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West Covina California United States
Danny Mercado

Danny Mercado

West Covina, California, United States

Half Marathon 10km Strength & Conditioning

5.0 (10)
  • 18 Week Plan $200.00 18 Week plan
  • 24 Week Training Plan $239.00 24 Week plan
New York New York United States
Kristyn R Smith

Kristyn R Smith

New York, New York, United States

Half Marathon 10km Strength & Conditioning

5.0 (30) Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1
  • 12 week Level 3 Half Marathon Plan $45.00 12 Week plan
  • 12 week Level 2 Half Marathon Plan $45.00 12 Week plan
  • 12 week Level 2 Half Marathon Plan with Strength Program $55.00 12 Week plan
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Kansas City MO United States
John Carstens

John Carstens

Kansas City, MO, United States

Half Marathon 10km Strength & Conditioning

5.0 (19) Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.
  • Coach Carstens Introductory Plan $50.00 8 Week plan
  • Coach Carstens 5K & 10K Plan $125.00 12 Week plan
  • Half Marathon Plan $150.00 16 Week plan
Santa Barbara CA United States
Sue McDonald

Sue McDonald

Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Half Marathon 10km Strength & Conditioning

5.0 (3) Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +1
  • “I want to be a Runner” Beginner training plan $90.00 12 Week plan
  • 10k Training plan $110.00 16 Week plan
  • Half Marathon Training Plan $120.00 20 Week plan
New York New York United Kingdom
Ben Lauder Dykes

Ben Lauder Dykes

New York, New York, United Kingdom

Half Marathon Strength & Conditioning Competitive

5.0 (1) Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1
  • Half Marathon $300.00 12 Week plan
  • Half Marathon - 16 week Training program $400.00 16 Week plan
  • Monthly coaching - HYROX $55.00 /mo
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West Hartford Connecticut United States
Bonnie Wilder

Bonnie Wilder

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Half Marathon 10km Strength & Conditioning

5.0 (1) USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science.
  • 10K - Intermediate/Advanced $69.00 10 Week plan
  • 10K - Beginner $69.00 10 Week plan
  • Half Marathon - Intermediate/Advanced $79.00 12 Week plan
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Acolman CDMX Mexico
Juan Carlos Arcos Lira

Juan Carlos Arcos Lira

Acolman, CDMX, Mexico

Half Marathon 10km Strength & Conditioning

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. RRCA Level 2 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1
  • Programa de entrenamiento para 10km $80.00 12 Week plan
  • Programa de entrenamiento para Medio Maratón. $120.00 16 Week plan
Panama Panama Panama
Melanie Boyd

Melanie Boyd

Panama, Panama, Panama

Half Marathon 10km Strength & Conditioning

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1
  • Race endurance Buildup - Stage 3 $125.00 4 Week plan
Bridgewater Virginia United States
Nelle Fox

Nelle Fox

Bridgewater, Virginia, United States

Half Marathon 10km Strength & Conditioning

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +2
  • 10k Training Plan - Experienced $45.00 8 Week plan
  • Novice 10K Training Plan $45.00 8 Week plan
  • Holiday Lake Trail 10K - Designed for Runner with 5K to No Experience $100.00 12 Week plan
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Virginia Beach Virginia United States
Forrest Hamilton

Forrest Hamilton

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Half Marathon 10km Strength & Conditioning

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.
  • Intermediate Half Marathon Training Plan $80.00 16 Week plan
  • Beginner Half Marathon Plan $80.00 16 Week plan
Mansfield Massachusetts United States
Emily Kopacz

Emily Kopacz

Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States

Half Marathon 10km Strength & Conditioning

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.
  • Custom Training Plan $75.00 16 Week plan
England Greater Manchester United Kingdom
Andy Mellor

Andy Mellor

England, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Half Marathon 10km Strength & Conditioning

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.
  • 12 week training plan including video chat (pre and post plan) strength advice and weekly communication $450.00 12 Week plan
New Port Richey Florida United States
Tom Palamar and Jenny Crawshaw

Tom Palamar and Jenny Crawshaw

New Port Richey, Florida, United States

Half Marathon 10km Strength & Conditioning

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1
  • 10K PR Plan – Train Smarter, Race Stronger in 12 Weeks $50.00 12 Week plan
  • Half Marathon PR Plan – Train Smart, Race Strong in 16 Weeks $65.00 16 Week plan
  • Half Marathon PR Plan – Build Endurance and Confidence in 20 Weeks $75.00 20 Week plan
New York NY United States
Andrew Samuels

Andrew Samuels

New York, NY, United States

Half Marathon 10km Strength & Conditioning

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1
  • In Person Session Add-On $150.00 1 Week plan
  • Runner Focused Strength $200.00 4 Week plan
  • Individualized Training Plan (5k, 10k, 13.1, 26.2) $200.00 4 Week plan
Bethesda Maryland United States
Gaby  Go

