TOM ELFENBEIN
Tom is an Adelaide-based trail running coach, ultramarathon trail runner and History/Geography teacher. After a childhood filled with football and other team-based sports, the passion for football started to wear off, and once Covid-19 put a halt to local sports in 2020, he found a love for running. After several trail runs, Tom hastily signed up for a 50km and a 100km event later in the year, and he has never looked back.
Tom has experience training and racing on many of Australia’s most popular and technical trail running courses, and despite some setbacks through injury and nutrition, he hopes to further develop his skills and knowledge in other parts of the world!
Despite his passion for trails, Tom is also a very talented track and road runner, and is therefore one of the state’s most versatile runners. We are very fortunate to be able to share Tom’s diverse experience and knowledge to help RunAsOne athletes achieve their goals on the track, trails, or the road!
Tom’s favourite run by far is his weekend long run, exploring the amazing trails that the Adelaide hills has to offer. Going on adventures through beautiful places is Tom’s passion and he loves to encourage others to go out and do the same. Tom is excited to share his learnings from his time as a trail and ultra-runner, and is passionate about working with runners of all levels.
Race Results
- Belair Marathon – 1st 2021
- Heysen 105 - 2nd 2020
- Heysen 105 – 3rd 2021
- South Australian 5k Road Championships – 3rd 2023
- Melbourne Marathon Festival 10km – 9th 2023
- Ultra Trail Australia 2023 – 12th (50km/ 3200m + elev.)
Personal Bests
- 5000m: 14:30
- 10km: 31:20
Qualifications
- UESCA Ultra Running Certification
- Bachelor of Teaching/Arts
- Cert III Sport & Recreation