Random testimonials (More)
Scott Partridge
@ 30th October 2011 21:27:56
G'day Keith, I got a new running watch for my 40th birthday last week. I decided to put the new techniques you taught me to the test. When I was 38 and training for the marathon my best time was 27 mins 27 seconds for 5.59ks. Today I did the the run at the grand old age if 40 in 25 mins 31 seconds. An average of 4:34 per k. Previously I was shaving seconds. Today I shaved minutes. Thanks Keith!
Bek Rychvalsky
@ 20th May 2014 10:08:07
After being an elite swimmer and having an entire team correcting my technique it was a must that I find a coach for my running, a sport I am new too. I had recurring foot injuries over longer distances and really needed someone to tell me what I was doing wrong, and right! WOW! Keith Bateman is truly amazing! A wonderful communicator, patient coach who provides and inspiring and enjoyable session, knowledge and skills I would of never of known to finesse. My partner and I walked away inspired and feeling on top of the world! Thanks Keith
Rita Owens
@ 18th March 2015 11:32:15
After years of wondering why I was still being injured and spending $$$ on shoes and not getting anywhere, reading Keith's book and having the coaching I am grateful for his advice and guidance.
Records
Progress since my first track race in 2004
World (55+) record holder - 1500m, 1 mile, 3,000m, 5,000m & 10,000m
Many of the records listed below have been broken a number of times and those in the 45+ age group have since been broken by my friend Jamie Harrison - my aim is to make the 55+ records even harder than the 50+ records to keep him on his toes - go Jamie!!
NSW Masters Records
Australian Masters Records
World Masters Records (Official WMA list)
World Masters Records (Wikipedia listing - shows yet-to-be-ratified records)
1500m World Record courtesy of the Canadian Team at World Masters Games Sacramento
3000m World record! ANSW Youtube video here
| 1500m (55+ WORLD RECORD) Race video by Canadian Team | ||
| 27/02/2005 | 04:14.19 | NSW 45+ State Record |
| 13/01/2006 | 04:17.30 | NSW 50+ State Record |
| 25/02/2006 | 04:15.25 | NSW 50+ State Record |
| 24/01/2008 | 04:11.04 | NSW 50+ State Record |
| 23/10/2010 | 04:15.12 | NSW 55+ State Record and Australian Record |
| 06/11/2010 | 04:12.91 | NSW 55+ State Record and Australian Record |
| 15/07/2011 | 04:12.35 | NSW 55+ State Record, Australian Record and World Record |
| 1Mile (55+ WORLD RECORD) | ||
| 29/08/2009 | 04:41.76 | NSW 50+ State Record |
| 31/10/2010 | 04:37.30 | NSW 55+ State Record and Australian Record |
| 18/12/2010 | 04:35.04 | NSW 55+ State Record, Australian Record and World Record |
| 3000m (55+ WORLD RECORD) Race video by Athletics NSW | ||
| 15/01/2005 | 09:19.58 | NSW 45+ State Record |
| 3/12/2005 | 09:32.56 | NSW 50+ State Record |
| 7/1/2006 | 09:14.02 | NSW 50+ State Record and Australian Record |
| 11/3/2006 | 09:13.21 | NSW 50+ State Record and Australian Record |
| 11/11/2006 | 09:10.03 | NSW 50+ State Record and Australian Record |
| 10/11/2007 | 09:09.61 | NSW 50+ State Record and Australian Record |
| 31/1/2009 | 08:59.62 | NSW 50+ State Record and Australian Record |
| 16/10/2010 | 09:14.27 | NSW 55+ State Record and Australian Record |
| 13/11/2010 | 08:56.80 | NSW 55+ State Record, Australian Record and World Record |
| 5000m (55+ WORLD RECORD) | ||
| 11/4/2004 | 16:26.22 | NSW 45+ State Record |
| 3/2/2005 | 15:49.92 | NSW 45+ State Record |
| 28/1/2010 | 15:52.10 | NSW 50+ State Record |
| 5/1/2011 | 15:29.7 | NSW 55+ State Record, Australian Record and World Record |
| 10000m (55+ WORLD RECORD) Finish line photo | ||
| 01/10/2005 | 33:20.30 | NSW 50+ State Record |
| 02/12/2010 | 32:28.71 | NSW 55+ State Record and Australian Record |
| 26/03/2011 | 31:51.86 | NSW 55+ State Record, Australian Record and World Record |
| 10Km Road | ||
| 03/05/2008 | 33:23:00 | NSW 50+ State Record |
| 01/05/2010 | 32:32:00 | NSW 50+ State Record |
| 04/06/2011 | 32:35:00 | NSW 55+ State Record |
| Half marathon | ||
| 13/03/2005 | 01:17.03 | NSW 55+ State Record |
| 11/09/2005 | 01:17.25 | NSW 50+ State Record |
| 18/05/2008 | 01:14.32 | NSW 50+ State Record |
| 05/07/2009 | 01:12.13 | NSW 50+ State Record |
| 16/5/2010 | 01:11.54 | NSW 50+ State Record |
| 15/5/2011 | 01:14.09 | NSW 55+ State Record *stopped due to sore calf muscle at 19.5km and jogged to finish |
| Marathon | ||
| 17/07/2011 | 02:43.07 | NSW 55+ State Record |
| 8km Cross-country | ||
| 12/07/2011 | 27:14.20 | NSW 55+ State Record ('Best on record') |