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San Antonio Texas United States
Elizabeth Miller

Elizabeth Miller

San Antonio, Texas, United States

2mi/3km Competitive 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.
  • Consultation via Video $75.00
Loughborough Leicestershire United Kingdom
Ian Paramore

Ian Paramore

Loughborough , Leicestershire , United Kingdom

2mi/3km Competitive Beginner

  • Initial 30 minutes consultation free
Grand Haven Michigan United States
Nathan Pennington

Nathan Pennington

Grand Haven, Michigan, United States

2mi/3km Competitive High School

  • Performance Review/Race Plan Consultation $199.00
Cape May Court House New Jersey United States
Angela Reckart

Angela Reckart

Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States

2mi/3km Competitive 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.
  • Never Give Up- Personal Consultation with Coach Reck $25.00
  • Training Program Review 30 minute call with Coach Reck $99.00
  • Performance 101 with Coach Reck $150.00
San Antonio TX United States
Derek Riedel

Derek Riedel

San Antonio, TX, United States

2mi/3km Competitive 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. USATF Level 2 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +1
  • Performance Review Consultation $80.00
Rochester New York United States
David Schwinger - ETA

David Schwinger - ETA

Rochester, New York, United States

2mi/3km Competitive 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.
  • Initial Consultation
  • Professional Advisement $50.00
Ridgeland Mississippi United States
Arash Taheri

Arash Taheri

Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States

2mi/3km Competitive 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. USATF Level 2 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +1
  • Q&A Consultation with Coach T $80.00
Solihull Birmingham United Kingdom
Arj Thiruchelvam

Arj Thiruchelvam

Solihull, Birmingham, United Kingdom

2mi/3km Competitive High School

  • Initial Performance Consultation $45.00
  • Nutrition Consultation $223.00
Columbus OH United States
Rob VanCleve

Rob VanCleve

Columbus, OH, United States

2mi/3km Competitive 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.
  • Coaching Consultation $35.00
Baltimore Maryland United States
Casey Comber

Casey Comber

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

2mi/3km Competitive High School

  • Initial Consultation
Birmingham Alabama United States
Evan Espinoza

Evan Espinoza

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

2mi/3km Competitive High School

  • "Good Fit" Call
Boulder Colorado United States
Evan Schwartz

Evan Schwartz

Boulder, Colorado, United States

2mi/3km Competitive Boston Marathon

  • Coaching Inquiry
Collegeville Pennsylvania United States
Karen Dunn

Karen Dunn

Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States

2mi/3km Competitive High School

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
  • Strengthen Your Stride Consult (FREE)
Brooklyn New York United States
Alli Felsenthal

Alli Felsenthal

Brooklyn, New York, United States

2mi/3km Competitive 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.
  • 60-Minute Planning Meeting $150.00
New York NY United States
Vinny Mui

Vinny Mui

New York, NY, United States

2mi/3km Beginner Mental Skills

  • Free Private Coaching Consultation

3K Consultation From Expert Running Coaches

Distance Expertise, Delivered the Way You Want

This page combines two choices that matter: coaches with real 3K experience, offering it in the format you want - Consultation. 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 3K 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 3K Consultation

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

The Research Behind Your 3K Consultation

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 3K Consultation 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 3K 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 3K 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 3K Consultation listing, not a generic age-based chart.

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