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Kelowna BC Canada
Malindi Elmore

Malindi Elmore

Kelowna, BC, Canada

10km Beginner 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.

Malindi combines Olympic 1500m experience, a 2:24 Canadian-record marathon and VDOT O2 coaching to create individualized plans for goal-oriented, youth, and busy runners.

Starting at $80.00

Portland OR United States
Ariane Hendrix Roach

Ariane Hendrix Roach

Portland, OR, United States

10km Beginner 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.

Ariane, a V.O2 Certified coach and 2:42:51 marathoner training for the 2024 Olympic Trials, offers private in-person and remote coaching with nutrition and S&C.

Starting at $80.00

New York New York United States
Pamela Hunt

Pamela Hunt

New York, New York, United States

10km Beginner 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.

Pamela tailors VDOT O2-informed plans for beginners to competitive and masters runners, offering consultations, training plans and private coaching to unlock PBs.

Starting at $30.00

Ambler Pennsylvania United States
Diane Neubauer

Diane Neubauer

Ambler, Pennsylvania, United States

10km Beginner 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

Diane coaches remotely for beginners to Boston qualifiers, offering VDOT O2 and RRCA Level 1 guidance with training plans and private coaching.

Starting at $75.00

Lakeland Florida United States
Sarah Kozul

Sarah Kozul

Lakeland , Florida, United States

10km Beginner Recreational

5.0 (1) 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. RRCA Level 2 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1

Sarah coaches beginners to competitive marathoners with RRCA Level 1 & 2 expertise, offering tailored TrainingPlan and PrivateCoaching using evidence-based methods.

Starting at $60.00

Tulsa OK United States
Becky Croft

Becky Croft

Tulsa, OK, United States

10km Beginner Boston Marathon

5.0 (1) 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.

Becky offers tailored, injury-aware VDOT02 plans for beginners to veterans, coaching 800m–ultra with RRCA, Chi Running and strength focus; remote, group or private.

Starting at $25.00

West Hartford Connecticut United States
Bonnie Wilder

Bonnie Wilder

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

10km Beginner Competitive

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.

Bonnie, a DPT and USATF L1 coach with marathon experience, prioritizes injury prevention and evidence-based training. Provides in-person, remote and group coaching.

Starting at $49.00

Texas Texas United States
Ruth Atkinson - McKirdy Trained

Ruth Atkinson - McKirdy Trained

Texas, Texas, United States

10km Beginner Recreational

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.

Ruth helps beginner and recreational runners train K5 to marathon and Boston Marathon with VDOT O2 certified remote coaching, consultations and private plans.

Starting at $30.00

Panama Panama Panama
Melanie Boyd

Melanie Boyd

Panama, Panama, Panama

10km Beginner Competitive

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

Melanie, Boston-qualified 12x marathoner and VDOT O2/RRCA/NASM-certified coach, guides beginners to competitive runners with in-person/remote coaching, camps, consultations and training plans.

Starting at $125.00

Boise Idaho United States
Shaina Cales

Shaina Cales

Boise, Idaho, United States

10km Beginner Boston Marathon

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

Shaina (Boise) — VDOT O2 & RRCA coach, ten-time marathoner (3:16). Offers individualized, periodized training plans (remote or in-person) for runners of all levels.

Starting at $25.00

Washington D.C and NYC New York United States
Nialah Ferrer

Nialah Ferrer

Washington D.C and NYC, New York, United States

10km Beginner Competitive

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

Nialah guides beginners to competitive runners with practical, work-life-friendly marathon and half plans. VDOT O2 & RRCA-certified; offers private coaching.

Starting at $200.00

Bridgewater Virginia United States
Nelle Fox

Nelle Fox

Bridgewater, Virginia, United States

10km Beginner Competitive

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

Nelle—30+ marathon/ultra finisher with podiums—offers a health-first, holistic coaching style focusing on strength, mobility and nutrition. Consultations, training plans, private coaching.

Starting at $15.00

Edmond Oklahoma United States
Laura Hunt

Laura Hunt

Edmond, Oklahoma, United States

10km Beginner Nutrition

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.

Laura coaches beginners, masters and recreational runners remotely from 5K to marathon. VDOT O2 & CrossFit L2 certified; focuses on pacing, nutrition and joy.

Starting at $135.00

Wadsworth Ohio United States
Alissa Kolarik

Alissa Kolarik

Wadsworth, Ohio, United States

10km Beginner Competitive

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

Alissa helps beginners to BQ hopefuls with remote/group coaching, personalized plans and consultations. VDOT O2 & RRCA coach with a 2:56:24 marathon PR.

Starting at $50.00

Mansfield Massachusetts United States
Emily Kopacz

Emily Kopacz

Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States

10km Beginner Competitive

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.

Emily coaches 5K–marathon runners as a VDOT O2 coach. Former DII NCAA runner, recovered from under-fueling; she offers remote consults and training plans.

Starting at $25.00

Winter Park FL USA
Melissa Malani

Melissa Malani

Winter Park, FL, USA

10km Beginner Competitive

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. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +2

Melissa offers remote private coaching (VDOT O2, RRCA L1, USATF L1), crafting custom 5K–marathon plans for beginners, recreational, masters and Boston Marathon hopefuls.

Starting at $99.00

Fort Worth Texas United States
Christina Mather

Christina Mather

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

10km Beginner Competitive

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.

Christina helps beginners to marathoners with remote, flexible plans that fit busy lives. VDOT O2 coach offering plans, consultations and private coaching.

Starting at $35.00

Akron Ohio United States
Jillian Reyna

Jillian Reyna

Akron, Ohio, United States

10km Beginner Competitive

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

Jillian Reyna, D1 alum and three-time Boston qualifier, offers remote consultations and private coaching for beginners to ultras, blending VDOT O2 & RRCA expertise with CrossFit strength.

Starting at $30.00

Bernardsville New Jersey United States
Karli Saur

Karli Saur

Bernardsville, New Jersey, United States

10km Beginner Competitive

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. RRCA Level 2 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +2

Karli provides purposeful, challenging training—speed, hills, endurance, cross-training and nutrition—for beginners to competitive runners. VDOT O2 & RRCA-certified; in-person or remote. Learn more.

Starting at $55.00

Summerville Virginia United States
Kelly Vigil

Kelly Vigil

Summerville, Virginia, United States

10km Beginner Competitive

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.

Kelly uses 12+ years' experience with VDOT O2 and Health Mindset coaching to train beginners through competitive runners (5K–ultra). Remote, group & private coaching available.

Starting at $117.00

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.

For Breakthroughs and First-Timers

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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 10K. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.

Yes! These coaches specialize in Beginner Runners 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 Beginner Runners with 10K training experience. This targeted approach helps you train smarter and reach your race goals.

Yes! The coaches on this page combine 10K training expertise with experience coaching Beginner Runners.