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Pamela Hunt

Pamela Hunt

New York, New York, United States

Marathon Competitive Nutrition

5.0 (1) 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.

Pamela tailors VDOT O2-informed plans for beginners to competitive and masters runners, offering consultations, training plans and private coaching to unlock PBs.

Starting at $30.00

Oleksii Kocheshkov

Oleksii Kocheshkov

Ukraine, Kharkiv, Ukraine

15km Marathon Competitive

5.0 (1) 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.

Oleksii blends a decade of running, six years in running science and VDOT O2 certification to coach 300+ athletes remotely or via consultations (private coaching).

Starting at $60.00

Kirk Mueller

Kirk Mueller

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

15km Marathon Competitive

5.0 (1) 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.

Kirk Mueller, VDOT O2 coach with decades of racing and Daniels' Running Formula expertise, helps competitive and masters runners improve pacing, fueling, and race execution.

Starting at $100.00

Tom Myers

Tom Myers

New York, NY, USA

15km Marathon Competitive

5.0 (1) 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.

Tom offers diligent, supportive coaching for 800m–marathon runners. VDOT O2-certified with NASM corrective training, he builds individualized plans and rehabs injuries.

Starting at $50.00

Diane Neubauer

Diane Neubauer

Ambler, Pennsylvania, United States

15km Marathon Competitive

5.0 (1) 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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1

Diane coaches remotely for beginners to Boston qualifiers, offering VDOT O2 and RRCA Level 1 guidance with training plans and private coaching.

Starting at $75.00

Joe Shayne

Joe Shayne

New York, New York, United States

Marathon Competitive Boston Marathon

5.0 (1) 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. 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. +2

Joe offers flexible, structured coaching for 5K–marathon runners. USATF/VDOT/RRCA-certified, he's guided 1,000+ runners including 20+ Boston qualifiers.

Starting at $25.00

Pete Simon

Pete Simon

Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

15km Marathon Nutrition

5.0 (1) 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.

Pete, VDOT O2 coach with 17+ years as a British Army PT instructor, offers in-person and remote VDOT plans, runTRAIN cross-training, private coaching and consultations.

Starting at $45.00

Natural Athlete Training System

Natural Athlete Training System

Arlington, Virginia, United States

15km Marathon Competitive

5.0 (1) 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. +2

Amy & Ryan pair elite marathon experience with VDOT O2 and USATF L1/L2 certifications to offer remote consultations, training plans and private coaching for all runners.

Starting at $59.00

Sarah Kozul

Sarah Kozul

Lakeland , Florida, United States

15km Marathon Beginner

5.0 (1) 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. +1

Sarah coaches beginners to competitive marathoners with RRCA Level 1 & 2 expertise, offering tailored TrainingPlan and PrivateCoaching using evidence-based methods.

Starting at $60.00

Dami Alao

Dami Alao

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Marathon Competitive Boston Marathon

5.0 (1) 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.

Dami builds consistency through full diagnostics of mechanics, strength, breathwork and aerobic limits, then crafts individualized plans. RRCA Level 1; private in-person or remote coaching.

Starting at $400.00

Becky Croft

Becky Croft

Tulsa, OK, United States

15km Marathon Boston Marathon

5.0 (1) 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.

Becky offers tailored, injury-aware VDOT02 plans for beginners to veterans, coaching 800m–ultra with RRCA, Chi Running and strength focus; remote, group or private.

Starting at $25.00

Ruth Atkinson - McKirdy Trained

Ruth Atkinson - McKirdy Trained

Texas, Texas, United States

15km 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.

Ruth helps beginner and recreational runners train K5 to marathon and Boston Marathon with VDOT O2 certified remote coaching, consultations and private plans.

Starting at $30.00

David Abbott

David Abbott

Sacramento, California, United States

15km Marathon Cross Training

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.

David helps runners 40+ get stronger, stay healthy and improve with strength, injury-prevention, and high-low training. Offers consultations.

Starting at $50.00

Richard Airey

Richard Airey

Seneca , South Carolina, United States

15km 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.

