Why Hire a Running Coach?

Why Hire a Running Coach?Greg Strosaker - Predawn RunnerAugust, 2012 http://predawnrunner.com 1

Appropriate for All Levels of Runners  Beginners – learn good habits for staying healthy  Experienced – gain performance boost through new approaches  Competitive – get the extra edge http://predawnrunner.com 2Photo credit: Coach and Runner from Flickr user TenthMusePhotography, used under a Creative Commons license

Value of a Good Coach Provides support and motivation Builds towards your long-term goals Tailors plans to meet your needs and realities Keeps up to speed on latest science and research – separates fact from trend Helps you discover and achieve your potential http://predawnrunner.com 3

A Good Coach Provides Support and Motivation  Extra sense of accountability  Encouragement in the face of setbacks (injury, conflicts, etc.)  Adjust plans and expectations in the face of new realities http://predawnrunner.com 4Photo credit: Jimmy the Coach from Flickr user Kendall, used under a Creative Commons license

A Good Coach Works to Support Your Long-Term Goals  Jointly formulate goals over range of horizons  Each season builds on the previous (not treated “in a vacuum”)  Helps identify new opportunities for growth and fulfillment  Encourages patience and a long-term view http://predawnrunner.com 5Photo credit: Jessica Ennis with coach, Tony Minichiello from Flickr user AdamKR, used under a Creative Commons license

A Good Coach TailorsPlans to Meet Your Needs  Considers elements that make you unique:  Running history  Schedule constraints  Resources available  Personal preferences  Stock plans take none of this into account  “One size fits all” gives sub-optimal results http://predawnrunner.com 6

A Good Coach SeparatesFact from Trend Filters through new workouts, routines, etc. to determine value Keeps up to speed on latest science Saves you time in researching your plans Translates theory into practice – helps with the “hows” and “whys” http://predawnrunner.com 7

The Problems with Stock Plans  Not tailored to your specific needs  Your history, capabilities, and schedule are unique  Mostly just a series of numbers  No explanation of the purpose of each workout  Difficult to select  Are you “intermediate” or “advanced”?  No strength or mobility elements  No ongoing support  How do you adjust to missed time? http://predawnrunner.com 8Photo credit: Stack of Papers from Flickr user Jenni C, used under a Creative Commons license

The Coaching Process Monitor Agree to long Review progress, & short term Build plan Assess results history adjust plans goals as needed An ongoing process of planning, executing, and reviewing leads to consistency and continuous improvement http://predawnrunner.com 9

Coaching from Greg Strosaker  Emphasis on working towards long-term goals  Specializes in helping you fit training around “everyday life”  Based on thousands of hours of experience and proven performance  Scalable to meet your needs  Visit Predawn Runner to find out more http://predawnrunner.com 10

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Why Hire a Running Coach?

by Greg Strosaker on Aug 28, 2012

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