Episode 13: How to Become a Running Coach, Part 1
Are you curious about how to become a running coach? In this episode of the Tread Lightly podcast, we have a candid conversation about how we became running coaches. We took different paths to get there (the field of Laura's first master's degree may surprise you!) - and your path may look different! This episode also covers running coach certifications and education resources.
The episode content includes:
- Educational backgrounds of Laura and Amanda
- How we pivoted from journalism and corporate work (Amanda) and humanities and academia (Laura) to full-time run coaching
- What Laura’s master's degree in exercise science included
- Which running coach certifications we recommend (RRCA, UESCA, USATF)
- Continuing education as a running coach, including recommended books
Amanda's Book: https://amzn.to/2MDXNda
Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory by Deena Kastor
Brain Training for Runners: A Revolutionary New Training System to Improve Endurance, Speed, Health and Results by Matt Fitzgerald
Big Book of Endurance Training by Phil Maffetone
{read review}
80/20 by Matt Fitzgerald (finally understanding easy runs)
Fast 5K: 25 Crucial Keys and 4 Training Plans by Pete Magill (great for all levels)
Train Like a Pro by Matt Fitzgerald & Ben Rosario
Run Faster from the 5K to Marathon by Brad Hudson & Matt Fitzgerald
Scientific Training for Endurance Athletes by Dr. Philip Skiba
Science of Running by Steve Magness
The Happy Runner by Dr. Megan Roche & David Roche
Running Rewired by Jay Dicharry
Available Results
Generated results are saved to the knowledge database for reuse and search.
Extract Knowledge
Pick what you want extracted first. Model, scope, and chapter options appear after a template is selected.