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Pedro Lopez

Pedro Lopez

Brooklyn, New York, United States

5km Boston Marathon Beginner

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
Todd Nickel

Todd Nickel

Vancouver, BC, Canada

5km Competitive Boston Marathon

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.
  • Run Coaching Consultation
Evan Titus

Evan Titus

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

5km Nutrition 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.
  • Half/Full Marathon - 1:1 Coaching Consultation - FREE
  • 5K/10K - 1:1 Coaching Consultation - FREE
  • Ultramarathon - 1:1 Coaching Consultation - FREE
JJ Yabu

JJ Yabu

Boulder, Colorado, United States

5km Competitive 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.
  • Free 30-Minute Coaching Consultation
Rob Cornelius

Rob Cornelius

Curry Rivel, Somerset, United Kingdom

5km Competitive Boston Marathon

  • Free Consultation for Private Coaching
Mark Day

Mark Day

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

5km Competitive Strength & Conditioning

  • I offer a free 30-minute consultation to any athlete looking for clarity in their training.
Joseph Gendy

Joseph Gendy

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

5km 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.
  • Free Consultation
Mark Good

Mark Good

Jackson, Michigan, United States

5km Competitive High School

  • Personalized Coaching Consultation (60 Minutes) $25.00
Ian Paramore

Ian Paramore

Loughborough , Leicestershire , United Kingdom

5km Competitive Beginner

  • Initial 30 minutes consultation free
Nathan Pennington

Nathan Pennington

Grand Haven, Michigan, United States

5km Competitive High School

  • Performance Review/Race Plan Consultation $199.00
Derek Riedel

Derek Riedel

San Antonio, TX, United States

5km 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
David Schwinger - ETA

David Schwinger - ETA

Rochester, New York, United States

5km 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
Louis Serafini

Louis Serafini

North Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

5km Competitive High School

  • Coach Consultation with Lou $75.00
Liam Struwe

Liam Struwe

Hertford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

5km Competitive Nutrition

  • Running & Strength Coaching Consultation
Arash Taheri

Arash Taheri

Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States

5km 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
Arj Thiruchelvam

Arj Thiruchelvam

Solihull, Birmingham, United Kingdom

5km Competitive High School

  • Initial Performance Consultation $45.00
  • Nutrition Consultation $223.00
Rob VanCleve

Rob VanCleve

Columbus, OH, United States

5km 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
Casey Comber

Casey Comber

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

5km Competitive High School

  • Initial Consultation
Evan Espinoza

Evan Espinoza

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

5km Competitive High School

  • "Good Fit" Call
Evan Schwartz

Evan Schwartz

Boulder, Colorado, United States

5km Competitive Boston Marathon

  • Coaching Inquiry

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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.

Why the Combination Matters

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.

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 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 5K. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.

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