Danny Mercado
West Covina, California, United States
15km 2mi/3km High School
- 18 Week Plan $200.00 18 Week plan
- 24 Week Training Plan $239.00 24 Week plan
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Jennifer Andrews
Interior, BC, Canada
15km High School 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.
- Half-Marathon Beginner Plan $45.00 12 Week plan
- Training Plan, custom: 12 weeks $55.00 12 Week plan
- Half-Marathon Plan, Level 1 $56.25 15 Week plan
John Reniewicki
Baltimore, Arizona, United States
15km 2mi/3km High School
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.
- Base Building $125.00 6 Week plan
- 5k-10k Training Program (12 weeks) $195.00 12 Week plan
- Half Marathon Training Program (12-16 weeks) $295.00 16 Week plan
Steve Crnic
Denver, CO, USA
15km 2mi/3km High School
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.
- SC Base Building/Off Season Plan $224.95 12 Week plan
Matt McClintock - McKirdy Trained
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States
15km 2mi/3km High School
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.
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- 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
Adam Burum
Houston, Texas, United States
15km 2mi/3km High School
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.
- Introduction/Base Training Program $25.00 5 Week plan
- Track Training Program $50.00 10 Week plan
- Cross Country Training Program $75.00 15 Week plan
Natural Athlete Training System
Arlington, Virginia, United States
15km 2mi/3km High School
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.
USATF Level 2
USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science.
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- Military Fitness Assessment Training Plan $59.00 12 Week plan
Tim Kruger
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
High School Competitive Cross Training
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.
- In Person Consultation $60.00 1 Week plan
- Your Best 10k or Half Marthon $90.00 14 Week plan
- Injury prevention Spring Training. $177.00 12 Week plan
Brendan McGoldrick
Matawan, NJ, United States
15km 2mi/3km High School
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
- Track and Field Training $100.00 6 Week plan
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.
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- 15K PR Plan – Build Strength, Speed, and Stamina in 12 Weeks $50.00 12 Week plan
Riley Coulter
Platteville, Wi, United States
15km 2mi/3km 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.
- Return to run - after injury $15.00 3 Week plan
Nathan Pennington
Grand Haven, Michigan, United States
15km 2mi/3km High School
- 45 Minute - 8 Week 15K Training Plan $67.00 8 Week plan
- 60 Minute - 8 Week 15K Training Plan $67.00 8 Week plan
- 65 Minute- 8 Week 15K Training Plan $67.00 8 Week plan
Derek Riedel
San Antonio, TX, United States
15km 2mi/3km 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.
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- Dr. Derek Riedel's 8-Week Running and Fitness Training Program! $80.00 8 Week plan
Andrew Shivery
Miami, Florida, United States
15km High School Competitive
- 12 Week Training Plan $150.00 12 Week plan
- 16 Week Training Plan $190.00 16 Week plan
- 20 Week Training Plan $220.00 20 Week plan
Arash Taheri
Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States
15km 2mi/3km 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.
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- 12-week Training Plan for your Event(s). $150.00 12 Week plan
Rob VanCleve
Columbus, OH, United States
15km 2mi/3km 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.
- Bishop Kenny High School Cross-Country Alumni $75.00 4 Week plan
Casey Comber
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
15km 2mi/3km High School
- Training Plan for 5k/10k $175.00 12 Week plan
Quint Van Beek
Chicago, Illinois, United States
15km High School 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.
- Custom Training Plan $80.00 12 Week plan
- Custom Training Plan $100.00 16 Week plan
- Custom Training Plan $120.00 20 Week plan
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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 15K and 3K. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.
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