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Discuss and review past training and race, and plan how to get the most out of your training in the future.
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Quint Van Beek
Running Coach in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Big goals. Smart training. Built around you.
VDOT Certified
V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.
About Quint
Hello! I’m Quint van Beek, a running coach and competitive marathon runner based in Chicago, originally from the Netherlands.
Running has become a major part of my life, but my development didn’t happen overnight. Through years of consistent training, experimentation, and learning, I improved my marathon time from 3:07 to 2:43. I have competed in major marathons including Chicago, Boston, and Berlin, and I’m currently working toward breaking 2:40 and completing all six World Marathon Majors.
Current race PRs:
5k: 17:00
10k: 35:19
Half: 1:15
Marathon: 2:43
My own progression taught me that successful training isn’t about pushing as hard as possible every day. It comes from consistently completing the right training at the right intensity while giving your body enough time to recover and adapt.
That principle is at the heart of my coaching.
My coaching approach:
I create individualized training plans based on your current fitness, running history, availability, and personal goals. Your training should fit into your life—not the other way around.
My approach emphasizes:
- Consistency over weeks, months, and years
- Controlled, purposeful quality sessions
- Genuinely easy running between harder workouts
- Gradual and manageable increases in training volume
- Race-specific preparation as your goal event approaches
- Regular communication and adjustments based on how you’re responding
I’m particularly interested in threshold-based training and the Norwegian Singles approach. This uses controlled sub-threshold sessions to develop endurance and speed without creating excessive fatigue. However, no single training method works for everyone. I use these principles as part of a flexible coaching approach rather than forcing every athlete into the same program.
Some runners can train six or seven days per week, while others may only have three or four days available. Some athletes thrive on higher mileage, while others perform better with more recovery. I’ll build your training around what is realistic and sustainable for you.
Who I coach:
I work with runners across a range of experience levels, from newer runners preparing for their first event to competitive athletes chasing significant personal bests.
I can help you prepare for:
- 5K and 10K races
- Half marathons
- Marathons
- A Boston Marathon qualifying time
- A new personal best
- Your first race or first step into structured training
- Building consistent fitness without a specific race goal
You don’t need to be an elite runner to benefit from having a coach. You need to be willing to communicate, train consistently, and trust the process.
What you can expect:
Coaching is more than receiving a schedule. I want you to understand why you’re completing each session and how it contributes to your development.
Your training will be adapted when life, work, travel, weather, fatigue, or unexpected challenges get in the way. One missed workout won’t ruin your progress, and you’ll never be encouraged to force a session simply because it appears on the schedule.
My goal is to help you become a stronger, more confident, and more knowledgeable runner. We’ll pursue your goals seriously while making sure the process remains enjoyable and sustainable.
If you’re ready to discover what consistent, well-structured training can do for your running, I’d love to work with you.
Coaching Products
Description
Get a personalized training plan designed around your experience, schedule, current fitness, and goal race.
We’ll begin with a complimentary consultation call to discuss your running history, recent training, availability, previous race results, and goals. I’ll then create a customized plan of up to 12 weeks and deliver it through the VDOT platform.
Your plan includes:
* A complimentary consultation call
* Up to 12 weeks of personalized training
* Workouts based on your current fitness and goal race
* Training structured around your schedule and available running days
* Recommended training paces and effort levels
* Easy runs, quality sessions, long runs, and recovery days
* Race-specific preparation and a structured taper
* Delivery and workout tracking through VDOT
Please allow up to 7-10 days after your consultation for your plan to be completed.
Minimum Requirements
This plan is open to runners of all experience levels, including complete beginners, recreational runners, and competitive athletes. You do not need to meet a minimum pace, run a certain number of days per week, or own a GPS watch. All you need is: * A personal running or fitness goal * A positive attitude and willingness to be consistent * Openness about your experience, schedule, health, and training preferences * A willingness to provide feedback and communicate when something doesn’t feel right Your plan will be designed around your current starting point, whether that means run-walk sessions, a few runs per week, or more advanced race preparation. If you have an injury or medical condition that may affect your ability to exercise safely, please consult an appropriate healthcare professional before beginning the plan.
Communication
1 email per month, 0 text-messages per month
$100.00 - 16 week plan
PurchaseDescription
Get a personalized training plan designed around your experience, schedule, current fitness, and goal race.
We’ll begin with a complimentary consultation call to discuss your running history, recent training, availability, previous race results, and goals. I’ll then create a customized plan of up to 12 weeks and deliver it through the VDOT platform.
Your plan includes:
* A complimentary consultation call
* Up to 12 weeks of personalized training
* Workouts based on your current fitness and goal race
* Training structured around your schedule and available running days
* Recommended training paces and effort levels
* Easy runs, quality sessions, long runs, and recovery days
* Race-specific preparation and a structured taper
* Delivery and workout tracking through VDOT
Please allow up to 7-10 days after your consultation for your plan to be completed.
Minimum Requirements
This plan is open to runners of all experience levels, including complete beginners, recreational runners, and competitive athletes. You do not need to meet a minimum pace, run a certain number of days per week, or own a GPS watch. All you need is: * A personal running or fitness goal * A positive attitude and willingness to be consistent * Openness about your experience, schedule, health, and training preferences * A willingness to provide feedback and communicate when something doesn’t feel right Your plan will be designed around your current starting point, whether that means run-walk sessions, a few runs per week, or more advanced race preparation. If you have an injury or medical condition that may affect your ability to exercise safely, please consult an appropriate healthcare professional before beginning the plan.
Communication
1 email per month, 0 text-messages per month
$120.00 - 20 week plan
PurchaseDescription
Get a personalized training plan designed around your experience, schedule, current fitness, and goal race.
