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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.
  • The First Mile $120.00 /mo
  • Last Mile, Fast Finish $140.00 /mo
Mark Good

Mark Good

Jackson, Michigan, United States

5km Competitive High School

  • Semi-Personalized Coaching $79.95 /mo
  • Personalized Coaching - Premium $100.00 /mo
John Hoffman

John Hoffman

Wesley Chapel, Florida, 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.
  • Personalized 1-on-1 Coaching $80.00 /mo
Dimitris Kyriakopoulos

Dimitris Kyriakopoulos

Athens, Attica , Greece

5km Competitive Boston Marathon

  • Running Personal Training on line app only 7 days trial! $80.00 /mo
  • On line Running Coaching - (unlimited communication) 7 days trial $100.00 /mo
Jonathan Lyau

Jonathan Lyau

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

5km Competitive High School

  • Monthly Coaching Plan $80.00 /mo
Ian Paramore

Ian Paramore

Loughborough , Leicestershire , United Kingdom

5km Competitive Beginner

  • Private Coaching Online $79.00 /mo
Nathan Pennington

Nathan Pennington

Grand Haven, Michigan, United States

5km Competitive High School

  • Monthly Coaching $299.00 /mo
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
  • Expert Private Coaching $150.00 /mo
Thomas Rödin

Thomas Rödin

Malmö, Skåne, Sweden

5km Competitive Beginner

  • Private Coaching $80.00 /mo
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.
  • Personalized Private Coaching $120.00 /mo
Andrew Shivery

Andrew Shivery

Miami, Florida, United States

5km Competitive Beginner

  • 1:1 Private Coaching $150.00 /mo
Liam Struwe

Liam Struwe

Hertford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

5km Competitive Nutrition

  • Running Coaching - With 24/7 Direct Messaging Only $79.95 /mo
  • Running Coaching - With Weekly Video Calls $139.99 /mo
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
  • Boston Marathon $125.00 /mo
  • General Monthly Plan $125.00 /mo
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.
  • Private Coaching: Work One-On-One With Rob $195.00 /mo
Casey Comber

Casey Comber

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

5km Competitive High School

  • Private Coaching - Standard $135.00 /mo
Evan Espinoza

Evan Espinoza

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

5km Competitive High School

  • 1-on-1 Coaching $125.00 /mo
Evan Schwartz

Evan Schwartz

Boulder, Colorado, United States

5km Competitive Boston Marathon

  • Personalized Remote Run Coaching $170.00 /mo
Tanner Twigg

Tanner Twigg

Ellendale, North Dakota, United States

5km Recreational Beginner

  • Individual 4 Week Coaching $80.00 /mo
Chase Solarin

Chase Solarin

San Diego, California, United States

5km Competitive Boston Marathon

1.0 (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.
  • 1:1 Coaching $150.00 /mo
Coach Kevin Strehlo

Coach Kevin Strehlo

Los Angeles, CA, United States

5km Competitive Boston Marathon

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. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +2
  • HAVE FUN & GET FASTER $50.00 /mo
  • MARATHON GOAL ACHIEVEMENT $70.00 /mo
  • 9-day Cycle "Meb model" for Masters Runners with Two Easy Days Between Hard Workouts $75.00 /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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