Cronulla Running Coaching for Beginners

This course is designed to take you gradually from walking to regularly completing a 5km run with confidence. It includes all the running programs, basic biomechanics analysis, strength and conditioning workouts as well as shoe and gear selection. We get together twice a week (additional personal training is optional) and you’ll have “homework” to complete too.

Zero to Hero takes you from walk-jog-walk to steady running, creating a strong foundation for moving on to longer distances a little later, if desired. You will discover a stronger you who can achieve so much more than you ever believed. Your fitness will improve. Your imaginary limitations and boundaries will disappear as you break them down every day. You will discover changes not only in your body but in your mind. Running and fitness can truly change your whole world!

Where do we meet?

ORIENTATION DAY

We meet at Solander Playing Fields, near Shark Park off Captain Cook Drive. This will give us an opportunity to meet and lay the foundations which are going to support our running life. We go over running gear and make sure that you have the right shoes (If you need new shoes speak to me first).

We learn about the program content, how we put it together and essentials like warming up, stretching after your runs and additional training to improve our running strength and efficiency. I will answer any queries and we will complete the first training session.

REGULAR TRAINING

Don Lucas Reserve overlooking Wanda Beach: Tuesdays 6:30am.

Solander Playing Fields near Shark Park: Saturdays 6:30am.

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What are the fees?

The fee for this course is $300 and includes running gait and footfall analysis, running shoe and apparel advice, running and strength training programs, weekly group training runs, rapid support and food coaching if desired. Payment plans available.

I didn’t mention weight loss

Most people who approach me to start running are interested in weight loss. If you run regularly you will lose weight, improve muscle tone and give your fitness a huge boost. How much weight you lose will depend on many factors, the quality of your diet is critical. I can offer direction in this if you wish.

I don’t generally emphasise weight loss, as I like to keep our running experience totally positive. Weight loss can be a positive part of our body image and health, but endlessly criticising our body, comparing and building our self esteem solely around our body isn’t very healthy. I encourage my runners to focus on performance, to set goals, create benchmarks and work on a plan to build a strong and positive identity through running fitness.

As you achieve your goals and tear down all the negative self belief each day you will discover a whole new positive and amazing side to yourself. You’ll also learn that an amazing human being resides within everyone else . . . they’re just waiting to experience the growing journey you’re about to embark upon.

Sure you can look in a mirror and fret about your body. I do, so I know you and everyone else does too. But I know I’m so much more and I see the good stuff too and I’m grateful to have a healthy and fit body which can achieve amazing things thanks to my daily run, some work in the gym and a healthy approach to nutrition. With the right help and attitude you will get there too!