Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 76, November 2015 | Page 11

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THUMBS UP FOR COACHING CLINIC
Close to 40 people attended the second Modern Athlete Coaching Clinic at Huddle Park in Joburg on 3 October, and like the first
coaching seminar earlier this year, the response from the athletes that attended was once again very positive.
The athletes were split into three groups that rotated between the three facilitators through the morning, thus allowing all of them to spend real quality time with the
experts. Modern Athlete Club Coach Ray Orchison (www.runetics.co.za) put them through an ‘FBI agent fitness test’ to help them assess where they are fitness-wise, then
explained why it is important to do fitness tests as part of your training, and how to use the information going forward. Then Modern Athlete Club Ambassador and two-time
Olympian René Kalmer took them through a number of running drills, focussing on running form and technique, and the benefits thereof. In the third group, independent
Life Coach Paula Quinsee (www.ati2ud.com) took them through the mental and emotional aspects of training and racing, including ‘hitting the wall’, overcoming injury and
keeping motivation going
As René put it, “It was great to share my experience with
fellow runners and also answer a lot of questions on all areas
of running, but the best part was recognising, greeting and
chatting to all the familiar faces from the training clinic the next
day at the Rainbow road race.”

AND THE FEEDBACK
FROM THOSE THAT
ATTENDED WAS VERY
POSITIVE:
• Deon Elhers: “Enjoyed the coaching clinic a lot. Some very
valuable information shared by Paula Quinsee, René Kalmer
and Ray Orchison.”
• Mariska Casey: “Thank you so much for an amazing
experience, I have learnt so much from all the experts today.”

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10 GREAT REASONS TO JOIN THE MODERN ATHLETE CLUB

• Bruce Griffiths: “A great session indeed.”
• Luzzanne Grace: “Thank you, what a great team of
coaches from Modern Athlete. Today was great, learnt so

• If you don’t know many people in your area, running clubs offer a great way of introducing yourself.

much, and now to put it all into action.”

• Find fellow members to train with and motivate you.

• Jacqueline Kellerman: “It was hot at the Modern Athlete

• Make new friends for life and join a new social circle.

coaching clinic, but it was all worth it! Met René, a running

• Receive guidance and motivation from other runners.

legend, and got some great tips from Paula that I used for

• You’ll be getting out there and seeing your local area.

my race the next day at the Komatsu 21.1km. Will definitely

• You’ll be more likely to enter races, as you know you have a whole club backing you.

be at the next clinic – I’m just three sit-ups away from

• Be part of a team and participate in races as a group.

becoming an FBI agent!”

• Gain access to exclusive events and offers.
• You’ll be more likely to stick to running if you take part in a group activity.

Images: Jetline Action Photo and Sandi Brown

• You’ll have a lot of fun!

If you missed this one, keep an eye out for details of the
next Modern Athlete Coaching Clinic, due to take place in
late January.

The Modern Athlete Club has branches in Central Gauteng and Gauteng North,
with more provinces set to follow soon. Besides your provincial licence number, you
will enjoy a number of extra benefits from your membership, including individualised
training and nutritional programmes, free entry to the Modern Athlete Chill Zones
at partnered events and great discounts and rewards from our partners on running
gear, travel, entry fees and more.

To sign up or get more info, mail [e-mail] or go to
www.mo \