Personal Trainers for runners

stutba
stutba Posts: 152 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I am a newish runner, running about 1.5 years. I am a 44 year old female. I am slow and would like to increase my speed somewhat and improve my form.
A little background... Up until I started running, i haven't exercised in well over 10+ years. The occasional walk of 1 to 2 miles was about it... so although I was about 20 pounds over weight, I was extremely unfit.
My minute miles when I started running was around 14MM. I currently AVG around 12MM, Ocassionaly in the 11MM range. Longer runs of 10+ miles 13+MM.
I am not looking to become speedy, just maybe pick up the pace to be able to run 11MM consistently. (Dream of 10MM)
Has anyone worked with a personal trainer for help with form, endurance, and speed? If so, where would I look for one and have you seen benefits from doing so?
Thanks for your input.

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  • cowgirlslikeus86
    cowgirlslikeus86 Posts: 597 Member
    I am not a personal trainer but I am an avid runner. I have a couple quick, easy tips for you.

    First off, it's awesome that you have done 10+ mile long runs.Your pace is great for a biginner as well. However, you say want to focus on speed not distance.

    If you are looking to improve your times you should try running some shorter distances at faster paces. Make it your goal to go out and run 1 mile at an 11 mm (Minute mile) pace. Then the next time run 1.25 miles at that same pace. Just keep working your way up in distance slowly.

    Also,
    you can Google fartlek training. Its a way of speed training that works really good on a track. You will see greatly improved times from this type of training.
  • cowgirlslikeus86
    cowgirlslikeus86 Posts: 597 Member
    I am not a personal trainer but I am an avid runner. I have a couple quick, easy tips for you.

    First off, it's awesome that you have done 10+ mile long runs.Your pace is great for a biginner as well. However, you say want to focus on speed not distance.

    If you are looking to improve your times you should try running some shorter distances at faster paces. Make it your goal to go out and run 1 mile at an 11 mm (Minute mile) pace. Then the next time run 1.25 miles at that same pace. Just keep working your way up in distance slowly.

    Also,
    you can Google fartlek training. Its a way of speed training that works really good on a track. You will see greatly improved times from this type of training.


    If you want good tips in person, You should join a local running group. They are always eager to help :-)
  • stutba
    stutba Posts: 152 Member
    Thank you for taking the time to post. I am training for a half May 19th. I think as soon as I am done with that... I will take your advise. Short distances to work on speed.
    I have a friend who does belong to a runners club. She has been trying to get me to join, but I was worried I was toooo slow.
    More running friends would be so great.
    Again... Thanks

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