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Will Baldwin

Will Baldwin

Denver , Colorado, United States

2mi/3km 5km Masters

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
  • Free 1 HR Consulation
Leah Rosenfeld

Leah Rosenfeld

Los Angeles, California, United States

2mi/3km 5km Masters

5.0 (21) 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.
  • 30 Minute Coaching Call with Leah $79.00
  • 45 Minute Training Plan Review & Edit $129.00
Megan Cooke

Megan Cooke

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States

5km Masters Competitive

4.9 (57) 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.
  • Never Give Up- Personal Consultation with Running Coach Megan $30.00
  • Training Program Review 30 minute call with Running Coach Megan $200.00
  • Performance 101 Call with Running Coach Megan $250.00
Danny Mercado

Danny Mercado

West Covina, California, United States

2mi/3km 5km Masters

5.0 (10)
  • Client Consultation
Dylan Belles

Dylan Belles

Eureka, Missouri, United States

2mi/3km 5km Masters

5.0 (48) 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.
  • 30 minute Coaching Consultation Call
Amy Sitar

Amy Sitar

NY, NY, United States

5km Masters Competitive

5.0 (37) 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 Coaching: free consultation
  • Questions asked + answered $75.00
  • Gait analysis and review: IN-PERSON $135.00
Nicholas Hilton

Nicholas Hilton

Flagstaff, AZ, United States

2mi/3km 5km Masters

5.0 (25) 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
  • Hilton Performance Training Consultation $20.00
Michelle Baxter

Michelle Baxter

_, Minnesota, United States

5km Masters Competitive

5.0 (28) 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
  • Ask Coach Michelle $85.00
John Reniewicki

John Reniewicki

Baltimore, Arizona, United States

2mi/3km 5km Masters

5.0 (13) 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.
  • Free Consultation for Private Coaching
  • Check in Call for Training Plan Athletes $60.00
Steve Crnic

Steve Crnic

Denver, CO, USA

2mi/3km 5km Masters

5.0 (11) 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.
  • Running Consultation + Q&A $49.95
  • Shoe Talk and Q&A $49.95
Caroline Högardh

Caroline Högardh

Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden

2mi/3km 5km Masters

5.0 (11) 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.
  • One Hour Training Consultation $120.00
Dr. Matt DeBole, DPT

Dr. Matt DeBole, DPT

Albany, New York , United States

2mi/3km 5km Masters

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.
  • A. FREE "Good Fit" Chat
  • B. Simple 30-minute Call $97.00
  • C. Comprehensive 60-minute Call $147.00
Will Small

Will Small

St. John's, NL, Canada

5km Masters Competitive

5.0 (9) 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.
  • Ask Coach Will
Katie Fedoronko

Katie Fedoronko

Chicago, Illinois, United States

2mi/3km 5km Masters

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.
  • Free Private Coaching Consultation
Backroads Endurance

Backroads Endurance

Noblesville, Indiana, United States

2mi/3km 5km Masters

5.0 (7)
  • Running Injury Consultation $80.00
Matt McClintock - McKirdy Trained

Matt McClintock - McKirdy Trained

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

2mi/3km 5km Masters

5.0 (6) 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
  • 1-on-1 Coaching Inquiry Phone Call
  • 60 Minute Coaching Consultation $100.00
Coach Asia

Coach Asia

Detroit, Michigan, United States

5km Masters Competitive

5.0 (6) 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
  • Performance Consultation $100.00
Colin Cronin

Colin Cronin

Savannah, Virginia, United States

2mi/3km 5km Masters

4.9 (11)
  • A. SMART Goal Setting Advice $47.00
  • B. Comprehensive Consultation $77.00
Adam Burum

Adam Burum

Houston, Texas, United States

2mi/3km 5km Masters

5.0 (3) 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.
  • Training Consultation
Andie Cozzarelli

Andie Cozzarelli

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

2mi/3km 5km Masters

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.
  • Initial Coaching Consultation

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This page combines two choices that matter: coaches with real 5K 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.

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A coach who focuses on 5K 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 5K 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 5K Consultation is built from that research, not a generic pace chart pulled off the shelf.

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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 5K 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 5K 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 5K Consultation listing, not a generic age-based chart.

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

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