Virtual Coach User Instructions

Choosing a Program

Once you register with MAAM, you will be asked to complete an application describing your fitness history, goals and general concerns. We will then help guide you to an appropriate program and sign you up to begin on the following Sunday. Please email us at maamteam@aol.com  if you have not received this application.

Member’s Area

The Member's Area is a springboard to MAAM’s Virtual Coach, bulletin boards and training programs. You need to be a registered member to access this area.  Click on Member Login from MAAM’s home page. You will need to log in each time you wish to access the Virtual Coach.

Program Info

You can preview selected programs by clicking on Program Info on Member’s Area page. Keep in mind that we can customize any program to meet your needs. Do not be intimidated by our marathon programs (but never say never!)

Sign-up / Access

MAAM will sign you up for a program, however if you are comfortable choosing a program on your own, simply click on Sign-up from the Member’s Area page and follow the instructions. Access your training plan daily by clicking on launch coach from the Member’s Area page.

The Virtual Coach Interface 

From the Member’s Area page click on launch coach to open the coach window. The Virtual Coach has 4 main sections, navigated by the links at the left of this window.

Running Program

Click on running program to view your program for the week. You can preview your program up to 2 weeks in advance by clicking on next week. To view your complete mileage table click on Program Info, then on Program 1, 2, 3 etc… on sub-menu.

You can review your program one week at a time by clicking on last week. You can conveniently print your program for the week by clicking on Print/ View this text in a separate box.

If you are pursuing a time goal, your coach can add pace specific additions to your program upon request. Please contact maamteam@aol.com to request this inclusion.

Daily Insight

Click on daily insight to receive an educational tidbit on topics such as running technique and maternal health, or an inspirational quote to get you out the door and through the day. Insights can not be previewed but can be reviewed one day at a time by clicking on yesterday.

Running Log

Click on running log to record your daily training activity and to communicate with a “live” coach who monitors you throughout your program. If you have a training related question, your response will appear in a coach’s comment box within 24 hours. For questions which are not training related, or training–related questions that require urgent attention, please send an email to maamteam@aol.com.   

Calendar 

Click on calendar to view the New York City team training schedule. Click on any calendar date to see what’s happening that day, and click on ? to scroll to the next month. If you live outside New York City the calendar will not appear on your interface but can be accessed by clicking on training calendar listed below quick links on MAAM’s home page.

Bulletin Boards

Click on Bulletin Board to access MAAM bulletin boards. Browse anonymously or register to participate by clicking on Register in upper right corner of bulletin board page. Click on FAQ on sub menu for complete user instructions.

Starting, Ending and Adjusting Your Program

MAAM will kick-start your program unless you prefer to sign-up without our assistance.  You can end your program at any time by clicking on End Program on the Member’s Area page. You can also adjust your program by clicking on jump forward or fall back, however we recommend contacting your coach before making this type of decision. Running logs from past programs are automatically archived for future reference and can be accessed by clicking on Past Running Logs from Member’s Area home page.

Good luck and go to it! The first step is out the door...