This is another law that is proposed by Noakes but was not one of Newton’s original laws.
To summarise, Noakes lists the benefits of having a coach as:
- to provide inspiration and support for the athlete
- to provide an objective analysis of when the athlete is doing too much
- knowing the athlete and providing the appropriate mental and physiological stimulus
Of course I am going to strongly support this law. For many recreational runners, it is difficult if not impossible to have a relationship with a coach on an individual basis. The danger then is that the runner picks up bits and pieces from books, magazines, other runners and the Internet and applies ALL of it!!
As I’ve previously posted, my coaching ethos is to train Smart. In the coming months I’ll post detailed guidance of what that looks like in practice.
For all my American friends, Happy Thanksgiving and Train Smart!
Bill Bowerman, legendary US coach