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Private 5K Competitive Runners Coaches in Canada

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Denver Colorado United States
Will Baldwin

Will Baldwin

Denver , Colorado, United States

5km Competitive High School

5.0 (75) 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. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +1
  • Personal Coaching — Limited Communication (VDOT only) $154.99 /mo
  • Personal Run Coaching- Unlimited Communication (app, emails, text, and 1 call per month) $239.99 /mo
  • Unlimited Communication with WEEKLY Call/Zoom $449.99 /mo
Hillsborough North Carolina United States
Megan Cooke

Megan Cooke

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States

5km Competitive Boston Marathon

4.9 (57) 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.
  • NGU Private Monthly Coaching with Running Coach Megan $350.00 /mo
West Covina California United States
Danny Mercado

Danny Mercado

West Covina, California, United States

5km Competitive High School

5.0 (10)
  • High School Supplemental Guidance $99.00 /mo
  • Monthly Personalized Coaching $125.00 /mo
Eureka Missouri United States
Dylan Belles

Dylan Belles

Eureka, Missouri, United States

5km Competitive High School

5.0 (48) 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.
  • Coach Dylan Belles Performance Coaching $150.00 /mo
NY NY United States
Amy Sitar

Amy Sitar

NY, NY, United States

5km Competitive Nutrition

5.0 (37) 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. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1
  • Custom Monthly Calendar w/ Private Coaching $180.00 /mo
  • Custom Monthly Training Calendar w/ Private Coaching (Premium) $249.99 /mo
New York New York United States
Kristyn R Smith

Kristyn R Smith

New York, New York, United States

5km Competitive Boston Marathon

5.0 (30) 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. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1
  • Individualized Custom Run Coaching $155.00 /mo
  • Individualized Run+Strength Coaching $180.00 /mo
Kansas City MO United States
John Carstens

John Carstens

Kansas City, MO, United States

5km Competitive High School

5.0 (19) 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.
  • Online Private Coaching $50.00 /mo
_ Minnesota United States
Michelle Baxter

Michelle Baxter

_, Minnesota, United States

5km Competitive Nutrition

5.0 (28) 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. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1
  • 1-on-1 Coaching (*FULL*) $195.00 /mo
Interior BC Canada
Jennifer Andrews

Jennifer Andrews

Interior, BC, Canada

5km Competitive High School

5.0 (15) 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.
  • Monthly Coaching $125.00 /mo
Baltimore Arizona United States
John Reniewicki

John Reniewicki

Baltimore, Arizona, United States

5km Competitive High School

5.0 (13) 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.
  • Monthly Premium Plan + Post Run Strength/Mobility $165.00 /mo
St. John's NL Canada
Will Small

Will Small

St. John's, NL, Canada

5km Competitive Boston Marathon

5.0 (9) 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.
  • Personal Coaching Subscription $80.00 /mo
Mars Pennsylvania United States
Caitlin Rushlander

Caitlin Rushlander

Mars, Pennsylvania, United States

5km Competitive High School

5.0 (8) 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.
  • Private Run Coach + Personalized Strength Training Plan $120.00 /mo
Chicago Illinois United States
Katie Fedoronko

Katie Fedoronko

Chicago, Illinois, United States

5km Competitive High School

5.0 (7) 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.
  • 1:1 Private Coaching $90.00 /mo
Detroit Michigan United States
Coach  Asia

Coach Asia

Detroit, Michigan, United States

5km Competitive Boston Marathon

5.0 (6) 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. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +1
  • Monthly Virtual: Signature Coaching $200.00 /mo
  • Monthly In-person: Signature Coaching $250.00 /mo
  • Monthly In-person: Signature Coaching. $300.00 /mo
Houston Texas United States
Amanda Hoang

Amanda Hoang

Houston, Texas, United States

5km Competitive Recreational

5.0 (4) 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. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1
  • 1-on-1 Private Coaching $150.00 /mo
Houston Texas United States
Adam Burum

Adam Burum

Houston, Texas, United States

5km Competitive High School

5.0 (3) 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.
  • AB Sports Performance Monthly Coaching $80.00 /mo
Santa Barbara CA United States
Sue McDonald

Sue McDonald

Santa Barbara, CA, United States

5km Competitive High School

5.0 (3) 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. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +1
  • Standard monthly coaching plan (online only) $165.00 /mo
  • Standard monthly coaching plan (online only) + Customized Strength Training $230.00 /mo
  • Premium Private monthly coaching plan + Customized Strength Training $425.00 /mo
Flagstaff Arizona United States
Bawcom Running

Bawcom Running

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

5km Competitive High School

5.0 (3) 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. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +1
  • Olympic Marathon Trials Standard Chase - Qualified Athletes Only $60.00 /mo
  • Famdeal $100.00 /mo
  • Private Coaching - Jay $100.00 /mo
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Flagstaff Arizona United States
Harvey Nelson - McKirdy Trained

Harvey Nelson - McKirdy Trained

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

5km Competitive High School

5.0 (2) 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.
  • Basic Personal Training $129.00 /mo
Cranberry Township Pennsylvania United States
Chucky Bizzarro

Chucky Bizzarro

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States

5km Competitive Boston Marathon

5.0 (2) 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.
  • Basic Private Coaching $100.00 /mo
  • Premium Private Coaching $150.00 /mo

5K Private Coaching From Coaches in Canada

Distance, Format, and Location - All Matched

5K expertise, delivered as Private Coaching, from a coach based in Canada: the most specific way to search on V.O2. Each listing shows scope, communication, and pricing up front, and training runs on individualized VDOT paces developed by two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist Dr. Jack Daniels. A Canadian coach adds local context - seasons, terrain, and the domestic race calendar - to 5K training already calibrated to your fitness.

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FAQ

The combination: distance-specific expertise, the format you want, and local context for Canadian seasons and races. Each listing shows scope and pricing up front, so you know exactly what you're buying.

With the VDOT methodology from the research of Dr. Jack Daniels: a recent race result or fitness estimate sets individualized paces for every workout, and your coach recalibrates them as your fitness changes.

Dr. Jack Daniels, the exercise scientist and two-time Olympic medalist Runner's World named "The World's Best Running Coach." His research sets the paces behind every 5K Private Coaching listing on the marketplace.

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.

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

All coaches on this page offer Private. Check each coach's profile to see pricing, duration, and what's included in their coaching packages.