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Arash Taheri

Arash Taheri

Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States

Competitive High School Boston Marathon

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. +1

Arash Taheri, USATF L1 & L2 and USTFCCCA endurance coach for 800m–marathon athletes; offers plans, private coaching & consultations.

Starting at $80.00

Rob VanCleve

Rob VanCleve

Columbus, OH, United States

Competitive High School Cross Training

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.

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

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Running Coaches in Canada

Coaching That Accounts for Canadian Training Conditions

Training through Canadian winters and racing at events from local 10Ks to majors like the Toronto Waterfront Marathon takes planning that accounts for climate and season. Coaches based in Canada build plans on individualized VDOT training paces - developed from the research of Dr. Jack Daniels, a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist - with that context built in. Every profile is reviewed before going live on the marketplace, and many coaches hold recognized coaching certifications alongside direct experience guiding runners through Canadian race seasons.

Every Distance, Every Season

Whether you're training indoors through winter for a spring goal race or racing year-round, filter by distance and product type to find a Canadian coach who fits your training.

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Browse Canadian coaches and narrow by distance, product type, specialty, or price. Coaching runs remotely through messaging and in-app feedback, so it works across provinces and time zones - use the location filter if local matters to you.

Pricing is set by each coach and shown on their profile and listings before you buy, from single consultations to ongoing private coaching. Filter by price to compare Canadian coaches within your budget.

Yes - season-aware planning is a big part of coaching in Canada. Many athletes train indoors through winter for spring goals, and coaches adjust workouts and paces as conditions and fitness change.

It's the book Dr. Jack Daniels wrote outlining the VDOT training methodology - the same material the V.O2 Certification exam is drawn from. Canadian coaches build training around the same individualized pacing principles, whether or not they've taken the exam.

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.

Online coaches on V.O2 provide personalized training plans, feedback via messaging, phone calls and/or in-app commenting, and progress tracking without requiring in-person meetings. Most adjust your plan based on your weekly feedback and performance.

Most coaches on the V.O2 Marketplace encourage you to message them with questions before purchasing. This helps you evaluate fit and ensures they're the right choice for your goals and timeline. Otherwise, please email us at info@vdoto2.com and we’ll help you match with the right coach.

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