The Master is back and you can join him now to help to renew and foster the conditioning and training system that makes Arthur Lydiard the world's most successful track and field coach and conditioner of athletes for all sports.

The Lydiard Foundation, an international collaboration between some of the world's most successful coaches, fitness experts and health professionals, will continue his 50-year contribution to sporting achievement - often challenged, never bettered - in perpetuity.

Training the Lydiard Way through the foundation is aimed at coaches and athletes worldwide. The target, through teaching and support services, is to continue the flow of champions the world enjoyed during the magical early Lydiard era.

All physical pursuits requiring stamina, power and speed need the Lydiard system for ultimate success and the foundation is dedicated to providing it.

Individual donations

Getting this ambitious project off the ground costs Getting this ambitious project off the ground costs a lot of money and we need your help as a financial supporter.

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Corporate sponsorships are also available:
$10,000
$7500
$5000

Lydiard Certificate Level (I):

Takes a close look at the original Lydiard Program in detail; what Lydiardism is, how it was developed, historical background and world-wide influence. It also explains each phase in detail; how long it should ideally be, what has to be done and why—the reason behind each phase.

Lydiard Certificate Level (II):

Focuses on the application of the Lydiard Program. Go deeper into the principles of the program by “reading between the lines.” Consider different situations and environment and provide sample program, based on the Lydiard principles. Take a close look at the detailed training program of various athletes who applied the Lydiardism.

Lydiard Certificate Level (III):

Explains the “X” factors beyond the program. Look into coaching styles, psychology, various “talents”, biomechanics, equipments, nutrition, and race tactics.

Membership (1 year): $100 annually
Student (1 year): $65 annually
Life-time membership: $500
Patron membership: $1,000

Please contact the Lydiard Foundation for more information
about becoming a lifetime member.

Level (I) Certificate Course: $150 including 1 year membership
Level (II) Certificate Course: $100 ($150 for non-member)
Level (III) Certificate Course: $100 ($150 for non-member)

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