Episode 13: How to Become a Running Coach, Part 1

Are you curious about how to become a running coach? In this episode of the Tread Lightly podcast, we have a candid conversation about how we became running coaches. We took different paths to get there (the field of Laura's first master's degree may surprise you!) - and your path may look different! This episode also covers running coach certifications and education resources. The episode content includes: Educational backgrounds of Laura and Amanda How we pivoted from journalism and corporate work (Amanda) and humanities and academia (Laura) to full-time run coaching What Laura’s master's degree in exercise science included Which running coach certifications we recommend (RRCA, UESCA, USATF) Continuing education as a running coach, including recommended books Amanda's Book: https://amzn.to/2MDXNda Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory by Deena Kastor Brain Training for Runners: A Revolutionary New Training System to Improve Endurance, Speed, Health and Results by Matt Fitzgerald Big Book of Endurance Training by Phil Maffetone{read review} 80/20 by Matt Fitzgerald (finally understanding easy runs) Fast 5K: 25 Crucial Keys and 4 Training Plans by Pete Magill (great for all levels) Train Like a Pro by Matt Fitzgerald & Ben Rosario Run Faster from the 5K to Marathon by Brad Hudson & Matt Fitzgerald Scientific Training for Endurance Athletes by Dr. Philip Skiba Science of Running by Steve Magness The Happy Runner by Dr. Megan Roche & David Roche Roar by Dr. Stacy Sims Running Rewired by Jay Dicharry