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157 coaches found
Solihull, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Marathon 800m Beginner
Arj uses sports‑science tools (VDOT, blood‑lactate, Freelap GPS, force analysis) to end plateaus, integrate strength and MNU‑informed nutrition for PBs. Explore his plans.
Starting at $45.00
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Marathon Beginner Competitive
Eric, RRCA Level 1 coach since 2015, has completed 15 marathons (Boston qualifier) and trained hundreds from 5K to 100K. Offers in-person and remote coaching and plans.
Starting at $55.00
Columbus, OH, United States
Marathon 800m Beginner
Rob VanCleve pairs collegiate coaching and USATF L1 expertise with five Master Track national titles to craft personalized plans for runners and triathletes.
Starting at $35.00
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Marathon Beginner Competitive
Christina blends pro racing (2:33 PR, 2024 Olympic Trials qualifier) and physiology research to coach runners remotely, offering private coaching and tailored training plans.
Starting at $75.00
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Marathon Beginner Masters
Tammy helps middle-of-pack and beginner runners reach half and full marathon goals with RRCA, NASM and CFSC-backed training plans and remote/group consultations.
Starting at $60.00
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Marathon Beginner Competitive
Evan coaches high schoolers to marathoners with race-proven, fundamentals-based plans (2:56:58). Uses gait analysis, nutrition and cross-training to improve form and performance.
Starting at $125.00
Langley, BC, Canada
Marathon Beginner Competitive
Amy helps parents, postpartum and beginner-to-competitive runners with tailored endurance and strength plans plus nutrition and physio referrals.
Starting at $45.00
Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States
Marathon 800m Beginner
Karen Dunn helps runners train smarter, stronger and faster. VDOT O2- & RRCA-certified, builds strength, lowers injury risk and offers private coaching.
Starting at $180.00
Atlanta, New York, United States
Marathon 800m Beginner
Martinus helps beginners and larger-bodied runners take first steps to marathons with inclusive training plans, remote coaching, groups, camps, consultations.
Starting at $40.00
San Diego, California, United States
Marathon Beginner Competitive
Chase guides beginners to marathoners—including Boston hopefuls—using 15 years' experience and VDOT O2 expertise. Offers in-person, remote, group coaching and private consultations.
Starting at $60.00
Surrey, BC, Canada
Marathon Beginner Competitive
Paul coaches remotely with a "make your miles count" philosophy—VDOT O2 & RRCA-certified, 2:58 marathoner. Offers private coaching and training plans.
Starting at $50.00
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Marathon 800m Beginner
Alli Felsenthal offers remote consults and personalized training for beginners to competitors, focusing on form, injury-free marathons, Boston goals. Learn more.
Starting at $150.00
Los Angeles, California, United States
Marathon Beginner Competitive
Ali coaches beginner to competitive runners with in-person or remote private coaching, training plans and consultations. VDOT O2 & RRCA Level 1/2 certified.
Starting at $40.00
Hockley, Texas, United States
800m Beginner Competitive
Tyler offers VDOT O2-certified private coaching for 400m–half marathon runners, combining NCAA DII experience and hands-on training across the Houston area.
Starting at $117.86
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Marathon Beginner Competitive
Quint helps runners from first races to BQ with VDOT O2-certified, individualized plans (remote or in-person) using threshold/Norwegian Singles and recovery.
Starting at $80.00
New York, NY, United States
Marathon 800m Beginner
Vinny makes running approachable for beginners and recreational runners, offering remote consultations and private coaching up to marathon distance.
Starting at $125.00
Chicago, IL, United States
Marathon Beginner Masters
Tammy helps middle-of-the-pack and beginner runners with personalized training plans, groups, and consultations. RRCA coach; 16 marathons, 60+ halfs.
Starting at $60.00
Every coach on the V.O2 Marketplace builds 800m training around the VDOT methodology - the individualized training-pace system developed from the research of Dr. Jack Daniels. Instead of a template pulled off a shelf, your training starts from your current fitness and your goal, with a purpose behind every workout. Most coaches begin with a detailed questionnaire, then deliver structured workouts with individualized paces - many of which sync straight to your watch - and adjust the plan as your fitness, schedule, and life change.
Coaches who list 800m training among their specialties have prepared athletes for exactly this kind of goal, so you get guidance that is specific rather than general advice stretched to fit. Every profile shows the coach's background, coaching style, and pricing up front, and every review is written by an athlete who actually purchased coaching from that coach. Not sure who fits? You can message a coach directly with questions before you buy anything.
Filter by product type, specialty, language, or price, compare profiles side by side, and start 800m training built around you - not a one-size-fits-all download.
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. Every 800m plan on the marketplace traces back to that research, not a generic pace chart pulled off the shelf.