Meet Matt. Your coach in your corner.
I’m Matt, the coach behind Lantern Endurance. I help everyday athletes build confidence and consistency through training that fits around work, family and real life.
Coaching for a life outside training
I’m Matt, the coach behind Lantern Endurance. I’m based in Rockhampton and work as a helicopter aircrew officer / rescue crew officer alongside coaching. I understand that training needs to fit around a demanding roster, responsibilities and a life outside sport.
I’ve lost 60 kg. I’ve also taken on challenges ranging from sprint triathlons through to Ultraman Australia.
My endurance experience includes marathons, ultramarathons, trail running and cycling 4,200 kilometres from Perth to Sydney over 21 days. But the part of that story that matters for your training is the work between the starting point and the finish line.
Big goals need more than a burst of motivation. They need preparation, consistent effort and a plan you can put into practice. That’s what I want to help you build.
Your starting point is welcome here
You don’t need to have my race history—or anyone else’s—to have a goal worth pursuing. Your first triathlon matters. So does returning to training, stepping up in distance or finding out what you’re capable of.
My own weight loss and endurance experience give me a personal connection to making a significant change. Your journey will be your own. My job is to understand where you are, where you want to go and what support will help you move forward.
Practical coaching for real weeks
Your starting point matters. So does the time you actually have. We build from there, with purposeful sessions and a manageable progression towards your event.
With 1:1 coaching, ongoing feedback and check-ins give us space to discuss your progress, difficult sessions and changing circumstances. You have someone in your corner as you work through the process.
If you prefer to train independently, Guided Plans provide the programming without feedback or check-ins. A Custom Event Plan offers a bespoke program around an agreed event and brief.
Experience behind the coaching
- Triathlon experience from sprint distance through to Ultraman Australia.
- Marathons, ultramarathons and trail running.
- Perth to Sydney by bike: 4,200 kilometres in 21 days.
- Personal weight loss of 60 kg.
Coaching qualifications
- IRONMAN U triathlon coach accreditation.
- Certificate III in Fitness.
- Certificate IV in Fitness.
- TrainingPeaks Level 2 Coach.
What’s the goal you keep thinking about?
You don’t need to wait until you feel like an athlete to start a conversation. Tell me what you want to achieve, where you’re starting and what your week looks like. We’ll discuss a realistic next step and the support that suits you.
Your starting point.
Your next chapter.
I’m Matt. I’ve lost 60 kg, crossed Australia by bike and raced from sprint triathlons to Ultraman. I know what it means to start—and to keep going.
Talk to Matt