Franklin
Endurance Coach & Guide
Passionate about endurance sports, adventure, and helping you push beyond your limits
About Franklin
Franklin has been passionate about running for as long as he can remember, with cycling becoming a natural extension of that love for endurance. Over the years he has completed several marathons, with his fastest in 2:53, alongside 70.3 races, a full Ironman, ultra cycling events, and the Tarawera.
He brings a scientific and highly analytical approach to sport. Franklin thrives on understanding the "why" behind training—diving into data, nutrition, performance research, and personalised methods that help athletes unlock their potential. Whether he's exploring new training techniques or breaking down numbers, he brings clarity and structure to the process.
Franklin also has a deep love for trail running and adventure. At 18 he began bikepacking, a passion that has taken him across countries like Tanzania, Tajikistan, and Nepal. Planning routes and discovering new trails remains one of his greatest joys—and something he now shares with Josien.
Above all, Franklin is a dedicated father with a genuine love for endurance sports and the community that comes with it.
Qualifications
- UESCA Certified Running Coach
Specialties
- Endurance training fundamentals
- Pacing, fueling & long-run strategy
- Exploring new terrain & route planning
Our Kind of Fun
Route Discovery & Adventure Mapping
Designing and riding long-distance routes through some of the world's most remote landscapes
Marathon Personal Best — 2:53
Run at age 40, with more to come
Bikepacking Roots
20+ years of bikepacking, starting at 19 with just a bike, a map, and a backpack.
Travel Experience
Travelled through 76 countries, primarily by foot or by bike, with a focus on remote places and local culture.
Join our next adventure
Discover the joy of exploring new terrain with Franklin's guidance. Join an Escape and experience endurance in a whole new way.