About Us

Watts Athletics is Brisbane's leading running club dedicated to promoting health, fitness, and teamwork through various athletic programs and events. Our mission is to provide a positive and inclusive environment where athletes of all ages and skill levels can thrive and reach their full potential. With a focus on excellence, integrity, and sportsmanship, Watts Athletics offers a wide range of training programs, competitions, and events designed to foster a love for running and fitness. Our experienced coaches and staff are committed to nurturing the talents of our athletes and instilling values of discipline, perseverance, and respect.

Our Coaching Team

Shiloh Watts - Head Coach and Founder

Shiloh has been involved with running and coaching athletics for over 10 years, Shiloh is an accredited Level 2 Club coach, Level 3 performance coach and holds her cert 3 & 4 in fitness. Shiloh is currently working towards Level 1 strength and conditioning.

Kate Watson - Wednesday Run Club Coach / Trail Running coach

Kate holds her Level 1 Community coach accreditation has been running for 10+ years over a variety of distances including track, cross country and trail running.
Kate has represented Qld on many occasions in the 3k Steeplechase, 1500m as well as Cross Country.
She has also tackled the Coastal High 50k which shows her diversity across all distances.

Ethan Johnson - Head Throws Coach

Ethan is an accredited Athletics Australia coach with over 5 years coaching experience, he has represented QLD on several occasions and holds his certificate 3 & 4 in fitness.

Ethan's love for field events started back in Little Athletics and has grown into the desire to coach and mentor the next generation of throwers.

Krishna Stanton - Mentor & Morale Booster

Krishna is an Olympian, Commonwealth games representative and 4-time Australian champion from 3000m to the marathon. Krishan broke her age group world record (at the time) at the 2022 London Marathon crossing the line in 2:48:06. Krishna brings a wealth of knowledge to the team, but her biggest asset she brings is her love for the sport, the encouragement and the energy to see everyone do well. Krishna is also part of the HOKA family as an ambassador.