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One time I inquired about hiring a running coach.....when I was told the fee would be 45.00 a hour. .. ML..
One thing I like about having a coach is that I find I actually work harder and concentrate on my workout more knowing that I have to report in to somebody.
$45/HR!!!!!!!!!! What the hell am I wasting my time here then!? Just curious; for $45 an hour, what would they do for you? Seriously, look for some training group in the local area like MDRA in Twin Cities (we ARE non-profit organization). I was just putting together preliminary program for this Beginning Women's Running Class starting April. We usually have about 40 "students" and we have 3 full-time coaches. We divide the group in 3 according to the ability; each coach would run with each group. With 8 classes, we'll talk for an hour with guest speakers each session on various topics (equipment, nutrition, stretching/strength work, physiology, form and a motivational speaker); work out in the second half (it's a 2-hour session) anywhere from 20 minutes to 40 minutes of running plus varous exercises. You get to know people for future reference and running buddy. And, I believe, the whole course is something like $60! I, for one, am very proud of these programs (MDRA has more than this one); this is going to be my 4th year helping them out but we have 100% improvement record (we do a mile time test on the first week and the last week and compare)! Seriously, I know we shouldn't "sell" on these message board but, those of you MN runners, lsMN and all, come join us! If nothing else, at least it's fun to get to know! ;o) PS: Sorry, this class is ladies only! ;o)