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PW Performance Coaching

PW Performance Coaching

Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom

Half Marathon Competitive High School

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.

PW offers VDOT O2‑certified remote and consultation coaching for beginners to competitive runners, plus nutrition, biomechanics and private coaching.

Starting at $30.00

Gayle Lindsay

Gayle Lindsay

Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom

Half Marathon Competitive High School

5.0 (2) 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.

Gayle provides remote, UESCA and VDOT O2 certified coaching with personalized training plans or private coaching for runners (1600m–marathon), from beginners to competitors.

Starting at $40.00

Andy McGhee

Andy McGhee

Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Half Marathon Competitive Nutrition

5.0 (2) 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.

Andy guides beginners to elite runners (5K–marathon) with VDOT O2-backed training, nutrition and strength work. Offers bespoke training plans and private coaching.

Starting at $79.95

Rachel Turner

Rachel Turner

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Half Marathon Nutrition Nutrition

5.0 (2)

Rachel helps everyday runners balance busy lives and big goals with safe, consistent plans, gut-training and practical sport nutrition. Offers remote, in-person & group coaching.

Starting at $45.00

Ben Lauder Dykes

Ben Lauder Dykes

New York, New York, United Kingdom

Half Marathon Competitive Nutrition

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

Ben helps runners improve beyond pace with form, mobility, strength and cross-training. VDOT O2 & RRCA certified; offers private coaching, plans and consultations.

Starting at $25.00

Jack Harrison

Jack Harrison

Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

Half Marathon Beginner Recreational

5.0 (1)

Jack offers in-person and remote private coaching for beginners to triathletes with tailored 1-2-1 plans focusing on speed, intervals and long runs.

Starting at $75.00

Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Tow law, Durham , United Kingdom

Half Marathon 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.

Ian guides beginners to ultras with UK Athletics and VDOT O2 expertise, focusing on enjoyment, variety and steady progress. Offers training plans, private coaching and consultations.

Starting at $30.00

Andy Mellor

Andy Mellor

England, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Half Marathon 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.

Andy uses a broad athletic background and VDOT O2 certification to craft tailored plans for runners (1600m to ultras). Offers consultations, private coaching and training plans.

Starting at $20.00

Jakob Quentin

Jakob Quentin

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Half Marathon 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.

Jakob helps beginners to Boston Marathon hopefuls with VDOT O2 coaching, 17 marathons (PR 2:42:29). Offers remote/in-person plans, private coaching and consultations.

Starting at $15.00

Daniele Berto

Daniele Berto

Rovigo, Veneto, Italy

Half Marathon Competitive Beginner

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.

Daniele blends computer‑science rigor with Jack Daniels methods (VDOT O2) to coach beginners to competitive runners from 3K to marathon; offers remote coaching.

Starting at $30.00

Scott Brown

Scott Brown

Sakai, Osaka, Japan

Half Marathon 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.

Scott helps beginners through masters improve speed and endurance with VDOT O2 certified training plans and private coaching.

Starting at $60.00

Zacharias Wedel

Zacharias Wedel

Fürth, Bayern, Germany

Half Marathon Competitive Masters

Zacharias offers remote TrainingPlan backed by 12+ years' running experience, sport & nutrition science, rehab expertise and licensed athletic trainer/nutritionist—helping beginners to competitors for 10K, half, marathon.

Starting at $30.00

Rob Cornelius

Rob Cornelius

Curry Rivel, Somerset, United Kingdom

Half Marathon 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

Mark Day

Mark Day

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Half Marathon Competitive Strength & Conditioning

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

Ian Paramore

Ian Paramore

Loughborough , Leicestershire , United Kingdom

Half Marathon Competitive Beginner

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

Liam Struwe

Liam Struwe

Hertford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Half Marathon 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

Arj Thiruchelvam

Arj Thiruchelvam

Solihull, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Half Marathon Competitive High School

Arj uses sports‑science tools (VDOT, blood‑lactate, Freelap GPS, force analysis) to end plateaus, integrate strength and MNU‑informed nutrition for PBs. Explore his plans.

Starting at $45.00

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Half Marathon Coaching That Closes the Gap Between 5K Speed and Marathon Endurance

The Distance Where Pacing Discipline Wins

The half marathon rewards runners who can hold a hard, sustainable effort for 13.1 miles, not just raw speed or raw endurance. Coaches on V.O2 use the VDOT methodology to calculate your threshold and tempo paces from real fitness data - the individualized training-pace system from two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist Dr. Jack Daniels - then build a plan that trains the specific energy systems the half marathon demands. Whether you're targeting a sub-90-minute breakthrough or your first half, a coach adjusts your workouts as your fitness changes, so your training stays accurate all the way to race week.

Training Plan or Private Coaching, Your Choice

Some runners want a structured plan they can follow independently; others want a coach reviewing every workout and adjusting as they go. Marketplace coaches offer both, so you can choose the level of support that matches your goals and budget.

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Compare coaches, read reviews from athletes who've actually trained with them, and message one directly to build a plan around your goal time.

FAQ

The half marathon sits between the two: it demands more sustained threshold and tempo work than a 10K, but without the marathon's long-run mileage. Coaches build your VDOT paces specifically around that mix, rather than scaling a marathon or 10K plan up or down.

Dr. Jack Daniels: a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist named "The World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World. His threshold and tempo pace research is exactly what half marathon training draws on.

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.

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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