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Riley Coulter

Riley Coulter

Platteville, Wi, United States

15km Half Marathon 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.

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

Dr. Andres T. De La Cruz, DC, CSCS

Dr. Andres T. De La Cruz, DC, CSCS

Pasadena, CA, United States

800m Half Marathon 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

Mark Good

Jackson, Michigan, United States

15km 800m Half Marathon

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

John Hoffman

John Hoffman

Wesley Chapel, Florida, United States

800m Half Marathon 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.

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

Jonathan Lyau

Jonathan Lyau

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

15km 800m Half Marathon

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

Nathan Pennington

Nathan Pennington

Grand Haven, Michigan, United States

15km 800m Half Marathon

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

Derek Riedel

Derek Riedel

San Antonio, TX, United States

15km 800m Half 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. USATF Level 2 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +1

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

Thomas Rödin

Thomas Rödin

Malmö, Skåne, Sweden

15km Half Marathon High School

Thomas guides runners from beginners to masters using in-person Malmö groups and remote coaching. Offers training plans, nutrition advice and race prep.

Starting at $80.00

David Schwinger - ETA

David Schwinger - ETA

Rochester, New York, United States

15km 800m Half 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.

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

Louis Serafini

North Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

15km Half Marathon 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

Andrew Shivery

Andrew Shivery

Miami, Florida, United States

15km Half Marathon High School

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

Arash Taheri

Arash Taheri

Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States

15km 800m Half 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. USATF Level 2 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +1

Arash Taheri, USATF L1 & L2 and USTFCCCA endurance coach for 800m–marathon athletes; offers plans, private coaching & consultations.

Starting at $80.00

Arj Thiruchelvam

Arj Thiruchelvam

Solihull, Birmingham, United Kingdom

15km 800m Half Marathon

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

Rob VanCleve

Rob VanCleve

Columbus, OH, United States

15km 800m Half 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.

Rob VanCleve pairs collegiate coaching and USATF L1 expertise with five Master Track national titles to craft personalized plans for runners and triathletes.

Starting at $35.00

Christina Welsh

Christina Welsh

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

15km Half Marathon High School

Christina blends pro racing (2:33 PR, 2024 Olympic Trials qualifier) and physiology research to coach runners remotely, offering private coaching and tailored training plans.

Starting at $75.00

The Endurance Collective

The Endurance Collective

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

15km Half Marathon High School

Maeve pairs elite ultrarunning experience with a Master's in Human Clinical Nutrition to offer remote private coaching from 5K to ultras, building fitness and confidence.

Starting at $250.00

Casey Comber

Casey Comber

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

15km 800m Half Marathon

Casey offers remote/consult coaching for HS to masters runners, pairing pro experience (3:51 mile, Pan Am bronze) with lactate testing, custom plans, and direct access.

Starting at $135.00

Evan Espinoza

Evan Espinoza

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

15km Half Marathon High School

Evan coaches high schoolers to marathoners with race-proven, fundamentals-based plans (2:56:58). Uses gait analysis, nutrition and cross-training to improve form and performance.

Starting at $125.00

Amy Windle

Amy Windle

Langley, BC, Canada

15km Half Marathon High School

Amy helps parents, postpartum and beginner-to-competitive runners with tailored endurance and strength plans plus nutrition and physio referrals.

Starting at $45.00

Karen Dunn

Karen Dunn

Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States

15km 800m Half Marathon

4.2 (5) 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

Karen Dunn helps runners train smarter, stronger and faster. VDOT O2- & RRCA-certified, builds strength, lowers injury risk and offers private coaching.

Starting at $180.00

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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 15K, 800m, and Half Marathon. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.

Yes! These coaches specialize in High School Runners 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.

Yes! The coaches on this page combine expertise in High School Runners with 15K training experience. This targeted approach helps you train smarter and reach your race goals.

Yes! The coaches on this page combine 15K training expertise with experience coaching High School Runners.

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