Our Team
At Ogging Fit, we’re committed to providing a uniquely human-centered coaching experience. Our team brings not only expertise but genuine care and empathy to each athlete’s journey. We’re not just another algorithm or automated program—our coaches are real people who understand the dedication, challenges, and excitement of training and racing. Guided by passion and experience, we aim to make high-quality, personalised coaching accessible and affordable for athletes of all levels. At Ogging Fit, it’s all about empowering you to reach your potential with real support, every step of the way.
Triathlon
Jonny Sammut
- Experience: 10+ years as a Professional Triathlete and 4+ years of coaching triathletes and runners
- Specialisation: Short to Long Distance Triathlon, and 5km to Ultra Marathon Distance running
- Achievements: Coached multiple athletes to PBs across triathlon and running of all distances.
- Certifications/Educations: BComm(Hon), Level 1 Triathlon Coach. Professional Triathlete and Ironman Pro.
- Personal Bests: WA Triathlete of The Year, Podium 70.3 Ironman, 4th Sunshine Coast 70.3, 19th Ironman Malaysia, Multiple x State Champ across all disciplines. 6th Elite Noosa Triathlon. 3rd Elite Mooloolaba Triathlon. Multiple x World Cup Athlete. Ex AIS athlete. 31min 30s 10km runner. 1hr 11m Half Marathon. 2hr 35m Marathon. Busselton Jetty 3rd Place. 2nd Duo Rottnest Channel Swim. Cottesloe Classic Mile - 2nd Place. 2hr 04m 10km Open Water - 6th.
Steve Gleeson
- Experience: 10+ years as a Professional Triathlon Coach
- Specialisation: Short to Long Distance Triathlon, and 5km to Marathon Distance running
- Certifications/Educations: Masters in Sport Coaching, Triathlon Australia Performance Coach Accredited, Bachelor of Health & Physical Education.
- Achievements: Coach to Paralympians (Paris 2024), Age Group Ironman World Championships qualifiers, national titleholders, and world cup athletes. Guided countless athletes to personal bests across all distances and disciplines, including athletes reaching elite Australian teams.
Nick Thompson
- Experience: 5+ years as a Professional Triathlete and 2+ years of coaching
- Specialisation: Short to Long Distance Triathlon, and 5km to Marathon Distance running
- Certifications/Educations: B.Sci., Level 1 Triathlon Coach.
- Personal Bests: 21st at the Ironman World Championships, Multiple Ironman 70.3 Champion, Ironman Podium, Multiple World Championships representative, 2x WA Triathlete of The Year. 31min 20s 10km Runner. 1hr 08min Half Marathon.
Oggi Zurzolo
- Experience: 10+ years in the fitness industry, Triathlon and Run Coach 4+ years.
- Specialisation: Nutrition, Short to Long Distance Triathlon, and 5km to Marathon Distance running.
- Certifications/Educations: Masters of Sports Nutrition, Level 1 Triathlon Coach, Qualified Personal Trainer, BSc.
- Achievements: Coach to countless Half Ironman, and Ironman athletes. Along with Coaching a number of athletes to personal bests across all running distances.
Reece Harris
- Experience: 5+ years as a Professional Triathlete and 2+ years of coaching triathletes and runners
- Specialisation: Short to Long Distance Triathlon, and 5km to Marathon Distance running
- Achievements: Coached multiple athletes to PBs across triathlon and running of all distances.
- Certifications/Educations: B.Ex.Sci. Professional Triathlete. level 1 Triathlon Coach.
- Personal Bests: WA Triathlete of The Year, Multiple x State Champ across all disciplines, Aquathon World Championship Bronze Medalist. 31min 30s 10km runner.
Rachael Wales
- Experience: 4+ years as Elite triathlete (U23 then 2 years as pro long course) / 4 years as elite UCI continental cyclist.
- Specialisation: Cycling & Middle to Long Distance Triathlon
- Certifications / Educations: Bachelors Exercise Science & Physiology, currently completing Masters of Public Health, Level 1 Triathlon Coach.
- Personal Bests: 2nd Womans Grafton to Inverell 2025, 2nd Kapellen Pro Crit, Belgium 2024, Top 20 Elite Road Nationals 2025, 6th Elite Oceania ITT 2023, 10th Elite Oceania Road Race 2023, 5th Overall Western Sydney 70.3 2019, 3rd Western Australian Triathlete of the year 2018. Zwift academy top 3 finalist 2021, raced multiple world tour and pro tour races in Europe and Asia.
Tom Franks
- Experience: Experienced Ironman athlete.
- Specialisation: Long Distance Triathlon
- Certifications / Educations: Level 1 Triathlon Coach
- Personal Bests: Fastest Age Group 70.3 Cairns 2025, AG World Championships Qualifier.
Patrick Bleasel
Pat Bleasel is a triathlete and coach who knows endurance sport from every angle. With five years of racing experience—including a personal best of 3:57 over the Half Ironman distance and 8:51 in a Full Ironman—Pat understands what it takes to balance training, racing, and recovery at the highest level.
- Experience: 5 years racing across Half and Full Ironman distances, with personal bests of 3:57 (70.3) and 8:51 (Ironman). Hands-on background as a bike mechanic and endurance coach.
- Specialisation: Long-distance triathlon, with a strong focus on balancing training stress, recovery, and sustainable performance.
- Certifications / Education: Level 1 Triathlon Coach; extensive applied knowledge in physiology, nutrition, and recovery science.
- Personal Bests: 3:57 Half Ironman | 8:51 Full Ironman
Running & Hyrox
Luke Burrows
- Experience: 10+ years as an elite runner, claiming multiple state titles.
- Specialisation: Running all distances.
- Certifications/Educations: Athletics Aus Certified Coach and Physiotherapy student.
- Personal Bests: 1500m - 3.42, 3000m - 8.01, 5000m - 14.07, Half Marathon - 1hr 6mins, 800m - 1.49
Will Lewis
- Experience: 10+ years as an elite runner. Victorian State 1500m Champ 2022.
- Specialisation: Running all distances.
- Certifications/Educations: Completing Athletics Australia Certificate
- Personal Bests: 1500m - 3.39, 3000m - 8.01, 800m - 1.50. National Team Representative World XC Championship.
Emma Ferguson
- Experience: 10+ years as a Professional Athlete (Div 1 College Athlete) and 6-months coaching.
- Specialisation: Beginner to Intermediate 5km to Marathon Distance running.
- Certifications/Educations: Level 1 Athletics Australia Coach.
- Personal Bests: 2017 Australian U18 Champion in 1500m, 2x WA IGSSA 3KM Cross Country Champion (2013, 2014), Selected for Western Australia Talent Program in 2017 and represented Western Australia in track and cross country from 2013 to 2018, Won team silver at Australian Cross Country Championships in 2015
Ashleigh Candy
- Experience: 10+ years as a Professional Athlete (Div 1 College Athlete) and 6-months coaching.
- Specialisation: Beginner to Intermediate 5km to Marathon Distance running.
- Certifications/Educations: Level 1 Athletics Australia Coach.
- Personal Bests: 5km - 17.28, 800m - 2.15, 1500m - 4:34. NCAA Division 1 Track and Field Athlete.