Evan Espinoza
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
5km Marathon Beginner
- 1-on-1 Coaching $125.00 /mo
Private 5K Beginner Runners Coaches – Page 7
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Tanner Twigg
Ellendale, North Dakota, United States
5km Beginner Recreational
- Individual 4 Week Coaching $80.00 /mo
Amy Windle
Langley, BC, Canada
5km Marathon Beginner
- Return to Sport Postpartum $125.00 /mo
- One-on-One Run Coaching $175.00 /mo
Karen Dunn
Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States
5km Marathon Beginner
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
San Diego, California, United States
5km Marathon Beginner
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
Ali Greenberg
Los Angeles, California, United States
5km Marathon Beginner
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
Hockley, Texas, United States
5km Beginner 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
Chicago, Illinois, United States
5km Marathon Beginner
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
New York, NY, United States
5km Marathon Beginner
- 1:1 Personalized Running Coaching $125.00 /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.
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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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