Gaby Go

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Half Marathon 10km Strength & Conditioning

  • 10k Training Plan - Advanced $60.00 16 Week plan
  • Couch to 10k $60.00 16 Week plan
  • Half Marathon - Level 2 (Intermediate) $70.00 16 Week plan
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Cheltenham Gloucestershire United Kingdom
Mark Day

Mark Day

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Half Marathon 10km Strength & Conditioning

  • BLUEPRINT 5/10 | 8-WEEK SPEED DEVELOPMENT $50.00 8 Week plan
  • Hyrox 12 Week | Performance Training Plan $80.00 12 Week plan
Cape May Court House New Jersey United States
Angela Reckart

Angela Reckart

Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States

Half Marathon 10km Strength & Conditioning

USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science.
  • NGU Training Plan MONTHLY by Coach Reck $166.00 4 Week plan
  • NGU 5k/10k or Base Building Training Plan by Coach Reck $399.00 12 Week plan
  • NGU Half or Full Marathon Training Plan by Coach Reck $499.00 18 Week plan
San Antonio TX United States
Derek Riedel

Derek Riedel

San Antonio, TX, United States

Half Marathon 10km Strength & Conditioning

USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. USATF Level 2 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +1
  • Dr. Derek Riedel's 8-Week Running and Fitness Training Program! $80.00 8 Week plan
Chicago Illinois United States
Tammy Whyte

Tammy Whyte

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Half Marathon 10km Strength & Conditioning

RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
  • 12 Week Half Marathon Training Plan [Level 3] $60.00 12 Week plan
  • 12 Week Half Marathon Training Plan [Level 5] $60.00 12 Week plan
  • 12 Week Half Marathon Training Plan [Level 1] $60.00 12 Week plan
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Ellendale North Dakota United States
Tanner Twigg

Tanner Twigg

Ellendale, North Dakota, United States

Half Marathon 10km Strength & Conditioning

  • Beginner 10k $35.00 8 Week plan
  • Intermediate 10k $35.00 8 Week plan
  • Intermediate Half Marathon $50.00 12 Week plan

10K Training Plan From Expert Running Coaches

Distance Expertise, Delivered the Way You Want

This page combines two choices that matter: coaches with real 10K experience, offering it in the format you want - Training Plan. Each listing shows exactly what's included, how communication works, and the price, so there are no surprises after checkout. The training itself runs on the VDOT methodology: individualized paces calculated from your current fitness, developed from the research of Dr. Jack Daniels, and refined as you progress.

Why the Combination Matters

A coach who focuses on 10K training already knows the workout structure, progression, and recovery the goal demands - you're not paying someone to figure it out as they go. And because reviews can only be left by athletes who purchased from that coach, the feedback you're reading reflects real coaching relationships. Compare coach backgrounds and credentials, then message one directly if you want to talk it through first.

Book Your 10K Training Plan

Filter further by specialty, language, or price, ask your questions, and get started as soon as this week.

The Research Behind Your 10K Training Plan

VDOT comes from Dr. Jack Daniels - a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist Runner's World called "the Albert Einstein of the sport" and named "The World's Best Running Coach." His book Daniels' Running Formula is the same material coaches study for the V.O2 Certification exam. Your 10K Training Plan is built from that research, not a generic pace chart pulled off the shelf.

FAQ

Each listing spells out scope, communication, and pricing before you buy - what the coach delivers, how often you interact, and what it costs. Offers are built around 10K training specifically, with individualized VDOT paces set from your current fitness.

That depends on your base and your goal - which is exactly the kind of question to message a coach about before you buy. Most coaches will look at your background and recommend a realistic timeline, built around your goal rather than a fixed template.

A coach who lists 10K training among their specialties already knows the progression, workout mix, and recovery the goal demands. Profiles show each coach's specialties and reviews from athletes they've coached, so you can verify that experience before committing.

Dr. Jack Daniels: a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist named "The World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World. His research sets the individualized paces behind every 10K Training Plan listing, not a generic age-based chart.

Reviews can only be written by athletes who actually purchased that 10K Training Plan from the coach, so every rating reflects a real coaching relationship rather than anonymous feedback.

USATF (USA Track & Field) and RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) both run tiered coaching-education programs covering training science and coaching practice - separate from V.O2 Certified, which is V.O2's own credential built on Dr. Jack Daniels' methodology. Coaches can hold any combination of the three, and all are optional.

First, look for coaches with experience in your target distance, relevant specialities, and positive reviews. Or, search for coaches by location, product type, and price. Once you’ve narrowed your search, read the coaching bios to ensure the coach is the right fit for you. You can also message coaches directly to ask about their approach and whether they're a good fit for your goals.

Yes! All coaches on this page specialize in Half Marathon and 10K. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.