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Will Baldwin

Will Baldwin

Denver , Colorado, United States

5km Half Marathon Exercise Science

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
  • 16 weeks- Base speed phase before Marathon block $240.00 16 Week plan
  • AI-Adaptive Training Plans for Every Race, Built by a Running Coach $29.99 /mo
Danny Mercado

Danny Mercado

West Covina, California, United States

5km Half Marathon Strength & Conditioning

5.0 (10)
  • 18 Week Plan $200.00 18 Week plan
  • 24 Week Training Plan $239.00 24 Week plan
Kristyn R Smith

Kristyn R Smith

New York, New York, United States

5km Half Marathon Strength & Conditioning

5.0 (30) 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
  • 12 week Level 3 Half Marathon Plan $45.00 12 Week plan
  • 12 week Level 2 Half Marathon Plan $45.00 12 Week plan
  • 12 week Level 2 Half Marathon Plan with Strength Program $55.00 12 Week plan
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John Carstens

John Carstens

Kansas City, MO, United States

5km Half Marathon Strength & Conditioning

5.0 (19) 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.
  • Coach Carstens Introductory Plan $50.00 8 Week plan
  • Coach Carstens 5K & 10K Plan $125.00 12 Week plan
  • Half Marathon Plan $150.00 16 Week plan
Sue McDonald

Sue McDonald

Santa Barbara, CA, United States

5km Half Marathon Strength & Conditioning

5.0 (3) 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
  • “I want to be a Runner” Beginner training plan $90.00 12 Week plan
  • 5k Training plan $95.00 12 Week plan
  • Half Marathon Training Plan $120.00 20 Week plan
Ben Lauder Dykes

Ben Lauder Dykes

New York, New York, United Kingdom

Half Marathon Strength & Conditioning 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
  • Half Marathon $300.00 12 Week plan
  • Half Marathon - 16 week Training program $400.00 16 Week plan
  • Monthly coaching - HYROX $55.00 /mo
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Bonnie Wilder

Bonnie Wilder

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

5km Half Marathon Strength & Conditioning

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.
  • 5K - Intermediate/Advanced $49.00 8 Week plan
  • 5K - Beginner $49.00 8 Week plan
  • Half Marathon - Intermediate/Advanced $79.00 12 Week plan
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Juan Carlos Arcos Lira

Juan Carlos Arcos Lira

Acolman, CDMX, Mexico

5km Half Marathon Strength & Conditioning

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 2 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1
  • Programa de entrenamiento para 5km $80.00 12 Week plan
  • Programa de entrenamiento para Medio Maratón. $120.00 16 Week plan
Melanie Boyd

Melanie Boyd

Panama, Panama, Panama

5km Half Marathon Strength & Conditioning

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
  • Race endurance Buildup - Stage 3 $125.00 4 Week plan
Nelle Fox

Nelle Fox

Bridgewater, Virginia, United States

5km Half Marathon Strength & Conditioning

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
  • 4th of July 5K Training Program $34.99 4 Week plan
  • Novice 5K Plan $45.00 8 Week plan
  • Intermediate 5K Training Plan $45.00 8 Week plan
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Emily Kopacz

Emily Kopacz

Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States

5km Half Marathon Strength & Conditioning

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.
  • Custom Training Plan $75.00 16 Week plan
Andy Mellor

Andy Mellor

England, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

5km Half Marathon Strength & Conditioning

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.
  • 12 week training plan including video chat (pre and post plan) strength advice and weekly communication $450.00 12 Week plan
Forrest Hamilton

Forrest Hamilton

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

5km Half Marathon Strength & Conditioning

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.
  • Intermediate Half Marathon Training Plan $80.00 16 Week plan
  • 5K Training Plan $80.00 16 Week plan
  • Beginner Half Marathon Plan $80.00 16 Week plan
Tom Palamar and Jenny Crawshaw

Tom Palamar and Jenny Crawshaw

New Port Richey, Florida, United States

5km Half Marathon Strength & Conditioning

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
  • 5K PR Plan – Build Speed and Confidence in 12 Weeks $50.00 12 Week plan
  • Half Marathon PR Plan – Train Smart, Race Strong in 16 Weeks $65.00 16 Week plan
  • Half Marathon PR Plan – Build Endurance and Confidence in 20 Weeks $75.00 20 Week plan
Andrew Samuels

Andrew Samuels

New York, NY, United States

5km Half Marathon Strength & Conditioning

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
  • In Person Session Add-On $150.00 1 Week plan
  • Runner Focused Strength $200.00 4 Week plan
  • Individualized Training Plan (5k, 10k, 13.1, 26.2) $200.00 4 Week plan
Evan Titus

Evan Titus

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

5km Half Marathon Strength & Conditioning

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.
  • 50 Day Couch to 5K Program $50.00 7 Week plan
  • 6 Week VO2 Max Booster $62.99 6 Week plan
  • Finish Your 1ST Marathon in 3 Months $120.00 12 Week plan
Gaby Go

Gaby Go

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

5km Half Marathon Strength & Conditioning

  • Couch to 5k $45.00 12 Week plan
  • 10k Training Plan - Advanced $60.00 16 Week plan
  • 5k Training Plan - Advanced $60.00 16 Week plan
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Mark Day

Mark Day

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

5km Half Marathon Strength & Conditioning

  • Structure | 5K Improvement Plan $45.00 12 Week plan
  • BLUEPRINT 5/10 | 8-WEEK SPEED DEVELOPMENT $50.00 8 Week plan
  • Hyrox 12 Week | Performance Training Plan $80.00 12 Week plan
Melissa Labrie

Melissa Labrie

Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, United States

5km Half Marathon Strength & Conditioning

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.
  • Base Building/Return to Running $45.00 12 Week plan
  • Custom 5k/10k Training Plan $45.00 12 Week plan
  • Custom Half Marathon or Full Marathon Training Plan (12 weeks) $50.00 12 Week plan
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Nathan Pennington

Nathan Pennington

Grand Haven, Michigan, United States

5km Half Marathon Exercise Science

  • Sub 25 Minute 5K - 8 Week 5K Training Plan $67.00 8 Week plan
  • Sub 30 Minute 5K - 8 Week 5K Training Plan $67.00 8 Week plan
  • Sub 35 Minute - 8 Week 5K Training Plan $67.00 8 Week plan
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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 5K and Half Marathon. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.

Yes! These coaches specialize in Certified Strength and Conditioning and Exercise Scientist 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 5K training, so you get a plan built around your race distance rather than a generic template.

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