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Peppe Lindholm

Peppe Lindholm

Järvsö, Gavleborgs Lan, Sweden

Marathon Beginner Competitive

5.0 (1)

Peppe erbjuder fjärrcoaching för 800 m–ultra med veckoplaner, anpassade farter, klockintegration, testlopp, prova‑på‑vecka och ingen bindning.

Starting at $16.00

Mikkel Gisle Johnsen (MGJ Coaching)

Mikkel Gisle Johnsen (MGJ Coaching)

Asker, Norway, Norway

Marathon Beginner 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.

Mikkel offers VDOT O2‑certified coaching for 800m–ultra: in-person Oslo, remote plans, groups and consultations, plus nutrition and mental skills.

Starting at $100.00

Thomas Rödin

Thomas Rödin

Malmö, Skåne, Sweden

Marathon Beginner Competitive

Thomas guides runners from beginners to masters using in-person Malmö groups and remote coaching. Offers training plans, nutrition advice and race prep.

Starting at $80.00

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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 Beginner Runners 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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