A 'Q and A' Session
with Coach GP on the subject of online coaching...
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Q. What type of
athletes do you coach online?
Coach GP: At Runningbuzz.com clients range from novice recreational to Olympian.
Q. If I am slow, does that
make me a novice?
Coach GP:
No. It does not necessary follow that all elite athletes
are experienced or all mid-pack runners are beginners.
Everyone should run within their own capabilities toward
their own goals. It is where you are along that spectrum that determines
how experienced you are.
Q.
How did you start training runners online?
Coach GP: It first started
through my emailing schedules to my women's running group. Many of the
runners I saw on the track once or twice per week were looking for
ongoing structure, direction and coaching on their 'non-track' days.
Email is an enormously effective and convenient medium for this.
Q. Is there a
particular type or level of athlete that would benefit the most from
online training?
Coach GP:
No, not really, anyone can benefit. One of the reasons for having a
coach is that it is hard for most of us to take an objective look at our
own training and to have the discipline to work out and carry out a
well-structured plan that will help us achieve our running and racing
goals while avoiding injury.
These coaching benefits apply to all athletes at all levels. You certainly
shouldn't feel that only the elite athletes deserve or require a coach.
(read article on Coach GP's
online coaching program written by 54 year old Sunny Mathews of Miami,
Florida)
Q. With your very busy schedule, what
percentage of your inquiries or emails are you able to answer
yourself.?
Coach GP:
Absolutely! 100% of the email inquiries generated by the Running Buzz
website will receive a personal reply.
I look forward to helping you on your journey toward
good health , fitness and competition and the opportunity to help you
achieve all of your running goals.
Happy running!
