Danny Mercado
West Covina, California, United States
5km 2mi/3km 800m
- 18 Week Plan $200.00 18 Week plan
- 24 Week Training Plan $239.00 24 Week plan
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Kristyn R Smith
New York, New York, United States
5km Marathon Strength & Conditioning
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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- 16 week Level 4 Marathon Plan $65.00 16 Week plan
- 16 week Level 2 Marathon Plan $65.00 16 Week plan
- 16 week Level 3 Marathon Plan $65.00 16 Week plan
John Carstens
Kansas City, MO, 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.
- Coach Carstens Introductory Plan $50.00 8 Week plan
- Coach Carstens 5K & 10K Plan $125.00 12 Week plan
- Marathon Plan $300.00 20 Week plan
Sue McDonald
Santa Barbara, CA, 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.
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- “I want to be a Runner” Beginner training plan $90.00 12 Week plan
- 5k Training plan $95.00 12 Week plan
- Full Marathon Training Plan $125.00 24 Week plan
Ben Lauder Dykes
New York, New York, United Kingdom
Marathon Strength & Conditioning 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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- 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
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
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 Strength & Conditioning
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 Strength & Conditioning
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
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
Alissa Kolarik
Wadsworth, Ohio, United States
5km Marathon Strength & Conditioning
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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- 4 Runs/Week Marathon Plan $200.00 16 Week plan
Emily Kopacz
Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States
5km Marathon Strength & Conditioning
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.
- Custom Training Plan $75.00 16 Week plan
Andy Mellor
England, Greater Manchester, 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.
- 12 week training plan including video chat (pre and post plan) strength advice and weekly communication $450.00 12 Week plan
Forrest Hamilton
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 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.
- 5K Training Plan $80.00 16 Week plan
Tom Palamar and Jenny Crawshaw
New Port Richey, Florida, 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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- 5K PR Plan – Build Speed and Confidence in 12 Weeks $50.00 12 Week plan
- Spring Track Training Plan for 400m - Mile Events $50.00 10 Week plan
- Marathon PR Plan – Train Smart, Finish Strong in 16 Weeks $65.00 16 Week plan
Andrew Samuels
New York, NY, United States
5km Marathon Strength & Conditioning
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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- In Person Session Add-On $150.00 1 Week plan
- Runner Focused Strength $200.00 4 Week plan
- Individualized Training Plan (5k, 10k, 13.1, 26.2) $200.00 4 Week plan
Evan Titus
Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
5km Marathon Strength & Conditioning
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.
- 50 Day Couch to 5K Program $50.00 7 Week plan
- 6 Week VO2 Max Booster $62.99 6 Week plan
- Finish Your 1ST Marathon in 3 Months $120.00 12 Week plan
Gaby Go
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
5km 2mi/3km 800m
- Couch to 5k $45.00 12 Week plan
- 10k Training Plan - Advanced $60.00 16 Week plan
- 5k Training Plan - Advanced $60.00 16 Week plan
Mark Day
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
5km 2mi/3km 800m
- Structure | 5K Improvement Plan $45.00 12 Week plan
- BLUEPRINT 5/10 | 8-WEEK SPEED DEVELOPMENT $50.00 8 Week plan
- Hyrox 12 Week | Performance Training Plan $80.00 12 Week plan
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Marathon Training Plans From Expert Coaches
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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Coaches on the marketplace specialize across the full range of marathon goals. Filter by specialty to find one who's guided runners through your exact situation, whether that's a finish-line goal or a BQ attempt.
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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.
Yes! These coaches specialize in Certified Strength and Conditioning 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 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.
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