Break the Tape Running
Why should you hire a personal running coach?
The truth is you can find a number of very good training programs on-line that won't cost you a thing. So why bother with the expense of a personal running coach? You should consider a running coach because the authors of all those on-line programs have absolutely no idea what your running history is, what your current ability level is or what your goals are. A good running coach will prepare a customized training program with all of those key elements in mind.
A running coach is also an excellent source of valuable information that you'll need to help you begin and complete your training program. What kind of valuable information? Things like:
What's the difference between a personal trainer and a running coach
What kind of running shoes are right for you
Where should you go to be professionally fitted for running shoes
How often should you replace your running shoes
What does "proper hydration" mean and why is it important to my training
How many miles should you be running every week
What is the proper pace for your training runs
Should you include speed work in your training and why are these drills important
What can you do to help prevent injuries during your training
What should you do if you become injured
Are your running goals realistic based on your present ability level
That short list is just a start. Having a personal running coach goes beyond a simple Q & A. Your coach also understands what you're going through in regard to your training, and is a constant source of support and motivation.
Whether you're just beginning to explore the sport of running...or interested in training for a 5K, 10K half marathon or marathon...you should seriously consider the advantages of hiring a personal running coach.
"A journey of a thousand miles...begins with one step."
(Chinese proverb)
A running coach is also an excellent source of valuable information that you'll need to help you begin and complete your training program. What kind of valuable information? Things like:
What's the difference between a personal trainer and a running coach
What kind of running shoes are right for you
Where should you go to be professionally fitted for running shoes
How often should you replace your running shoes
What does "proper hydration" mean and why is it important to my training
How many miles should you be running every week
What is the proper pace for your training runs
Should you include speed work in your training and why are these drills important
What can you do to help prevent injuries during your training
What should you do if you become injured
Are your running goals realistic based on your present ability level
That short list is just a start. Having a personal running coach goes beyond a simple Q & A. Your coach also understands what you're going through in regard to your training, and is a constant source of support and motivation.
Whether you're just beginning to explore the sport of running...or interested in training for a 5K, 10K half marathon or marathon...you should seriously consider the advantages of hiring a personal running coach.
"A journey of a thousand miles...begins with one step."
(Chinese proverb)