I have run 1:48 but am currently living in a location (on the East Coast) without an established club team. Unfortunately, I will not be able to move with my job. Are there any clubs who might accept a remote athlete to represent the club? NB Pacers? Stotan Racing? Others? Gear help would be great but travel money would be huge (to a few key races per year and possibly US Nats/Trials?).
I appreciate any insight. I figured the people on here would know best.
NYAC, Whirlway Runners, GBAC are all around the east
Can you join those clubs without moving?
Anyone else?
Like most NCAA coaches, I'm not interested in doing private coaching because I don't have time, but maybe you do.
You don't have to move to join somebody else's club. You can start your own, and even if you want to be USATF certified, it doesn't cost much money. If I was in your position, I'd consider starting my own club, use your own performance to advertise, and try to get people to come out and train with you. Before doing so, make sure you can negotiate a place to train (high schools and colleges often have procedures/restrictions for groups training on their facilities).
Maybe there are other athletes in your area who wish there was an organized club.
coach d - I appreciate your suggestion about starting my own club. I am actually more interested in a club that would provide funding for travel, which is a major concern of mine.
Try Central Park Track Club. their new balance sponsored and if your that good they would probably help with travel and things
What city do you live?
What is your best 1,500/mile time?
I'll check out CPTC, thanks. Anybody have experience with them remotely?
I do not live close to a major city, which is the problem. My best mile time is 4:10, so not really national caliber there. I am more of a 4/8 runner.
I thought that there might be a little more information out there on this board regarding this topic?
Present a value opportunity to a local running store.
If you want to go to a few key meets per year, just pick up a part time real big boy job on sunday evenings. 5 hours a week at min. wage will MORE than cover any costs for a few big key meets annually.
I have a full-time job. Running would essentially be my part-time job, leaving little time for another. Thanks for the thought.
Last bump then I will leave this thread alone. Thanks for any other responses!