Following is the list of RRCA Certified Coaches who work with adult runners.
Warning: The list below does not certify the competency of the coaches, nor does it guarantee their ability to make you a better runner. Runners interested in hiring any of these coaches should carefully assess them utilizing the guidelines offered throughout this booklet. The only way to determine the qualifications of a coach is to contact that coach, or athletes coached by him or her, and to ask intelligent questions.
Despite being listed here, not all coaches will be willing or able to work with you. Some coaches only train athletes in their immediate area, ones they can see regularly. Others may be willing to work with you from afar. If you live near one of the coaches listed, you may want to contact him or her by phone. If you live further away, you may want to contact the coach by Email.
Do not be disappointed if you fail to receive an immediate reply. One well-known coach, listed in a Runner's World article about coaches, was so deluged by requests for help that he finally quit replying. Letters seeking his help continued to arrive for two years, one from as far away as India!
RRCA CERTIFIED COACHES
The following people have completed the RRCA's Coaching Certification Program and are certified to coach adult distance runners. For information on the RRCA's Coaching Certification Program, contact the RRCA Coaching Committee at
