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Private Marathon Mental Skills Coaches

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Amy Sitar

Amy Sitar

NY, NY, United States

Marathon Mental Skills Competitive

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
Tiffany England

Tiffany England

Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, United Kingdom

Marathon Mental Skills Competitive

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
Joe Shayne

Joe Shayne

New York, New York, United States

Marathon Mental Skills Competitive

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
Dami Alao

Dami Alao

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Marathon Mental Skills Competitive

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

Marathon Mental Skills Boston Marathon

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

Marathon Mental Skills Competitive

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

Marathon Mental Skills Competitive

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

Marathon Mental Skills Competitive

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
Cary Morgan

Cary Morgan

Vestavia, Alabama, United States

Marathon Physical Therapy Competitive

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
Karli Saur

Karli Saur

Bernardsville, New Jersey, United States

Marathon Mental Skills Competitive

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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Tom Palamar and Jenny Crawshaw

Tom Palamar and Jenny Crawshaw

New Port Richey, Florida, United States

Marathon Mental Skills Nutrition

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 One-on-One Coaching | Unlimited Text | Monthly Call $125.00 /mo
Andrew Samuels

Andrew Samuels

New York, NY, United States

Marathon Mental Skills Competitive

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
  • Personal Coaching (Training Plan + In Person Sessions) $200.00 /mo
Fleet Feet  Nashville

Fleet Feet Nashville

Nashville, TN, United States

Marathon Mental Skills 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. +1
  • Personal Coaching $150.00 /mo
Lindsey Altermatt

Lindsey Altermatt

St. Francis, Minnesota, United States

Marathon Mental Skills Cross Training

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.
  • The Collective Partnership (1:1 Custom Private Coaching) $150.00 /mo
Maddie Barrett

Maddie Barrett

Minneapolis , Minnesota, United States

Marathon Mental Skills Competitive

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.
  • Silver One-to-One Coaching $150.00 /mo
  • Gold One-to-One Coaching $180.00 /mo
Joseph Gendy

Joseph Gendy

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Marathon Mental Skills Physical Therapy

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.
  • The First Mile $120.00 /mo
  • Last Mile, Fast Finish $140.00 /mo
Melissa Labrie

Melissa Labrie

Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Marathon Mental Skills Recreational

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.
  • Personalized Run Coaching (Guided Plan) $100.00 /mo
  • Personalized Run Coaching (Full Support) $150.00 /mo
Karen Dunn

Karen Dunn

Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States

Marathon Mental Skills Competitive

4.2 (5) 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
  • Strengthen Your Stride - Individual Run Coaching $180.00 /mo
  • Strengthen Your Stride - Individual Run Coaching and Performance Training $280.00 /mo
  • Strengthen Your Stride - Performance Training $400.00 /mo

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

Yes! These coaches specialize in Mental Skills and Injury Prevention 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 Marathon training, so you get a plan built around your race distance rather than a generic template.