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Private Marathon Beginner Runners Coaches – Page 6

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Kasey Halbleib

Kasey Halbleib

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Marathon Beginner Recreational

  • 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 Beginner 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 Beginner Competitive

  • 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 Beginner 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 Beginner Competitive

  • Monthly Coaching Plan $80.00 /mo
Elizabeth Miller

Elizabeth Miller

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Marathon Beginner 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.
  • 1:1 Virtual Run Coaching $135.00 /mo
Ian Paramore

Ian Paramore

Loughborough , Leicestershire , United Kingdom

Marathon Beginner Competitive

  • Private Coaching Online $79.00 /mo
Nathan Pennington

Nathan Pennington

Grand Haven, Michigan, United States

Marathon Beginner Exercise Science

  • Monthly Coaching $299.00 /mo
Angela Reckart

Angela Reckart

Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States

Marathon Beginner Competitive

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.
  • NGU Private Monthly Coaching with Coach Reck $350.00 /mo
Derek Riedel

Derek Riedel

San Antonio, TX, United States

Marathon Beginner Competitive

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
  • Expert Private Coaching $150.00 /mo
Thomas  Rödin

Thomas Rödin

Malmö, Skåne, Sweden

Marathon Beginner Competitive

  • Private Coaching $80.00 /mo
David Schwinger - ETA

David Schwinger - ETA

Rochester, New York, United States

Marathon Beginner Competitive

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

Marathon Beginner Cross Training

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

Andrew Shivery

Miami, Florida, United States

Marathon Beginner Competitive

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

Liam Struwe

Hertford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Marathon Beginner 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

Marathon Beginner Competitive

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

Marathon Beginner Triathlon

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

Marathon Beginner Competitive

  • Private Coaching $120.00 /mo
The Endurance Collective

The Endurance Collective

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Marathon Exercise Science Competitive

  • Private 1:1 Endurance Coaching $250.00 /mo
Evan Espinoza

Evan Espinoza

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Marathon Beginner Competitive

  • 1-on-1 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 Marathon. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.

Yes! These coaches specialize in Beginner Runners, Exercise Scientist, and Triathlons 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.