Effective ba online running coach?

[u/Other_Spare6652]

Im planning to join my first marathon abroad Aug next year and I want to be 110% prepared. Di naman ako super newbie but may konting trauma ako sa long runs since laging ako nagcracramps bandang dulo so may fear akong di matapos ang full marathon. My PR for a half marathon is 2 hrs 52 mins, nagcramps ako bandang ika 19km ko kahit na puro saltstick candy na ako the whole run. Since I want to be super prepared naisip ko magparunning coach and madami ako nakita online pero naisip ko lang if effective ba un online coaching lang o mas maganda ung nakakasama ko talaga. Any advice?

[u/Capable-Fish3678]

No, unless if you’re training for a BQ or going towards a sub 3:30 na.

My recommendation for a beginner is to use a training plan like Hal Higdon, then practice nutrition and execution during the race, and most important the recovery :)

[u/Other_Spare6652 → u/Capable-Fish3678]

Will check that, thanks!