Can anyone else believe that it’s almost time to start training for spring races? I certainly can’t! My next half-marathon is in March, which means I’ll probably start training for that in a few weeks! I’m excited but also a little nervous about the weather. At least I’m not training for a full marathon like last winter!
Have you started to plan your spring races? Ever considered working with a running coach? I became certified as a running coach through RRCA last June, but spent the rest of the year focusing mostly on my own running. I did help one of my friends train for her first half-marathon (which she completed, in her goal time!) Now I want to shift my focus more on helping others reach their running goals!
I decided to host a giveaway involving coaching services as a way to get started! I’m giving away either a training plan for a specific race (up to 18 weeks) or 6 weeks of individual, online coaching services geared towards a specific race (which would include a 6 week plan and weekly check-ins). If you win the giveaway, you can choose which option you want!
Also, if you sign up for any of my coaching services by December 31st, 2014, I’ll send you a free personalized “training kit”- with things like running related books, running fuel, and other fun accessories.
(If you win the giveaway, or buy a coaching service, you could also give the coaching service to someone else as a holiday gift!)
CLICK HERE to see more information about the coaching services I offer.
The giveaway ends next Friday!
What are your race plans for 2015?
Have you ever worked with a running coach?
Such a cool giveaway!!! I’m thinking about a full marathon the first weekend of May as my big plan.
That sounds great! Good luck!
Awesome giveaway Lisa and very lucky winner!
Thanks Michele! It took me long enough but hopefully I will finally get started with coaching:)
That really is a great idea. I’ve got a 1/2 in FL in Feb, just found out I got into the NYC 1/2 in March which I’m so excited for. Then a half each month until July. Looking to do my first marathon maybe in the fall. Any good 1st marathon suggestions? Trying to beat my 1/2 marathon time and get under 1:40. I’ve managed to do it 3 times on the treadmill at 1:35 but can’t outside…ugh. A running coach sounds like a great idea!
Wow first of all I am so impressed that you were able to run a 1:35 half marathon, on a treadmill, not in a race! That is awesome!
I think the Philly Marathon is a grew one! It was my first 3 years ago, and I ran it again this November.
I have never worked with a running coach before but I am supposed to this winter. I hope to master the half marathon this Spring and then be 100% healthy in the fall to run a marathon. Great giveaway and Happy Friday!
That sounds a lot like my plan for next year…half in the spring and full in the fall…and yes lets please get 100% healthy before then!:)
I always want to take the program but it’s never offered near me! I keep checking! I don’t know when my next race is but it’s possible I will run a half in the city at the end of January. Other than that, I have a bunch starting in April on my list for the spring. We shall see!
I ended up traveling to Cape Cod to take it since the one weekend they offered a local one I wasn’t able to go. Sounds like you already have a busy 2015 planned for running!
I’ve never worked with a running coach, and though I think that it would be really cool, I’m almost scared to because I’m such a ruled by emotions runner, and I”m so picky about what I put my body through! But you? I trust 😀
Thanks! I think that you would be an awesome client because you are so aware of what is best for YOU as a runner. A coach can guide you and make suggestions, but I think its important for runners to also use their best judgement and not just do something because a coach said to. Good luck!
I have never worked with a running coach, but I would love to! I finished my second marathon this fall, but I was injured the last five weeks before, so I was not ideally prepared… I hope to avoid this for my next one, and improve my time!
Sounds like great goals! Good luck!
I’ve been thinking about getting a coach as I’m struggling with one of my goals. This is a great giveaway idea!
Good luck!:)
So cool! My big goal (not “big” but just big for me!) is to PR at the same half marathon that was my very first race!
That would be an awesome accomplishment! Good luck!
I plan to run the Bay Breeze half in February and then will look into other ones! I think I am almost ready to do another full!
Sounds great! Good luck!
No I haven’t but I have considered getting a Running coach certification, but I’m torn I want a personal training certification, and a Pilates instructor license…. and the list goes on and on!
Its awesome that you want to be able to help others with all of those things! I have heard of a lot of people who do the RRCA coach and personal training to go with it. I might consider that at some point, too!
What a cool idea! That will be a lucky giveaway winner. 🙂
Thanks!
I will be running my first full marathon in 2015! Very excited 🙂
That is awesome!! Good luck!
Congrats! In 2015, I plan to run two half marathons – sub 2:00! Even if it’s 1:59! 😉
That sounds like a great goal!!
This is so great, Lisa! I’m planning to hold a similar giveaway in January. It’s a great way to kick start things. Coaching is so much fun!
Thanks! I’m really excited to get started!
I have never worked with a running coach. My friend had to help him qualify for Boston again. He is still working towards his goal.
I hope he can get there, and hopefully the coach is helpful for him!
