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Will Baldwin

Will Baldwin

Denver , Colorado, United States

5km 2mi/3km Mile/1500m

5.0 (75) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • 16 weeks- Base speed phase before Marathon block $240.00 16 Week plan
  • AI-Adaptive Training Plans for Every Race, Built by a Running Coach $29.99 /mo
Nicholas Hilton

Nicholas Hilton

Flagstaff, AZ, United States

5km 2mi/3km Mile/1500m

5.0 (25) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Hilton Performance Cross-Country Summer Training Plan $200.00 12 Week plan
Matt McClintock - McKirdy Trained

Matt McClintock - McKirdy Trained

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

5km 2mi/3km Mile/1500m

5.0 (6) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +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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Sue McDonald

Sue McDonald

Santa Barbara, CA, United States

5km 2mi/3km Mile/1500m

5.0 (3) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • “I want to be a Runner” Beginner training plan $90.00 12 Week plan
  • 5k Training plan $95.00 12 Week plan
Natural Athlete Training System

Natural Athlete Training System

Arlington, Virginia, United States

5km 2mi/3km Mile/1500m

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. USATF Level 2 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +2
  • Military Fitness Assessment Training Plan $59.00 12 Week plan
Bonnie Wilder

Bonnie Wilder

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

5km 2mi/3km Mile/1500m

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.
  • 5K - Intermediate/Advanced $49.00 8 Week plan
  • 5K - Beginner $49.00 8 Week plan
Nelle Fox

Nelle Fox

Bridgewater, Virginia, United States

5km 2mi/3km Mile/1500m

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. 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. +2
  • 4th of July 5K Training Program $34.99 4 Week plan
  • 1 Mile Training Plan $35.00 6 Week plan
  • Novice 5K Plan $45.00 8 Week plan
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CESAR HUBBARD

CESAR HUBBARD

Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico

5km Competitive Recreational

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +2
  • Personalized Marathon Training Plan – Individualized Coaching & Monitoring $90.00 4 Week plan
Matt Hotaling

Matt Hotaling

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

5km Mile/1500m High School

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • 5k-10k (8 weeks) $60.00 8 Week plan
Bryan Kelpe

Bryan Kelpe

Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States

5km 2mi/3km Mile/1500m

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Summer XC Training $40.00 10 Week plan
Brendan McGoldrick

Brendan McGoldrick

Matawan, NJ, United States

5km 2mi/3km Mile/1500m

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Track and Field Training $100.00 6 Week plan
  • 5k/10k Race Training $125.00 8 Week plan
Kyle McKinley

Kyle McKinley

Edmond, Oklahoma, United States

5km 2mi/3km Mile/1500m

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Simon Greiner Mile Night $30.00 8 Week plan
  • Custom Training Plan (6 week minimum) $80.00 6 Week plan
Riley Coulter

Riley Coulter

Platteville, Wi, United States

5km 2mi/3km Mile/1500m

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.
  • Return to run - after injury $15.00 3 Week plan
Angela Reckart

Angela Reckart

Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States

5km 2mi/3km Mile/1500m

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
Derek Riedel

Derek Riedel

San Antonio, TX, United States

5km 2mi/3km Mile/1500m

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
Arash Taheri

Arash Taheri

Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States

5km 2mi/3km Mile/1500m

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
  • 12-week Training Plan for your Event(s). $150.00 12 Week plan
Rob VanCleve

Rob VanCleve

Columbus, OH, United States

5km 2mi/3km Mile/1500m

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.
  • Bishop Kenny High School Cross-Country Alumni $75.00 4 Week plan
Coach Kevin Strehlo

Coach Kevin Strehlo

Los Angeles, CA, United States

5km Mile/1500m Competitive

5.0 (3) 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. 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. +2
  • Training for Women Run LA, OC or OX 5K, 10K or 13.1 distances $100.00 12 Week plan

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1600m Training Plan From Expert Running Coaches

Distance Expertise, Delivered the Way You Want

This page combines two choices that matter: coaches with real 1600m 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 1600m 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 1600m Training Plan

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

The Research Behind Your 1600m 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 1600m 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 1600m 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 1600m 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 1600m Training Plan listing, not a generic age-based chart.

Reviews can only be written by athletes who actually purchased that 1600m 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 5K, 3K, and 1600m. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.

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