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Interior BC Canada
Jennifer Andrews

Jennifer Andrews

Interior, BC, Canada

10km Physical Therapy 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
  • 5k Training plan $49.00 12 Week plan
  • Training Plan, custom: 12 weeks $55.00 12 Week plan
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Albany New York United States
Dr. Matt DeBole, DPT

Dr. Matt DeBole, DPT

Albany, New York , United States

10km 2mi/3km Physical Therapy

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.
  • E. 10K Training Plan $97.00 12 Week plan
  • ***Unlimited Access*** to Dr. Matt's Entire Training Library $47.00 /mo
West Hartford Connecticut United States
Bonnie Wilder

Bonnie Wilder

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

10km 2mi/3km Physical Therapy

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.
  • 10K - Intermediate/Advanced $69.00 10 Week plan
  • 10K - Beginner $69.00 10 Week plan
Bethesda Maryland United States
Gaby  Go

Gaby Go

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

10km 2mi/3km Physical Therapy

  • 10k Training Plan - Advanced $60.00 16 Week plan
  • Couch to 10k $60.00 16 Week plan
  • Half Marathon - Level 2 (Intermediate) $70.00 16 Week plan
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Raleigh North Carolina United States
Joseph Gendy

Joseph Gendy

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

10km Physical Therapy Competitive

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.
  • 5K/10K Training Plans (8-12 weeks) $80.00 12 Week plan

3K Training Plan 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 - 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 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.

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The Research Behind Your 3K 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 3K 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 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 Training Plan listing, not a generic age-based chart.

Reviews can only be written by athletes who actually purchased that 3K 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 10K and 3K. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.