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Why Hire a Running Coach?

Greg Strosaker - Predawn Runner

August, 2012

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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

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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

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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

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A Good Coach Works to SupportYour 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

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A Good Coach Tailors Plans 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

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A Good Coach Separates Fact 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”

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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?

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The Coaching Process

An ongoing process of planning, executing, and reviewing leads to consistency and continuous improvement

Review historyReview history

Agree to long & short term

goals

Agree to long & short term

goalsBuild planBuild plan

Monitor progress,

adjust plans as needed

Monitor progress,

adjust plans as needed

Assess resultsAssess results

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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

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