Where should I start? A Running Coach?

[Lucky_Farmer]

Hi all, 

I am looking to train to run properly (and hoping to be able to sustain it). I am 32 and am reasonably healthy. I play football from time to time but have never done a marathon so I wish I can start one. 

Do you have any advice as to how I should start? I am inclined to train with a coach for a while to ensure the basics are right? Do you think if this is necessary or should I just put on the trainers and run? 

If you think a coach is necessary then pls can you recommend one. Many Many thanks!

[Lady Ice]

@trailblazer can help.  He is a coach that uses a MAF / Pose framework

Pose method has worked very well for me and kept injury at bay. MAF will enhance your endurance. Have created direct links to the different concepts. Oh and buy shoes only after you have spoken to @trailblazer as your thoughts, what the shop thinks and what you will actually find works will be different. Welcome to the running world

[trailblazer]

On 1/9/2019 at 10:29 PM, Lucky_Farmer said:

Hi all, 

I am looking to train to run properly (and hoping to be able to sustain it). I am 32 and am reasonably healthy. I play football from time to time but have never done a marathon so I wish I can start one. 

Do you have any advice as to how I should start? I am inclined to train with a coach for a while to ensure the basics are right? Do you think if this is necessary or should I just put on the trainers and run? 

If you think a coach is necessary then pls can you recommend one. Many Many thanks!

@Lady Ice Thanks for helping to bump my name here.

@Lucky_Farmer I am also about your age and engage more in endurance activities, using both technique (POSE) and a proper lifestyle framework evaluation method (Maffetone).  One important thing to note is that being fit is not equal to healthy! 

My short profile summary: I am a contrarian by mainstream standard, however I am injury-free from exercise/running since year 2009 when I first started to reexamine my running technique. 

Back to your question,  I suggest you read this https://philmaffetone.com/method/ and do the survey questions to have a good gauge of your current health/fitness/lifestyle standard first. Next, you will want to focus on inculcating proper lifestyle habits and focusing on building a good aerobic base (the fact you play football helps to make this easier).

To me, it is good to have a plan and progress checks so that you can monitor the progressive gains! Have a good year 2019 and feel free to post your questions here. Friendly experienced runners in this forum are more than willing to help you!

[SubraaPD]

On 1/12/2019 at 9:27 AM, trailblazer said:

@Lady Ice Thanks for helping to bump my name here.

@Lucky_Farmer I am also about your age and engage more in endurance activities, using both technique (POSE) and a proper lifestyle framework evaluation method (Maffetone).  One important thing to note is that being fit is not equal to healthy! 

My short profile summary: I am a contrarian by mainstream standard, however I am injury-free from exercise/running since year 2009 when I first started to reexamine my running technique. 

Back to your question,  I suggest you read this https://philmaffetone.com/method/ and do the survey questions to have a good gauge of your current health/fitness/lifestyle standard first. Next, you will want to focus on inculcating proper lifestyle habits and focusing on building a good aerobic base (the fact you play football helps to make this easier).

To me, it is good to have a plan and progress checks so that you can monitor the progressive gains! Have a good year 2019 and feel free to post your questions here. Friendly experienced runners in this forum are more than willing to help you!

Thanks!

[Mathew Grant]

Marathon is a challenging task for runners of all skill levels. When you sign up for a marathon competition, whether it is a fundraising event, charity run, or an intense completion, consider a few things. The first consideration is your age and endurance level. Second, did you take enough preparation? And, third, the timing of the event? if you want to know about pose ruining click here.

[kohpapa]

Hi @Mathew Grant

Read your article. Cool.

Did with coach @trailblazer on pose and chi-running, maybe you can find something from our sharing...

Welcome to your 1st post. Hope to hear from you more and your sharing and contribution.

Running is like...

Merry Christmas.

 

Edited December 24, 2019 by kohpapa

[trailblazer]

@Mathew Grant Welcome to the SGRunners forum.

Thanks for writing a condensed version of POSE Method of Running in the weblink provided. I am curious to know if you have acquired the certified pose method running specialist title?

[kohpapa]

Wonder if @Mathew Grant is also a coach, because this forum seems like for coaches to contribute.

During uncle's stint as a triathlon coach for youths... mentor coach was a TI - Total Immersion (Swimming Master) and Chi-Running (Master).

Uncle applies Maffetone Method as a Triathlete - Bike:Run:Swim

and Maffetone Method Holistic for No-pain Way to Exceptional Fitness.

Yes, uncle, being ex-SG Coach for Athletics, but had never renewed or having to pay "coaching training seminars and talks" to meet the xx hours for renewal...so uncle simply contribute "coaching, sport science, injury management" for anything Run and Triathlon just for fun.

Uncle hope more coaches can share and contribute @ sgRunners.

 

 

Edited January 1 by kohpapa

[Mathew Grant]

In theory, running is as simple as putting one foot in front of the other at a pace that’s slightly faster than walking and that will get your heart rate up a little – or a lot. if you want to know more, you can visit maxrunningshoes.

[AutumnRunner]

Must remember to stay happy during training.... u can search around the internet for training advises too and we can discuss over here on some of the dos and don'ts.