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JJ Yabu

JJ Yabu

Boulder, Colorado, United States

5km Cross Training 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.
  • Individualized Run Coaching $145.00 /mo
  • Run + Strength Coaching $195.00 /mo
Lindsey Altermatt

Lindsey Altermatt

St. Francis, Minnesota, United States

5km Cross Training Mental Skills

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.
  • The Collective Partnership (1:1 Custom Private Coaching) $150.00 /mo
Maddie Barrett

Maddie Barrett

Minneapolis , Minnesota, United States

5km Cross Training Competitive

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.
  • Silver One-to-One Coaching $150.00 /mo
  • Gold One-to-One Coaching $180.00 /mo
Katie Brady

Katie Brady

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

5km Cross Training Beginner

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.
  • 1:1 Private Coaching $80.00 /mo
Riley Coulter

Riley Coulter

Platteville, Wi, United States

5km Cross Training Competitive

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.
  • Individualized Coaching $135.00 /mo
Dr. Andres T. De La Cruz, DC, CSCS

Dr. Andres T. De La Cruz, DC, CSCS

Pasadena, CA, United States

5km Exercise Science Competitive

  • Private Coaching w/ Injury prevention $165.00 /mo
Joseph Gendy

Joseph Gendy

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

5km Cross Training Competitive

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
John Hoffman

John Hoffman

Wesley Chapel, Florida, United States

5km Exercise Science Competitive

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
Melissa Labrie

Melissa Labrie

Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, United States

5km Cross Training Recreational

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.
  • Personalized Run Coaching (Guided Plan) $100.00 /mo
  • Personalized Run Coaching (Full Support) $150.00 /mo
Elizabeth Miller

Elizabeth Miller

San Antonio, Texas, United States

5km Cross Training Competitive

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.
  • 1:1 Virtual Run Coaching $135.00 /mo
Nathan Pennington

Nathan Pennington

Grand Haven, Michigan, United States

5km Cross Training Exercise Science

  • Monthly Coaching $299.00 /mo
Angela Reckart

Angela Reckart

Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States

5km Cross Training Competitive

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.
  • NGU Private Monthly Coaching with Coach Reck $350.00 /mo
Derek Riedel

Derek Riedel

San Antonio, TX, United States

5km Cross Training Competitive

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
David Schwinger - ETA

David Schwinger - ETA

Rochester, New York, United States

5km Cross Training Competitive

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
Hannah Shakeshaft

Hannah Shakeshaft

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

5km Cross Training Mental Skills

  • General 1:1 Coaching $130.00 /mo
Andrew Shivery

Andrew Shivery

Miami, Florida, United States

5km Cross Training Competitive

  • 1:1 Private Coaching $150.00 /mo
Rob VanCleve

Rob VanCleve

Columbus, OH, United States

5km Cross Training Competitive

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
The Endurance Collective

The Endurance Collective

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

5km Exercise Science Competitive

  • Private 1:1 Endurance Coaching $250.00 /mo
Casey Comber

Casey Comber

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

5km Cross Training Competitive

  • Private Coaching - Standard $135.00 /mo
Evan Espinoza

Evan Espinoza

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

5km Cross Training Competitive

  • 1-on-1 Coaching $125.00 /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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