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finding_a_trainer_050128[i++] = new Array("","Local clubs","Most major cities have local triathlon, running and cycling clubs. You can usually find them through your search engine of choice on the Web. Most of them offer message boards with listings for trainers and workshops. This is how I found my coach.","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
finding_a_trainer_050128[i++] = new Array("","Scan the Internet","I found my first half marathon training program online. There are a wealth of sites that offer advice and training help. <a href=http://www.active.com>Active.com </a> and <a href=http://www.RunnersWorld.com>RunnersWorld.com </a> are two very good sites that offer race information as well as training and nutrition advice. More resources include a web search in your city, or for certified triathlon trainers try <a href=http://www.usatriathlon.org >usatriathlon.org </a> and click on &#145;coach&#146;. There you can find a coach in your region.","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
finding_a_trainer_050128[i++] = new Array("","Ask around","There's no better source for finding a good coach than from a satisfied customer. Your friends, co-workers and neighbors might already be working with somebody great. Ask.","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
finding_a_trainer_050128[i++] = new Array("","Is he/she right for me?","Ask a potential trainer for a short list of clients that have trained for goals similar to yours. Ask them questions about their experience, how the trainer met their expectations, handled the challenges the client had, and handled respective expectations.","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
finding_a_trainer_050128[i++] = new Array("","How much?","It is tough to place a dollar value on what you expecting. A $75 haircut is different than a $75 coach who places a phone call that comes during an injury. That phone call is worth a lot more in value. And a larger price tag doesn't necessarily mean more support. To that end, choose a trainer that is within your budget that can exceed your expectations.","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
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