Comments on: Coaching Beginning Runners is One of the Most Rewarding Jobs I Have Ever Had https://runblogger.com/2014/06/coaching-beginning-5k-runners-rewarding-job.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Tue, 10 Jun 2014 10:59:49 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.11 By: Peter Larson https://runblogger.com/2014/06/coaching-beginning-5k-runners-rewarding-job.html#comment-1129688073 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 10:59:49 +0000 http://runblogger.com/?p=4198#comment-1129688073 In reply to Doug.

We had two guys start the program this year. One dropped after a few weeks, the other stopped coming to workouts and we never heard from him as to whether he continued on his own.

]]> By: Peter Larson https://runblogger.com/2014/06/coaching-beginning-5k-runners-rewarding-job.html#comment-1129688068 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 10:57:13 +0000 http://runblogger.com/?p=4198#comment-1129688068 In reply to Aaron.

Both years we’ve had over 20 in the group. Last year we had 3 guys. This year just two, and both disappeared after like the second week. The women often joked about it. Not sure what the reason is for the skewed gender ratio or if it’s typical for groups like this.

]]> By: Aaron https://runblogger.com/2014/06/coaching-beginning-5k-runners-rewarding-job.html#comment-1129686636 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 19:26:30 +0000 http://runblogger.com/?p=4198#comment-1129686636 I can agree with the reward and extreme satisfaction of seeing others enjoy something you love yourself. Thanks for sharing and the reminder to pay it forward.

I can’t help but notice there were no men mentioned in the article, and the photo is only women as well (save yourself, Pete). Wondering how much gender factors into joining a running group. Any thoughts?

]]> By: Doug https://runblogger.com/2014/06/coaching-beginning-5k-runners-rewarding-job.html#comment-1129686326 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 16:42:32 +0000 http://runblogger.com/?p=4198#comment-1129686326 Why are the participants all female? I don’t get it.

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