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Peppe Lindholm

Peppe Lindholm

Järvsö, Gavleborgs Lan, Sweden

5km Competitive Beginner

5.0 (1)

Peppe erbjuder fjärrcoaching för 800 m–ultra med veckoplaner, anpassade farter, klockintegration, testlopp, prova‑på‑vecka och ingen bindning.

Starting at $16.00

Jakob Quentin

Jakob Quentin

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

5km Competitive Beginner

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.

Jakob helps beginners to Boston Marathon hopefuls with VDOT O2 coaching, 17 marathons (PR 2:42:29). Offers remote/in-person plans, private coaching and consultations.

Starting at $15.00

Dimitris Kyriakopoulos

Dimitris Kyriakopoulos

Athens, Attica , Greece

5km Competitive Beginner

Dimitris applies sports-science training, two master's degrees and elite wins (Greek champ 2004) to remotely coach runners 3K–ultra with private coaching.

Starting at $80.00

Thomas Rödin

Thomas Rödin

Malmö, Skåne, Sweden

5km Competitive Beginner

Thomas guides runners from beginners to masters using in-person Malmö groups and remote coaching. Offers training plans, nutrition advice and race prep.

Starting at $80.00

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5K Coaching for Runners Chasing Speed, Not Just Miles

Short Distance, High Demands

The 5K is unforgiving: three-plus miles of sustained near-max effort where fitness, pacing, and race execution all have to line up. 5K coaches on V.O2 use the VDOT methodology - the individualized training-pace system from two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist Dr. Jack Daniels - to calibrate your VO2max and threshold workouts precisely, so your interval sessions build real speed instead of just fatigue. From high schoolers chasing a varsity time standard to masters runners rebuilding speed after years of distance work, marketplace coaches cover every stage of a competitive 5K career.

Built for Track Season and Road Races Alike

Whether you're racing on the track, at a local road 5K, or building 5K speed as a foundation for longer distances, a coach tailors your interval structure and recovery to your specific race calendar.

Get Faster With a 5K Specialist

Compare coaches by specialty and pricing, read reviews from athletes they've coached, then message one directly to start a plan built around your goal time.

FAQ

VO2max interval pace and threshold pace drive most of a 5K build - both calculated from your current fitness, so your hardest sessions build real speed instead of just fatigue.

Dr. Jack Daniels: a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist named "The World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World. His VO2max and threshold pace research is exactly what 5K training draws on.

V.O2 Certified coaches have passed an 80-question exam authored by Dr. Jack Daniels, scoring 80% or higher. It's optional and sits alongside USATF and RRCA as one of three credentials shown on profiles.

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.

Yes! These coaches specialize in Competitive Runners and Beginner Runners and are experienced in helping runners with these specific needs. Check individual profiles for more details about their coaching philosophy and approach.

Yes! The coaches on this page combine expertise in Competitive Runners with 5K training experience. This targeted approach helps you train smarter and reach your race goals.

Yes! The coaches on this page combine 5K training expertise with experience coaching Competitive Runners and Beginner Runners.

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