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Personal trainer, like at a gym, or do you mean a coach? The only time I've ever had a coach was in HS. Other than that, I've been on my own, and I think I'm doing pretty good.
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Ugh, I guess going back to it, I asked a stupid question.
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Just start running. Don't make it too complicated. There is plenty of info on sites like this one to get you started. The only reason most people hire the gym trainers is to motivate them to show up and workout, as far as I can tell. If you need that kind of motivation, you probably won't stick with running anyway.
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Who has had a pers. trainer for running, and who went without the club I go to has pers. trainers for as much as $132 I just was unsure if that's too much or common I'm guessing that there are runners who went without and did just fine Thanks Lisa Modified to add: as in a run club or running program that I suppose some health clubs have