"...A Standard of Measure..."
If you are interested in Remote Training for yourself, e-mail brian@1stmarathon.com for information on our E-training Program
Information for Prospective 1st Marathon Coaches and Organizers!Thank you for your interest in 1st Marathon. We are looking for a few good women and men to help us build new programs throughout the US.
We have a successful track record, and would like to continue this success with the help of good people. Our programs are fun, motivating, and rewarding. 1st Marathon trains all coaches and organizers – no prior experience necessary. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic about the program, have good personalities, and like to work with people. You must be fit, but elite athlete status is not a prerequisite. Some of our best coaches are middle or back of the pack runners who can inspire new runners by their own experiences.
We pay all costs associated with starting and running the program. No money will be asked of coaches or organizers. Additionally, all coaches and organizers are to be paid for their work, and the amount paid is to be partially determined by the success of the program locally.
Coaches responsibilities are to show up on Saturday mornings, for an hour or two, for the duration of the program (about 20-25 weeks, minus holidays when we don’t meet), and work with the members on their running. Organizers are responsible for promotion and administration of the program. Again, we train all coaches and organizers, so no prior experience is necessary. Neither position is overly time consuming. Almost all of our coaches and organizers easily carry full time jobs , families, and their usual hobbies and diversions. 1st Marathon is more like volunteering for a charity for and hour or so every week, except that you get paid for your time, and you get to be involved with running.
Our coaches and organizers tell us that being involved with helping people change their lives through running and marathoning is one of the most rewarding things they have ever done.
Browse our web-site, you will learn more about the 1st Marathon program, our history, and our plans for the future. After looking it over, please let us know if you have an interest in pursuing this further, and we will talk to you by phone and then come to your city to meet in person. Again, thank you sincerely for your interest.
Brian Collins
Founder of 1st Marathon
(480) 358.0488