Ever used an on line coach? I'm wondering if I could improve with some help.
Marathon Maniac #957
I have not used a coach before, but others here may have. Can you tell us a little about your running, and what you have tried so far?
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I'm a 55 female who's been running regularly 11 years. Three marathons (best 5:02), 35 halfs (best 2:13), and shorter races. Not a coaches' dream come true, but I'm willing to work hard. Want to see what I can do. Any ideas welcome.
King of PhotoShop
Greg McMillan would work well for you. TinMan might be a fit if you are super-competitive. Spareribs
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll look into these.
MM #6177
I use an online coach, though I know her in person. I'm in NJ and she's in CO and we manage just fine. This is her website: The Long Run Coaching. She's a Lydiard-based coach, USATF level 1 & 2 certified, going for level 3 next month. She has athletes of all abilities and experience levels, so you'd fit in fine (if that's a concern of yours, which it shouldn't be). PM me if you want more details.
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I signed up for the McMillan 16 week half marathon training with the Pro option. I'm excited to give this a try. Thanks, spareribs.
Hi, Orangemat,
I want to look into the coach you have used. too. I plan to run more races this year, so I'll give this a try also. Thanks. I might email you.
Are we there, yet?
I used an on-line coach in training for my first ultra this year. Besides emails and an on-line training schedule which he updated frequently based on what I reported about my workouts, we also had biweekly phone calls. I was pleased with the way the coaching went and ecstatic about my final race results. I believe he also coaches marathoners and below. His website. I don't know how his rates compare to others, but I thought it was worth every penny.
2024 Races:
03/09 - Livingston Oval Ultra 6-Hour, 22.88 miles
05/11 - D3 50K 05/25 - What the Duck 12-Hour
06/17 - 6 Days in the Dome 12-Hour.