I am an experienced marathoner. I'm not very very fast but above average. I also have experience in ironman triathlons and other small events like half marathons and 5-10ks. I am wondering if i can make money off of all the hard work i have done and after all the studying i have done on training methodology and coaching. All of this was on my spare time and i have no tangible credentials like a degree or certification.
2006-07-20 09:05:33 · 4 answers · asked by IM 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I live in NYC where people will pay you $300 per week to run their dogs for 4 miles 3 days a week. Do you really think that i wouldn't find ANYBODY AT ALL?
2006-07-20 09:33:16 · update #1
In our society, anything and everything is possible. If you live in a large-to-mid-sized city, where they have free "throw-away" newspapers, you may want to run a small ad offering your services.
If your local YMCA has a bulletin board, ask if you can post a notice. Also, post on the bulletin boards at all of the supermarkets in your city. Wherever you see bulletin boards, post your flyer, unless, the board has restrictions on what type of information can be posted posted.
When you talk to prospective clients, explain, in your FIRST telephone/screening conversation, with them that you do not have tangible credits in the field, and focus only on what you have done, so far, in the field. You may want to give a "trial offer, of a two or three free sessions," to your first few clients.
Make sure they know that you are not licensed in this area.
You should also contact the Department of Licensing in your state, to find out if you MUST be licensed to offer your service to the public.
Good luck.
2006-07-20 09:21:13 · answer #1 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 7⤊ 4⤋
If you are a good ironman triathlete, consistantly finishing in the top 10% or so, you may want to consider becoming a certified triathlete coach. There are people who coach and make some money off of it around my area. They all of other jobs on the side because you will not make a living totally from coaching unless you are the best.
2006-07-20 09:30:55 · answer #2 · answered by trifreak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you'll find it difficult to make a living, runners are a fickle group when it comes to opening up the ole wallet. Now don't get me wrong, there are exceptions and if your the "Right" person things could be different. Right person being someone who is a top competitive runner But don't let this old dog discourage you, go for it!
2006-07-20 09:14:17 · answer #3 · answered by gamerunner2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can you seriously think that someone will pay you for that? Is there a "professional" level of that activity? Professional meaning you get paid to do it. Only way you could find someone to pay you, is to find a rich person who just needs a personal trainer.
2006-07-20 09:13:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