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Denver Colorado United States
Will Baldwin

Will Baldwin

Denver , Colorado, United States

800m Half Marathon Masters

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

Will Baldwin builds personalized plans and ongoing coaching for beginners to competitive runners, focusing on faster, healthier, and more enjoyable training.

Starting at $29.99

West Covina California United States
Danny Mercado

Danny Mercado

West Covina, California, United States

800m Half Marathon Masters

5.0 (10)

Danny guides runners—from beginners to competitive athletes—leveraging NCAA titles, Olympic Trials marathon experience and Hall of Fame honors. Offers training plans and private coaching.

Starting at $99.00

Eureka Missouri United States
Dylan Belles

Dylan Belles

Eureka, Missouri, United States

Half Marathon Masters Competitive

5.0 (48) 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.

Dylan Belles—VDOT O2 coach, 2x Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier and former Brooks pro—offers remote private coaching for beginners to elites (1600m–marathon).

Starting at $150.00

Flagstaff AZ United States
Nicholas Hilton

Nicholas Hilton

Flagstaff, AZ, United States

800m Half Marathon Masters

5.0 (25) 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

Nicholas Hilton, VDOT O2 & USATF L1 certified, brings nearly 20 years' experience and a 2:16 marathon PR to coach beginners through competitive and masters runners; offers private coaching and plans.

Starting at $20.00

Kansas City MO United States
John Carstens

John Carstens

Kansas City, MO, United States

Half Marathon Masters Competitive

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.

John Carstens uses VDOT-based speed work and hands-on coaching to get runners PRs, prevent injury, and adapt plans. Offers training plans and private coaching.

Starting at $50.00

Baltimore Arizona United States
John Reniewicki

John Reniewicki

Baltimore, Arizona, United States

800m Half Marathon Masters

5.0 (13) 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.

John, VDOT O2-certified pro at Under Armour HQ, helps beginners to Olympic hopefuls hit PRs from 800m to marathon. Offers consultations, training plans and private coaching.

Starting at $60.00

Denver CO USA
Steve Crnic

Steve Crnic

Denver, CO, USA

800m Half Marathon Masters

5.0 (11) 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.

Steve, Brooklyn-based VDOT O2 coach and gait analysis expert, uses a 2:40 marathon PR plus footwear and mechanics know-how to reduce injury risk and help runners progress.

Starting at $49.95

Albany New York United States
Dr. Matt DeBole, DPT

Dr. Matt DeBole, DPT

Albany, New York , United States

800m Half Marathon Masters

4.9 (51) 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.

Matt blends elite racing (5x All‑American, 2008 Olympic Trials & Boston qualifier) with DPT and VDOT O2 coaching, biomechanical tech, training plans and private coaching.

Starting at $47.00

St. John's NL Canada
Will Small

Will Small

St. John's, NL, Canada

Half Marathon Masters Competitive

5.0 (9) 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.

Will Small offers 20+ years' experience and VDOT O2 training with periodized, time-based plans delivered via V.O2 app for beginner to competitive runners.

Starting at $45.00

Noblesville Indiana United States
Backroads Endurance

Backroads Endurance

Noblesville, Indiana, United States

800m Half Marathon Masters

5.0 (7)

Blake helps runners recover and improve speed using DPT and CSCS expertise; from beginners to pros, he offers private coaching and consultations. Learn more.

Starting at $25.00

Flagstaff Arizona United States
Matt McClintock - McKirdy Trained

Matt McClintock - McKirdy Trained

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

800m Half Marathon Masters

5.0 (6) 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

Matt coaches beginners to elites with evidence‑based plans (USATF L1, VDOT O2). His athletes include Olympic/World qualifiers, a 7th at Paris 2024 and a 2025 World Champs marathon bronze.

Starting at $100.00

Chattanooga TN U.S
Kevin Huwe

Kevin Huwe

Chattanooga, TN, U.S

Half Marathon Masters Competitive

5.0 (6) 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.

Kevin offers remote VDOT O2-certified private coaching for 1600m–marathon, using VDOT plans that took his marathon from 2:55 to 2:27 and produced athlete PRs.

Starting at $80.00

Savannah Virginia United States
Colin Cronin

Colin Cronin

Savannah, Virginia, United States

Half Marathon Masters High School

4.9 (11)

Colin coaches high-school to masters runners with D1 and marathon experience. Remote & group, plans & consults to build fitness, mindset and race results.

Starting at $47.00

Houston Texas United States
Adam Burum

Adam Burum

Houston, Texas, United States

800m Half Marathon Masters

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.

Adam coaches 800m–marathon runners with collegiate and road-racing experience and VDOT O2 certification. He offers training plans, private coaching and consultations (in-person or remote).

Starting at $25.00

San Francisco California United States
Rod Koborsi

Rod Koborsi

San Francisco, California, United States

800m Half Marathon Masters

5.0 (3)

Rod pairs elite racing (8-time All‑American; 5th US 5,000m, 13:26) with coaching for 800m–marathon runners, offering private coaching and training plans.

Starting at $75.00

New York New York United Kingdom
Ben Lauder Dykes

Ben Lauder Dykes

New York, New York, United Kingdom

Half Marathon Masters 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

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

Chico CA USA
Jordan Colby

Jordan Colby

Chico, CA, USA

Half Marathon Masters 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.

Jordan Colby pairs DPT/OCS clinical expertise and VDOT O2 coaching with distance-racing experience (2:44 marathon) to offer private coaching, plans and consultations.

Starting at $99.99

Birmingham Alabama USA
Kirk Mueller

Kirk Mueller

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Half Marathon Masters 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.

Kirk Mueller, VDOT O2 coach with decades of racing and Daniels' Running Formula expertise, helps competitive and masters runners improve pacing, fueling, and race execution.

Starting at $100.00

New York New York United States
Joe Shayne

Joe Shayne

New York, New York, United States

Half Marathon Masters 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. 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

Joe offers flexible, structured coaching for 5K–marathon runners. USATF/VDOT/RRCA-certified, he's guided 1,000+ runners including 20+ Boston qualifiers.

Starting at $25.00

Arlington Virginia United States
Natural Athlete Training System

Natural Athlete Training System

Arlington, Virginia, United States

800m Half Marathon Masters

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. 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. +2

Amy & Ryan pair elite marathon experience with VDOT O2 and USATF L1/L2 certifications to offer remote consultations, training plans and private coaching for all runners.

Starting at $59.00

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

Yes! These coaches specialize in Masters Runners 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 Masters Runners with 800m training experience. This targeted approach helps you train smarter and reach your race goals.

Yes! The coaches on this page combine 800m training expertise with experience coaching Masters Runners.

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