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Why is it sideways?
Think Whirled Peas
Just because running is simple does not mean it is easy.
Relentless. Forward. Motion. <repeat>
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jules2
Old age is when you move from illegal to prescribed drugs.
As to the second point, a great coach realizes that each person is an individual and coaches the individual. This is a major problem with some forms of coaching: there is no real attention given to the individual. Each of us respond differently to the myriad training options. There is no one-size-fits-all plan. A great coach is able to recognize this fact, and then implement it in the person's training. This also requires the ability to really KNOW the person, to read between the lines and be able to determine when the person is done for the day, when the person needs to be challenged, how to motivate and challenge the person.
What is more important from a coach: Technical advice or Motivation/accountability?
One day at a time