Give the Gift of Coaching
Shopping for athletes is difficult. Gear can be too specific, clothing sizes are hard to guess, and races take too much planning. How do you give a thoughtful, useful gift that will not end up collecting dust on a shelf?
Confidence building: Working with a coach can improve the confidence of any athlete, whether they are brand new to the sport, or have been feeling stagnant for years.
Health and Happiness: It is a common mistake by athletes to push too much and too fast when training for an event. This can lead to injuries, illness, and anxious athletes sprawled on the coach counting the days they have to recover before their next event. By providing coaching, you are helping them work towards a healthier season and race day-improving everyone’s life.
It is also the gift of time: Do you miss being able to hang out with your friend or family member while they are training for a race? A training plan and guidance from a coach can help make their training more efficient, giving the athlete time to keep up with their busy life AND spend time with you.
Community: Giving your friends and family the opportunity to join a community and feel involved goes along with the theme of the season. Training for a race does not have to be a lonely endeavor.
A shared passion: If you are already training for race, giving a loved one the motivation of working with a coach can help you share your love for the sport.
Affordability: With Lifelong Endurance’s new Curated Coaching program, coaching is an affordable, and attainable gift to give loved ones.
Until the New Year, Lifelong Endurance is offering discounts of 25% off 3 and 6 Month Training Programs with the Curated Coaching program and 20% off 1:1 Coaching if 6 months are purchased at one time.
In the end, the holidays are about community and happiness. Even if you skip the gifts this year, we hope that you get out and spend time with those you care about.
Happy Holidays!
Coaching can be the perfect gift for that special athlete in your life. Here’s why:
Personality: More than a new pair of socks or another water bottle, it shows you know your athlete, and their needs well.
It is a lasting gift: While you cannot literally give a PR or improved strength, in providing your loved-one with coaching, you are helping them towards their goals. Think of how happy they will be when they cross the finish line faster than years before. It will be like Christmas Day all over again.
Cuts down on clutter: While tangible gifts are fun to wrap and give, there is benefit in minimalism. Giving your friends or family a useful gift that will not take up space can be thoughtful on it’s own.
Knowledge is power: Giving an athlete the ability to learn more about the mechanics, mental tricks, and strategy of their sport is a huge benefit. By working with a coach, an athlete is able to build up their knowledge and grow.
