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Frequently asked questions when debating whether or not to hire a coach to improve your running:

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I'm getting older, but you're saying I can still improve - what could I possibly to get faster?

  • We work on running form and efficiency at different speeds
  • We introduce different stimuli than what the body is used to and reset your comfort zone to accommodate new things
  • We work toward a greater understanding of workouts and pacing, and what they do for you
  • We focus on realistic goals based on current fitness, not just hopes and assumptions


I keep getting injured - how is that something a coach can help to prevent?

  • Running form is paramount to success, and will be one of the main things we seek to develop and improve
  • A coach can look at your past training patterns and make adjustments to eliminate bad habits like marshmallow miles
  • Running strength training - you'll have a focus on starting small, working your way up and making sure your framework can handle the load you're asking it to. 
  • You will have someone with whom to give feedback on how your body is responding to the running and help you learn what's tolerable and what's too much.
  • Your training will progress without being rushed, without introducing counterproductive elements, and you'll learn to only do what's best for your current level of fitness. I.E. "My long run is only 8 miles but a friend asked me to run 14 with them this weekend to have company."​

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Wondering if it's still possible to set lifetime bests? Are you stuck running the same or similar times each year but not able to improve? Those are common with runners of all abilities.  Sometimes you need professional guidance to get you over the hump.  

Most people that enjoy running spend nearly their entire running career without any coaching, other than some internet suggestions and YouTube videos.  While those can definitely be helpful in your path to improving your times or avoiding injury, those videos and websites can neither see you running nor translate what pain you're experiencing and offer suggestions. 
Running form and efficiency are rarely taught in a high school program or adult running club, as it's uncommon to find someone with that background.  You can watch countless videos on form, but if someone isn't correcting you in real-time to tell you what's going wrong, all you can do is rely on your imagination and limited understanding of proprioception.  Running form, inconsistent training, too much/too fast/too soon, or a lack of preparation are the most common things I see, especially with adults who've been running for a number of years.  Quite frankly, it doesn't hurt to have someone give you a respectful boot in the rear sometimes and help you get things on the right track.  You're never too old to learn. 


Training starts at $160 per month. 


the total transformation

​run your lifetime bests in your later years

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Email me at flash.santoro@gmail.com with any questions.