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