Walter Thorburn
I am passionate about showing people the right pathway to success putting people closer to their goals every day while keeping the FUN-damentals in place for sustainable fitness. Keeping it enjoyable.
I have coached and guided triathletes to New Zealand and world age group titles since 2001 as well as top 3 results in the Speights Coast to Coast along with NZs premier marathons as a full time professional coach.
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3 customer reviews
Stu
I've been working with my coach for the past two years and couldn't recommend him highly enough. He takes a genuine personal approach to coaching, tailoring programmes to each athlete rather than using a generic copy-and-paste plan. He's highly engaged, communicates regularly, and actively participates in the journey with his athletes. You feel supported as an individual, not just another number. His commitment, knowledge and personal approach make a real difference. More...
Gurjit
Walter is quite passionate about all things related to endurance sport. He is quite genuine and really understands his clients and tailors training plans to meet life commitments. He incorporated my rehab management in my training plan and taught me how to stay injury free. Thanks Walter! More...
Wayne Clarke
Huge thank you to Walter and Go 2 Max endurance triathlon coaching! Balancing triathlon and running training with a demanding job isn't easy, but his ability to tailor workouts around my chaotic schedule makes all the difference. I am now crossing the finish line of my target races stronger and more prepared than ever. Best coach I could have asked for! More...
What do you love most about your job?
Working with motivated people from all walks of life. Being able to share insight and experience when and where needed.
What inspired you to start your own business?
By accident actually. On finishing my Pro Career , I started getting requests to see if I was interested in helping some struggling athletes who were quite ambitious, but for whatever reason were not performing. From these early days I have evolved over the years and built some unique services in conjunction with the coaching not available anywhere else in the Country.
Why should our clients choose you?
I am passionate about making a difference to each person who asks for my help. It is like Art. You start with a difference canvas and each outcome will be different.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes. I can offer online services. I coach and support athletes both domestically and Internationally.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
This is no longer required. If in studio though, I practise safe hygiene keeping studio clean to a very high standard.
1 + 1 swim coaching - Endless Pool
Our 1 + 1 Endless Pool sessions offer a unique coaching environment, with some real advantages.
Private and bespoke coaching - sessions tailored entirely to your ability, needs and goals.
More time swimming - continuous swimming in the flume means less stopping, turning and pushing off walls, and more time developing your stroke
Anti - Gravity Training for injury and rehabilition
Are you somebody injured or stuck in the injury cycle?
The Anti-Gravity Treadmill is a unique piece of equipment that enables individuals to walk or run at a lower percentage of their body weight up to 30kg reducing load on joints & muscles.
If you are someone who is injured , or returning from injury and want to speed up the recovery phase, the Gravity trainer is perfect for this.
Go2max Endurance Coaching
A very individual coaching service that offers an holistic approach to making YOU the best athlete you can and want to be.
I have been coaching athletes of ALL abilities for over 25 years and still actively train and compete myself. I coach athletes across all distances and sports.
Interested? Reach out for a no obligation chat and see if we are a good fit.
Altitude Training
Whether you’re looking to improve your general wellbeing or take your fitness to the next level, altitude training provides amazing results, fast.
At the NZ Altitude Training Centre/Go2max endurance coaching, clients range from athletes across all sporting codes as well as mountaineers searching out the highest peaks in the world.
Altitude training can be done in many different ways to get the benefits. At the Centre we even use it for injury rehab.
Underwater Treadmill
The Underwater treadmill is often called the gold standard in rehabilitation due to removing up to 80% of your bodyweight in the water. The hydrotherapy effect is outstanding.
The Underwater Treadmill at the NZ Altitude Centre/go2max endurance coaching is the only commercial one in the country that is available to everyday athletes and people wanting to benefit from it. You do not need to be elite.
