What type of runner are you?
178 coaches found
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Competitive Exercise Science Nutrition
Maeve pairs elite ultrarunning experience with a Master's in Human Clinical Nutrition to offer remote private coaching from 5K to ultras, building fitness and confidence.
Starting at $250.00
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Competitive High School Masters
Casey offers remote/consult coaching for HS to masters runners, pairing pro experience (3:51 mile, Pan Am bronze) with lactate testing, custom plans, and direct access.
Starting at $135.00
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Competitive Beginner High School
Evan coaches high schoolers to marathoners with race-proven, fundamentals-based plans (2:56:58). Uses gait analysis, nutrition and cross-training to improve form and performance.
Starting at $125.00
Boulder, Colorado, United States
Competitive Boston Marathon
Evan offers data-driven, life-friendly training for competitive runners. U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier who coached athletes to Trials, top-10 USATF finishes and pro fields.
Starting at $170.00
Ellendale, North Dakota, United States
Beginner Recreational 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
Langley, BC, Canada
Competitive Beginner High School
Amy helps parents, postpartum and beginner-to-competitive runners with tailored endurance and strength plans plus nutrition and physio referrals.
Starting at $45.00
Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States
Competitive Beginner High School
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
Atlanta, New York, United States
Exercise Science Beginner Masters
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
San Diego, California, United States
Competitive Beginner Boston Marathon
Chase guides beginners to marathoners—including Boston hopefuls—using 15 years' experience and VDOT O2 expertise. Offers in-person, remote, group coaching and private consultations.
Starting at $60.00
Surrey, BC, Canada
Competitive Beginner Boston Marathon
Paul coaches remotely with a "make your miles count" philosophy—VDOT O2 & RRCA-certified, 2:58 marathoner. Offers private coaching and training plans.
Starting at $50.00
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Competitive Boston Marathon Cross Training
Kevin has coached runners since 1997, guiding BQ attempts and PRs from 1600m to marathon. USATF, VDOT O2 and RRCA certified; offers private coaching and training plans.
Starting at $50.00
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Competitive Beginner Nutrition
Alli Felsenthal offers remote consults and personalized training for beginners to competitors, focusing on form, injury-free marathons, Boston goals. Learn more.
Starting at $150.00
Los Angeles, California, United States
Competitive Beginner Cross Training
Ali coaches beginner to competitive runners with in-person or remote private coaching, training plans and consultations. VDOT O2 & RRCA Level 1/2 certified.
Starting at $40.00
Hockley, Texas, United States
Competitive Beginner High School
Tyler offers VDOT O2-certified private coaching for 400m–half marathon runners, combining NCAA DII experience and hands-on training across the Houston area.
Starting at $117.86
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Competitive Beginner High School
Quint helps runners from first races to BQ with VDOT O2-certified, individualized plans (remote or in-person) using threshold/Norwegian Singles and recovery.
Starting at $80.00
New York, NY, United States
Beginner Mental Skills Recreational
Vinny makes running approachable for beginners and recreational runners, offering remote consultations and private coaching up to marathon distance.
Starting at $125.00
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States
Competitive Recreational High School
Vince crafts custom, flexible plans for 800–1600m and 3–10K runners, offering remote coaching and camps that fit life demands and reduce mistakes.
Starting at $100.00
Chicago, IL, United States
Beginner Masters Recreational
Tammy helps middle-of-the-pack and beginner runners with personalized training plans, groups, and consultations. RRCA coach; 16 marathons, 60+ halfs.
Starting at $60.00
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.