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Alissa Kolarik

Alissa Kolarik

Wadsworth, Ohio, United States

Half Marathon 15km 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. +1

Alissa helps beginners to BQ hopefuls with remote/group coaching, personalized plans and consultations. VDOT O2 & RRCA coach with a 2:56:24 marathon PR.

Starting at $50.00

Emily Kopacz

Emily Kopacz

Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States

Half Marathon 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.

Emily coaches 5K–marathon runners as a VDOT O2 coach. Former DII NCAA runner, recovered from under-fueling; she offers remote consults and training plans.

Starting at $25.00

Andy Mellor

Andy Mellor

England, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Half Marathon 15km 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.

Andy uses a broad athletic background and VDOT O2 certification to craft tailored plans for runners (1600m to ultras). Offers consultations, private coaching and training plans.

Starting at $20.00

Forrest Hamilton

Forrest Hamilton

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Half Marathon 15km 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.

Forrest offers VDOT O2-certified, NASM-informed plans blending endurance, strength, recovery and injury prevention for beginners to marathoners; private coaching and training plans available.

Starting at $80.00

Tom Palamar and Jenny Crawshaw

Tom Palamar and Jenny Crawshaw

New Port Richey, Florida, United States

Half Marathon 15km 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. +1

Tom & Jenny deliver science-based, personalized plans via the VDOT app for beginners to Boston qualifiers. Training plans and private coaching available.

Starting at $50.00

Andrew Samuels

Andrew Samuels

New York, NY, United States

Half Marathon 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. +1

Andrew tailors in-person and remote plans for busy runners (5K–marathon), pairing VDOT O2 & RRCA coaching with NASM strength work to prevent injury and boost speed.

Starting at $150.00

Evan Titus

Evan Titus

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

Half Marathon 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.

Evan pairs rugby grit and endurance results (3 ultras to 100K, 1:25 HM, 3:10 M) with VDOT O2-certified, holistic coaching. Remote consultations and tailored training plans.

Starting at $50.00

Gaby Go

Gaby Go

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Half Marathon 15km Marathon

Gaby Go, former D1 athlete and sport physical therapist, offers 1:1 coaching, strength programs and VDOT plans to build strength and prevent injuries.

Starting at $45.00

Mark Day

Mark Day

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Half Marathon 15km Marathon

Mark Day: 30+ years' coach, 23-year military PT, 6x Hyrox podium finisher and 2026 EMEA bronze. VDOT-based hybrid plans; training plans & private coaching.

Starting at $45.00

Dr. Andres T. De La Cruz, DC, CSCS

Dr. Andres T. De La Cruz, DC, CSCS

Pasadena, CA, United States

Half Marathon Marathon Strength & Conditioning

Andres combines sports chiropractic and CSCS strength coaching to keep 800m–marathon runners healthy, fast and race-ready; explore his private coaching.

Starting at $165.00

Laura Filla

Laura Filla

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Half Marathon 15km 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. RRCA Level 2 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1

Laura, RRCA Level 1 & 2 coach and 2:58 marathoner, offers in-person/remote coaching for 5K–marathoners, helping busy athletes break plateaus and balance life.

Starting at $80.00

Melissa Labrie

Melissa Labrie

Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Half Marathon 15km 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.

Melissa, former Ironman with 15+ years' endurance experience and RRCA + GGS credentials, offers structured, sustainable coaching and plans for beginners to competitive runners. 20% off (RUNJULY)

Starting at $45.00

Angela Reckart

Angela Reckart

Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States

Half Marathon 15km Marathon

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

Half Marathon 15km Marathon

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

Liam Struwe

Liam Struwe

Hertford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Half Marathon 15km Marathon

Liam helps runners break plateaus with tailored plans, strength training and nutrition. 2:30 marathoner offering plans & private coaching.

Starting at $5.00

Tammy Whyte

Tammy Whyte

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Half Marathon 15km 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.

Tammy helps middle-of-pack and beginner runners reach half and full marathon goals with RRCA, NASM and CFSC-backed training plans and remote/group consultations.

Starting at $60.00

Tanner Twigg

Tanner Twigg

Ellendale, North Dakota, United States

Half Marathon 15km Strength & Conditioning

Tanner offers remote coaching as a gym owner and run coach. A 10+ marathoner (PR 2:57) and Dopey finisher, he helps beginners and recreational runners hit race goals.

Starting at $35.00

Amy Windle

Amy Windle

Langley, BC, Canada

Half Marathon 15km Marathon

Amy helps parents, postpartum and beginner-to-competitive runners with tailored endurance and strength plans plus nutrition and physio referrals.

Starting at $45.00

Karen Dunn

Karen Dunn

Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States

Half Marathon 15km Marathon

4.2 (5) 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. +1

Karen Dunn helps runners train smarter, stronger and faster. VDOT O2- & RRCA-certified, builds strength, lowers injury risk and offers private coaching.

Starting at $180.00

Martinus Evans

Martinus Evans

Atlanta, New York, United States

Half Marathon 15km Marathon

3.7 (3) 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.

Martinus helps beginners and larger-bodied runners take first steps to marathons with inclusive training plans, remote coaching, groups, camps, consultations.

Starting at $40.00

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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 Half Marathon, 15K, 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.

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