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Private 15K Exercise Scientist Coaches

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Denver Colorado United States
Will Baldwin

Will Baldwin

Denver , Colorado, United States

15km 2mi/3km Exercise Science

5.0 (75) 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
  • Personal Coaching — Limited Communication (VDOT only) $154.99 /mo
  • Personal Run Coaching- Unlimited Communication (app, emails, text, and 1 call per month) $239.99 /mo
  • Unlimited Communication with WEEKLY Call/Zoom $449.99 /mo
Kansas City MO United States
John Carstens

John Carstens

Kansas City, MO, United States

15km 2mi/3km Exercise Science

5.0 (19) 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.
  • Online Private Coaching $50.00 /mo
Bellbrook OH United States
Ann Alyanak

Ann Alyanak

Bellbrook, OH, United States

15km 2mi/3km Exercise Science

5.0 (7) 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
  • Private Coaching $139.00 /mo
Flagstaff Arizona United States
Harvey Nelson - McKirdy Trained

Harvey Nelson - McKirdy Trained

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

15km 2mi/3km Exercise Science

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.
  • Basic Personal Training $129.00 /mo
New York NY USA
Tom Myers

Tom Myers

New York, NY, USA

15km 2mi/3km Exercise Science

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.
  • TMT Level 1 $50.00 /mo
  • TMT Level 2 $100.00 /mo
  • TMT Level 3 $200.00 /mo
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Georgetown Texas United States
Conner Benson

Conner Benson

Georgetown, Texas, United States

15km 2mi/3km Exercise Science

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.
  • Private Coaching - Standard $90.00 /mo
  • Private Coaching - Premium $120.00 /mo
Wake Forest North Carolina United States
Rob King

Rob King

Wake Forest, North Carolina, United States

2mi/3km Exercise Science 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 2 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +1
  • Personal Run Coach $150.00 /mo
Vestavia Alabama United States
Cary Morgan

Cary Morgan

Vestavia, Alabama, United States

15km 2mi/3km Exercise Science

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
  • Silver Plan - unlimited communication $125.00 /mo
New Port Richey Florida United States
Tom Palamar and Jenny Crawshaw

Tom Palamar and Jenny Crawshaw

New Port Richey, Florida, United States

15km 2mi/3km Exercise Science

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
  • Private One-on-One Coaching | Unlimited Text | Monthly Call $125.00 /mo
Pasadena CA United States
Dr. Andres T. De La Cruz, DC, CSCS

Dr. Andres T. De La Cruz, DC, CSCS

Pasadena, CA, United States

2mi/3km Exercise Science Competitive

  • Private Coaching w/ Injury prevention $165.00 /mo
Wesley Chapel Florida United States
John Hoffman

John Hoffman

Wesley Chapel, Florida, United States

2mi/3km Exercise Science Competitive

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.
  • Personalized 1-on-1 Coaching $80.00 /mo
Grand Haven Michigan United States
Nathan Pennington

Nathan Pennington

Grand Haven, Michigan, United States

15km 2mi/3km Exercise Science

  • Monthly Coaching $299.00 /mo
Lancaster Pennsylvania United States
The Endurance Collective

The Endurance Collective

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

15km Exercise Science Competitive

  • Private 1:1 Endurance Coaching $250.00 /mo

3K Private Coaching 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 - Private Coaching. 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 Private Coaching

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The Research Behind Your 3K Private Coaching

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 Private Coaching 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 Private Coaching listing, not a generic age-based chart.

Reviews can only be written by athletes who actually purchased that 3K Private Coaching 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 15K and 3K. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.