Char Griess
Erie, Colorado, United States
5km 10km Cross Training
Char coaches all levels from 800m to marathon with personalized, evidence-based training and nutrition. Offers in-person, remote and group training plans.
Starting at $50.00
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Toni Kengor
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
5km 10km Cross Training
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.
Toni offers remote RRCA Level 1 coaching for beginners to competitive and masters runners (1600m–Ultra). 3:35 marathon PB; offers cross-training and VirtualRace.
Starting at $5.00
Melissa Labrie
Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
5km 10km Cross Training
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.
Melissa, former Ironman with 15+ years' endurance experience and RRCA + GGS credentials, offers structured, sustainable coaching and plans for beginners to competitive runners. 20% off (RUNJULY)
Starting at $45.00
Elizabeth Miller
San Antonio, Texas, United States
5km 10km Cross Training
RRCA Level 2
RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
RRCA Level 2
RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
Elizabeth is an RRCA Level II coach and 2023 Boston finisher who blends faith with tailored remote, group and private training for beginners to BQ hopefuls.
Starting at $75.00
Nathan Pennington
Grand Haven, Michigan, United States
5km 10km Cross Training
Nathan Pennington, sub-2:20 marathoner and retired Army Major, coaches beginners to competitors with remote plans, consultations and private coaching.
Starting at $67.00
Angela Reckart
Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States
5km 10km Cross Training
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.
Angela Reckart, ex-NCAA D1 coach and USATF L1, 2:45 Boston marathoner, coaches 800m–marathon runners (competitive to masters). Offers training plans, consultations & private coaching.
Starting at $25.00
Derek Riedel
San Antonio, TX, United States
5km 10km Cross Training
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.
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Derek, USATF L1/L2 coach with 20+ years at UIW, tailors strength-based plans for 800m–marathon; offers remote, in-person, plans & private coaching.
Starting at $80.00
David Schwinger - ETA
Rochester, New York, United States
5km 10km Cross Training
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.
David uses an autonomy-supportive, behavior-science approach to help runners (800m–ultra) unlock physical and mental potential. Offers consultations & private coaching.
Starting at $50.00
Hannah Shakeshaft
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
5km 10km Cross Training
Hannah helps everyday runners build consistency, strength and confidence with flexible, science-based plans. Offers 1:1 remote coaching and V.O2 plans.
Starting at $130.00
Andrew Shivery
Miami, Florida, United States
5km 10km Cross Training
Andrew builds individualized plans using Jack Daniels' methods, guiding beginners to marathons, big PRs and sub-3:00 training. Remote, group and private coaching.
Starting at $150.00
Arj Thiruchelvam
Solihull, Birmingham, United Kingdom
5km 10km Cross Training
Arj uses sports‑science tools (VDOT, blood‑lactate, Freelap GPS, force analysis) to end plateaus, integrate strength and MNU‑informed nutrition for PBs. Explore his plans.
Starting at $45.00
Eric Thomas
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
5km 10km Cross Training
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.
Eric, RRCA Level 1 coach since 2015, has completed 15 marathons (Boston qualifier) and trained hundreds from 5K to 100K. Offers in-person and remote coaching and plans.
Starting at $55.00
Rob VanCleve
Columbus, OH, United States
5km 10km Cross Training
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.
Rob VanCleve pairs collegiate coaching and USATF L1 expertise with five Master Track national titles to craft personalized plans for runners and triathletes.
Starting at $35.00
Tammy Whyte
Chicago, Illinois, United States
5km 10km Cross Training
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.
Tammy helps middle-of-pack and beginner runners reach half and full marathon goals with RRCA, NASM and CFSC-backed training plans and remote/group consultations.
Starting at $60.00
Casey Comber
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
5km 10km Cross Training
Casey offers remote/consult coaching for HS to masters runners, pairing pro experience (3:51 mile, Pan Am bronze) with lactate testing, custom plans, and direct access.
Starting at $135.00
Evan Espinoza
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
5km 10km Cross Training
Evan coaches high schoolers to marathoners with race-proven, fundamentals-based plans (2:56:58). Uses gait analysis, nutrition and cross-training to improve form and performance.
Starting at $125.00
Amy Windle
Langley, BC, Canada
5km 10km Cross Training
Amy helps parents, postpartum and beginner-to-competitive runners with tailored endurance and strength plans plus nutrition and physio referrals.
Starting at $45.00
Karen Dunn
Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States
5km 10km Cross Training
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.
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Karen Dunn helps runners train smarter, stronger and faster. VDOT O2- & RRCA-certified, builds strength, lowers injury risk and offers private coaching.
Starting at $180.00
Martinus Evans
Atlanta, New York, United States
5km 10km Cross Training
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.
Martinus helps beginners and larger-bodied runners take first steps to marathons with inclusive training plans, remote coaching, groups, camps, consultations.
Starting at $40.00
Chase Solarin
San Diego, California, United States
5km 10km Cross Training
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.
Chase guides beginners to marathoners—including Boston hopefuls—using 15 years' experience and VDOT O2 expertise. Offers in-person, remote, group coaching and private consultations.
Starting at $60.00
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10K Coaching: Speed You Can Hold
The 10K Punishes Bad Pacing
The 10K sits at a demanding intersection: too long to sprint, too short to settle in. 10K-focused coaches on V.O2 use individualized VDOT training paces - developed from the research of two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist Dr. Jack Daniels - to balance threshold work, VO2max intervals, and recovery so you arrive at the start line sharp instead of stale. Plans adjust based on your feedback and progress, and most coaches deliver structured workouts with paces you can sync to your watch.
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Chasing a sub-40, stepping up from the 5K, or racing your first 10K - compare coaches by specialty and price, and read reviews written only by athletes who purchased their coaching.
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FAQ
Threshold pace and VO2max interval pace do most of the work for a 10K - VDOT calculates both from your current fitness, so your intervals build real speed instead of just fatigue.
Dr. Jack Daniels: a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist named "The World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World. His threshold and VO2max pace research is exactly what 10K training draws on.
V.O2 Certified coaches have passed an 80-question exam authored by Dr. Jack Daniels, scoring 80% or higher. It's optional and sits alongside USATF and RRCA as one of three credentials shown on profiles.
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 5K and 10K. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.
Yes! These coaches specialize in Trail Running and are experienced in helping runners with these specific needs. Check individual profiles for more details about their coaching philosophy and approach.
Yes! The coaches on this page combine expertise in Trail Running with 5K training experience. This targeted approach helps you train smarter and reach your race goals.
Online coaches on V.O2 provide personalized training plans, feedback via messaging, phone calls and/or in-app commenting, and progress tracking without requiring in-person meetings. Most adjust your plan based on your weekly feedback and performance.
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