Dean Carroll
Dublin, Ireland, Ireland
Fitness Beginner Recreational
Dean offers remote private coaching for 5K-marathon runners, pairing structured plans, mental skills and injury-conscious progression. Explore his profile.
Starting at $79.95
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Rob Cornelius
Curry Rivel, Somerset, United Kingdom
Fitness Competitive Boston Marathon
Rob offers private bespoke coaching. He has run 3 ultras (incl. Race to the Stones 100km), 21 marathons and 25 half marathons, coaching beginners to Boston hopefuls.
Starting at $55.00
Riley Coulter
Platteville, Wi, United States
Fitness Competitive 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.
Riley founded Driftless Distance Project to deliver science-based 5K-marathon coaching. USATF L1, guided Boston qualifiers. View his plans and services.
Starting at $15.00
Mark Day
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
800m Fitness Competitive
Mark Day: 30+ years' coach, 23-year military PT, 6x Hyrox podium finisher and 2026 EMEA bronze. VDOT-based hybrid plans; training plans & private coaching.
Starting at $45.00
Dr. Andres T. De La Cruz, DC, CSCS
Pasadena, CA, United States
800m Competitive High School
Andres combines sports chiropractic and CSCS strength coaching to keep 800m–marathon runners healthy, fast and race-ready; explore his private coaching.
Starting at $165.00
Mark Good
Jackson, Michigan, United States
800m Competitive High School
Mark uses a Norwegian-inspired, science-informed approach and blood lactate testing to fine-tune training. He’s rewritten Parma Western records and offers plans and coaching.
Starting at $25.00
Char Griess
Erie, Colorado, United States
800m Fitness Competitive
Char coaches all levels from 800m to marathon with personalized, evidence-based training and nutrition. Offers in-person, remote and group training plans.
Starting at $50.00
Kasey Halbleib
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Fitness Beginner Recreational
Kasey offers remote private coaching for 5K–marathon and Boston hopefuls. UESCA-certified, she creates adaptable, personalized plans to build steady progress.
Starting at $100.00
John Hoffman
Wesley Chapel, Florida, United States
800m Fitness Competitive
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.
John, D1 runner and USATF L1 coach, coaching since 2006 to help runners reach PRs and Boston qualifying. Offers private, in-person, remote and group coaching.
Starting at $80.00
Melissa Labrie
Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Fitness Competitive Recreational
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.
Melissa, former Ironman with 15+ years' endurance experience and RRCA + GGS credentials, offers structured, sustainable coaching and plans for beginners to competitive runners. 20% off (RUNJULY)
Starting at $45.00
Jonathan Lyau
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
800m Competitive High School
Jonathan Lyau coaches beginners to national-class runners from 800m to marathon. Honolulu Marathon Hall of Famer with 40+ marathons, offering private and group coaching.
Starting at $80.00
Ian Paramore
Loughborough , Leicestershire , United Kingdom
800m Fitness Competitive
Ian blends 38 marathons and Level 3 UK Athletics qualification into tailored private/group plans, in person or via V.O2, for runners from 1-mile to ultras.
Starting at $79.00
Nathan Pennington
Grand Haven, Michigan, United States
800m Fitness Competitive
Nathan Pennington, sub-2:20 marathoner and retired Army Major, coaches beginners to competitors with remote plans, consultations and private coaching.
Starting at $67.00
Angela Reckart
Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States
800m Competitive 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.
Angela Reckart, ex-NCAA D1 coach and USATF L1, 2:45 Boston marathoner, coaches 800m–marathon runners (competitive to masters). Offers training plans, consultations & private coaching.
Starting at $25.00
Derek Riedel
San Antonio, TX, United States
800m Fitness Competitive
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.
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Derek, USATF L1/L2 coach with 20+ years at UIW, tailors strength-based plans for 800m–marathon; offers remote, in-person, plans & private coaching.
Starting at $80.00
David Schwinger - ETA
Rochester, New York, United States
800m Fitness Competitive
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.
David uses an autonomy-supportive, behavior-science approach to help runners (800m–ultra) unlock physical and mental potential. Offers consultations & private coaching.
Starting at $50.00
Louis Serafini
North Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Fitness Competitive High School
Lou, Boston-based self-taught coach (3:59 miler, 2:14 marathon; 4x Olympic Trials), offers remote training plans and consultations focused on simple, consistent PR-driven training.
Starting at $75.00
Hannah Shakeshaft
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Fitness Cross Training Mental Skills
Hannah helps everyday runners build consistency, strength and confidence with flexible, science-based plans. Offers 1:1 remote coaching and V.O2 plans.
Starting at $130.00
Andrew Shivery
Miami, Florida, United States
Fitness Competitive Beginner
Andrew builds individualized plans using Jack Daniels' methods, guiding beginners to marathons, big PRs and sub-3:00 training. Remote, group and private coaching.
Starting at $150.00
Liam Struwe
Hertford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Fitness Competitive Nutrition
Liam helps runners break plateaus with tailored plans, strength training and nutrition. 2:30 marathoner offering plans & private coaching.
Starting at $5.00
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General Fitness Running Coaching, No Race Required
Structure and Accountability, Without a Start Line
Not every runner is chasing a finish line. General fitness coaching on V.O2 gives you the same individualized structure race-focused athletes get - VDOT training paces from the research of two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist Dr. Jack Daniels, workouts matched to your current fitness - aimed at consistency, health, and steady progress instead of a race date. Your coach adjusts the plan as life happens, and most communicate through messaging or in-app feedback, so support fits around work and family rather than the other way around.
Who This Is For
Runners returning after a break, athletes who want structure without race pressure, and anyone tired of guessing how far, how hard, or how often to run. Profiles show each coach's style, pricing, and reviews from athletes they've actually coached.
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Filter by specialty, language, or price, message a coach with your questions, and start running with a plan instead of a guess.
FAQ
Yes - general fitness coaching is built for exactly that. Your coach structures training around consistency, health, and steady progress, with individualized paces so every run has a purpose.
Each coach's listing spells out what's included, but typically you get structured weekly workouts with individualized VDOT paces, plus adjustments as your fitness and schedule change.
That's the core of it - most coaches adjust your plan based on your feedback, workload, and life, which is what separates coaching from a generic app plan.
Dr. Jack Daniels: a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist named "The World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World. The same individualized pacing research that guides race-focused athletes also structures general fitness plans.
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 800m and General Fitness. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.
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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