Liam Struwe
Hertford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Competitive Nutrition Boston Marathon
Liam helps runners break plateaus with tailored plans, strength training and nutrition. 2:30 marathoner offering plans & private coaching.
Starting at $5.00
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Arash Taheri
Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States
Competitive High School Boston 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.
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Arash Taheri, USATF L1 & L2 and USTFCCCA endurance coach for 800m–marathon athletes; offers plans, private coaching & consultations.
Starting at $80.00
Arj Thiruchelvam
Solihull, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Biomechanics Competitive High School
Arj uses sports‑science tools (VDOT, blood‑lactate, Freelap GPS, force analysis) to end plateaus, integrate strength and MNU‑informed nutrition for PBs. Explore his plans.
Starting at $45.00
Eric Thomas
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Competitive Recreational Masters
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.
Eric, RRCA Level 1 coach since 2015, has completed 15 marathons (Boston qualifier) and trained hundreds from 5K to 100K. Offers in-person and remote coaching and plans.
Starting at $55.00
Rob VanCleve
Columbus, OH, United States
Competitive High School Cross Training
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.
Rob VanCleve pairs collegiate coaching and USATF L1 expertise with five Master Track national titles to craft personalized plans for runners and triathletes.
Starting at $35.00
Christina Welsh
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Competitive Boston Marathon 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
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Biomechanics 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
Casey Comber
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
Evan Espinoza
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Competitive High School Boston Marathon
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
Evan Schwartz
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
Amy Windle
Langley, BC, Canada
Competitive High School Strength & Conditioning
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
Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States
Competitive High School Nutrition
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.
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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
Chase Solarin
San Diego, California, United States
Competitive Boston Marathon Cross Training
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.
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
Paul Taylor
Surrey, BC, Canada
Competitive Boston Marathon Beginner
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.
RRCA Level 2
RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
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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
Coach Kevin Strehlo
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Competitive Boston Marathon Cross Training
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.
RRCA Level 1
RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
+2
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
Alli Felsenthal
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Biomechanics Competitive Nutrition
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.
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
Ali Greenberg
Los Angeles, California, United States
Competitive Cross Training Beginner
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.
RRCA Level 2
RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
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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
Tyler Rohrman
Hockley, Texas, United States
Competitive High School Mental Skills
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.
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
Quint Van Beek
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Competitive High School 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.
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
Vince Sherry
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
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Running Coaches With Competitive Runners Expertise
Why Specialty Matters When Choosing a Coach
Not every running coach brings the same background. Coaches on this page list Competitive Runners among their specialties, which means their plan design, workouts, and communication reflect hands-on experience in that exact area - whether it's an athlete population, a race, or a discipline alongside running. Specialty guidance is layered on top of data-driven training, not substituted for it: coaching on V.O2 runs on the VDOT methodology, with individualized training paces from the research of Dr. Jack Daniels.
What You Can Check Before You Commit
Every profile shows credentials and certifications - USATF, RRCA, and V.O2 Certified among them - alongside coaching philosophy, pricing, and reviews written exclusively by athletes who purchased coaching from that coach. Each profile was also reviewed before it went live on the marketplace. If you have a specific situation in mind, message the coach directly - most encourage questions before you buy.
Connect With the Right Specialist
Compare a few profiles, narrow by distance or price if you need to, and choose the coach whose Competitive Runners background lines up with what you actually need.
The Research Behind Every Specialist's Training
VDOT comes from Dr. Jack Daniels - a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist Runner's World called "the Albert Einstein of the sport" and named "The World's Best Running Coach." His book Daniels' Running Formula is the same material coaches study for the V.O2 Certification exam. Every Competitive Runners specialist on the marketplace still builds training from that research, not a generic pace chart pulled off the shelf.
FAQ
It means their coaching background includes hands-on experience in that area, and they've chosen to focus on it. Specialties appear on each profile alongside certifications, pricing, and reviews from athletes who purchased coaching.
Yes - specialty expertise comes on top of standard coaching, not instead of it. Training still runs on individualized VDOT paces from the research of Dr. Jack Daniels, with the specialist lens shaping workouts, communication, and advice.
Check the profile: credentials and certifications are listed, reviews can only be written by real clients, and you can message the coach directly with questions about their background before you buy.
Dr. Jack Daniels: a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist named "The World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World. His research still sets the individualized paces Competitive Runners specialists build on.
V.O2 Certified coaches have passed an 80-question exam authored by Dr. Jack Daniels, scoring 80% or higher. It's one of three credentials shown on coach profiles alongside USATF and RRCA, and it's optional - not every Competitive Runners specialist holds it.
USATF (USA Track & Field) and RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) both run tiered coaching-education programs covering training science and coaching practice - separate from V.O2 Certified, which is V.O2's own credential built on Dr. Jack Daniels' methodology. Coaches can hold any combination of the three, and all are optional.
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 Biomechanist and 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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