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Will Baldwin

Will Baldwin

Denver , Colorado, United States

Marathon 5km Competitive

5.0 (75) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Marathon Training Plan 10-20 weeks $220.00 20 Week plan
  • 16 weeks- Base speed phase before Marathon block $240.00 16 Week plan
  • AI-Adaptive Training Plans for Every Race, Built by a Running Coach $29.99 /mo
Kristyn R Smith

Kristyn R Smith

New York, New York, United States

Marathon 5km Competitive

5.0 (30) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • 16 week Level 4 Marathon Plan $65.00 16 Week plan
  • 16 week Level 2 Marathon Plan $65.00 16 Week plan
  • 16 week Level 3 Marathon Plan $65.00 16 Week plan
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Nicholas Hilton

Nicholas Hilton

Flagstaff, AZ, United States

Marathon 5km Competitive

5.0 (25) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Hilton Performance Cross-Country Summer Training Plan $200.00 12 Week plan
  • Hilton Performance Marathon Plan $250.00 16 Week plan
Michelle Baxter

Michelle Baxter

_, Minnesota, United States

Marathon 5km Competitive

5.0 (28) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • 5K Training Plan $36.00 8 Week plan
  • Marathon Training Plan - Level 1 $72.00 16 Week plan
  • Marathon Training Plan - Level 2 $72.00 16 Week plan
Matt McClintock - McKirdy Trained

Matt McClintock - McKirdy Trained

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

Marathon 5km Competitive

5.0 (6) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Custom Training Plan (up to 12 weeks) $120.00 12 Week plan
  • Custom Training Plan (up to 16 weeks) $135.00 16 Week plan
  • Custom Training Plan (up to 20 weeks) $150.00 20 Week plan
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Amanda Hoang

Amanda Hoang

Houston, Texas, United States

Marathon 5km Competitive

5.0 (4) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Custom Training Plan $75.00 20 Week plan
Sue McDonald

Sue McDonald

Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Marathon 5km Competitive

5.0 (3) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • “I want to be a Runner” Beginner training plan $90.00 12 Week plan
  • 5k Training plan $95.00 12 Week plan
  • Full Marathon Training Plan $125.00 24 Week plan
Bawcom Running

Bawcom Running

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

Marathon 5km Competitive

5.0 (3) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Marathon 20+ weeks with Jay $100.00 20 Week plan
Ben Lauder Dykes

Ben Lauder Dykes

New York, New York, United Kingdom

Marathon Competitive Nutrition

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • NYC Marathon - 16 week Training program $400.00 16 Week plan
  • Berlin Marathon - 15 week Training program $400.00 15 Week plan
  • Chicago Marathon - 16 week Training program $400.00 16 Week plan
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Joe Shayne

Joe Shayne

New York, New York, United States

Marathon 5km Competitive

5.0 (1) 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. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +2
  • The Marathon Experience $125.00 24 Week plan
  • Premium Coaching 16 Week Package $1,175.50 18 Week plan
  • TeamWRK--All Access Training $25.00 /mo
Natural Athlete Training System

Natural Athlete Training System

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Marathon 5km Competitive

5.0 (1) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +2
  • Marathon Training Plan $89.00 15 Week plan
  • Marathon Training Plan $99.00 18 Week plan
  • Marathon Training Plan $119.00 24 Week plan
Sarah Kozul

Sarah Kozul

Lakeland , Florida, United States

Marathon 5km Beginner

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
  • 🌶️ 12 week 5k Plan $60.00 12 Week plan
  • 🌶️ 25 Week Foundations Marathon Plan $150.00 25 Week plan
  • 🌶️🌶️ 20 Week Intermediate Marathon Plan $150.00 20 Week plan
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Bonnie Wilder

Bonnie Wilder

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Marathon 5km Competitive

5.0 (1) 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.
  • 5K - Intermediate/Advanced $49.00 8 Week plan
  • 5K - Beginner $49.00 8 Week plan
  • Marathon - Beginner $89.00 18 Week plan
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Juan Carlos Arcos Lira

Juan Carlos Arcos Lira

Acolman, CDMX, Mexico

Marathon 5km 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Programa de entrenamiento para 5km $80.00 12 Week plan
  • Programa de entrenamiento para Maratón $150.00 20 Week plan
Melanie Boyd

Melanie Boyd

Panama, Panama, Panama

Marathon 5km 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Race endurance Buildup - Stage 3 $125.00 4 Week plan
Shaina Cales

Shaina Cales

Boise, Idaho, United States

Marathon 5km Boston Marathon

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Marine Corps 3 Mile 12-Week Plan $25.00 12 Week plan
Nelle Fox

Nelle Fox

Bridgewater, Virginia, United States

Marathon 5km 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. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +2
  • 4th of July 5K Training Program $34.99 4 Week plan
  • Novice 5K Plan $45.00 8 Week plan
  • Intermediate 5K Training Plan $45.00 8 Week plan
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CESAR HUBBARD

CESAR HUBBARD

Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico

Marathon 5km 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +2
  • Personalized Marathon Training Plan – Individualized Coaching & Monitoring $90.00 4 Week plan
Matt Hotaling

Matt Hotaling

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Marathon 5km 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • 5k-10k (8 weeks) $60.00 8 Week plan
  • Marathon (16 weeks) $90.00 16 Week plan
Bryan Kelpe

Bryan Kelpe

Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States

Marathon 5km 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Summer XC Training $40.00 10 Week plan

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5K Training Plan 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 - Training Plan. 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 Training Plan

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 Training Plan 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 Training Plan listing, not a generic age-based chart.

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

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