- Someone to cheer you on and hold you accountable – When you hire a coach you are hiring someone to be in your corner, to be that voice in your ear that helps you get out of bed for your morning run and to motivate you to push hard to finish that final interval.
- Goal setting support – Whether you have big dreams or imposter syndrome, a coach can help you write goals that are challenging, yet realistic; ones that will really push you to train to your potential.
- Burn out prevention – So many athletes are running too much, or are running too hard too often. With a science-backed training plan you have a roadmap of how to train without getting burnt out.
- Effective workouts – Long runs in the mountains are fun, but workouts are key to building strength and speed. A coach knows which workouts to prescribe throughout your training, helping you to reach for your optimal performance.
- Personalization – With a training plan written for you, you will be able to run with your trail group, but also have a weekly plan to guide you, helping you to reach your goals.
- Race Prep – Your coach will not only help build up to the race, but also support your plans for during the race, including water, fuel, mental strategies, pacing, etc.
- Lower stress – The mental space used up to make a training plan is now on your coach’s mind, freeing up that space for you to relax, or think about more exciting things.
- Science-backed training to fuel success – They have your best interest in mind and work to create a training log that will help you run long, strong, and injury-free.
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