DANKIE SPOED
Ashwin Jood · National Athlete & Certified Personal Trainer

Train Smarter.
Get Stronger.
Become Your Best.

Personalised coaching to lose fat, build strength, improve performance and create results that last.

Ashwin Jood wearing his competition medals
Ashwin Jood with his NCAA trophy and medals
Ashwin Jood smiling in his athletics uniform with medals
Coach Ashwin Jood wearing his athletics medals
About Ashwin

Elite experience.
Personal coaching.

Born in Durban and raised in Kokstad, Ashwin Jood is a two-time NCAA All-American and certified personal trainer. His sprint career took him to a world athletics ranking of 136 and the number one NCAA Division II ranking in 2024.

After returning to South Africa in 2025, he built Dankie Spoed to turn elite-level discipline into practical, personalised coaching for people at every stage of their fitness journey.

136World ranking
2024
NCAA
All-American
#1NCAA DII
2024
2CACC sprint
titles
Personalised Coaching

A clear plan. Real accountability.

Training adapts to your body, schedule and goals—whether you are starting fresh, building strength, losing fat or chasing athletic performance.

Built around you

One focused coaching experience replaces generic plans and scattered advice.

  • Personalised training programme
  • Nutrition guidance for your goals
  • Weekly check-ins and progress tracking
  • Direct support and plan adjustments

Online or in person

Train where it works best for you, with the same structure and attention.

Every fitness level

Start as a beginner or sharpen advanced performance with coaching matched to your level.

01 / APPLYShare your goals and current level.
02 / PLANReceive your personalised programme.
03 / TRAINBuild consistency with guidance.
04 / PROGRESSTrack results and adjust weekly.
The Running Movement

More than coaching. A movement forward.

Dankie Spoed began with running and gratitude—“thank you, speed.” It is now a platform for helping the next generation move with purpose, develop discipline and discover what consistent work can unlock.

Join the Movement
Ashwin Jood in athletics uniform representing the Dankie Spoed running movement
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