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Megan Cooke

Megan Cooke

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States

5km Competitive Boston Marathon

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.
  • NGU Private Monthly Coaching with Running Coach Megan $350.00 /mo
Amy Sitar

Amy Sitar

NY, NY, United States

5km Competitive Nutrition

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
  • Custom Monthly Calendar w/ Private Coaching $180.00 /mo
  • Custom Monthly Training Calendar w/ Private Coaching (Premium) $249.99 /mo
Kristyn R Smith

Kristyn R Smith

New York, New York, United States

5km Competitive Boston Marathon

5.0 (30) 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
  • Individualized Custom Run Coaching $155.00 /mo
  • Individualized Run+Strength Coaching $180.00 /mo
Michelle Baxter

Michelle Baxter

_, Minnesota, United States

5km Competitive Nutrition

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
  • 1-on-1 Coaching (*FULL*) $195.00 /mo
Caitlin Rushlander

Caitlin Rushlander

Mars, Pennsylvania, United States

5km Competitive High School

5.0 (8) 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 Run Coach + Personalized Strength Training Plan $120.00 /mo
Katie Fedoronko

Katie Fedoronko

Chicago, Illinois, United States

5km Competitive High School

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.
  • 1:1 Private Coaching $90.00 /mo
Coach Asia

Coach Asia

Detroit, Michigan, United States

5km Competitive Boston Marathon

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
  • Monthly Virtual: Signature Coaching $200.00 /mo
  • Monthly In-person: Signature Coaching $250.00 /mo
  • Monthly In-person: Signature Coaching. $300.00 /mo
Amanda Hoang

Amanda Hoang

Houston, Texas, United States

5km Competitive Recreational

5.0 (4) 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
  • 1-on-1 Private Coaching $150.00 /mo
Sue McDonald

Sue McDonald

Santa Barbara, CA, United States

5km Competitive High School

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. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +1
  • Standard monthly coaching plan (online only) $165.00 /mo
  • Standard monthly coaching plan (online only) + Customized Strength Training $230.00 /mo
  • Premium Private monthly coaching plan + Customized Strength Training $425.00 /mo
Bawcom Running

Bawcom Running

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

5km Competitive High School

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. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +1
  • Olympic Marathon Trials Standard Chase - Qualified Athletes Only $60.00 /mo
  • Famdeal $100.00 /mo
  • Private Coaching - Jay $100.00 /mo
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Andie Cozzarelli

Andie Cozzarelli

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

5km Competitive High School

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.
  • Private Individualized Coaching $142.00 /mo
Ariane Hendrix Roach

Ariane Hendrix Roach

Portland, OR, United States

5km Competitive High School

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.
  • 1 on 1 Coaching $80.00 /mo
  • Private 1-on-1 Coaching $100.00 /mo
Pamela Hunt

Pamela Hunt

New York, New York, United States

5km Competitive Nutrition

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.
  • Monthly Bespoke Training $400.00 /mo
Diane Neubauer

Diane Neubauer

Ambler, Pennsylvania, United States

5km Competitive High School

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. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1
  • Monthly Run Coaching $120.00 /mo
Sarah Kozul

Sarah Kozul

Lakeland , Florida, United States

5km Beginner Recreational

5.0 (1) RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 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. +1
  • Monthly Ongoing $80.00 /mo
Becky Croft

Becky Croft

Tulsa, OK, United States

5km Boston Marathon Cross Training

5.0 (1) RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
  • Basic - Online Personal Coaching $130.00 /mo
  • Advanced - Online Personal Coaching $150.00 /mo
Ruth Atkinson - McKirdy Trained

Ruth Atkinson - McKirdy Trained

Texas, Texas, United States

5km Beginner Recreational

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.
  • Tailored Training Plan $75.00 /mo
  • Monthly 1:1 Coaching $110.00 /mo
Nialah Ferrer

Nialah Ferrer

Washington D.C and NYC, New York, United States

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. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1
  • Month-to-Month Training $200.00 /mo
  • 16 Week Individualized Training Plan - Marathon $650.00 /mo
  • 18 Week Individualized Training Plan - Marathon $700.00 /mo
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Nelle Fox

Nelle Fox

Bridgewater, Virginia, 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. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +2
  • Run Vibrant Base Building Training Membership $80.00 /mo
  • Harrisonburg Half Group Training $80.00 /mo
Laura Hunt

Laura Hunt

Edmond, Oklahoma, United States

5km Nutrition 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.
  • Basic Monthly Coaching $135.00 /mo
  • Premium Monthly Coaching $155.00 /mo

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5K Private Coaching From Expert Running Coaches

Distance Expertise, Delivered the Way You Want

This page combines two choices that matter: coaches with real 5K 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 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 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 5K 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 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 Private Coaching listing, not a generic age-based chart.

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

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