Frequently Asked Questions:
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What are your coaching credentials/certifications?
Technically, I don’t have any.
When I was started as a running coach, I looked into several of the various coaching certifications available.
Every certification I could find qualified their coaches in one of two ways: by passing a test after either a weekend “crash course” of in-person classes or after working through course materials at home.
I feel that six years of studying anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology, and athletic performance at the undergraduate and graduate levels is, at least, the equivalent of a weekend course on the same topics.
If you care about your coach’s certifications, I may not be the coach for you.
If you care that your coach actually understands the human body and how it works, then maybe you can overlook my lack of a “proper” running coach’s certification.
(While we are on the subject, however, I am a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a retired Certified Athletic Trainer.)
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Do you require your athletes to do heart rate training?
No.
I’m unabashedly a fan of heart rate training, but I don’t force my athletes to go all-in as well.
I will encourage you to run easy most of the time, but we can work together to help determine what easy looks like for you.
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How long have you been coaching?
I started coaching runners in 2015, and I’ve been coaching full-time job since 2017.
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Are there any specific tools/apps that I’ll need to use if you’re my coach?
I use the Final Surge platform to keep training schedules and other resources organized and accessible.
FS is very user-friendly, both via the browser and their app, so you’ll need to set up an account (which is free) if we are working together. And depending on your preference, you may want to download their app (also free).
Depending on the level of coaching that you choose, we may utilize other apps/tools as needed/desired.
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How much communication/interaction with you can I expect?
It depends on which level of coaching you sign up for.
At the Coterie level, you’ll hear from me 3x weekly.
At the 121 and Concierge levels, I’m basically available for comment/feedback every day.
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What payment options are available?
Typically, I utilize recurring billing via PayPal to handle the financial piece of the puzzle.
Every month PayPal charges your card for as long as we are working together.
If, however, you would rather pay via Venmo, Zelle, or some other means, let me know and we can arrange the details.
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Is there a minimum term that I must commit to working with you?
Nope. You can cancel your coaching at any time and for any reason.
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How does canceling happen?
It’s simple. All you need to do is log into your PaPal and cancel your recurring monthly payment.
I’ll continue to work with you until your current payment term expires, at which point we will part ways.