The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) administers one of the most established running-coach certifications in the US, training coaches in distance-running physiology, programming, and injury prevention.
The RRCA running-coach certification is a long-standing, widely recognized credential for coaching runners, from beginners through marathoners.
The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Level 1 Running Coach Certification is one of the most established running-coach credentials in the US. The curriculum spans coaching principles, distance-running physiology, training program development, running form, and injury recognition and prevention, and candidates must pass the certification exam with a score of 85% or higher.
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The RRCA Level 1 Running Coach Certification validates foundational knowledge in coaching principles, exercise physiology, program design, and injury prevention for distance running coaches.