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Toni Kengor

Toni Kengor

Pittsburgh, PA, United States

10km 15km Boston Marathon

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

Dimitris Kyriakopoulos

Dimitris Kyriakopoulos

Athens, Attica , Greece

10km 15km Boston Marathon

Dimitris applies sports-science training, two master's degrees and elite wins (Greek champ 2004) to remotely coach runners 3K–ultra with private coaching.

Starting at $80.00

Brian Lock

Brian Lock

Dunlap, Illinois, USA

10km 15km Boston Marathon

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.

Brian offers remote, athlete-centered TrainingPlans for 5K–marathoners—recreational, masters, competitive and Boston hopefuls. RRCA Level 1 coach focusing on steady, safe progress.

Starting at $50.00

Jonathan Lyau

Jonathan Lyau

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

10km 15km Boston Marathon

Jonathan Lyau coaches beginners to national-class runners from 800m to marathon. Honolulu Marathon Hall of Famer with 40+ marathons, offering private and group coaching.

Starting at $80.00

DAVID MARTINEZ

DAVID MARTINEZ

MEXICO, MEXICO, Mexico

10km 15km Boston Marathon

David creates remote, data-driven training plans for beginners to competitive and masters runners, including Boston Marathon hopefuls, across K5–Ultra. Explore his training plans.

Starting at $45.00

Elizabeth Miller

Elizabeth Miller

San Antonio, Texas, United States

10km 15km Boston Marathon

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

Nathan Pennington

Grand Haven, Michigan, United States

10km 15km Boston Marathon

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

Angela Reckart

Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States

10km 15km Boston Marathon

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

David Schwinger - ETA

David Schwinger - ETA

Rochester, New York, United States

10km 15km Boston Marathon

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

Louis Serafini

Louis Serafini

North Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

10km 15km Boston Marathon

Lou, Boston-based self-taught coach (3:59 miler, 2:14 marathon; 4x Olympic Trials), offers remote training plans and consultations focused on simple, consistent PR-driven training.

Starting at $75.00

Liam Struwe

Liam Struwe

Hertford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

10km 15km Boston Marathon

Liam helps runners break plateaus with tailored plans, strength training and nutrition. 2:30 marathoner offering plans & private coaching.

Starting at $5.00

Arash Taheri

Arash Taheri

Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States

10km 15km Boston Marathon

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

Arash Taheri, USATF L1 & L2 and USTFCCCA endurance coach for 800m–marathon athletes; offers plans, private coaching & consultations.

Starting at $80.00

Christina Welsh

Christina Welsh

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

10km 15km Boston Marathon

Christina blends pro racing (2:33 PR, 2024 Olympic Trials qualifier) and physiology research to coach runners remotely, offering private coaching and tailored training plans.

Starting at $75.00

The Endurance Collective

The Endurance Collective

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

10km 15km Boston Marathon

Maeve pairs elite ultrarunning experience with a Master's in Human Clinical Nutrition to offer remote private coaching from 5K to ultras, building fitness and confidence.

Starting at $250.00

Evan Espinoza

Evan Espinoza

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

10km 15km Boston Marathon

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

Evan Schwartz

Evan Schwartz

Boulder, Colorado, United States

10km 15km Boston Marathon

Evan offers data-driven, life-friendly training for competitive runners. U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier who coached athletes to Trials, top-10 USATF finishes and pro fields.

Starting at $170.00

Karen Dunn

Karen Dunn

Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States

10km 15km Boston Marathon

4.2 (5) 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

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

Chase Solarin

Chase Solarin

San Diego, California, United States

10km 15km Boston Marathon

1.0 (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.

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

Paul Taylor

Paul Taylor

Surrey, BC, Canada

10km 15km Boston Marathon

5.0 (8) 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

Paul coaches remotely with a "make your miles count" philosophy—VDOT O2 & RRCA-certified, 2:58 marathoner. Offers private coaching and training plans.

Starting at $50.00

Coach Kevin Strehlo

Coach Kevin Strehlo

Los Angeles, CA, United States

10km Boston Marathon Competitive

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

Kevin has coached runners since 1997, guiding BQ attempts and PRs from 1600m to marathon. USATF, VDOT O2 and RRCA certified; offers private coaching and training plans.

Starting at $50.00

Find Your 15K Running Coach on V.O2

How 15K Coaching Works on V.O2

Every coach on the V.O2 Marketplace builds 15K training around the VDOT methodology - the individualized training-pace system developed from the research of Dr. Jack Daniels. Instead of a template pulled off a shelf, your training starts from your current fitness and your goal, with a purpose behind every workout. Most coaches begin with a detailed questionnaire, then deliver structured workouts with individualized paces - many of which sync straight to your watch - and adjust the plan as your fitness, schedule, and life change.

Why Runners Pick a 15K Specialist

Coaches who list 15K training among their specialties have prepared athletes for exactly this kind of goal, so you get guidance that is specific rather than general advice stretched to fit. Every profile shows the coach's background, coaching style, and pricing up front, and every review is written by an athlete who actually purchased coaching from that coach. Not sure who fits? You can message a coach directly with questions before you buy anything.

Start 15K Training This Week

Filter by product type, specialty, language, or price, compare profiles side by side, and start 15K training built around you - not a one-size-fits-all download.

The Research Behind Your 15K Paces

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. Every 15K plan on the marketplace traces back to that research, not a generic pace chart pulled off the shelf.

FAQ

Pricing varies by coach and by product type - a one-off consultation costs less than ongoing private coaching. Every coach on V.O2 publishes pricing directly on their profile and listings, and you can use the price filter to keep your search inside your budget.

Coaches on V.O2 use the VDOT methodology, developed from the research of Dr. Jack Daniels. A recent race result or fitness estimate produces your VDOT score, which sets individualized paces for every workout type - and your coach updates them as your fitness improves.

A training plan is a structured program you follow with individualized paces; private coaching adds an ongoing relationship where the coach reviews your training and adjusts as you go. Many coaches on V.O2 offer both, plus one-off consultations - each listing shows exactly what's included.

Coaching on V.O2 isn't a static download. Most coaches adjust your plan based on your feedback and progress - a missed week, a niggle, a schedule change - so your training stays realistic instead of falling apart.

Dr. Jack Daniels: a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist named "The World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World. His research is what sets your 15K paces - not a generic age-based chart.

V.O2 Certified coaches have passed an 80-question exam authored by Dr. Jack Daniels, scoring 80% or higher. It's one of three credentials shown on coach profiles alongside USATF and RRCA, and it's optional - not every coach holds it.

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.