Danny Mercado
West Covina, California, United States
Half Marathon 15km 5km
- Client Consultation
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Backroads Endurance
Noblesville, Indiana, United States
Half Marathon 15km 5km
- Running Injury Consultation $80.00
Ben Lauder Dykes
New York, New York, United Kingdom
Half Marathon 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
- Coaching call $25.00
Pete Simon
Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom
Half Marathon 15km 5km
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.
- 15 minute Strategy Call
- Coaching Call $45.00
Becky Croft
Tulsa, OK, United States
Half Marathon 15km 5km
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.
- 30 Minute Coaching Consultation $25.00
David Abbott
Sacramento, California, United States
Half Marathon 15km 5km
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.
- Performance Review Consultation + 3 Actionable Fixes $50.00
Richard Airey
Seneca , South Carolina, United States
Half Marathon 15km 5km
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.
- Ultra Marathon Consultation $75.00
Juan Carlos Arcos Lira
Acolman, CDMX, Mexico
Half Marathon 5km 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.
RRCA Level 2
RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
+1
- 1° Consulta gratis
- Consulta 1 a 1 $30.00
Conner Benson
Georgetown, Texas, United States
Half Marathon 15km 5km
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.
- Coaching Consultation - FREE
Daniel Farrugia
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Half Marathon 15km 5km
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.
- Free Initial Consultation
Nelle Fox
Bridgewater, Virginia, United States
Half Marathon 15km 5km
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
- Run Coaching or Running Performance Consultation $75.00
- Run Coaching or Running Performance Consultation $120.00
Alissa Kolarik
Wadsworth, Ohio, United States
Half Marathon 15km 5km
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
- Free Intro Call
- Coaching Consultation $50.00
Emily Kopacz
Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States
Half Marathon 5km 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.
- Initial Consultation $25.00
Andy Mellor
England, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Half Marathon 15km 5km
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.
- QnA $20.00
Evan Titus
Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
Half Marathon 5km 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.
- Half/Full Marathon - 1:1 Coaching Consultation - FREE
- 5K/10K - 1:1 Coaching Consultation - FREE
- Ultramarathon - 1:1 Coaching Consultation - FREE
Mark Day
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Half Marathon 15km 5km
- I offer a free 30-minute consultation to any athlete looking for clarity in their training.
Laura Filla
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Half Marathon 15km 5km
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.
RRCA Level 2
RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
+1
- Coaching Consultation
Melissa Labrie
Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Half Marathon 15km 5km
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.
- Free Personal Consultation
Angela Reckart
Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States
Half Marathon 15km 5km
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.
- Never Give Up- Personal Consultation with Coach Reck $25.00
- Training Program Review 30 minute call with Coach Reck $99.00
- Performance 101 with Coach Reck $150.00
Derek Riedel
San Antonio, TX, United States
Half Marathon 15km 5km
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
- Performance Review Consultation $80.00
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Marathon Consultation From Expert Running Coaches
Distance Expertise, Delivered the Way You Want
This page combines two choices that matter: coaches with real Marathon experience, offering it in the format you want - Consultation. Each listing shows exactly what's included, how communication works, and the price, so there are no surprises after checkout. The training itself runs on the VDOT methodology: individualized paces calculated from your current fitness, developed from the research of Dr. Jack Daniels, and refined as you progress.
Why the Combination Matters
A coach who focuses on Marathon training already knows the workout structure, progression, and recovery the goal demands - you're not paying someone to figure it out as they go. And because reviews can only be left by athletes who purchased from that coach, the feedback you're reading reflects real coaching relationships. Compare coach backgrounds and credentials, then message one directly if you want to talk it through first.
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Filter further by specialty, language, or price, ask your questions, and get started as soon as this week.
The Research Behind Your Marathon Consultation
VDOT comes from Dr. Jack Daniels - a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist Runner's World called "the Albert Einstein of the sport" and named "The World's Best Running Coach." His book Daniels' Running Formula is the same material coaches study for the V.O2 Certification exam. Your Marathon Consultation is built from that research, not a generic pace chart pulled off the shelf.
FAQ
Each listing spells out scope, communication, and pricing before you buy - what the coach delivers, how often you interact, and what it costs. Offers are built around Marathon training specifically, with individualized VDOT paces set from your current fitness.
That depends on your base and your goal - which is exactly the kind of question to message a coach about before you buy. Most coaches will look at your background and recommend a realistic timeline, built around your goal rather than a fixed template.
A coach who lists Marathon training among their specialties already knows the progression, workout mix, and recovery the goal demands. Profiles show each coach's specialties and reviews from athletes they've coached, so you can verify that experience before committing.
Dr. Jack Daniels: a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist named "The World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World. His research sets the individualized paces behind every Marathon Consultation listing, not a generic age-based chart.
Reviews can only be written by athletes who actually purchased that Marathon Consultation from the coach, so every rating reflects a real coaching relationship rather than anonymous feedback.
USATF (USA Track & Field) and RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) both run tiered coaching-education programs covering training science and coaching practice - separate from V.O2 Certified, which is V.O2's own credential built on Dr. Jack Daniels' methodology. Coaches can hold any combination of the three, and all are optional.
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, 15K, 5K, 3K, and Marathon. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.
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