Mark Frater
Online run and Hyrox coach based in Melbourne, Australia
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Athletes |
| Also coaches | Performance coach |
| Based in | Melbourne, Australia |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | HYROX Academy certified performance coach; Hyrox Run Coach Specialist; Level 2 Hyrox Performance Coach |
| Practice | Frate Train Run Coaching |
Mark Frater is a run coach in Melbourne, Australia. He runs Frate Train Run Coaching and helps athletes train for events from the 5K to the marathon, plus ultras, Ironman and Hyrox. He is a Level 2 Hyrox Performance Coach who focuses on running performance. He has guided athletes through a 100km ultramarathon and a 200km backyard ultra. Most coaching is online, and local athletes can train with him in person at Box Hill.
What Mark helps with
Mark builds run plans around each athlete's goal race, body and schedule. He puts extra focus on the running side of Hyrox.
- Running well under fatigue in Hyrox
- Pacing between Hyrox stations
- Building aerobic efficiency to hold pace late in a race
- Training for a first 5K
- Preparing for a marathon or half marathon
- Training for 100km ultramarathons and backyard ultras
- Preparing for an Ironman finish
- Improving running technique
Who Mark works with
Mark coaches runners at all levels. That includes people training for a first 5K and athletes chasing a sub-elite Hyrox time. He also works with Hyrox and hybrid athletes, ultra runners and Ironman athletes. He runs a free run club for school age runners.
How Mark works
Each athlete gets a personal training plan built around their physiology, schedule and race demands, not a template. Mark adjusts the plan as the athlete progresses and gives ongoing coach support. Training is fully online, so athletes can work with him from anywhere. He also offers online run technique analysis. For Hyrox, the focus is running under fatigue, pacing between stations and aerobic efficiency, since running makes up 60% of the race.
Background and qualifications
Mark is a HYROX Academy certified performance coach and a Hyrox Run Coach Specialist. He holds a Level 2 Hyrox Performance Coach qualification. He runs Frate Train Run Coaching from Melbourne, Australia. His athletes have completed a 100km ultramarathon and a 200km backyard ultra. He also coaches Hyrox and hybrid athletes and is growing that part of his work.
Mark Frater pricing
Programs and services
- Monthly online run coaching
- 12-week training programs
- Hyrox and Hyathlon run coaching
- Online run technique analysis
- Free in-person sessions in Melbourne at Box Hill
- Ignite Run Club for school age runners
Mark Frater reviews
The CoachVouch take
He is a Level 2 Hyrox Performance Coach who also coaches ultra and Ironman athletes.
Best for runners and Hyrox athletes who want a personal plan focused on pacing and running under fatigue.
Common questions
How much does Mark Frater charge?
Coaching with Mark runs $90 to $150 an hour. Message Mark from this page for an exact quote.
What does Mark Frater help with?
Mark Frater helps with running well under fatigue in Hyrox, pacing between Hyrox stations, building aerobic efficiency to hold pace late in a race and training for a first 5K.
Does Mark Frater coach online?
Mark is based in Melbourne, Australia. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Mark Frater certified?
Mark Frater lists: HYROX Academy certified performance coach; Hyrox Run Coach Specialist; Level 2 Hyrox Performance Coach.
Can I train with Mark if I do not live in Melbourne?
Yes. His coaching is fully online and works from anywhere in the world.
How do I contact Mark Frater?
Send Mark a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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