60-Minute Planning Meeting

Meeting Overview: 1. Introduction and Warm-Up (5 minutes) - Introductions - Review athlete's current running experience, goals, and any specific challenges they may face. 2. Assessing Current Fitness Level (10 minutes) - Review the athlete's typical running routine, including distance, pace, and frequency. - Inquire about recent injuries, health conditions, or limitations affecting the athlete's running ability. - Discuss the athlete's recent progress or any improvements they have noticed. - Assess the athlete's fitness level through open-ended questions and active listening. 3. Goal Setting (10 minutes) - Review athlete short-term and long-term running goals. - Coaching guidance for how to make athlete's goals specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART goals). - Coaching suggestions and guidance on realistic and attainable goals based on the athlete's fitness level. 4. Training Plan Development (20 minutes) - Based on the athlete's personalized goals, discuss various aspects of a well-rounded training plan, such as endurance, speed, strength, and recovery. - Educate athlete about the importance of periodization and how to structure their training over time. - Guide on incorporating different types of runs, such as long runs, tempo runs, intervals, and recovery runs. - Discuss cross-training options and the benefits of strength training for runners. - Tailor the training plan to the athlete's schedule, considering their time availability and other commitments. 5. Addressing Challenges and Concerns (10 minutes) - Review any concerns, obstacles, or uncertainties athlete may have encountered during their running journey. -Coaching advice and strategies provided to overcome common challenges, such as lack of motivation, injuries, or plateaus. -Review my personal experiences or success stories to inspire and encourage athlete 6. Q&A and Closing Remarks (5 minutes) - Allow time for any additional questions or concerns the athlete may have. - Recap the main points discussed during the call to ensure clarity and understanding. - Coach will offer additional resources, such as recommended books or websites, based on the above. - Express appreciation for the athletes' time, commitment, and trust in your coaching guidance. - Schedule a follow-up call or check-in to monitor the athlete's progress and provide ongoing support.