The Running Coach's Textbook: Intermediate Level - Learning and Practice to Reach New Heights (E-book)

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Preface

This book is intended for those already working as running coaches who aim to reach the next level. It covers a wide range of themes, from training theory based on the latest scientific findings and advanced coaching skills to the development of running coaching as a business.

In this book, we go beyond simply providing training menus and delve deeply into psychological approaches to help maintain runner motivation and support their healthy growth, both mentally and physically. It also includes a wealth of practical content, such as scientific analysis of running form, injury prevention, and success strategies for the running coaching business.

I sincerely hope that this book will serve as a foundation for improving your coaching skills and enabling you to contribute to even more runners.

What you will gain from this book

• Training theory based on the latest running science

• Individualized coaching methods that leverage a runner's unique characteristics

• Knowledge regarding injury prevention and rehabilitation

• Success strategies for the running coaching business

• Psychological approaches to maintain motivation and support goal achievement

Structure of this book

This book is composed of the following five chapters.

1. Deepening the Foundations of Running Coaching: Explains knowledge to deepen coaching foundations, such as the latest running science, form analysis, and psychology.

2. Advanced Running Training: Learn advanced training methods such as pacing strategies, interval training, and CrossFit.

3. Individualized Runner Coaching: Explains coaching methods tailored to individual runners, such as coaching by runner type, injury risk assessment and prevention, and motivation maintenance.

4. Running Coaching Business: Learn about the development of running coaching as a business, including diversification of coaching services, marketing strategies, and contracts and pricing settings.

5. Continuous Learning and Growth: Explains methods for continuing to grow as a coach, such as participating in running-related academic societies and study groups, and training for self-improvement.

Target Audience

• Those already active as running coaches

• Those aiming to become running coaches

• For those who want to deepen their knowledge of running

How to use this book

By reading this book in order, you can systematically acquire knowledge about running coaching. In addition, specific training menus and coaching case studies are included at the end of each chapter, which you can use for practical application.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Deepening the Fundamentals of Running Coaching

• 1.1 Latest Trends in Running Science

• Latest research in bioenergetics, exercise physiology, and biomechanics

• Fatigue recovery mechanisms and nutrition

• Injury prevention and rehabilitation

• 1.2 Scientific Analysis of Running Form

• Form evaluation using high-speed camera analysis

• Detailed analysis using 3D motion capture

• Specific coaching methods for form improvement

• 1.3 Psychology and Running

• Maintaining and improving runner motivation

• Goal setting and sense of achievement

• Stress management and mental strengthening

Chapter 2: Advancing Running Training

• 2.1 Advanced Pacing Strategies

• Race Simulation and Pacing

• The Relationship Between Heart Rate and Pace

• Training Considering Terrain and Weather Conditions

• 2.2 Applications of Interval Training

• High-Intensity Intervals, Threshold Runs, and Long Intervals

• Optimizing Recovery Time and Number of Sets

• Designing Interval Training Based on Objectives

• 2.3 CrossFit and Running

• Strength Training and Improving Running Performance

• Improving Flexibility and Injury Prevention

• Designing Training Programs Incorporating CrossFit

Chapter 3: Individual Coaching for Runners

• 3.1 Coaching by Runner Type

• Differences in Coaching Beginners, Intermediates, and Advanced Runners

• Training Based on Age, Gender, and Physique

• 3.2 Injury Risk Assessment and Prevention

• Injury Risk Assessment Through Running Form Analysis

• Assessing Body Flexibility and Muscle Balance

• Individualized Training Programs for Injury Prevention

• 3.3 Maintaining Runner Motivation

• Support for goal setting and progress management

• Utilizing running communities

• Participating in running events

Chapter 4: Running Coaching Business

• 4.1 Diversification of coaching services

• Online coaching, group lessons

• Specialized coaching (marathon, trail running, etc.)

• 4.2 Marketing strategies

• Attracting clients using social media

• Utilizing blogs and websites

• PR at running events

• 4.3 Coaching contracts and pricing

• Drafting contracts

• Approaches to pricing

• Accounting and tax procedures

Chapter 5: Continuous learning and growth

• 5.1 Participating in running-related conferences and study groups

• 5.2 In-depth reading of running magazines, books, and papers

• 5.3 Networking and information exchange with other coaches

• 5.4 Training for self-improvement

(Note)
When actually using this book to coach, you can provide better coaching by keeping the following in mind. While coaching in running is usually done in the field, please try to incorporate classroom learning as well!

A quiet classroom with a whiteboard is ideal.

• Include plenty of concrete training menus and coaching examples in each chapter.

• Use diagrams and tables frequently to provide visually easy-to-understand explanations.

• Provide worksheets and checklists that readers can practice with as appendices.

• Update with the latest research findings and case studies as needed, and revise periodically.

Furthermore, considering the following points will make it even more fulfilling.

• Target Audience Identification: Whether to target a wide range of people from beginners to advanced runners, or a specific level.

• Deepening Specialized Fields: Deeply explore specific fields such as running form analysis, nutrition, or psychology on your own or within a community.

• Locality: Create content specialized for community-based running coaching.

Depending on your needs, we can provide more detailed lectures, delve deeper, or offer coaching. Please join the Souyu Lab Running School 'Staff Training Course'.

Summary

This book will serve as a compass for you to reach new heights as a running coach. Pick up this book, hone your coaching skills, and contribute to bringing smiles to many runners.

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