Communication // Becoming a Running Coach

[@chandrareddy2171]

Really like the insights and highlighting the importance of communication to become a successful running coach. Being a PT for over 2 years I can clearly see where you are coming from when talking about the importance of effective communication.

[@Keiskop]

Looking forward to the videoseries! Also, how is the ebook on running coming along, Mikkel? I am also looking forward to that one ;)

[@LoneEndurance]

Thanks! The eBook is coming along, albeit rather slowly! It'll definitely be out this fall, but hopefully I can make it by the end of the summer/beginning of fall. Thanks for asking :)

[@runningwithjane]

Interesting video and as a fellow running coach I enjoyed listening to your philosophy. I agree that communication is so important! Curious if your coaching certification was through V.02 also? I'm RRCA certified but have thought about layering in that certification as well.

[@LoneEndurance]

I have done the VDOT Coaching certification yes. I also have a Lydiard Foundation Certification - along with thousands of hours of private study of exercise physiology and running training of course. Are you using the VDOT O2 Coaching platform? If not, I definitely recommend checking it out!

[@runningwithjane]

@@LoneEndurance I use Final Surge currently, but perhaps in the future. Thanks for your response!

[@nprun]

I liked you video! Do you have any other video talking about quitting your normal job to become a running coach?

[@LoneEndurance]

Thanks! No I don't. But I guess the tip I would give you is to start building your coaching business on the side and then once you start getting some traction, consider going to a part time position and spending more time on the coaching, and eventually transitioning over to coaching full time? Making KZbin videos has been a good way for me to market my coaching, but I also got myself involved in the local running scene by coaching kids and offering group training sessions for parents and other adults in the area. Get yourself out there and let it be known that you offer coaching.

[@MilanSmore]

Episode 2 soon? 😁

[@LoneEndurance]

Yes indeed! I filmed it last week. Hoping to edit it and get it up within a couple of weeks! Stay tuned :)