Awesome! (I’m totally entering.) I keep waffle-ing on what marathon to do this spring… I’ve almost settled on the LA Marathon (so I don’t have to travel). But I also want to run the Great Race half which is two weeks later… So many races! Are you running the RnR DC half in March? I’m sorely tempted to come back and run that one again one of these days!
Yes that is the one and only race I have signed up for yet in 2015!
This would be awesome! I already have two half marathons planned for April, as well as running as part of a biathalon team in August (10K, then a 3 mile mountain run). I can’t wait to hopefully set a new 13.1 pr!
Great plans for 2015! And the biathlon sounds really exciting!
I’m hoping to take some time off my half marathon…then work up to a fall marathon again
Those sound like great goals…good luck!
Yay for coaching – I said it at the time, and I think you’ll be an awesome coach and who ever wins is very lucky!
I’m not entering for a few reasons:
– No clue about 2015 in general yet
– No specific goals in terms of races
– I would not want to subject a coach to dealing with me!
haha
Haha I completely understand! Not everyone wants a running coach, even for free! But thanks so much for you support!
So ready and so much stronger to get back into running and racing! My big plan is a goal to run a sub-2:00 half.
That’s a great goal!! I know you will be working hard and ready to crush it!
how do you feel about coaching for a multi-stage race? 🙂 I think this is so amazing – and you will be an amazing coach!
Thanks Laura! While I am not at all qualified to coach something like that, I would love to support you in any way I can!
I’m running my first half marathon mid March – the Rock n Roll Half Marathon in DC! I’m up to mile 5 but the rest is feeling a little intimidating. I’d love the help!
I’ll be running that too!! You still have plenty of time to train….good luck in the giveaway!
none yet, trying to pick a marathon for the spring right now!
Good luck!
What an awesome giveaway! Thank you for it! My goal for 2015 is to run marathon number 2… This year did not go as planned with running, I still ended up doing three halves…but want to do another full! I’d also love to get a run coach certification…. Any advice for this?
I was certified through RRCA which I think is a great program. The classes fill up quickly but you can sign up for email updates so you get notified when a new class opens up. I ended up traveling to take my class but I thought it was worth it!
I’m due with baby #2 in June and then I’m hoping to run a half marathon in the fall. I’m planning my next full marathon for May 2016, though that’s a ways in advance 🙂
Great goals!! Its nice to have a general timeline of races, even if its really far in advance. I am feeling a little lost with no marathons planned at this point!
I have been looking online to get a running coach. I am a slower runner though and keep finding coaches who specialize in faster runners 🙁 I am running in the Rock N Roll Arizona next month
Well I wouldn’t say I “specialize” in anything because I am only beginning coaching, but I would be happy to help anyone at any pace! When I helped my friend and my sister train for half marathons their only goal was to finish so we didn’t worry about pace at all. Arizona sounds like a great place to run a winter race!
I’m due with my first baby in March, so I’m planning on easing back into racing this summer!
That’s awesome, congrats!
After a really busy work season, I’ve been so unmotivated to get out there and run! But my current, vague goals for 2015 are to do a fall marathon and maybe a couple of halfs. I’m hoping that actually signing up for those races will give me the push I need!
That sounds great, and usually once the race is official its easier to get motivated!
I’ve never worked with a running coach but I think it would be really helpful. I’m running the LA Marathon in March and might do a fall race, but haven’t decided yet. I only took one month between running LA 2014 and training for my fall race and then started training for LA again two weeks after that, so I think it might be good to take some time “off” next year…
I know what you mean…I think Im gonna take some time off from doing a full marathon this spring and wait until next fall to do another. Its nice to cut back the mileage a bit once in a while!
Awesome giveaway! I’ve never worked with a running coach before but I would love to! I’m considering getting my own RRCA coaching certification and would want to experience it from the client side before becoming a coach.
My 2015 running goals are to get as close as possible to a 1:40 half marathon. I ran my first half marathon this November and finished in 1:46, so I know with the right training and discipline my goal is possible!
That is an awesome goal! I am also planning to work towards breaking 1:40 this year. I just ran a 1:43 without really training (I was training for a full marathon) so I am feeling pretty good about it!
The RRCA training is really great- I just completed it in June but they fill up really fast so I ended up taking it in Cape Cod and making it into a mini vacation:)
For 2015, I plan to run a few races but the BIG RACE will be the Pittsburgh Marathon on May 3rd 🙂
I just visited Pittsburg this fall and its such a great city! Im a bit intimated by its hills though:)
What a great giveaway! Fingers crossed 🙂 I’m planning to run my first full marathon in 2015, which basically terrifies me.
That is so exciting! Good luck!
I’m hoping to break 1:45 in the half marathon next year! And maybe get faster at some shorter races, too. Training for my first marathon seems to have seriously slowed down my legs.
Awesome goals! And I kno what you mean about marathon training slowing down your legs. You will get your speed back with a little training!