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Sue McDonald

Sue McDonald

Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Half Marathon Triathlon Competitive

5.0 (3) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • “I want to be a Runner” Beginner training plan $90.00 12 Week plan
  • Half Marathon Training Plan $120.00 20 Week plan
Bonnie Wilder

Bonnie Wilder

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Half Marathon Physical Therapy Competitive

5.0 (1) 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.
  • Half Marathon - Intermediate/Advanced $79.00 12 Week plan
  • Half Marathon - Beginner $79.00 12 Week plan
Matt Hotaling

Matt Hotaling

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Half Marathon Triathlon High School

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • 10-mile to Half Marathon (12 weeks) $75.00 12 Week plan
Joseph Gendy

Joseph Gendy

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Half Marathon Physical Therapy Competitive

RRCA Level 2 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.
  • Half-Marathon plan (12 weeks) $100.00 12 Week plan

Half Marathon Training Plans Built on Real Fitness Data

Threshold Pace Is the Whole Game

A half marathon plan built on the VDOT methodology targets the specific threshold and tempo work the distance demands, with paces calibrated from your current fitness rather than a generic chart - the individualized approach developed from the research of Dr. Jack Daniels, a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist. That precision is what separates a breakthrough race from a fade at mile 10. Your coach builds the full progression - base mileage, tempo blocks, race-pace work, and taper - and adjusts paces as your fitness improves.

For Every Goal, From Finishing to a PR

Whether this is your first half marathon or you're chasing a specific time, coaches publish their specialties and pricing so you can find the right plan for your goal.

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FAQ

A full progression - base mileage, tempo blocks, race-pace work, and taper - with individualized VDOT paces for every workout, shown on the listing before you buy.

Dr. Jack Daniels: a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist named "The World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World. Every half marathon training plan on the marketplace is built from his threshold and tempo pace research.

V.O2 Certified coaches have passed an 80-question exam authored by Dr. Jack Daniels, scoring 80% or higher. It's optional and sits alongside USATF and RRCA as one of three credentials shown on profiles.

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

Yes! These coaches specialize in Injury Prevention and Triathlons 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 Training Plans. Check each coach's profile to see pricing, duration, and what's included in their coaching packages.

Yes! The coaches on this page offer Training Plans tailored specifically to Half Marathon training, so you get a plan built around your race distance rather than a generic template.