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Los Angeles California United States
Leah Rosenfeld

Leah Rosenfeld

Los Angeles, California, United States

Beginner Competitive Nutrition

5.0 (21) 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.
  • 30 Minute Coaching Call with Leah $79.00
  • 45 Minute Training Plan Review & Edit $129.00
Hillsborough North Carolina United States
Megan Cooke

Megan Cooke

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States

Beginner 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.
  • Never Give Up- Personal Consultation with Running Coach Megan $30.00
  • Training Program Review 30 minute call with Running Coach Megan $200.00
  • Performance 101 Call with Running Coach Megan $250.00
NY NY United States
Amy Sitar

Amy Sitar

NY, NY, United States

Beginner 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
  • Private Coaching: free consultation
  • Questions asked + answered $75.00
  • Gait analysis and review: IN-PERSON $135.00
_ Minnesota United States
Michelle Baxter

Michelle Baxter

_, Minnesota, United States

Beginner 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
  • Ask Coach Michelle $85.00
Stockholm Stockholm Sweden
Caroline Högardh

Caroline Högardh

Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden

Beginner Competitive High School

5.0 (11) 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.
  • One Hour Training Consultation $120.00
Chicago Illinois United States
Katie Fedoronko

Katie Fedoronko

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Beginner 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.
  • Free Private Coaching Consultation
Detroit Michigan United States
Coach Asia

Coach Asia

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Beginner 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
  • Performance Consultation $100.00
Houston Texas United States
Amanda Hoang

Amanda Hoang

Houston, Texas, United States

Beginner 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
  • Ask Coach Amanda $65.00
Phoenix Arizona United States
Becky Anthony

Becky Anthony

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Beginner Competitive Boston Marathon

5.0 (1) 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.
  • Ask a Coach $100.00
Kelowna BC Canada
Malindi Elmore

Malindi Elmore

Kelowna, BC, Canada

Beginner Competitive High School

5.0 (1) 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.
  • Do you need to bounce some ideas of me? $80.00
New York New York United States
Pamela Hunt

Pamela Hunt

New York, New York, United States

Beginner Competitive Nutrition

5.0 (1) 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.
  • Athlete - Coach Introduction
  • Training, Racing & Resources $60.00
  • Training, Racing & Resources $100.00
Ambler Pennsylvania United States
Diane Neubauer

Diane Neubauer

Ambler, Pennsylvania, United States

Beginner Competitive High School

5.0 (1) 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
  • Introduction Phone Call
Tulsa OK United States
Becky Croft

Becky Croft

Tulsa, OK, United States

Beginner Boston Marathon Cross Training

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.
  • 30 Minute Coaching Consultation $25.00
Texas Texas United States
Ruth Atkinson - McKirdy Trained

Ruth Atkinson - McKirdy Trained

Texas, Texas, United States

Beginner Recreational Boston Marathon

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.
  • Training Consultation Call $30.00
Washington D.C and NYC New York United States
Nialah Ferrer

Nialah Ferrer

Washington D.C and NYC, New York, United States

Beginner Competitive Boston Marathon

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
  • Consultation
Bridgewater Virginia United States
Nelle Fox

Nelle Fox

Bridgewater, Virginia, United States

Beginner Competitive High School

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. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +2
  • Run Coaching or Running Performance Consultation $75.00
  • Run Coaching or Running Performance Consultation $120.00
Edmond Oklahoma United States
Laura Hunt

Laura Hunt

Edmond, Oklahoma, United States

Beginner Nutrition Cross Training

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.
  • Consultation Call
Wadsworth Ohio United States
Alissa Kolarik

Alissa Kolarik

Wadsworth, Ohio, United States

Beginner Competitive Boston Marathon

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
  • Free Intro Call
  • Coaching Consultation $50.00
Mansfield Massachusetts United States
Emily Kopacz

Emily Kopacz

Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States

Beginner Competitive High School

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.
  • Initial Consultation $25.00
Fort Worth Texas United States
Christina Mather

Christina Mather

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Beginner Competitive Recreational

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.
  • Phone Consultation $35.00

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Running Coach Consultations: Expert Answers, One Session at a Time

When You Need a Coach's Brain, Not a Full Plan

A consultation is the lightest way to work with a coach on V.O2: a focused session to review your training, sanity-check a race plan, talk through a plateau, or decide what to do next - with no long-term commitment required. You still get advice grounded in the VDOT methodology - the individualized training-pace system developed from the research of two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist Dr. Jack Daniels - from a coach whose profile was reviewed before going live on the marketplace.

What a Consultation Can Cover

Coaches set their own consultation scope and pricing, shown on each listing before you book. Common uses include race-strategy reviews, training-history audits, pace setting for a new goal, and a second opinion on a plan you're already following.

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Compare coaches by specialty and price, read reviews from athletes who've actually worked with them, and message a coach first if you want to confirm the fit.

FAQ

A focused, one-off session with a coach - to review your training, sanity-check a race plan, break down a plateau, or decide what to do next - without an ongoing commitment.

Each coach sets their own consultation pricing, shown on the listing before you book. It's the lightest-commitment product type on the marketplace - a single session rather than an ongoing relationship.

Often, yes - many coaches also offer training plans and private coaching, so if the fit is right you can continue with the same coach. Their other offers are listed on the same profile.

Dr. Jack Daniels: a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist named "The World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World. Even a single consultation is grounded in his individualized pacing research, not generic advice.

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! These coaches specialize in Beginner 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 Consultation. Check each coach's profile to see pricing, duration, and what's included in their coaching packages.

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.

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