We’ll begin with a complimentary consultation call to discuss your running history, recent training, availability, previous race results, and goals. I’ll then create a customized plan of up to 12 weeks and deliver it through the VDOT platform.
Your plan includes:
* A complimentary consultation call
* Up to 12 weeks of personalized training
* Workouts based on your current fitness and goal race
* Training structured around your schedule and available running days
* Recommended training paces and effort levels
* Easy runs, quality sessions, long runs, and recovery days
* Race-specific preparation and a structured taper
* Delivery and workout tracking through VDOT
Please allow up to 7-10 days after your consultation for your plan to be completed.
Minimum Requirements
This plan is open to runners of all experience levels, including complete beginners, recreational runners, and competitive athletes. You do not need to meet a minimum pace, run a certain number of days per week, or own a GPS watch. All you need is: * A personal running or fitness goal * A positive attitude and willingness to be consistent * Openness about your experience, schedule, health, and training preferences * A willingness to provide feedback and communicate when something doesn’t feel right Your plan will be designed around your current starting point, whether that means run-walk sessions, a few runs per week, or more advanced race preparation. If you have an injury or medical condition that may affect your ability to exercise safely, please consult an appropriate healthcare professional before beginning the plan.
Communication
1 email per month, 0 text-messages per month
$80.00 - 12 week plan
PurchaseDescription
Private 1:1 Running Coaching
Private coaching provides personalized, ongoing support throughout your training—not just a training plan.
We’ll begin with a one-to-one consultation to discuss your goals, current fitness, running history, schedule, preferences, and any previous injuries or challenges. From there, I’ll create an individualized training program designed around you and your life.
Your training will be reviewed and adapted based on your progress, feedback, schedule, recovery, and changing circumstances. If work becomes busy, you get sick, experience discomfort, or need to move a workout, we’ll adjust the plan together.
Your upcoming training is typically uploaded to the V.O2 app each Saturday. You can focus on completing one week at a time while I take care of the planning, progression, and adjustments.
What’s Included:
- An initial one-to-one consultation
- Personalized training delivered through the V.O2 app
- Training tailored to your goals, experience, race distance, and terrain
- Running frequency based on your availability and preferences
- Cross-training incorporated where appropriate
- Strength-training suggestions
- General guidance on training and race-day fueling
- Training paces and effort guidance
- Review of completed workouts and athlete feedback
- Ongoing adjustments based on progress and recovery
- Changes for illness, injury, travel, work, or unexpected circumstances
- Race strategy and taper guidance
- Ongoing accountability and encouragement
- Unlimited coaching support by email and text
- Unlimited scheduled coaching calls
Minimum Requirements
Private coaching is open to runners of every experience level, including complete beginners, recreational runners, and competitive athletes. There is no minimum pace, weekly mileage, or required number of training days. A GPS running watch is helpful but not required. Athletes will need access to the V.O2 website or app to receive their training and record completed workouts. The most important requirements are a willingness to communicate honestly, provide regular feedback, and work consistently toward your goals.
Communication
unlimited emails, unlimited text-messages, 1 call per month
$80.00 / month
Charged after 7-day trial
PurchaseHow it works
01.
Choose how you want to work together
Book a consultation, choose a training plan, or start private coaching.
02.
Connect with your coach
Share your goals, experience and upcoming races.
03.
Start training
Get your plan, stay connected and track your progress in VDOT.
Training with Quint
Athlete requirement
A GPS running watch or another way to record your training is strongly recommended. More importantly, athletes should be willing to communicate openly, provide honest feedback, and approach their training with consistency and a positive attitude. You don’t need to be fast, experienced, or already running high mileage. We’ll begin from your current level and build from there.
Distances coached
General Fitness, 5km, 10km, 15km, Half Marathon, Marathon , Ultra Marathon
Languages
English
Coaching options
In-person
Online/Remote coaching
Group coaching
Consultations
Specialties
Competitive Runners, High School Runners, Certified Strength and Conditioning, Boston Marathon, Cross Training Advice, Mental Skills , Beginner Runners, Recreational Runners, Masters Runners
AI Summary
Based on information provided in Quint's profile.
Quint van Beek is a Chicago-based VDOT O2 certified coach and competitive marathoner (2:43) who crafts individualized training—remote or in-person—centered on threshold and Norwegian Singles methods, progressive consistency, and smart recovery. He helps beginners to BQ contenders with private coaching and training plans. Explore his profile to learn more.
Frequently asked questions
This coach supports runners focused on General Fitness, 5km, 10km, 15km, Half Marathon, Marathon, and Ultra Marathon with coaching specialities that include Competitive Runners, High School Runners, Certified Strength and Conditioning, and Boston Marathon.
Quint Van Beek is not currently accepting new coaching clients. You can still review profile details and check back for updates.
Yes. Quint Van Beek coaches Competitive Runners, High School Runners, Cross Training Advice, Beginner Runners, Recreational Runners, and Masters Runners specifically for General Fitness, 5km, 10km, 15km, Half Marathon, Marathon, and Ultra Marathon, tailoring the plan to experience level and race distance together.
This coach currently offers Consultations, Training Plans, and Private Coaching. Product availability can change as the coach updates their marketplace offerings.
A GPS running watch or another way to record your training is strongly recommended. More importantly, athletes should be willing to communicate openly, provide honest feedback, and approach their training with consistency and a positive attitude.
You don’t need to be fast, experienced, or already running high mileage. We’ll begin from your current level and build from there.
Coaching is available through In-person, Online/Remote coaching, Group coaching, and Consultations. Review product details to choose the format that best matches your goals.