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David Schwinger - ETA

David Schwinger - ETA

Rochester, New York, United States

5km 800m Marathon

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.
  • Personalized Private Coaching $120.00 /mo
Hannah Shakeshaft

Hannah Shakeshaft

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

5km Marathon Cross Training

  • General 1:1 Coaching $130.00 /mo
Andrew Shivery

Andrew Shivery

Miami, Florida, United States

5km Marathon Competitive

  • 1:1 Private Coaching $150.00 /mo
Liam Struwe

Liam Struwe

Hertford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

5km Marathon Competitive

  • Running Coaching - With 24/7 Direct Messaging Only $79.95 /mo
  • Running Coaching - With Weekly Video Calls $139.99 /mo
Arash Taheri

Arash Taheri

Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States

5km 800m Marathon

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
  • Boston Marathon $125.00 /mo
  • General Monthly Plan $125.00 /mo
Rob VanCleve

Rob VanCleve

Columbus, OH, United States

5km 800m Marathon

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.
  • Private Coaching: Work One-On-One With Rob $195.00 /mo
Christina Welsh

Christina Welsh

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

5km Marathon Competitive

  • Private Coaching $120.00 /mo
The Endurance Collective

The Endurance Collective

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

5km Marathon Competitive

  • Private 1:1 Endurance Coaching $250.00 /mo
Casey Comber

Casey Comber

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

5km 800m Marathon

  • Private Coaching - Standard $135.00 /mo
Evan Espinoza

Evan Espinoza

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

5km Marathon Competitive

  • 1-on-1 Coaching $125.00 /mo
Evan Schwartz

Evan Schwartz

Boulder, Colorado, United States

5km 800m Marathon

  • Personalized Remote Run Coaching $170.00 /mo
Tanner Twigg

Tanner Twigg

Ellendale, North Dakota, United States

5km Recreational Beginner

  • Individual 4 Week Coaching $80.00 /mo
Amy Windle

Amy Windle

Langley, BC, Canada

5km Marathon Competitive

  • Return to Sport Postpartum $125.00 /mo
  • One-on-One Run Coaching $175.00 /mo
Karen Dunn

Karen Dunn

Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States

5km 800m Marathon

4.2 (5) 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
  • 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
Chase Solarin

Chase Solarin

San Diego, California, United States

5km Marathon Competitive

1.0 (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.
  • 1:1 Coaching $150.00 /mo
Coach Kevin Strehlo

Coach Kevin Strehlo

Los Angeles, CA, United States

5km Marathon Competitive

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. 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
  • HAVE FUN & GET FASTER $50.00 /mo
  • MARATHON GOAL ACHIEVEMENT $70.00 /mo
  • 9-day Cycle "Meb model" for Masters Runners with Two Easy Days Between Hard Workouts $75.00 /mo
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Ali Greenberg

Ali Greenberg

Los Angeles, California, United States

5km 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. 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. +2
  • 1:1 Private Coaching $170.00 /mo
Tyler Rohrman

Tyler Rohrman

Hockley, Texas, United States

5km 800m 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.
  • Year-Round Private Training (Experienced XC/TF Runners) $117.86 /mo
Quint Van Beek

Quint Van Beek

Chicago, Illinois, United States

5km 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.
  • Private Coaching $80.00 /mo
Vinny Mui

Vinny Mui

New York, NY, United States

5km 800m Marathon

  • 1:1 Personalized Running Coaching $125.00 /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 5K, 800m, and Marathon. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.

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.

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.