Can online coaching replace a real coach?
What is the best way to improve your running training, and hit that PB: using a one-to-one running coach, or opting for digital training app?
Jordan Foster, head coach at Coopah, the run coaching app (coopah.com)
The short answer is that for the majority of runners, yes it can. Over the last few years, online coaching and run coaching apps such as Coopah have soared in popularity, and for good reason – it has made run coaching more accessible for the everyday athlete. A personal coach can be expensive and sometimes intimidating, particularly for beginner or recreational runners. Online coaching and coaching apps provide a lower-cost, more approachable alternative, offering expert-designed, structured plans that help runners improve while fitting training into their daily lives. Whether someone is training for their first 5K or aiming for a marathon PB, an online coach can provide a tailored plan without the logistical challenges of in-person sessions.