ODETTE
​BLACKLOCK
BHlthSc/MPodMed
Head Coach and Program Director Virgin Active Australia

Odette is a health and medical expert, holding a Bachelors of Health Science and a Masters of Podiatric Medicine. 

​Odette's diverse education and experience spanning over 10 years has sharpened her unique skills, that sets her apart from the rest.

Currently Odette is the Head Coach and Program designer of Virgin Active's first outdoor program Calibration. 

The program was born from a desire to share her love of running with the world. Odette has created a unique style of athletic training that benefits first times runners to elite athletes. The program and classes reflect the experience and intellect of Odette’s running journey.

From stay at home mum to a Australian Survivor S2 contestant, semi pro sprinter, and Masters Medical graduate, Odette lives and breaths how running can transform people's lives for the better, Over the span of her running journey starting 12 years ago, Odette is a sort after Podiatrist specialising in lower limb biomechanics, Personal trainer and Pilates instructor.

Her lived experience as an athlete has given her a first hand look into the training techniques of top coaches and elite athletes. Her passion has led representing Australia at the Under Armour 2016 Death Valley run camp USA.
Odette has worked with major brands such as Under Armour,  Lorna Jane, Running heroes and True protein, in promotion, events, program design, workshops and fitness product education.

Fast becoming the "go to" for all things running Odette's expert opinion has been featured in The daily telegraph, Roger magazine, Runner's World magazine, Boss hunting and Marie Claire, Style runner and Whimn.

Her story and enthusiasm alone will inspire you to want to run, but her programming designed so meticulously around perfecting anyone's running using science and personal practice, is what makes Odette's Athletic training the only one of its kind.

Odette delivers workshops, group training, public speaking engagements and blogs based around her industry knowledge and experience. 

Please contact for bookings and enquires.