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Matt McClintock - McKirdy Trained

Matt McClintock - McKirdy Trained

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

10km Marathon Competitive

5.0 (6) 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. +1

Matt coaches beginners to elites with evidence‑based plans (USATF L1, VDOT O2). His athletes include Olympic/World qualifiers, a 7th at Paris 2024 and a 2025 World Champs marathon bronze.

Starting at $100.00

Coach Asia

Coach Asia

Detroit, Michigan, United States

10km Marathon Competitive

5.0 (6) 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. +1

Asia, USATF L1 & VDOT O2 coach, uses speed-focused workouts and Machine Athletics to guide beginners to Boston-aiming runners. Private coaching available.

Starting at $100.00

Kevin Huwe

Kevin Huwe

Chattanooga, TN, U.S

10km Marathon Competitive

5.0 (6) 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.

Kevin offers remote VDOT O2-certified private coaching for 1600m–marathon, using VDOT plans that took his marathon from 2:55 to 2:27 and produced athlete PRs.

Starting at $80.00

PW Performance Coaching

PW Performance Coaching

Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom

10km Marathon Competitive

5.0 (4) 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.

PW offers VDOT O2‑certified remote and consultation coaching for beginners to competitive runners, plus nutrition, biomechanics and private coaching.

Starting at $30.00

Amanda Hoang

Amanda Hoang

Houston, Texas, United States

10km Marathon Competitive

5.0 (4) 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. +1

Amanda guides remote runners—beginners to competitive—through 5K–marathon training with VDOT O2 and RRCA Level 1 credentials, race-proven pacing, and personalized plans.

Starting at $65.00

Coach and Coffey

Coach and Coffey

New York , New York, United States

10km Marathon Competitive

5.0 (3) 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.

Julia and Coffey offer Jack Daniels–based, science-backed remote and group private coaching for 1600m to marathon runners—from first 5Ks to Boston qualifiers. Learn more.

Starting at $8.00

Adam Burum

Adam Burum

Houston, Texas, United States

10km Marathon Competitive

5.0 (3) 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.

Adam coaches 800m–marathon runners with collegiate and road-racing experience and VDOT O2 certification. He offers training plans, private coaching and consultations (in-person or remote).

Starting at $25.00

Sue McDonald

Sue McDonald

Santa Barbara, CA, United States

10km Marathon Competitive

5.0 (3) 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. +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

Bawcom Running

Bawcom Running

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

10km Marathon Competitive

5.0 (3) 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. +1

Janet & Jay mix VDOT O2 and USATF Level 1 coaching with nursing experience at Grand Canyon National Park, guiding runners from beginners to Boston Marathon athletes.

Starting at $60.00

Rod Koborsi

Rod Koborsi

San Francisco, California, United States

10km Marathon Competitive

5.0 (3)

Rod pairs elite racing (8-time All‑American; 5th US 5,000m, 13:26) with coaching for 800m–marathon runners, offering private coaching and training plans.

Starting at $75.00

Andre Laboy

Andre Laboy

Los Angeles, California, United States

10km Marathon Competitive

5.0 (3)

Andre Laboy, NYC coach and ex-collegiate runner (14:12 5K, 2:56 M). Builds structured 5K–marathon plans; private in-person, remote & group coaching.

Starting at $20.00

Harvey Nelson - McKirdy Trained

Harvey Nelson - McKirdy Trained

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

10km Marathon Competitive

5.0 (2) 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.

Harvey pairs VDOT O2 certification and NAU elite experience (5K 14:14, HM 1:01:46) to coach beginners through Boston-qualifiers via remote plans and consults.

Starting at $15.00

Chucky Bizzarro

Chucky Bizzarro

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States

Marathon Competitive Boston Marathon

5.0 (2) 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.

Chucky coaches beginners to competitive runners (5K–marathon) remotely. VDOT O2-certified, he offers run analysis, check-ins, and private coaching or training plans.

Starting at $100.00

Andie Cozzarelli

Andie Cozzarelli

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

10km Marathon Competitive

5.0 (2) 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.

Andie offers remote VDOT O2 private coaching, blending All‑American and Olympic‑Trials experience to deliver balanced training, fueling, and mental skills for 800m–marathon athletes.

Starting at $142.00

Gayle Lindsay

Gayle Lindsay

Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom

10km Marathon Competitive

5.0 (2) 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.

Gayle provides remote, UESCA and VDOT O2 certified coaching with personalized training plans or private coaching for runners (1600m–marathon), from beginners to competitors.

Starting at $40.00

Andy McGhee

Andy McGhee

Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

10km Marathon Competitive

5.0 (2) 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.

Andy guides beginners to elite runners (5K–marathon) with VDOT O2-backed training, nutrition and strength work. Offers bespoke training plans and private coaching.

Starting at $79.95

Sara Plumstead

Sara Plumstead

Detroit, Michigan, USA

10km Marathon Competitive

5.0 (2) 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. +1

Sara coaches remotely with private plans for 5K to ultra and Boston Marathon hopefuls. VDOT O2 & RRCA Level 1 certified, a masters runner who cut her marathon to 3:00.

Starting at $100.00

Amber Schriner

Amber Schriner

Lyons, CO, USA

10km Marathon Competitive

5.0 (2) 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.

Amber, VDOT O2-certified HS principal and 12-time marathoner (3:07 PR), offers remote private coaching for working parents and runners from 3K to ultras.

Starting at $149.00

Ben Lauder Dykes

Ben Lauder Dykes

New York, New York, United Kingdom

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. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1

Ben helps runners improve beyond pace with form, mobility, strength and cross-training. VDOT O2 & RRCA certified; offers private coaching, plans and consultations.

Starting at $25.00

Becky Anthony

Becky Anthony

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

10km 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.

Becky builds injury‑proof bases and tailored plans for 1600m–marathon runners, from beginners to Boston qualifiers. VDOT O2 certified; offers in-person, remote, and group coaching.

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 10K and Marathon. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.

Yes! These coaches specialize in Competitive 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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