Dale Ipsen is a running coach with over 15 years of personal running experience and a genuine passion for helping everyone feel confident, capable, and supported in their running. He’s not about elite performances or intimidating training plans—his focus is on encouragement, consistency, and creating a welcoming space where runners of all levels feel they belong.

Over the years, Dale has completed 10 marathons, a 100km ultra event, and countless half marathons, but what matters most to him is helping others enjoy the process and keep turning up.

RD stands for Race Director—a nickname given to Dale by the runners he trains with because he organises the weekly long run and makes sure no one is left behind.

Run Squad is the heart of RD Run Coach and is based in Melbourne’s inner west, with most sessions attended by women. Runs rotate between Williamstown Beach, Newport, and Farnsworth Avenue in Footscray, offering a mix of flatter routes for confidence-building and hills for strength, all in a supportive group environment.

Dale works with runners from juniors through to adults, with a strong focus on women new to running or returning after a break. He specialises in run technique, building confidence, and practical training plans—from Couch to 5km through to half marathons, marathons, and longer distance events.

Dale is an Athletics Australia accredited Level 2 Running Coach