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Pedro Lopez

Pedro Lopez

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Marathon Competitive Boston 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.
  • Private Coaching $150.00 /mo
Roabel Medhanie

Roabel Medhanie

Oakland, CA, United States

Marathon Competitive Boston 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.
  • 1 on 1 Private Coaching - All Access $150.00 /mo
Todd Nickel

Todd Nickel

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Marathon Competitive Boston 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.
  • Monthly 1:1 Online Run Coaching $149.00 /mo
Steven Salefske

Steven Salefske

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Marathon Competitive High School

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 - General $75.00 /mo
Andrew Samuels

Andrew Samuels

New York, NY, United States

Marathon Competitive High School

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
  • Personal Coaching (Training Plan + In Person Sessions) $200.00 /mo
JJ Yabu

JJ Yabu

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Marathon Competitive High School

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.
  • Individualized Run Coaching $145.00 /mo
  • Run + Strength Coaching $195.00 /mo
Maddie Barrett

Maddie Barrett

Minneapolis , Minnesota, United States

Marathon Competitive Boston Marathon

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
Katie Brady

Katie Brady

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Marathon Competitive Beginner

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.
  • 1:1 Private Coaching $80.00 /mo
Dean Carroll

Dean Carroll

Dublin, Ireland, Ireland

Marathon Competitive Beginner

  • 1:1 Coaching $79.95 /mo
Rob Cornelius

Rob Cornelius

Curry Rivel, Somerset, United Kingdom

Marathon Competitive Boston Marathon

  • Private Coaching Package $85.00 /mo
  • Premium Coaching Package $110.00 /mo
Riley Coulter

Riley Coulter

Platteville, Wi, United States

Marathon Competitive Cross Training

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.
  • Individualized Coaching $135.00 /mo
Mark Day

Mark Day

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Marathon Competitive Strength & Conditioning

  • COACHED | ONLINE COACHING | MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION $120.00 /mo
Dr. Andres T. De La Cruz, DC, CSCS

Dr. Andres T. De La Cruz, DC, CSCS

Pasadena, CA, United States

Marathon Competitive Exercise Science

  • Private Coaching w/ Injury prevention $165.00 /mo
Joseph Gendy

Joseph Gendy

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Marathon Competitive Boston Marathon

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
Mark Good

Mark Good

Jackson, Michigan, United States

Marathon Competitive High School

  • Semi-Personalized Coaching $79.95 /mo
  • Personalized Coaching - Premium $100.00 /mo
Kasey Halbleib

Kasey Halbleib

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Marathon Competitive Beginner

  • Plan Two: Monthly Custom Coaching $100.00 /mo
  • Plan One: Fully Dynamic Coaching $150.00 /mo
John Hoffman

John Hoffman

Wesley Chapel, Florida, United States

Marathon Competitive Exercise Science

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 1-on-1 Coaching $80.00 /mo
Dimitris Kyriakopoulos

Dimitris Kyriakopoulos

Athens, Attica , Greece

Marathon Competitive Boston Marathon

  • Running Personal Training on line app only 7 days trial! $80.00 /mo
  • On line Running Coaching - (unlimited communication) 7 days trial $100.00 /mo
Melissa Labrie

Melissa Labrie

Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Marathon Competitive 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
Jonathan Lyau

Jonathan Lyau

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Marathon Competitive High School

  • Monthly Coaching Plan $80.00 /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 Competitive Runners and Exercise Scientist 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.