Now that the Music City Marathon is over, and I can actually get out of my condo, if you're a runner, you know now is not the time to take a break! There are several marathons coming up in May that you should be training for!
Maybe one of the biggest events coming up is the new Race 13.1 Nashville Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. Now, it isn't until October, but you need time to prepare!
Set for its inaugural running through Music City on the weekend before Halloween, the all-new Race 13.1 Nashville Half Marathon is one of three events in the series that will take place in Tennessee in this year, a series that bills itself as “big race perks with a local race feel.”
If you're thinking of starting out with the half marathon, Coach Gary Gosch can get you in shape for this amazing run!
Whether you’re new to running or making a comeback after a long layoff, training for a half-marathon distance is manageable even for the busiest lives. A half marathon works well for both beginners and experienced runners.
If you can manage two to three miles at a time, of either running or a combo of running and walking, a couple of times per week, you can get into half-marathon shape in about 12 weeks.
Ideally, you’ll want to plan on adding a weekend run of a slightly longer length—four to five miles—then gradually increase your mileage to nine to 10 miles over three months. The best thing about half marathons is that training for them is usually lifestyle friendly; a few days of running, a couple days of cross-training, and a couple days of rest will get you into shape.
Half marathons are also ideal because the risk of injury tends to be lower with the half-marathon, compared to longer distances, such as the marathon. Research shows increased mileage can be a risk factor for injury, so if you're not too sure on your ability yet, start out with a Half Marathon!
Coach Gary Gosch has ran over 1,100 races, including 25 marathons. Gary has trained several Boston qualifiers and age group award winners in addition to numerous first-time marathoners/half marathoners and 5-K participants. He has trained individuals for the past 10 Country Music Marathon/Half Marathons and has a success rate of 98%.
Whether you're a beginner looking to run your first marathon, or you're an experienced runner looking to decrease your time, Gary can help!
For more information on his training sessions, call today at 615-599-9855. You can also visit his website HERE.
To sign up to receive special offers for training with Gary, make sure to visit us HERE. He is offering some amazing deals that you don't want to miss!
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Why Hire A Running Coach?
Have you been thinking of hiring a running coach, but you keep putting it off? We can always find a million excuses why NOT to do something, but what about the reasons why you SHOULD?
Probably the most important reason to hire a running coach is to minimize your risk of injury. If running is a lifelong interest, this is super important. According to research, up to 80% of runners get injured. A running coach is a small investment for running injury-free for years to come.
If you’re new to the sport of running, as am I, your goals will be different compared to a veteran runner looking to qualify for the Boston marathon! A good coach will teach you how to manage different training loads. A good running coach helps both beginners and experienced runners avoid common training errors like running too much, not enough recovery time, when to run at an easy pace and when to run full out.
Personally, I could benefit the most from a running coach because they offer not only training, but support. People are going to push themselves, but a good coach will provide the best guidance for a bad plan. This includes offering encouragement to a new runner nervous about his first 5K and dreading he may be “last,” but reminding him the work is done.
Identifying what motivates an athlete and then helping him or her with goal setting is crucial to Coach Gary Gosch. He will offer safe workouts that will keep you sharp and fit without compromising the integrity of your body. No matter if your already fit or perhaps you're looking to get into better shape, you too could benefit from hiring a coach like Gary Gosch.
Gary has over 30 years of running experience and his trainees are in the thousands! If you're looking for a great running coach in Nashville, look no further than Gary Gosch! Give him a call today to schedule your training session at 615-599-9855.
Be sure to visit him HERE to sign up for specials!
Probably the most important reason to hire a running coach is to minimize your risk of injury. If running is a lifelong interest, this is super important. According to research, up to 80% of runners get injured. A running coach is a small investment for running injury-free for years to come.
If you’re new to the sport of running, as am I, your goals will be different compared to a veteran runner looking to qualify for the Boston marathon! A good coach will teach you how to manage different training loads. A good running coach helps both beginners and experienced runners avoid common training errors like running too much, not enough recovery time, when to run at an easy pace and when to run full out.
Personally, I could benefit the most from a running coach because they offer not only training, but support. People are going to push themselves, but a good coach will provide the best guidance for a bad plan. This includes offering encouragement to a new runner nervous about his first 5K and dreading he may be “last,” but reminding him the work is done.
Identifying what motivates an athlete and then helping him or her with goal setting is crucial to Coach Gary Gosch. He will offer safe workouts that will keep you sharp and fit without compromising the integrity of your body. No matter if your already fit or perhaps you're looking to get into better shape, you too could benefit from hiring a coach like Gary Gosch.
Gary has over 30 years of running experience and his trainees are in the thousands! If you're looking for a great running coach in Nashville, look no further than Gary Gosch! Give him a call today to schedule your training session at 615-599-9855.
Be sure to visit him HERE to sign up for specials!
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