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Coach, Running Coach

11 Reasons Working with a Running Coach Makes Sense

There are few things within some running circles that is as divisive as the topic of whether or not a runner should think about working with a running coach.

Coach, Running Coach

As a running coach, I think that a good running coach can help any runner improve. But not every runner needs a coach to improve, and not every coach is the right fit for each particular runner.

So, how do you know if a running coach might be right for you? Here are 11 situations where it makes sense to at least think about working with a running coach.  Read more

New Runners Should Hire a Coach

Should new runners hire a running coach?

To put it simply, yes.

New Runners, Running, Coach

“Doh! I should have worked with a coach!”

While it’s true to a point that running is nothing but putting one foot in front of the other a little faster than you do when you’re walking, there are a lot of things that can (and often do) go wrong for runners–both newbies and seasoned veterans alike. If new runners hire a coach, even for just a short period of time, they can avoid some of the missteps that may lead to burn out, dissatisfaction, or even worse–injury. Read more