FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIOns
Q: What does coaching with Goode Athletics include?
A: Coaching with Goode Athletics includes a training schedule that is tailored to your ability, ongoing text/email/phone communication with your coach, and monthly 1-on-1 meetings to take a deeper look at your progress and keep you accountable to ensure you’re on the right track towards your goals.
Q: How much does coaching cost?
A: Coaching with Goode Athletics is valued at $199 per month.
Q: What sort of experience does Goode Athletics have?
A: Coach Chris has 10 years of experience coaching and in that time, has helped high school, collegiate, and adult athletes of all levels achieve success in running. He has also competed in NCAA Division I cross country, and has ~15 years of experience as a runner.
Going from being the slowest runner on his high school cross country team to a Division 1 athlete, Coach Chris has had a rare opportunity to experience both ends of the competitive spectrum. This gives him a unique ability to understand and relate to athletes who are winning races, as well as athletes who are in the back of the pack.
Q: What sort of commitment is required when signing up for coaching?
A: Goode Athletics asks that you sign up for a minimum of 3 months of coaching to be able to make a measurable impact on your running ability. After your initial 3 months, coaching is on a month-to-month basis.
Q: What sort of things does Goode Athletics coach people for?
A: Goode Athletics coaches people for races ranging from the mile to the marathon. Coach Chris encourages his athletes to run a variety of races to be well-rounded and better prepared for whatever their goal race is. If you’re someone who isn’t into racing, that’s okay! Goode Athletics also coaches people who run for fulfillment, enjoyment, as well as physical/mental health.
Goode Athletics typically does not coach athletes for ultramarathons.
Q: Is it worth it for a beginner to sign up for coaching?
A: Absolutely! In fact, it’s probably the best time to sign up!
There’s a lot of information out there (not to mention misinformation)
Trying to wade through all of it when you’re just starting out can make things harder than they need to be.
Trusting the expertise of Goode Athletics will not only guide you in the right direction to improve your fitness, it will help you feel more confident in becoming a runner.
Q: Does Goode Athletics offer refunds?
A: In most circumstances, no.
Q: What do I need to get started?
A: Running shoes, a running watch, a smartphone/laptop to fill out your training log, a desire to be better than where you are now, and a willingness to do the work to get there!