Why Hiring a Running Coach Can Transform Your Training (and How We Can Help)

Are you brand new to running and are unsure how to start? Or maybe you're an experienced runner and you're tired of hitting plateaus, dealing with injury, or finding it difficult to remain consistent? There is a simple solution that can help you solve these problems - Hiring a personal running coach!

What Does a Coach Do?

Coaches contribute to your success in a plethora of ways, not just telling you what to do. A good coach will personalize your training plan based on your goals, your current strengths and weaknesses, and your injury history. They will provide accountability and motivation and help you make the necessary adjustments based on whatever life throws at you so that you can keep pushing forward. They will also be able to help you with race strategy and planning, understanding pacing and workouts, and how to appropriately recover!

Benefits of Working With a Running Coach

A good running coach will pay dividends in your progress. By paying for a coach to help you, it can save you time in the long run (get it? running jokes...). Let me explain - if you don't understand how to train or progress yourself appropriately you'll find yourself doing one or more of these three things which will cause longer lapses of time without progress:

1. Not understanding progression and plateauing in your progress

2. Training too hard and having to take much more time to recover week after week

3. Getting injured and having to take a lengthy amount of time to recover and then build yourself back up

By hiring a coach they will help you train smart, not just hard. This will allow for the consistent progress over time that you're looking for and prevent those annoying plateaus. Coaches will also help you identify the small cracks in your workout and recovery strategy to decrease your risk for injury. Lastly, the accountability and motivation that a coach provides can significantly improve your adherence to your training and goals so that you don't have those inconsistencies week in and week out that prevent that consistent progress you're looking for.

Our Coaching Programs

This is where we at Function Reforged come in. We have a unique team of people between our physical therapist/strength coach and our running coach to help you crush your goals and make the progress you want. Here is what we offer:

• Running Coaching: Work one-on-one with the running coach who will work with you to program your workouts and make any and all necessary adjustments as you progress! You will get unlimited check-ins with the coach and work through the Final Surge app which allows you to sync your watch or tracking device. You will also get a strength program to help you stay healthy and keep progressing in your training!

• Runners +: It's everything that's included in the Running Coaching but you will also get a one-on-one meeting with the PT and a specialized prehab/rehab program specifically tailored to your needs that will be updated monthly.

• Runners Reforged: A two for one package including the Running Coaching AND the Stronger Than Steel Program. This will include a monthly one-on-one session with the PT for your progress and recovery AND full unlimited access to communicate with the PT as well as the running coach about your running, strength and conditioning, and rehab programming!

Remember, hiring a coach has so many positive benefits to help you with your progress. It keeps you motivated and accountable. The coach will keep your workouts tailored to your goals and help you continue making the progress you want. You'll be able to optimize your recovery and decrease your risk for injuries! Whether your goal is to run your first 5k, set a marathon PR, or just get started, a running coach can help you get there!

Are you ready to crush your goals? Click this link and get started with your online running coaching!

If injury has you bogged down, click here to check out our PT services.

Maybe online programming is what you're looking for - then Our Stronger Than Steel Program is definitely for you. Click here to check that out!

FAQ:

Is a running coach worth it?

• Yes! Coaches provide accountability, custom plans, and injury prevention to help you progress faster.

How much does a running coach cost?

• Our packages range from $150–$350/month depending on the level of support you want.

Do beginners need a coach?

• Beginning runners will absolutely benefit from a coach to help build a strong foundation, progress appropriately, and avoid injuries!