respects the ones who keep showing up."
This is Belief-Driven Coaching
I didn't find running — I found my limits, and then I decided to move past them. One step turned into a jog, a jog turned into a race, and a race turned into a decade of ultramarathons, world championships, and 5,700 kilometres of proof that the process works. I lead by going first. My results are my accountability marker — not a highlight reel, but evidence that patience, consistency, and belief will take you further than talent ever could. Your transformation starts the same way mine did: with a single step and a decision not to quit.
Patience
Growth doesn't happen overnight. We embrace delayed gratification because the desire for quick fixes destroys long-term potential. Every kilometre is a brick in the foundation.
Consistency
Motivation is a myth; routine is reality. We build a framework that forces you to show up when the weather is bad and the mind is weak. Relentless routine is the weapon.
Adaptability
The outcome of the work. When the race plan goes out the window at km 40, you pivot, problem-solve, and keep moving forward. This is what we build.
"Your kids don't hear what you say — they watch what you do. That's why I run. That's why I coach. I go first, so you know it's possible."
— Tim Kacprzak
Start Here
Every coaching relationship begins with The Proving Ground — a 4-week introduction that builds the foundation for everything that follows.
Your First Step
The Proving Ground
Four weeks to prove — to yourself — that you're ready for the work. This is where we establish the pillars that everything else is built on: patience, consistency, adaptability, and belief. If the fit is right, we move forward together.
Ongoing Coaching Tiers
After completing The Proving Ground, Tim will assess your suitability and invite you into the tier that matches your goals and commitment level.
Build the Engine
The 10%
For runners ready to commit to structured, consistent programming. We build the foundation — the engine that everything else runs on.
Optimise Every Variable
The 5%
For serious athletes who understand that running fast is only part of the equation. This is where good becomes great.
Elite Mindset & Performance
The 1%
The ultimate partnership. Weekly face-to-face calls, deep mindset work, and the accountability that separates the best from the rest.
The Process
How It Works
From application to ongoing coaching — a clear path with no shortcuts.
Apply
Tell your story
Complete the screening questionnaire. Share your running background, your goals, and what drives you. Every application is reviewed personally by Tim.
1:1 Call with Tim
Understand your journey
Book a free introductory call. This is where Tim learns how you think, what you need, and whether the coaching relationship will work.
The Proving Ground
4 weeks to build belief
Patience, consistency, adaptability, and belief. This is where you prove — to yourself — that you're ready for the work.
Find Your Tier
Your path forward
Tim assesses your progress and invites you into the ongoing coaching tier that matches your goals and commitment level.
Apply
Tell your story
Complete the screening questionnaire. Share your running background, your goals, and what drives you. Every application is reviewed personally by Tim.
1:1 Call with Tim
Understand your journey
Book a free introductory call. This is where Tim learns how you think, what you need, and whether the coaching relationship will work.
The Proving Ground
4 weeks to build belief
Patience, consistency, adaptability, and belief. This is where you prove — to yourself — that you're ready for the work.
Find Your Tier
Your path forward
Tim assesses your progress and invites you into the ongoing coaching tier that matches your goals and commitment level.
The Accountability Marker
I don't ask you to trust a certification. I ask you to trust the evidence. 35+ ultra events, 5,700+ kilometres raced, a 69% top-10 finish rate, and a 37% podium rate. Described as "calculated and accurate" and "king of pain management and relentless routine." These results are the proof that the philosophy works.
Last One Standing 2026
83 days. ~3,500km. 314 started. 1 finished. Tim ran 1km on Day 1 and added a kilometre every day until he was the last one standing.
Backyard Ultra Specialist
Multiple wins including Mirrim Wurnit, Backyard Blister and MVP. Competed at Big Dog's World Championships in the USA (60 Yards).
Down Under 135mi
2 time finisher of the most brutal mountain foot race in the southern hemisphere, 220km - 14k Vert - finisher rate 18%.
You Yangs 100 Mile
2 time champion and course record holder with a PB of 17:03:14. Consistently at the sharp end of Australia's toughest 100-miler.
World Team Championships
Represented Australia at the Backyard Ultra World Team Championships. 549km in 82 hours at the 2024 edition.
Better By Next Week
Host of the podcast with son Ollie, blending running, life lessons, and growth mindset. A little chaos, a lot of growth.
52-Week Curriculum
Every week, you receive a lesson from Tim's philosophy on running, mindset, and performance. It's not just about the body — it's about building the belief system that sustains the body.
The Foundation
Weeks 1–13
Establishing the baseline, understanding the 'why', and setting the routine.
Building the Engine
Weeks 14–26
Increasing volume, introducing intensity, and hardening the mind.
The Crucible
Weeks 27–39
Race specificity, peaking, and mastering the pain cave.
The Aftermath
Weeks 40–52
Recovery, reflection, avoiding the post-race blues, and resetting.
Your Training, Visualised
Every session prescribed, tracked, and analysed. See exactly what your week looks like inside the Mindset Matters platform.
Training Calendar
Follow the Journey
The training, the races, the mindset work — it all happens in real time. Follow along on Instagram for the unfiltered look behind the coaching.