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Virginia Beach Virginia United States
Matt Hotaling

Matt Hotaling

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Beginner High School 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. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +1
  • One-Time Consultation (specific question or general guidance) $60.00
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
Tow law Durham United Kingdom
Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Tow law, Durham , United Kingdom

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.
  • How’s it going? $30.00
Asker Norway Norway
Mikkel Gisle Johnsen (MGJ Coaching)

Mikkel Gisle Johnsen (MGJ Coaching)

Asker, Norway, Norway

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.
  • Online Consultation // Anything You Need Help With $100.00
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
Decatur Alabama United States
Stuart Lamp

Stuart Lamp

Decatur, Alabama, United States

Beginner High School Competitive

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 Zone and Plan Consultation $75.00
Apex North Carolina United States
Matt LoPiccolo

Matt LoPiccolo

Apex, North Carolina, 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. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +1
  • In-Person Coaching Session $100.00
  • In-Person Video Analysis Session $175.00
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
Berlin Berlin Germany
Jakob Quentin

Jakob Quentin

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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.
  • 30min coaching call $15.00
  • 60min coaching call $25.00
Akron Ohio United States
Jillian Reyna

Jillian Reyna

Akron, Ohio, United States

Beginner Competitive Nutrition

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
  • Running Consultation $30.00
Bernardsville New Jersey United States
Karli Saur

Karli Saur

Bernardsville, New Jersey, 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. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 2 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +2
  • Comprehensive movement consultation with gait analysis & goals overview $55.00
Escondido California United States
Spencer St. Cyr

Spencer St. Cyr

Escondido, California, 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.
  • Free Consultation
Co Tyrone N.Ireland Ireland
Brian Taggart

Brian Taggart

Co Tyrone, N.Ireland, Ireland

Beginner Competitive 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.
  • Current Fitness Review and Goal Setting Session $33.00
  • Online Consultation via Zoom $33.00
Dallas Texas United States
Joseph Winwood

Joseph Winwood

Dallas, 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.
  • Training Consultation Call $45.00
Eagle River Ak United States
Cathy Yancey

Cathy Yancey

Eagle River, Ak, United States

Beginner Recreational Masters

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 30 Minute Consult
Rovigo Veneto Italy
Daniele Berto

Daniele Berto

Rovigo, Veneto, Italy

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.
  • Performance improvement consultation - Consultazione generale sul miglioramento della performance $30.00
  • Extensive performance improvement consultation - Consultazione generale approfondita sul miglioramento della performance $60.00
Wappinger Falls & Bronx New York United States
Alexander Felicier

Alexander Felicier

Wappinger Falls & Bronx , New York, 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.
  • Free Coaching Consultation
Smyrna Delaware United States
Derrick Isaac

Derrick Isaac

Smyrna, Delaware, United States

Beginner Recreational Competitive

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
  • Coach/Athlete Consultation
Elizabeth Illinois United States
Jamie Kluzek

Jamie Kluzek

Elizabeth, Illinois, 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.
  • Ask Coach Jamie $60.00

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.

Book a Consultation

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.