What type of runner are you?
106 coaches found
Los Angeles, California, United States
Beginner Competitive Mental Skills
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
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States
Beginner Competitive High School
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
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Beginner Competitive Boston Marathon
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
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Beginner Competitive Boston Marathon
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
Portland, OR, United States
Beginner Competitive High School
Ariane, a V.O2 Certified coach and 2:42:51 marathoner training for the 2024 Olympic Trials, offers private in-person and remote coaching with nutrition and S&C.
Starting at $80.00
New York, New York, United States
Beginner Competitive Nutrition
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
Ambler, Pennsylvania, United States
Beginner Competitive High School
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
New York, New York, United States
Beginner Competitive Boston Marathon
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
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Beginner Competitive High School
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
Lakeland , Florida, United States
Beginner Recreational Masters
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
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Beginner Competitive Boston Marathon
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
Tulsa, OK, United States
Beginner Boston Marathon Cross Training
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
Bethlehem , Pennsylvania, United States
Beginner Competitive High School
Ramon coaches beginners to masters from 800m to marathon. State champion with a 14:45 5k and 2:36 marathon PR. Private coaching (in-person/remote/groups).
Starting at $160.00
West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Beginner Competitive High School
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
Texas, Texas, United States
Beginner Recreational Boston Marathon
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
Sacramento, California, United States
Beginner Cross Training Recreational
David helps runners 40+ get stronger, stay healthy and improve with strength, injury-prevention, and high-low training. Offers consultations.
Starting at $50.00
Boise, Idaho, United States
Beginner Boston Marathon Cross Training
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
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Beginner Competitive Recreational
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
Washington D.C and NYC, New York, United States
Beginner Competitive Boston Marathon
Nialah guides beginners to competitive runners with practical, work-life-friendly marathon and half plans. VDOT O2 & RRCA-certified; offers private coaching.
Starting at $200.00
Bridgewater, Virginia, United States
Beginner Competitive High School
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
Starting a running habit is more likely to stick when the plan respects where you're actually starting from. Coaches who specialize in beginner runners on V.O2 build programs that prioritize injury prevention, gradual mileage progression, and sustainable habits over aggressive early gains. You still get the same individualized VDOT training paces used by experienced racers - 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 - just calibrated for a beginner's fitness base and adjusted as you build consistency.
Beginner-focused coaches understand that early goals range from finishing a first race to simply building a sustainable routine, and they tailor communication, pacing, and expectations accordingly.
Read reviews from other new runners who've actually trained with each coach, then message a beginner specialist directly to start the right way from day one.