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Upgrade your running with Quadracoach

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New to running?

You too can become a runner and we are here to help you.

We create tailor-made training schedules to guide you in a fun and healthy way to your goals, whether it is to run your first 5k, to compete in an ultra-marathon or anything in between.

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Our Expertise

Running Form Optimization

Adjusting your form to run faster, more efficiant and prevent injury.

Heat / Humidity Running

We run daily in over 27°C (80°F) heat and 65% humidity.

Targeted Performance Peak

Focusing on and working towards a few priority races per year.

Hello Runner,

What started in November 2018 as a few athletes asking for some advice and real training programs quickly grew into a combination of offline (all sessions with a coach), online (all sessions without the coach) and mixed training programs.
We stand for healthy running in a healthy and fun environment with the focus on the individual. We create very detailed personalized plans around the needs and wants of the runner and setting up short and long-term goals.
Our mantra "Slower will make you faster" has helped dozens of runners improve their performance drastically. With a focus on energy managment we give our runners well-balanced schedules that allows them to shine when they need to without wasting excess energy at unnessacery moments.

Our founder and head-coach, Gert (a Belgian who settled in Sri Lanka 10 years ago), started running back in 1980 and set personal bests of 49"04 over the 400m and 1'51"89 over the 800m a decade later. He then started focussing on coaching while scaling down his own running to a recreational level and moving on to longer distances, going 16'40" over 5k and 2h45'58" on the marathon in the mid 90's.
His analytical mind and love for data, fed by his sports/science/mathematics studies, helped beginning runners to establish healthy running habits and improve their performance through exact and detailed training programs.
With connections to Olympic athletes and medal-winners, and their coaches, together with the continued study of the latest training methods, he is up-to-date with the international athletics community. This also gives the Quadracoach Runners the opportunity to have training schedules and sessions inspired by world-class athletes.

Trainer

Gert Rijkx

Head Coach
Co-Founder
Let us help you to become a better runner

Our Plans

All plans are priced per month

Class

Youth - Basic

From 6 to 15
Trained by - Gert LKR 8000

  • Training for youth (6 to 15) in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Maximum 3 sessions per week based on level and other sporting activities.
  • Group of maximum 10 athletes.

Class

Adults - Basic

Offline/Mixed
Trained by - Gert LKR 9000*

  • Training for adults (16 and over) in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Unlimited number of runs per week with 4 scheduled group sessions based on your goals.
  • * LKR 5000 for the first month
    One-time registration fee: LKR 9000.

Class

Adults - Basic

Online
Trained by - Gert

  • Remote training for adults (16 and over) worldwide
  • Unlimited number of runs per week based on your goals.
  • Special discounts available. Don't hesitate to ask us if they apply to you.

Class

Adults - Full

Online
Trained by - Gert

  • Remote training for adults (16 and over) worldwide.
  • Training schedule based on 24/7 monitoring.
  • 2 monthly technical sessions with video-monitoring and live feedback.

What do we offer

  • Personalized training programs based on you and your goals.
  • Unlimited 1-on-1 interaction with our head-coach.
  • Daily adjusted schedules to keep you injury-free.
  • Non-repetitive sessions to keep you running fun and exciting.
  • Transparancy and honesty. We do not give you any false promises.
  • Extensive data analysis so you only have to focus on running.
  • Long-term goal and race planning to shine at the moments it matters.
  • Dedicated protected webpage with all your running info and training schedules.
  • Early access to YouTube videos and vlogs.
  • Continuous monitoring and evaluation of pre-excisting medical conditions.
  • 1-on-1 confidential support to guide you through the mental ups and downs you might encounter.
  • Nutritional guidance and advice.
  • Strong supportive community on Whatsapp and social media among the Quadra Runners.
  • We also offer extra personal 1-on-1 training sessions outside of the groupsessions at a fixed rated of LKR 3000 per session (on top of the fixed monthly fee)

Our weekly group sessions

Quadracoach Timetable

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
4:00 pm Youth 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Youth 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Youth 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Youth 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
6:00 pm Adults 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Adults 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Adults 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Adults TBD
The sessions for youth last for about 1 hour, but can be started anywhere between 4pm and 5pm (with an ending time between 5pm and 6pm) on the allocated days
What do our runners think about us

Testimonials

Testimonial Runner

Lilani


I have been training with Quadracoach since 2019 and have experienced tremendous improvement in my running. For a person who could not run even 1km prior to starting, today I am doing IronMans without any issues. I have achieved phenomenal PR's during 2022 for 1km, 5km, 10km and 21km all due to the very intricate and highly technical training schedules and methods by Coach Gert.
I highly recommend Quadracoach for anyone who is wanting to start running as well as those of you who are currently running and want to improve.
Testimonial Triathlete

Chami


I came to Quadracoach when I couldn't run 3k without stopping. In 8 months Gert, the head coach, guided me on my training journey and I finished the 21.1k at the end of the IronMan Busselton 70.3 in Australia in a 6:10 pace (2h10:13).
Super impressed with Gert's knowledge and wisdom on running & his coaching skills. If you're serious about running, Quadracoach will definitely help you.
Testimonial Runner

Udeni


Training with Quadracoach has made my recreation a lifestyle! With couture training schedules and mentoring that helps the athlete to be a better version of themselves, I have improved immensely and developed into a well rounded runner thanks to coach Gert.
My biggest hurdle has been my mental game which has a huge effect on training and with the mentoring of my coach I have learnt to overcome that, trust the process and the training. This has resulted in mega improvements overall. Thank you coach Gert for the passion and care you invest in each and everyone of us!
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Coach's Corner

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Rule of Thirds


This, and some minor variations on it, is the sentence I have heard the most in the past 25 odd years. Not only as a reason...

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No Time To Run


This, and some minor variations on it, is the sentence I have heard the most in the past 25 odd years. Not only as a reason...

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Morning Runs?


Every runner has his or her prefered time of day for running. Some like to run during the early morning hours, citing they are...

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Where do we run

Independence Square, Colombo 07
South-east steps near the backside of Independence Arcade