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Will Baldwin

Will Baldwin

Denver , Colorado, United States

Marathon Mental Skills Exercise Science

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

Will Baldwin builds personalized plans and ongoing coaching for beginners to competitive runners, focusing on faster, healthier, and more enjoyable training.

Starting at $29.99

Tiffany England

Tiffany England

Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, United Kingdom

Marathon Mental Skills Competitive

5.0 (13) 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. 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. +2

Tiffany offers private and remote coaching for beginners to competitive runners. USATF/VDOT O2/RRCA-certified, 6x Boston finisher; prioritizes communication.

Starting at $190.00

Ann Alyanak

Ann Alyanak

Bellbrook, OH, United States

Marathon Exercise Science Competitive

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

Ann crafts efficient remote 5K–marathon plans from pro racing and collegiate coaching experience. USATF L1, VDOT O2. Private coaching.

Starting at $139.00

Sue McDonald

Sue McDonald

Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Marathon Mental Skills Competitive

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

Sue McDonald — Olympic‑Trials finalist, masters national titlist and Boston‑qualifier. VDOT O2 & USATF L1 coach offering private coaching and training plans.

Starting at $90.00

Joe Shayne

Joe Shayne

New York, New York, United States

Marathon Mental Skills Competitive

5.0 (1) 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. 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. +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

Natural Athlete Training System

Natural Athlete Training System

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Marathon Mental Skills Competitive

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

Bonnie Wilder

Bonnie Wilder

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Marathon Mental Skills Physical Therapy

5.0 (1) 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.

Bonnie, a DPT and USATF L1 coach with marathon experience, prioritizes injury prevention and evidence-based training. Provides in-person, remote and group coaching.

Starting at $49.00

Nelle Fox

Nelle Fox

Bridgewater, Virginia, United States

Marathon Mental Skills 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. 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. +2

Nelle—30+ marathon/ultra finisher with podiums—offers a health-first, holistic coaching style focusing on strength, mobility and nutrition. Consultations, training plans, private coaching.

Starting at $15.00

Matt Hotaling

Matt Hotaling

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Marathon Mental Skills High School

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

Matt guides runners to balanced, consistent progress—VDOT O2 & USATF L1 coach with 15+ years’ experience. Ashley is a 5x Boston qualifier. Offers plans, private coaching, consultations.

Starting at $60.00

Matt LoPiccolo

Matt LoPiccolo

Apex, North Carolina, United States

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

Matt guides beginners to competitive runners - sprints to marathons - using USATF L1 & VDOT O2 expertise, collegiate results, remote or in-person coaching.

Starting at $100.00

Brendan McGoldrick

Brendan McGoldrick

Matawan, NJ, United States

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

Brendan builds tailored training and nutrition plans for runners of all levels—from beginners to state champions—and offers remote, group, and private coaching.

Starting at $80.00

John Hoffman

John Hoffman

Wesley Chapel, Florida, United States

Marathon Exercise Science 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.

John, D1 runner and USATF L1 coach, coaching since 2006 to help runners reach PRs and Boston qualifying. Offers private, in-person, remote and group coaching.

Starting at $80.00

Angela Reckart

Angela Reckart

Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States

Marathon Mental Skills 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.

Angela Reckart, ex-NCAA D1 coach and USATF L1, 2:45 Boston marathoner, coaches 800m–marathon runners (competitive to masters). Offers training plans, consultations & private coaching.

Starting at $25.00

Derek Riedel

Derek Riedel

San Antonio, TX, United States

Marathon Mental Skills 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

Derek, USATF L1/L2 coach with 20+ years at UIW, tailors strength-based plans for 800m–marathon; offers remote, in-person, plans & private coaching.

Starting at $80.00

David Schwinger - ETA

David Schwinger - ETA

Rochester, New York, United States

Marathon Mental Skills 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.

David uses an autonomy-supportive, behavior-science approach to help runners (800m–ultra) unlock physical and mental potential. Offers consultations & private coaching.

Starting at $50.00

Arash Taheri

Arash Taheri

Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States

Marathon Mental Skills 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

Arash Taheri, USATF L1 & L2 and USTFCCCA endurance coach for 800m–marathon athletes; offers plans, private coaching & consultations.

Starting at $80.00

Rob VanCleve

Rob VanCleve

Columbus, OH, United States

Marathon Mental Skills 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.

Rob VanCleve pairs collegiate coaching and USATF L1 expertise with five Master Track national titles to craft personalized plans for runners and triathletes.

Starting at $35.00

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

Yes! These coaches specialize in Mental Skills, Injury Prevention, 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.

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