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Megan Cooke

Megan Cooke

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States

15km Beginner Triathlon

4.9 (57) 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.
  • NGU 5k/10k or Base Building Training Plan by Running Coach Megan $499.00 12 Week plan
Danny Mercado

Danny Mercado

West Covina, California, United States

Mile/1500m 15km Beginner

5.0 (10)
  • 18 Week Plan $200.00 18 Week plan
  • 24 Week Training Plan $239.00 24 Week plan
Jennifer Andrews

Jennifer Andrews

Interior, BC, Canada

15km Beginner Competitive

5.0 (15) 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.
  • Half-Marathon Beginner Plan $45.00 12 Week plan
  • Training Plan, custom: 12 weeks $55.00 12 Week plan
  • Half-Marathon Plan, Level 1 $56.25 15 Week plan
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John Reniewicki

John Reniewicki

Baltimore, Arizona, United States

Mile/1500m 15km Beginner

5.0 (13) 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.
  • Base Building $125.00 6 Week plan
  • 5k-10k Training Program (12 weeks) $195.00 12 Week plan
  • Half Marathon Training Program (12-16 weeks) $295.00 16 Week plan
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Steve Crnic

Steve Crnic

Denver, CO, USA

Mile/1500m 15km Beginner

5.0 (11) 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.
  • One Month to a Mile Training Program $114.95 4 Week plan
  • SC Base Building/Off Season Plan $224.95 12 Week plan
Dr. Matt DeBole, DPT

Dr. Matt DeBole, DPT

Albany, New York , United States

Mile/1500m 15km Beginner

4.9 (51) 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.
  • C. 1 Mile Training Plan $67.00 8 Week plan
  • ***Unlimited Access*** to Dr. Matt's Entire Training Library $47.00 /mo
Will Small

Will Small

St. John's, NL, Canada

15km Beginner Triathlon

5.0 (9) 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.
  • Tely 10 Mile Road Race 2026 - Run to Finish $75.00 12 Week plan
  • Tely 10 Mile Road Race 2026 - Intermediate and Advanced $75.00 12 Week plan
  • Build Back Post Injury or Time Off $75.00 12 Week plan
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Matt McClintock - McKirdy Trained

Matt McClintock - McKirdy Trained

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

Mile/1500m 15km Beginner

5.0 (6) 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
  • Custom Training Plan (up to 12 weeks) $120.00 12 Week plan
  • Custom Training Plan (up to 16 weeks) $135.00 16 Week plan
  • Custom Training Plan (up to 20 weeks) $150.00 20 Week plan
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Colin Cronin

Colin Cronin

Savannah, Virginia, United States

Mile/1500m 15km Beginner

4.9 (11)
  • A. 1 Mile Training Plan (Strength + Nutrition) $47.00 5 Week plan
Adam Burum

Adam Burum

Houston, Texas, United States

Mile/1500m 15km Beginner

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.
  • Introduction/Base Training Program $25.00 5 Week plan
  • Track Training Program $50.00 10 Week plan
  • Cross Country Training Program $75.00 15 Week plan
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Gayle Lindsay

Gayle Lindsay

Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom

Mile/1500m Beginner Competitive

5.0 (2) 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.
  • Triangle Challenge Training Plan - Intermediate/ Advanced - 10 weeks (time based) $40.00 10 Week plan
Malindi Elmore

Malindi Elmore

Kelowna, BC, Canada

Mile/1500m 15km Beginner

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.
  • Training Plan for the High School Athlete $150.00 12 Week plan
Pamela Hunt

Pamela Hunt

New York, New York, United States

Mile/1500m 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.
  • Curated Strength & Mobility Routine $30.00 4 Week plan
  • One-on-One In Person Running Session $120.00
  • Foundational Run Plan - Monthly training schedule to reach specific goals $180.00 4 Week plan
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Natural Athlete Training System

Natural Athlete Training System

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Mile/1500m 15km Beginner

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. 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. +2
  • Military Fitness Assessment Training Plan $59.00 12 Week plan
Shaina Cales

Shaina Cales

Boise, Idaho, United States

Beginner Boston Marathon 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 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1
  • Air Force/Navy/Coast Guard 1.5 mile 12-Week Plan $25.00 12 Week plan
Nelle Fox

Nelle Fox

Bridgewater, Virginia, United States

Mile/1500m 15km Beginner

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
  • 1 Mile Training Plan $35.00 6 Week plan
  • Terrapin Mountain 50K Training Plan $115.00 12 Week plan
  • Terrapin Mountain Half Marathon Training Plan $115.00 12 Week plan
Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Tow law, Durham , United Kingdom

Beginner Competitive High School

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.
  • Beginner or back to running 10-week plan $120.00 10 Week plan
Tim Kruger

Tim Kruger

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Beginner Competitive High School

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.
  • In Person Consultation $60.00 1 Week plan
  • Your Best 10k or Half Marthon $90.00 14 Week plan
  • Injury prevention Spring Training. $177.00 12 Week plan
Christina Mather

Christina Mather

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

15km 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.
  • Customized 15K Training Plan $40.00 12 Week plan
Brendan McGoldrick

Brendan McGoldrick

Matawan, NJ, United States

Mile/1500m 15km Beginner

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
  • Track and Field Training $100.00 6 Week plan

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15K Training Plan From Expert Running Coaches

Distance Expertise, Delivered the Way You Want

This page combines two choices that matter: coaches with real 15K 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 15K 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.

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The Research Behind Your 15K 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 15K 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 15K 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 15K 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 15K Training Plan listing, not a generic age-based chart.

Reviews can only be written by athletes who actually purchased that 15K 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 1600m and 15K. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.

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