Locomotivation

Locomotivation and Steve Erkkila Our mission is to provide safe, friendly and knowledgeable exercise and motivation training sessions.

Our clients enjoy a fun, non-pressured working environment in which they can achieve their personal goals, including weight loss, toning, confidence, fitness or speed improvement. Locomotivation caters to: Track Athletes, General Fitness, Mums, Children, and everyone in between. Steve Erkkila of Locomotivation:

I started competitive athletics when I was 16 yrs old after running in my younger days

for Western Suburbs. Near the end of my first season after winning Auckland C**t Sprint Titles I was introduced to Coach Russ Hoggard who took me into his training squad. From there I progressed well to become NZ Junior 400m Champ and NZ Junior 100m record holder. As a senior athlete I won my first NZ 100m title in 1973, then again in 1975 and 1977. In 1977 I also won the NZ 200m title and set the NZ 100m record of 10.4. Unfortunately serious ill health prevented me competing in 1974, 1976 and 1978. All Commonwealth or Olympic Games years of competition, however I did represent NZ every year I competed and my highlight was making the World Cup team in 1977 to Germany and Coach Russ Hoggard was also part of the management team which was great to have your coach touring with you. In 2000 I set up a training school for sprinting based at Mt Smart and over the next 4yrs helped many young athletes improve their running mechanics and over all speed. Many of these athletes went on to win Auckland or NZ titles and represent their country in their chosen events and are still competing at present I was then invited by Russ to join the Development training squad at the Bays and my daughter Jenna and I crossed the bridge to become part of the bays family which we are both enjoying considerably and look forward to a continued close association. I get immense enjoyment and pride being part of my athlete’s progress and admire their dedication and commitment to their sport and their attempt in vain to get me to learn the correct words to the song Iam trying to sing. Other Coaching Achievements. Accredited NRL Specialist Coach (Speed and Agility) NZ Warriors Speed and Agility Coach, NZ Warriors Woman Speed and Agility Coach, Speed, Fitness and Agility Coach for several senior rugby and rugby league teams,
Member Athletics Coaches Association of NZ, NZ Secondary Schools Sprint and Relay Coach, Auckland representative Sprint and Relay Coach, Athletics North representative Sprint and Relay Coach, Director of Coaching, Mt Albert Grammar Sprint Academy.

01/09/2026

I’m totally enjoying working alongside these two charming young ladies, Ashley on the left and Jennifer on my right who are preparing for the 2.4km NZ Police trial which is a compulsory requirement for joining the force. I’m so impressed with your commitment and ability to quickly adapt to the new running techniques and training methods. Both ladies are so focused and dedicated to achieving their goals. Jennifer actually lives in Christchurch and flies up to do her training. Now that is something very special 👏😎

23/08/2026

It isn’t rocket science, these 3 simple virtues make for calm and harmony in your life and in others. Stay humble, respect others and don’t judge. 😎👏💛

17/08/2026

Despite been extremely cold, these two “super stars” Ruci Moi and Leonie Beyer completed a fantastic speed workout at the AUT Millennium this morning. Well done ladies, I can’t wait till you both launch yourselves on to the Auckland summer sprint scene this upcoming Athletic Season. One very happy Old Coach 👏😎💙

10/08/2026

Last training session with these two talented young ladies Anna Tucker (Mississippi)and Nadia Evans (North Dekota) today before they fly back to there USA Universities. Always such a blast to have the girls home for their summer break down under. Safe travels champions see you both next year. Much love and respect Steve “The Old Man” 😎👏💙

01/08/2026

A Fabulous Muscle Shirt from Paris 🇫🇷 was given to me today by Sharna Evans and hubby Mike Evans from their latest overseas venture.Pictured with me is their speedy daughter Nadia Evans along side talented hockey player Keren Steinberg. Thank you guys the shirt is me to a tee 😎👏💙

22/07/2026

Today’s post is just to make you smile and feel a sense of happiness - Enjoy 😎👏💙

20/07/2026

Happy 37th Birthday to my gorgeous youngest daughter Jenna Rae, have the most amazing day sweetheart, where has the time gone from you travelling the country burning up the athletic tracks from 7yrs old to being a adoring wife to Stovez and a wonderful mum to Madi and TJ. Love you to the moon and back and I’m so proud of you. Much love Dad (Poppa) and Poppy # # #😎🎁💙

15/07/2026

This hits a little close to home haha, some even might say it includes my mental classification as well. 🤣👏🤡

13/07/2026

Great having 15yr old Rocco Brown over training at the AUT Millennium this morning for the first time. Rocco has been drawing keen interest by USA Prep School Scouts for achieving both Basketball and American football dual scholarships. Keep doing the simple things extremely well young man, today’s training was first class. Steve 🏈🏀👏😎

05/07/2026

A great sunny winters day for training this afternoon, with these three talented young ladies Anna, Leonie and Ruci completing a superb session of 150m x 8. This “Old Fella” was very happy, well done team 👏😎💙

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Auckland

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+64211233437

Website

http://www.locomotivation.co.nz/

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Greater Auckland
Auckland
1310

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