Rob Cornelius
Curry Rivel, Somerset, United Kingdom
5km Beginner Recreational
- Private Coaching Package $85.00 /mo
- Premium Coaching Package $110.00 /mo
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Riley Coulter
Platteville, Wi, United States
5km Beginner 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
Pasadena, CA, United States
5km Recreational Competitive
- Private Coaching w/ Injury prevention $165.00 /mo
Joseph Gendy
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
5km Beginner Recreational
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
Jackson, Michigan, United States
5km Beginner Competitive
- Semi-Personalized Coaching $79.95 /mo
- Personalized Coaching - Premium $100.00 /mo
Kasey Halbleib
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
5km Beginner Recreational
- Plan Two: Monthly Custom Coaching $100.00 /mo
- Plan One: Fully Dynamic Coaching $150.00 /mo
John Hoffman
Wesley Chapel, Florida, United States
5km Beginner Recreational
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
Athens, Attica , Greece
5km Beginner Recreational
- 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
Melissa Labrie
Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
5km Beginner 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
Jonathan Lyau
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
5km Beginner Recreational
- Monthly Coaching Plan $80.00 /mo
Elizabeth Miller
San Antonio, Texas, United States
5km Beginner Recreational
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
Ian Paramore
Loughborough , Leicestershire , United Kingdom
5km Beginner Recreational
- Private Coaching Online $79.00 /mo
Nathan Pennington
Grand Haven, Michigan, United States
5km Beginner Recreational
- Monthly Coaching $299.00 /mo
Angela Reckart
Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States
5km Beginner Recreational
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
San Antonio, TX, United States
5km Beginner Recreational
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.
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- Expert Private Coaching $150.00 /mo
Thomas Rödin
Malmö, Skåne, Sweden
5km Beginner Recreational
- Private Coaching $80.00 /mo
David Schwinger - ETA
Rochester, New York, United States
5km Beginner Recreational
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
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
5km Beginner Recreational
- General 1:1 Coaching $130.00 /mo
Andrew Shivery
Miami, Florida, United States
5km Beginner Recreational
- 1:1 Private Coaching $150.00 /mo
Liam Struwe
Hertford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
5km Beginner Recreational
- Running Coaching - With 24/7 Direct Messaging Only $79.95 /mo
- Running Coaching - With Weekly Video Calls $139.99 /mo
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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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Filter further by specialty, language, or price, ask your questions, and get started as soon as this week.
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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