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Running Coaches Ireland

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  • 23-01-2024 4:48pm
    #1
    formerrunner25
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭


    Hi All,

    I am looking for recommendations for a running course in Ireland.

    I have run 2 previous marathons and generally run 2-3 half marathons per year. Currently running 5 days per week.

    looking for more structure around my training.

    Have heard good things about Evan Scully and Dave McCarthy.

    Has anyone worked with Stazza before?

    all recommendations welcome



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    Trampas
    Registered Users Posts: 7,396 ✭✭✭Trampas


    Just use a plan from a book like p&d 55 I think it’s called or buy a plan online. Even follow the novices plan on here. Some coaches will give you a generic plan and make you feel it’s for you. Unless you’re getting some feedback and a weekly or fortnightly call and tailoring your plan then you’re wasting your money in my opinion. On the names you’ve mentioned I’ve nothing to offer but just some general suggestions



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    Ceepo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,509 ✭✭✭Ceepo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058332858/running-coaches-ireland

    There are any amount of coaches out there really, some even post on here from time to time.

    As point out "some" coaches will give a generic plan, but I wouldn't paint them all with the same brush.

    A few other points to keep in mind are,

    Just because someone was a good athlete, doesn't automatically make them a good coach, nor are some of the ones the shout loud on social media.

    The question you would need to ask yourself is, what are you looking for in a coach. Do you just want a 12/16 week guided plan with minimum feedback, or someone that you can meet in person on a regular basis, or something in between. Do you want a coach that wants to train off heart rate or monitor lactate? Answering some of these questions will give you a base to start looking from.

    BTW, personally I think having a coach is a great idea. It will keep you accountable for one thing, and also more than likely stop you from over/under training. It actually hard to believe the amount of athletes that regularly run to hard on easy and even hard days is all too common.



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    Dealerz2.0
    Registered Users Posts: 470 ✭✭Dealerz2.0


    Hi, I’ve worked with Stazza for the last 2 years, having a great time, a great mix of easy and fast sessions….sure the time flies by I’m having that much fun!

    ive previously used lots of books including p&d but being with Stazza’s plan has seen a significant improvement in my race results but also the volume of miles I can do each year.


    any other questions just shout on private message



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