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Annecy Haute Savoie France
Seb Coach

Seb Coach

Annecy, Haute Savoie, France

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.

Seb creates personalized plans for 10K–marathon runners and triathletes, offering adjustable sessions, gait analysis, gear advice and unlimited email support.

Starting at $40.00

Wappinger Falls & Bronx New York United States
Alexander Felicier

Alexander Felicier

Wappinger Falls & Bronx , New York, United States

Mile/1500m Half Marathon Competitive

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.

Alex coaches beginners, recreational and competitive runners (mile–marathon). VDOT O2-certified, he offers data-driven, flexible plans and private coaching.

Starting at $50.00

Smyrna Delaware United States
Derrick Isaac

Derrick Isaac

Smyrna, Delaware, United States

Mile/1500m Half Marathon Recreational

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

Derrick brings 20+ years, a Division I background and military discipline to coach beginners through marathoners. Offers remote, group and private plans—explore his coaching.

Starting at $120.00

Singapore Singapore Singapore
Rachel Longstaff

Rachel Longstaff

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Half Marathon Competitive Cross Training

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.

Rachel helps runners and triathletes chase PBs, recover from injury and train with VDOT-based, data-driven, human-centred plans. Consultations & private coaching.

Starting at $40.00

Brooklyn New York United States
Pedro Lopez

Pedro Lopez

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Half Marathon Boston Marathon 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.

Pedro offers remote coaching for 5K–ultra runners and consultations. VDOT O2 certified, he focuses on easy miles, intervals, strength and recovery.

Starting at $150.00

Tyrone Ireland Ireland
Jonathon Loughran

Jonathon Loughran

Tyrone, Ireland, Ireland

Half Marathon Competitive Mental Skills

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.

Jonathon builds personalised remote and consultation training for beginners to competitive runners (5K–marathon). VDOT O2 certified.

Starting at $45.00

Oakland CA United States
Roabel Medhanie

Roabel Medhanie

Oakland, CA, United States

Half Marathon Boston Marathon Cross Training

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.

Roabel offers remote VDOT O2 private coaching for beginners to marathoners, using education, pacing, recovery and steady accountability from his virtual run club.

Starting at $150.00

Vancouver BC Canada
Todd Nickel

Todd Nickel

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Mile/1500m Half Marathon Competitive

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.

Todd helps masters and returning runners; UESCA & V.O2-certified, 100+ races including 11 marathons. Offers remote, group, consultation and private coaching.

Starting at $149.00

Virginia Beach Virginia United States
Steven Salefske

Steven Salefske

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Mile/1500m Half Marathon Competitive

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.

Steven, VDOT O2 coach with 25+ years—from XC to marathons and carrier sprints—coaches beginners to competitors via private, in-person & remote programs.

Starting at $75.00

New York NY United States
Andrew Samuels

Andrew Samuels

New York, NY, United States

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. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1

Andrew tailors in-person and remote plans for busy runners (5K–marathon), pairing VDOT O2 & RRCA coaching with NASM strength work to prevent injury and boost speed.

Starting at $150.00

Norwalk Connecticut United States
Evan Titus

Evan Titus

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

Half Marathon Nutrition 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.

Evan pairs rugby grit and endurance results (3 ultras to 100K, 1:25 HM, 3:10 M) with VDOT O2-certified, holistic coaching. Remote consultations and tailored training plans.

Starting at $50.00

MX MX Mexico
Ricardo V

Ricardo V

MX, MX, Mexico

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.

Ricardo offers remote VDOT O2 coaching. 2:45 marathoner, 1:18 half, 7x Boston qualifier and Nike Ambassador. Training plans & private coaching for 5K–marathon.

Starting at $60.00

Boulder Colorado United States
JJ Yabu

JJ Yabu

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Mile/1500m Half Marathon Competitive

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.

JJ offers remote private coaching to help runners train smarter and stay healthy. PT and VDOT O2 coach creating individualized plans with optional strength work.

Starting at $145.00

Fürth Bayern Germany
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

Dublin Ireland Ireland
Dean Carroll

Dean Carroll

Dublin, Ireland, Ireland

Half Marathon 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

Curry Rivel Somerset United Kingdom
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

Platteville Wi United States
Riley Coulter

Riley Coulter

Platteville, Wi, United States

Mile/1500m Half Marathon 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.

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

Cheltenham Gloucestershire United Kingdom
Mark Day

Mark Day

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Mile/1500m Half Marathon 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

Pasadena CA United States
Dr. Andres T. De La Cruz, DC, CSCS

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

Pasadena, CA, United States

Mile/1500m Half Marathon Competitive

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

Raleigh North Carolina United States
Joseph Gendy

Joseph Gendy

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Half Marathon Competitive Boston Marathon

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.

Joseph builds VDOT plans for beginners through masters and Boston hopefuls. RRCA L2 coach who led three athletes to marathon PRs; offers remote training and private coaching.

Starting at $80.00

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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 1600m and 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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