Running coach

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As per the title, can anyone recommend a good running coach anywhere in Dublin?

I am new to running and would like to learn the basics.

Thanks

Krusty_Clown

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Thanks for the link but there are 100's to choose from.

Would anyone be able to give a recommendation based on their own experience?

Thanks again

RacoonQueen

Most people wouldn't use a coach when they just start out. Best bet is to join one of your local clubs and you may get private coaching there or pick up advice on a coach to suit your goals there.

RayCun

First of all give us some background -
what are your PBs?
do you have any coaching qualifications?
how many hours a month can you volunteer for club activities?
:pac:

Seriously, whereabouts do you live? Most clubs have a wide range of standards and most are pretty good - certainly better than not being in a club
Tell us where you are and we can fight over you tell you who trains nearby

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RayCun wrote: »

First of all give us some background -
what are your PBs?
do you have any coaching qualifications?
how many hours a month can you volunteer for club activities?
:pac:

Seriously, whereabouts do you live? Most clubs have a wide range of standards and most are pretty good - certainly better than not being in a club
Tell us where you are and we can fight over you tell you who trains nearby

Well I completed the C25K App a few months ago and since then I have been running mostly on a treadmill. I find outdoor running a lot tougher as I can't control my speed, leaving me so exhausted that I end up walking. I'm also asthmatic so I find the outdoor cold effects my breathing for the remainder of the day as opposed to indoors in a gym.

I run at a steady pace of 6mph (9.65kmph) for approx 30 minutes. I do this 3 times a week.

Then once a week I do interval training, definitely not as enjoyable as a steady pace run. This would consist of a gentle jog at 5.5mph (8.85kmph) for 75 seconds, followed by a 45 second sprint at 8mph (12.87kmph). I do this for 15 minutes in total.

I used to run with my fists clenched tightly (I was totally unaware of this until it was pointed out to me in the Health and Fitness forum). I am sure there are other things I am doing wrong as sometimes I get a blinding pain in my right shoulder.

I was hoping a good coach could point these problematic areas out to me as I am eager to start entering various charity runs.

Think I've developed the 'running bug'!

RayCun

I was joking about all the PB stuff

Most clubs do most of their training in the evening, and it is usually a faster session so would replace your intervals. If you tell us where you are someone will be able to recommend a club nearby.

When you're running on the treadmill, try to increase the amount of time you run for, at least once or twice a week. Lower the treadmill speed if that helps. Increasing the duration of your runs will make you aerobically stronger, and eventually faster.

Kurt Godel

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I used to run with my fists clenched tightly (I was totally unaware of this until it was pointed out to me in the Health and Fitness forum). I am sure there are other things I am doing wrong as sometimes I get a blinding pain in my right shoulder.

Try rubbing your thumb and forefinger together when running, that should help relax the upper body, and might also aid the breathing (no need to do it all the time, just try it if you feel your fists about to clench).

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If you tell us where you are someone will be able to recommend a club nearby.

Portmarnock.

What are these running 'clubs'? Do people run in groups on the roads or something?

Wouldn't fancy running in a group tbh.

RayCun

Your nearest adult clubs seem to be Fingallians
http://www.fingallians.com/index.php/athletics
and Raheny Shamrocks
http://www.rahenyshamrock.ie/

I don't know much about Fingallians, but Raheny are a big club. They have a lot of beginner/social runners, so there'd be people there of about your standard.
http://www.rahenyshamrock.ie/training-times

I don't think they train on the road, though maybe on paths in the area. Raheny would run a lot in St Annes park
You'd do easy runs in a group, so you can talk to the people around you
When you're doing faster intervals, chasing the person in front/being chased by the person behind will make you work harder and get more out of the session
There will be more experienced runners around, so they can give you tips on running form.

drquirky

Vinny Mulvey runs some running camps for beginners - check Vinny Mulvey Fitness on facebook

ecoli

drquirky wrote: »

Vinny Mulvey runs some running camps for beginners - check Vinny Mulvey Fitness on facebook

He also does individualized training programs which sounds to be more along the lines of what the OP is looking for

http://www.vinnymulveyfitness.com/running-schedules/

Though I would advocate checking out running clubs in your area. Running with a group can be good motivation and help push you out of your comfort zone on harder session as well as providing you with a wealth of anecdotal knowledge with regards training, nutrition, lifestyle, racing and other factors which can come into play within the sport.

There is no right answer with regards training and as such being exposed to a number of different approaches will help allow you to figure out what works best for you.

eldiva

There's a running club in Portmarnock. They train two or three times a week. Have a look at there website

plodder

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Portmarnock.

What are these running 'clubs'? Do people run in groups on the roads or something?

Wouldn't fancy running in a group tbh.

Portmarnock AC have a fit4life group for beginners. You could give the parkrun in Malahide a bash too on Saturday mornings. Running is a simple sport. Most people would say you just need to get out there and do it.

rom

There is nothing wrong with someone wanting to be coached by someone starting off. Having a mentor personally has been a great experience for me. I had this before joining a club. A club has its benefits also but the one to one mentoring process is great. I posted a similar thread on here a few years back but I would have to agree that joining a running club you will naturally probably end up with a mentor from the club that will help you along based on the level you are at.