On Coaching with Magness & Marcus Coaching the New Runner. Part 2: Individuals
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Oct 14, 2025 Explore the nuanced challenges of individualized coaching as hosts discuss the need for tailored approaches. Learn how to reset expectations for new runners, focusing on gradual preparation over immediate results. They emphasize patience and the importance of a six-month commitment to foster habits and adaptation. Hear strategies for helping newcomers embrace running as a lifelong passion and navigating setbacks. Plus, tips on pacing, strength building, and creating educational workouts for lasting progress and enjoyment.
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Individual Coaching Is A Marathon
- New individual coaching is easier to personalize but harder because it requires time to know the person.
- Coaching a person is a marathon, not a sprint, requiring upfront investment and patience.
Set Realistic Time Horizons
- Recalibrate new runners' time horizons and set realistic goals before training for long races.
- Delay ambitious targets (like a half marathon) until the athlete has a proper base to avoid poor experiences.
Prioritize Long-Term Habit Over Short Wins
- The coach's primary job with new runners is to help them fall in love with running and build a lifelong habit.
- Early negative experiences or injuries often remove people from the sport permanently unless coaches dismantle barriers.
