7 Reasons Why You Need a Running Coach

Whether you're a brand-new runner, a devoted weekend warrior or an aspiring elite, there are plenty of ways working with a running coach will improve your running. If the thought of hiring a coach seems daunting or a little "extra," it's actually not. Many coaching options (group sessions, virtual coaching, customized online training plans) are really affordable, and you probably won't have to meet your coach down at the track at zero-dark-thirty every morning.

Working with a coach for even just a few sessions can net you some big benefits. But if you want to reap all of the rewards on our list, consider working with your coach for an entire race season.

Read on to learn what a running coach can do for you that you probably can't do for yourself.

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