Rod Koborsi
San Francisco, California, United States
5km 2mi/3km 800m
- Goal Marathon Training Plan $85.00 16 Week plan
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Chucky Bizzarro
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, 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.
- Sub-3-Hour Marathon Training Plan $200.00 16 Week plan
Gayle Lindsay
Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom
5km 2mi/3km 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.
- Personalised 5km Training Plan for Beginner Runners $60.00 12 Week plan
- Personalised Marathon Training Plan for Beginner Runners $60.00 12 Week plan
- Personalised 5km Training Plan for Advanced Runners $60.00 12 Week plan
Rachel Turner
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
5km Marathon Nutrition
- Base Builder 12 weeks 3 runs a week: 10 to 16 Miles (16k to 26k) $45.00 12 Week plan
- Marathon Training Plan 20-weeks 4 runs a week: 4-to-5 Hour Finisher Program $75.00 20 Week plan
Ben Lauder Dykes
New York, New York, United Kingdom
Marathon Competitive Nutrition
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.
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- NYC Marathon - 16 week Training program $400.00 16 Week plan
- Berlin Marathon - 15 week Training program $400.00 15 Week plan
- Chicago Marathon - 16 week Training program $400.00 16 Week plan
Becky Anthony
Phoenix, Arizona, 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.
- Personalized Training Plan - Marathon or Half Marathon $80.00 16 Week plan
Jordan Colby
Chico, CA, USA
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.
- Comprehensive marathon planning program $550.00 20 Week plan
Malindi Elmore
Kelowna, BC, Canada
5km 2mi/3km 800m
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.
- Training Plan for the High School Athlete $150.00 12 Week plan
- Road Race Training Plan $200.00 16 Week plan
Pamela Hunt
New York, New York, 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.
- Curated Strength & Mobility Routine $30.00 4 Week plan
- One-on-One In Person Running Session $120.00
- Foundational Run Plan - Monthly training schedule to reach specific goals $180.00 4 Week plan
Tom Myers
New York, NY, USA
5km 2mi/3km 800m
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.
- NYC Marathon Training $100.00 16 Week plan
Joe Shayne
New York, New York, 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.
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.
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- The Marathon Experience $125.00 24 Week plan
- Premium Coaching 16 Week Package $1,175.50 18 Week plan
- TeamWRK--All Access Training $25.00 /mo
Natural Athlete Training System
Arlington, Virginia, United States
5km 2mi/3km 800m
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.
USATF Level 2
USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science.
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- Military Fitness Assessment Training Plan $59.00 12 Week plan
- Marathon Training Plan $89.00 15 Week plan
- Marathon Training Plan $99.00 18 Week plan
Sarah Kozul
Lakeland , Florida, United States
5km Marathon 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.
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- 🌶️ 12 week 5k Plan $60.00 12 Week plan
- 🌶️ 25 Week Foundations Marathon Plan $150.00 25 Week plan
- 🌶️🌶️ 20 Week Intermediate Marathon Plan $150.00 20 Week plan
Bonnie Wilder
West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
5km 2mi/3km 800m
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.
- 5K - Intermediate/Advanced $49.00 8 Week plan
- 5K - Beginner $49.00 8 Week plan
- Marathon - Beginner $89.00 18 Week plan
Juan Carlos Arcos Lira
Acolman, CDMX, Mexico
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 2
RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
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- Programa de entrenamiento para 5km $80.00 12 Week plan
- Programa de entrenamiento para Maratón $150.00 20 Week plan
Melanie Boyd
Panama, Panama, Panama
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.
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- Race endurance Buildup - Stage 3 $125.00 4 Week plan
Shaina Cales
Boise, Idaho, United States
5km 2mi/3km 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.
RRCA Level 1
RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
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- Army 2 Mile 12-Week Plan $25.00 12 Week plan
- Marine Corps 3 Mile 12-Week Plan $25.00 12 Week plan
- Air Force/Navy/Coast Guard 1.5 mile 12-Week Plan $25.00 12 Week plan
Daniel Farrugia
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
5km 2mi/3km 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.
- Pre-100km Training Plan $50.00 8 Week plan
Nelle Fox
Bridgewater, Virginia, United States
5km 2mi/3km 800m
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.
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- 4th of July 5K Training Program $34.99 4 Week plan
- Novice 5K Plan $45.00 8 Week plan
- Intermediate 5K Training Plan $45.00 8 Week plan
CESAR HUBBARD
Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico
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.
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.
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- Personalized Marathon Training Plan – Individualized Coaching & Monitoring $90.00 4 Week plan
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A Structured Plan for the Toughest Distance
A marathon training plan built on individualized VDOT paces - developed from the research of Dr. Jack Daniels, a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist - takes the guesswork out of long-run pacing, tempo effort, and taper timing. Your coach calibrates every workout to your current fitness so the plan gets you to the start line trained, not overtrained. You'll see your full build week by week, from base mileage through peak long runs to taper, with clear guidance on why each phase matters.
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FAQ
A full week-by-week build - base mileage, tempo blocks, peak long runs, and taper - with individualized VDOT paces for every workout, shown on the listing before you buy.
Dr. Jack Daniels: a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist named "The World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World. Every marathon training plan on the marketplace is built from his individualized pacing research.
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, 3K, 800m, and Marathon. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.
All coaches on this page offer Training Plans. Check each coach's profile to see pricing, duration, and what's included in their coaching packages.
Yes! The coaches on this page offer Training Plans 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.
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