Whether you're
starting,or starting over.
Personalised coaching built around real life: school runs, broken sleep, and stolen mornings. Wherever you're at, there's a place for you here.
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“I used to feel guilty every time I left to run. Now I know that run is what makes me the dad and husband I want to be. That shift changed everything.”
Ryan Kirwan, Coach & Ultra Marathoner
Wherever you're
starting from,
you belong here.
- 01 You've never really run before and every plan online assumes you already do.
- 02 You used to run and life got in the way. The guilt of stopping feels heavier than starting again.
- 03 You want to chase something big, a 5K, a half, maybe even an ultra, but struggle to fit training into family life.
- 04 You know movement would help your mood, stress, and sleep. You just need somewhere to start.
- 05 You just have questions and don't know who to ask. Reach out, no commitment needed.
Running isn’t something you earn the right to do once the kids are asleep and the house is clean. It’s something that makes you better at all of it.
Ryan Kirwan, Building Balance
Simple. Honest.
Built for real life.
No rigid programs. No punishing schedules. Just coaching that adapts to your week, whatever that week looks like.
We start with your life
Before any plan, we talk about what your week actually looks like: kids’ schedules, work, sleep, and stress. Your plan is built around you, not the other way around.
You get a plan that fits
Short, consistent sessions over long, unsustainable ones. Progressive, not punishing. Three runs a week beats one heroic one. We build habits, not just fitness.
We stay in it together
Weekly check-ins, plan adjustments when life shifts, honest accountability. When the week falls apart, we adapt. This isn’t a rigid program. It’s coaching.
No matter where you start.
Not sure which is right for you? Email or DM me. No commitment, no pressure, just a conversation.
Free Starter Plan
A parent-tested way to get moving
- 4-week back-to-running plan
- Weekly email tips for busy parents
- Heart rate zone guide
12-Week Balance Reset
Personal coaching, built around your life
- 12-week personalised training plan
- Fortnightly 15-min check-in call
- Plan adjustments when life shifts
- Monthly plan review
- Access to all coaching resources
Personal Coaching
Full accountability, built for you
- 12-week fully personalised training plan
- Weekly 15-min check-in call
- Recovery strategies for your lifestyle
- Fuelling strategies for training & race day
- Unlimited messaging & plan adjustments
A coach who knows what it's like
to be that parent.
I’m Ryan, a running coach, ultra marathoner, and dad based in Adelaide, coaching parents online Australia-wide. I know what it’s like to want to train and feel like everything else comes first.
I started Building Balance because I couldn’t find coaching that actually understood the reality of fitting running into family life. Every plan assumed you had unlimited time, consistent energy, and nobody depending on you.
That’s not real life. So I built something that is. Coaching rooted in flexibility, honesty, and the belief that showing up consistently, even imperfectly, beats burning out every time.
Before you lace up.
How do I start running again after having a baby?
Gently, and with walk breaks. Short walk/jog intervals two to three times a week, building gradually, is the safest and most effective way back. It’s exactly what the free 4-week starter plan walks you through. If you’re postpartum, get the all-clear from your GP or a women’s health physio first.
How many runs a week do I actually need?
Three. Three consistent 20 to 30 minute sessions beat one heroic weekend run every time. Everything here is built around three realistic windows a week, because that’s what parent life allows.
I’ve never run before. Is this still for me?
Yes. You don’t need a running history to start. Every plan is built from where you are today, whether that’s your first ever jog or your first in ten years.
How much does running coaching cost?
The 4-week starter plan is free. The 12-Week Balance Reset is $150 per month, and fully personalised 1:1 Personal Coaching is $190 per month at the launch rate. No lock-in contracts.
What happens when my week falls apart and I miss sessions?
The plan adapts. Sick kids, broken sleep and work chaos aren’t failures. They’re the design brief. We adjust the week and keep going. That’s the difference between coaching and a PDF.
Ready to run again?
Start with something free.
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