
You also have to communicate with your coach, be clear with what you need, and give feedback on sessions so they can refine the workouts they give you. A lot of the time it's a matter of getting out what you put in.

other formal training, experience and success coaching athletes). In my opinion they should have something to offer that's more than just their experience (i.e. Just because someone is good at running, doesn't mean they're a good coach. What are you looking for in a coach? Workouts, motivation and encouragement, guidance on technique, nutrition, racing strategy, or a mix? Make sure you know the limitations of your coach! They won't have the answers for everything. are they sending you a PDF every week with your training, or is it delivered over a platform like TrainingPeaks, where your coach can see your progress each day and adjust based on your previous sessions. Several things to consider with coaching: Has experience working with high performance athletes.

Coach is Andrius Ramonas, an Ultra Runner, sports scientist, sports doctor, and runs for the North Face Australia/NZ team.