Rich blends 30 years of racing/coaching, Leadville top-20 finishes and a strength-first RunningWOD approach to boost longevity. Consultations available.

Starting at $75.00

Juan Carlos Arcos Lira

Juan Carlos Arcos Lira

Acolman, CDMX, Mexico

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1

Juan Carlos guides beginners to 5K–marathon athletes with science-based, structured plans. VDOT O2 & RRCA L2 certified; offers private coaching, plans and consultations.

Starting at $30.00

Conner Benson

Conner Benson

Georgetown, Texas, United States

15km 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.

Conner blends VO2 testing, exercise physiology and strength/biomechanics expertise to coach competitive, high school and masters runners remotely.

Starting at $90.00

Melanie Boyd

Melanie Boyd

Panama, Panama, Panama

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1

Melanie, Boston-qualified 12x marathoner and VDOT O2/RRCA/NASM-certified coach, guides beginners to competitive runners with in-person/remote coaching, camps, consultations and training plans.

Starting at $125.00

Shaina Cales

Shaina Cales

Boise, Idaho, United States

Marathon Boston Marathon Cross Training

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. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. +1

Shaina (Boise) — VDOT O2 & RRCA coach, ten-time marathoner (3:16). Offers individualized, periodized training plans (remote or in-person) for runners of all levels.

Starting at $25.00

Jim Ellis

Jim Ellis

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Marathon Competitive 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.

Jim guides beginners to competitive runners remotely. VDOT O2 certified, former Level 10 gymnast and 2024 100‑mile finisher. Offers private coaching.

Starting at $100.00

Daniel Farrugia

Daniel Farrugia

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

15km 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.

Daniel guides beginners to ultras with 27 years' experience, VDOT O2 and Athletics Australia Level 2 credentials. Offers in-person, remote, group coaching and training plans.

Starting at $50.00

Marathon Coaching Built on the VDOT Methodology

26.2 Miles Deserves More Than a Downloaded Plan

The marathon punishes guesswork. Go out too fast and you'll pay for it after mile 20; train too conservatively and you'll leave a personal best on the table. Marathon coaches on the V.O2 Marketplace build your plan around your current fitness and goal time using individualized VDOT training paces - the system developed from the research of Dr. Jack Daniels, a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist named "The World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World - so every long run, tempo, and taper decision is grounded in your actual data. You're not buying a PDF. You're working with a coach who reviews your training, adjusts paces as your fitness shifts, and talks you through race-week strategy, fueling, and pacing so you toe the line with a plan instead of a hope.

From First-Timers to Boston Qualifiers

Whether this is your first marathon or your tenth attempt at a BQ, marketplace coaches specialize across the full spectrum, from run-walk finish-line goals to sub-3-hour qualifying attempts. Filter by specialty to find a coach who's guided runners through your exact situation.

Find Your Marathon Coach

Browse coach profiles, compare reviews written by athletes they've actually coached, and message one directly to talk through your goal race before you commit to a plan.

FAQ

Every coach sets and publishes their own pricing on their profile, and each listing - training plan, private coaching, or consultation - shows the full cost before you commit. Use the price filter to search within your budget.

It depends on your base: experienced runners often build over roughly 12-20 weeks, while newer runners benefit from more runway. A coach will look at your history and race date and set a realistic build - message one before you buy to sanity-check your timeline.

Yes - many marketplace coaches specialize in Boston qualifying attempts. Filter by the Boston Marathon specialty to find coaches who've guided athletes through BQ builds, and check their reviews from verified clients.

Most coaches adjust your plan when life interferes - illness, travel, a missed week - recalibrating paces and workouts instead of leaving you to improvise. That flexibility is the biggest difference from a static downloaded plan.

VDOT paces come from Dr. Jack Daniels - two-time Olympic medalist, exercise scientist, and author of Daniels' Running Formula - and are calculated from your own recent fitness, not age-based tables. That's the same material behind the V.O2 Certification exam many marketplace coaches hold.

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 15K and Marathon. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.

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.