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Amy Sitar

Amy Sitar

NY, NY, United States

5km Marathon Beginner

5.0 (37) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Custom Monthly Calendar w/ Private Coaching $180.00 /mo
  • Custom Monthly Training Calendar w/ Private Coaching (Premium) $249.99 /mo
Michelle Baxter

Michelle Baxter

_, Minnesota, United States

5km Marathon Beginner

5.0 (28) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • 1-on-1 Coaching (*FULL*) $195.00 /mo
Tiffany England

Tiffany England

Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, United Kingdom

5km Marathon Beginner

5.0 (13) 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. 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. +2
  • Month to Month Remote - Coaching Subscription $190.00 /mo
Amanda Hoang

Amanda Hoang

Houston, Texas, United States

5km Marathon Beginner

5.0 (4) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • 1-on-1 Private Coaching $150.00 /mo
Sara Plumstead

Sara Plumstead

Detroit, Michigan, USA

5km Marathon Beginner

5.0 (2) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Individual Coaching - Basic $100.00 /mo
  • Individual Coaching - Premium $150.00 /mo
Diane Neubauer

Diane Neubauer

Ambler, Pennsylvania, United States

5km Marathon Beginner

5.0 (1) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Monthly Run Coaching $120.00 /mo
Joe Shayne

Joe Shayne

New York, New York, United States

5km Marathon Beginner

5.0 (1) 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. 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. +2
  • Premium Private Coaching | 12 Month Minumum Commitment $250.00 /mo
  • Premium Private Coaching Monthly | 6 Month Minimum Commitment $295.00 /mo
Sarah Kozul

Sarah Kozul

Lakeland , Florida, United States

5km Marathon Beginner

5.0 (1) 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
  • Monthly Ongoing $80.00 /mo
Dami Alao

Dami Alao

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

5km Marathon Beginner

5.0 (1) 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.
  • Hybrid 1:1 Coaching $400.00 /mo
Becky Croft

Becky Croft

Tulsa, OK, United States

5km Marathon Beginner

5.0 (1) 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.
  • Basic - Online Personal Coaching $130.00 /mo
  • Advanced - Online Personal Coaching $150.00 /mo
Juan Carlos Arcos Lira

Juan Carlos Arcos Lira

Acolman, CDMX, Mexico

5km Marathon Beginner

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Entrenamiento Presencial $80.00 /mo
  • C. Coaching comunicación básica $80.00 /mo
  • B. Coachin con comunicación estandar $100.00 /mo
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Nialah Ferrer

Nialah Ferrer

Washington D.C and NYC, New York, United States

5km Marathon Beginner

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Month-to-Month Training $200.00 /mo
  • 16 Week Individualized Training Plan - Marathon $650.00 /mo
  • 18 Week Individualized Training Plan - Marathon $700.00 /mo
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Nelle Fox

Nelle Fox

Bridgewater, Virginia, United States

5km Marathon Beginner

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. 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. +2
  • Run Vibrant Base Building Training Membership $80.00 /mo
  • Harrisonburg Half Group Training $80.00 /mo
Alissa Kolarik

Alissa Kolarik

Wadsworth, Ohio, United States

5km Marathon Beginner

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • One-on-One Coaching $200.00 /mo
Bruce MCINTOSH

Bruce MCINTOSH

BOARDMAN, Ohio, United States

5km Marathon Beginner

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Private Coaching $120.00 /mo
Melissa Malani

Melissa Malani

Winter Park, FL, USA

5km Marathon Beginner

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. 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. +2
  • Custom Monthly Coaching $99.00 /mo
Cary Morgan

Cary Morgan

Vestavia, Alabama, United States

5km Marathon Beginner

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • Silver Plan - unlimited communication $125.00 /mo
Jillian Reyna

Jillian Reyna

Akron, Ohio, United States

5km Marathon Beginner

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • 1x1 Run Coaching $135.00 /mo
Karli Saur

Karli Saur

Bernardsville, New Jersey, United States

5km Marathon Beginner

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +2
  • Private Coaching - "Get Moving" Fundamentals Plan $200.00 /mo
  • Private Coaching - "Goals First" Choice Plan $300.00 /mo
  • Private Coaching - "Strength In Run" Prime Plan $350.00 /mo
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Cathy Yancey

Cathy Yancey

Eagle River, Ak, United States

5km Marathon Beginner

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1
  • One-on-One Personalized Running Coaching $95.00 /mo

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Private Marathon Coaching, One-on-One Support to Race Day

Ongoing Guidance for the Distance That Punishes Mistakes

The marathon leaves little room for pacing or fueling errors, which is exactly why private coaching matters most here. Your coach reviews your long runs, adjusts your VDOT training paces - the individualized system from two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist Dr. Jack Daniels - as fitness changes, and works through race-week logistics, fueling, and pacing strategy with you directly. It's built for runners who want more than a plan on paper: a coaching relationship that adapts as training, weather, and life get in the way.

From First Marathon to Elite Qualifying Standards

Marketplace coaches specialize across the full spectrum of marathon goals, from finish-line first-timers to athletes chasing Boston or Olympic Trials qualifying standards.

Work With a Marathon Coach Directly

Compare coaching philosophies and reviews from athletes each coach has trained, then message one to talk through your race before you commit.

FAQ

A training plan is a structured program you follow independently; private coaching adds an ongoing relationship where the coach reviews your long runs and adjusts your VDOT paces as your build unfolds, rather than handing you a fixed schedule up front.

Dr. Jack Daniels: a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist named "The World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World. Private marathon coaches refine his individualized pacing research around you as your build unfolds.

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 5K and Marathon. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.

Yes! These coaches specialize in Beginner Runners and are experienced in helping runners with these specific needs. Check individual profiles for more details about their coaching philosophy and approach.

All coaches on this page offer Private. Check each coach's profile to see pricing, duration, and what's included in their coaching packages.

Yes! The coaches on this page offer Private tailored specifically to 5K training, so you get a plan built around your race distance rather than a generic template.

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