Run Uprising is a performance-focused running coaching club based in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. Our mission is to help athletes unlock their potential through intelligent training, strong coaching relationships, and a supportive running community.
The club has two core components: a Junior Development Program designed to support high-performing junior middle and long distance athletes, and Personalized Online Coaching available to runners of all abilities – from beginners through to experienced competitive athletes.
Run Uprising was founded by Shane Grund, a World Cross Country Champion in his age group. Shane’s coaching philosophy combines performance, longevity, and enjoyment of the sport.
Our Junior Development Program supports talented junior middle distance and distance athletes who demonstrate strong potential and commitment.
The program is designed to maximise long-term athletic development while ensuring training remains age appropriate and sustainable. Our philosophy prioritises gradual progression, injury prevention, and developing athletes who can compete at a high level for many years.
Many of our athletes regularly represent Victoria at national track and field and cross country championships.
Training Times
Sessions are primarily based at Knox Athletics Club, with Sunday sessions and winter cross country training held at various locations across the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. The program is open to athletes turning 10 in the calendar year and older.
To enquire about joining the Junior Development Program please email info@runuprising.com.
Our Personalized Online Coaching provides coaching for runners of all levels, whether you are just starting your running journey or chasing ambitious performance goals.
We work with athletes targeting distances from the 5km through to the marathon and beyond.
The program includes:
Our goal is to help you train smarter, remain consistent, and achieve your personal best performances.
For athletes seeking a more personalised coaching experience, we offer private one-on-one sessions.
These sessions are ideal for runners wanting help with technique, running mechanics, race preparation, or general training guidance.
Sessions typically run for one hour and may include technique assessment, video analysis, and personalised feedback to help improve efficiency and reduce injury risk.
Sessions can be tailored to suit the athlete’s specific needs and goals.
Shane has been passionate about running for over 15 years and has dedicated the past 7 years to coaching athletes of all ages and abilities.
A world cross country champion in his age group, Shane also holds multiple Victorian and Australian age-group records across distances from 3K to 10K. His competitive career includes numerous state and national age-group titles in events ranging from 1500m to 10K, and he currently holds over 50 parkrun course records.
As an Athletics Australia certified coach, Shane combines performance, longevity, and the pure enjoyment of running. He brings a wealth of experience working with younger athletes, those in their prime, and older runners alike, helping each athlete reach their potential while fostering a lifelong love of the sport.
An Athletics Australia Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, Phil brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his coaching. He has recently joined the coaching team at Knox Athletics, where he works with developing athletes and helps nurture the next generation coming through the ranks.
Phil has also made significant contributions to grassroots athletics. He has served as a committee member for Cockatoo Little Athletics Club and was a co-founder of Emerald Lake parkrun, helping build a welcoming local running community.
Phil loves working with runners of all ages and abilities, from beginners taking their first steps in the sport to experienced athletes looking to improve. With a strong passion for the outdoors, he is particularly well suited to coaching trail runners or anyone interested in getting started in trail running.
Free
Available for select high-performing junior athletes.
$50 / month
Personalised coaching with weekly training plans and consultations.
$50 / hour
Private coaching sessions focused on technique and performance.
Location: Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne
Email: info@runuprising.com
Mobile: 0403 001 947