This is written specifically to help runners locate coaches and learn how to use them. Not to be overlooked is the social benefit derived from having a coach, who guides the training of a group of like-minded runners. The RRCA also sees this text as an opportunity to encourage adult road runners to broaden their running experiences. Without question, many runners never ran track or cross country in school. They have never run on teams or relays.
Many joggers never bother to compete.
Coaches may be the key to introducing the varied aspects of running to a new audience. The RRCA is currently developing a resource base of qualified distance running coaches through its coaching education program geared to distance running.