Keith Bateman
Competitor and running technique coach
From the age of 45, Keith Bateman’s running times improved dramatically, culminating in numerous State, National, and World age-group records. Remarkably, the records he set in the 55–59 age group surpassed those he set in the 45–49 age group.
Keith’s NSW State, Australian, and World Records
World Records – Set within 9 months from November 2010 – 9 years before the advantage of super spikes
- 1500m – 4:12.35 (Broken on 30 October 2025)
Race video
(by Paul Osland, Canadian team) - 1 mile – 4:35.04 (Broken on 30 November 2024)
- 3000m – 8:56.80 (Broken on 27 July 2024)
Race video
Split times & music version - 5000m – 15:29.7
- 10,000m – 31:51.86
World Masters Athletics – Complete List of Records
Keith’s technique-change lessons, combined with Heidi’s Strengthening and Rehabilitation programs, form the core of the Older Yet Faster method. He also contributes a dedicated chapter for coaches looking to help their athletes transition to better technique.
In 2020, Keith stopped offering in-person technique coaching and school team training. He now focuses on online coaching via the Facebook Help Group and has resumed full-time training in pursuit of new age-group records.
Podcasts and interviews
- 2026 Youtube interview on the run
- 2026 Youtube interview
- 2026 Youtube interview Heidi and Keith
- 2020 Vision – Episode 32 (Facebook)
- A Bit of History: Part 1 – Stuart Greaves
- A Bit of History: Part 2 – Stuart Greaves
- Treadin’ Trodden Tales – Keith Bateman
- The MOVEMENT Movement – Episode 231
Keith’s current activity on Strava
Heidi Jones
Competitor and podiatrist
(Dip. Pod., MA. Pod. A)
Heidi Jones is a lifelong runner who became a podiatrist to better understand and treat running injuries. Since graduating in 1996, she has operated her own clinic in Bondi: Feet On The Move.
After traditional orthotics failed to meet her expectations, Heidi developed a foot-strengthening program as an alternative. It has since proven highly effective for runners, non-runners, and children alike.
Her strengthening program, combined with Keith’s technique-change system forms the foundation of the Older Yet Faster approach. She also contributes a chapter aimed at podiatrists and healthcare professionals, providing detailed guidance on implementing her methods.
Feet On The Move
- 19 years (to 2016) as Senior Podiatrist at St Vincent’s Hospital High Risk Foot Clinic, specialising in diabetic podiatry.
- General foot care: corns, calluses, warts, nail care, etc.
- Biomechanical assessment, gait analysis, and treatment of running injuries — without orthotics.