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.
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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.