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Denver Colorado United States
Will Baldwin

Will Baldwin

Denver , Colorado, United States

Fitness High School Competitive

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
  • Free 1 HR Consulation
West Covina California United States
Danny Mercado

Danny Mercado

West Covina, California, United States

Fitness High School Competitive

5.0 (10)
  • Client Consultation
Denver CO USA
Steve Crnic

Steve Crnic

Denver, CO, USA

Fitness High School Nutrition

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.
  • Running Consultation + Q&A $49.95
  • Shoe Talk and Q&A $49.95
Stockholm Stockholm Sweden
Caroline Högardh

Caroline Högardh

Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden

Fitness High School Competitive

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

Fitness High School Competitive

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
Noblesville Indiana United States
Backroads Endurance

Backroads Endurance

Noblesville, Indiana, United States

Fitness High School Competitive

5.0 (7)
  • Running Injury Consultation $80.00
Flagstaff Arizona United States
Matt McClintock - McKirdy Trained

Matt McClintock - McKirdy Trained

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

Fitness High School Competitive

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
  • 1-on-1 Coaching Inquiry Phone Call
  • 60 Minute Coaching Consultation $100.00
Southend-on-Sea Essex United Kingdom
PW Performance Coaching

PW Performance Coaching

Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom

Fitness High School Competitive

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.
  • Coaching Enquiry $30.00
Ambler Pennsylvania United States
Diane Neubauer

Diane Neubauer

Ambler, Pennsylvania, United States

Fitness High School Competitive

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
Arlington Virginia United States
Natural Athlete Training System

Natural Athlete Training System

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Fitness High School Competitive

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. 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. +2
  • Performance Review Consultation $59.00
Seneca South Carolina United States
Richard Airey

Richard Airey

Seneca , South Carolina, United States

Fitness High School 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.
  • Ultra Marathon Consultation $75.00
Bridgewater Virginia United States
Nelle Fox

Nelle Fox

Bridgewater, Virginia, United States

Fitness 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. 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
Virginia Beach Virginia United States
Matt Hotaling

Matt Hotaling

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Fitness 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
Tow law Durham United Kingdom
Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Tow law, Durham , United Kingdom

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

Mikkel Gisle Johnsen (MGJ Coaching)

Asker, Norway, Norway

Fitness 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.
  • Online Consultation // Anything You Need Help With $100.00
Mansfield Massachusetts United States
Emily Kopacz

Emily Kopacz

Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States

Fitness 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.
  • Initial Consultation $25.00
Decatur Alabama United States
Stuart Lamp

Stuart Lamp

Decatur, Alabama, United States

Fitness 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
England Greater Manchester United Kingdom
Andy Mellor

Andy Mellor

England, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Fitness Nutrition 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.
  • QnA $20.00
Bernardsville New Jersey United States
Karli Saur

Karli Saur

Bernardsville, New Jersey, United States

Fitness 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. 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

Fitness 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.
  • Free Consultation

General Fitness Consultation From Expert Running Coaches

Distance Expertise, Delivered the Way You Want

This page combines two choices that matter: coaches with real General Fitness experience, offering it in the format you want - Consultation. Each listing shows exactly what's included, how communication works, and the price, so there are no surprises after checkout. The training itself runs on the VDOT methodology: individualized paces calculated from your current fitness, developed from the research of Dr. Jack Daniels, and refined as you progress.

Why the Combination Matters

A coach who focuses on General Fitness training already knows the workout structure, progression, and recovery the goal demands - you're not paying someone to figure it out as they go. And because reviews can only be left by athletes who purchased from that coach, the feedback you're reading reflects real coaching relationships. Compare coach backgrounds and credentials, then message one directly if you want to talk it through first.

Book Your General Fitness Consultation

Filter further by specialty, language, or price, ask your questions, and get started as soon as this week.

The Research Behind Your General Fitness Consultation

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. Your General Fitness Consultation is built from that research, not a generic pace chart pulled off the shelf.

FAQ

Each listing spells out scope, communication, and pricing before you buy - what the coach delivers, how often you interact, and what it costs. Offers are built around General Fitness training specifically, with individualized VDOT paces set from your current fitness.

That depends on your base and your goal - which is exactly the kind of question to message a coach about before you buy. Most coaches will look at your background and recommend a realistic timeline, built around your goal rather than a fixed template.

A coach who lists General Fitness training among their specialties already knows the progression, workout mix, and recovery the goal demands. Profiles show each coach's specialties and reviews from athletes they've coached, so you can verify that experience before committing.

Dr. Jack Daniels: a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist named "The World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World. His research sets the individualized paces behind every General Fitness Consultation listing, not a generic age-based chart.

Reviews can only be written by athletes who actually purchased that General Fitness Consultation from the coach, so every rating reflects a real coaching relationship rather than anonymous feedback.

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 General Fitness. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.