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Joseph Gendy

Joseph Gendy

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Physical Therapy Boston Marathon Competitive

RRCA Level 2 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.

Joseph builds VDOT plans for beginners through masters and Boston hopefuls. RRCA L2 coach who led three athletes to marathon PRs; offers remote training and private coaching.

Starting at $80.00

Mark Good

Mark Good

Jackson, Michigan, United States

Boston Marathon Competitive High School

Mark uses a Norwegian-inspired, science-informed approach and blood lactate testing to fine-tune training. He’s rewritten Parma Western records and offers plans and coaching.

Starting at $25.00

Char Griess

Char Griess

Erie, Colorado, United States

Boston Marathon Competitive Nutrition

Char coaches all levels from 800m to marathon with personalized, evidence-based training and nutrition. Offers in-person, remote and group training plans.

Starting at $50.00

Kasey Halbleib

Kasey Halbleib

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Boston Marathon Beginner Recreational

Kasey offers remote private coaching for 5K–marathon and Boston hopefuls. UESCA-certified, she creates adaptable, personalized plans to build steady progress.

Starting at $100.00

John Hoffman

John Hoffman

Wesley Chapel, Florida, United States

Boston Marathon Competitive High School

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.

John, D1 runner and USATF L1 coach, coaching since 2006 to help runners reach PRs and Boston qualifying. Offers private, in-person, remote and group coaching.

Starting at $80.00

Toni Kengor

Toni Kengor

Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Boston Marathon Competitive Cross Training

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.

Toni offers remote RRCA Level 1 coaching for beginners to competitive and masters runners (1600m–Ultra). 3:35 marathon PB; offers cross-training and VirtualRace.

Starting at $5.00

Dimitris Kyriakopoulos

Dimitris Kyriakopoulos

Athens, Attica , Greece

Boston Marathon Competitive Mental Skills

Dimitris applies sports-science training, two master's degrees and elite wins (Greek champ 2004) to remotely coach runners 3K–ultra with private coaching.

Starting at $80.00

Brian Lock

Brian Lock

Dunlap, Illinois, USA

Boston Marathon Competitive Mental Skills

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.

Brian offers remote, athlete-centered TrainingPlans for 5K–marathoners—recreational, masters, competitive and Boston hopefuls. RRCA Level 1 coach focusing on steady, safe progress.

Starting at $50.00

Jonathan Lyau

Jonathan Lyau

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Boston Marathon Competitive High School

Jonathan Lyau coaches beginners to national-class runners from 800m to marathon. Honolulu Marathon Hall of Famer with 40+ marathons, offering private and group coaching.

Starting at $80.00

DAVID MARTINEZ

DAVID MARTINEZ

MEXICO, MEXICO, Mexico

Boston Marathon Competitive Mental Skills

David creates remote, data-driven training plans for beginners to competitive and masters runners, including Boston Marathon hopefuls, across K5–Ultra. Explore his training plans.

Starting at $45.00

Elizabeth Miller

Elizabeth Miller

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Boston Marathon Competitive Cross Training

RRCA Level 2 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.

Elizabeth is an RRCA Level II coach and 2023 Boston finisher who blends faith with tailored remote, group and private training for beginners to BQ hopefuls.

Starting at $75.00

Nathan Pennington

Nathan Pennington

Grand Haven, Michigan, United States

Boston Marathon Competitive High School

Nathan Pennington, sub-2:20 marathoner and retired Army Major, coaches beginners to competitors with remote plans, consultations and private coaching.

Starting at $67.00

Angela Reckart

Angela Reckart

Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States

Boston Marathon Competitive Strength & Conditioning

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

David Schwinger - ETA

David Schwinger - ETA

Rochester, New York, United States

Boston Marathon Competitive High School

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.

David uses an autonomy-supportive, behavior-science approach to help runners (800m–ultra) unlock physical and mental potential. Offers consultations & private coaching.

Starting at $50.00

Louis Serafini

Louis Serafini

North Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Boston Marathon Competitive High School

Lou, Boston-based self-taught coach (3:59 miler, 2:14 marathon; 4x Olympic Trials), offers remote training plans and consultations focused on simple, consistent PR-driven training.

Starting at $75.00

Liam Struwe

Liam Struwe

Hertford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Boston Marathon Competitive Nutrition

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

Starting at $5.00

Arash Taheri

Arash Taheri

Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States

Boston Marathon Competitive High School

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

Arash Taheri, USATF L1 & L2 and USTFCCCA endurance coach for 800m–marathon athletes; offers plans, private coaching & consultations.

Starting at $80.00

Christina Welsh

Christina Welsh

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

Boston Marathon Competitive High School

Christina blends pro racing (2:33 PR, 2024 Olympic Trials qualifier) and physiology research to coach runners remotely, offering private coaching and tailored training plans.

Starting at $75.00

The Endurance Collective

The Endurance Collective

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Boston Marathon Competitive 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

Evan Espinoza

Evan Espinoza

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Boston Marathon Competitive 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

Boston Marathon Specialist Coaches

Coaches Who Know What Qualifying and Racing Boston Actually Takes

Boston isn't a normal marathon: qualifying standards, a point-to-point course with a notorious downhill start and the Newton hills, and a training window that demands precision. Coaches who list Boston Marathon as a specialty on V.O2 have guided runners through exactly this, from chasing a BQ time to racing the course itself. Your plan is built on 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 - and tuned to Boston's specific demands: early downhill pacing discipline, hill-specific strength work, and a taper built around an April race date.

From Qualifying Attempt to Race-Day Strategy

Whether you're still chasing your BQ or already have your bib and need a course-specific build, specialist coaches provide race-week strategy tailored to Boston's unique layout and typical weather.

Work With a Boston Specialist

Read reviews from athletes each coach has actually trained, compare backgrounds, then message a specialist directly.

FAQ

Qualifying times vary by age group and gender, and the bar effectively moves each year with the cutoff. A Boston-specialist coach stays on top of the current standards and will help you target a time with a realistic buffer.

Boston rewards runners who prepare for its specific profile: downhill pacing discipline early, hill strength for Newton, and a taper aligned to an April race. Specialist coaches build these elements into your plan rather than treating Boston like a flat city marathon.

Yes - chasing the BQ is exactly what many Boston-specialty coaches focus on. Message a coach with your current times and target, and they can tell you honestly what a qualifying build would look like.

Dr. Jack Daniels: a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist named "The World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World. His individualized pacing research is what Boston-specialist coaches tune around the course's downhill start and Newton hills.

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! These coaches specialize in Injury Prevention and Boston Marathon and are experienced in helping runners with these specific needs. Check individual profiles for more details about their coaching philosophy and approach.

Online coaches on V.O2 provide personalized training plans, feedback via messaging, phone calls and/or in-app commenting, and progress tracking without requiring in-person meetings. Most adjust your plan based on your weekly feedback and performance.

Most coaches on the V.O2 Marketplace encourage you to message them with questions before purchasing. This helps you evaluate fit and ensures they're the right choice for your goals and timeline. Otherwise, please email us at info@vdoto2.com and we’ll help you match with the right coach.