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Will Baldwin

Will Baldwin

Denver , Colorado, United States

Nutrition Competitive High School

5.0 (75) 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. +1

Will Baldwin builds personalized plans and ongoing coaching for beginners to competitive runners, focusing on faster, healthier, and more enjoyable training.

Starting at $29.99

Danny Mercado

Danny Mercado

West Covina, California, United States

Nutrition Competitive High School

5.0 (10)

Danny guides runners—from beginners to competitive athletes—leveraging NCAA titles, Olympic Trials marathon experience and Hall of Fame honors. Offers training plans and private coaching.

Starting at $99.00

Nicholas Hilton

Nicholas Hilton

Flagstaff, AZ, United States

Nutrition Competitive High School

5.0 (25) 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. +1

Nicholas Hilton, VDOT O2 & USATF L1 certified, brings nearly 20 years' experience and a 2:16 marathon PR to coach beginners through competitive and masters runners; offers private coaching and plans.

Starting at $20.00

John Carstens

John Carstens

Kansas City, MO, United States

Nutrition Competitive High School

5.0 (19) 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.

John Carstens uses VDOT-based speed work and hands-on coaching to get runners PRs, prevent injury, and adapt plans. Offers training plans and private coaching.

Starting at $50.00

John Reniewicki

John Reniewicki

Baltimore, Arizona, United States

Nutrition Competitive High School

5.0 (13) 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.

John, VDOT O2-certified pro at Under Armour HQ, helps beginners to Olympic hopefuls hit PRs from 800m to marathon. Offers consultations, training plans and private coaching.

Starting at $60.00

Steve Crnic

Steve Crnic

Denver, CO, USA

Nutrition Competitive High School

5.0 (11) 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.

Steve, Brooklyn-based VDOT O2 coach and gait analysis expert, uses a 2:40 marathon PR plus footwear and mechanics know-how to reduce injury risk and help runners progress.

Starting at $49.95

Dr. Matt DeBole, DPT

Dr. Matt DeBole, DPT

Albany, New York , United States

Nutrition Boston Marathon Cross Training

4.9 (51) 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.

Matt blends elite racing (5x All‑American, 2008 Olympic Trials & Boston qualifier) with DPT and VDOT O2 coaching, biomechanical tech, training plans and private coaching.

Starting at $47.00

Matt McClintock - McKirdy Trained

Matt McClintock - McKirdy Trained

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

Nutrition Competitive High School

5.0 (6) 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. +1

Matt coaches beginners to elites with evidence‑based plans (USATF L1, VDOT O2). His athletes include Olympic/World qualifiers, a 7th at Paris 2024 and a 2025 World Champs marathon bronze.

Starting at $100.00

Kevin Huwe

Kevin Huwe

Chattanooga, TN, U.S

Nutrition Competitive High School

5.0 (6) 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.

Kevin offers remote VDOT O2-certified private coaching for 1600m–marathon, using VDOT plans that took his marathon from 2:55 to 2:27 and produced athlete PRs.

Starting at $80.00

Colin Cronin

Colin Cronin

Savannah, Virginia, United States

Nutrition High School Boston Marathon

4.9 (11)

Colin coaches high-school to masters runners with D1 and marathon experience. Remote & group, plans & consults to build fitness, mindset and race results.

Starting at $47.00

PW Performance Coaching

PW Performance Coaching

Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom

Nutrition Competitive High School

5.0 (4) 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.

PW offers VDOT O2‑certified remote and consultation coaching for beginners to competitive runners, plus nutrition, biomechanics and private coaching.

Starting at $30.00

Harvey Nelson - McKirdy Trained

Harvey Nelson - McKirdy Trained

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

Nutrition Competitive High School

5.0 (2) 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.

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

Andy McGhee

Andy McGhee

Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Nutrition Competitive Nutrition

5.0 (2) 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 guides beginners to elite runners (5K–marathon) with VDOT O2-backed training, nutrition and strength work. Offers bespoke training plans and private coaching.

Starting at $79.95

Ben Lauder Dykes

Ben Lauder Dykes

New York, New York, United Kingdom

Nutrition Competitive Strength & Conditioning

5.0 (1) 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

Ben helps runners improve beyond pace with form, mobility, strength and cross-training. VDOT O2 & RRCA certified; offers private coaching, plans and consultations.

Starting at $25.00

Jordan Colby

Jordan Colby

Chico, CA, USA

Nutrition Competitive High School

5.0 (1) 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.

Jordan Colby pairs DPT/OCS clinical expertise and VDOT O2 coaching with distance-racing experience (2:44 marathon) to offer private coaching, plans and consultations.

Starting at $99.99

Pete Simon

Pete Simon

Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

Nutrition Strength & Conditioning Cross Training

5.0 (1) 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.

Pete, VDOT O2 coach with 17+ years as a British Army PT instructor, offers in-person and remote VDOT plans, runTRAIN cross-training, private coaching and consultations.

Starting at $45.00

Natural Athlete Training System

Natural Athlete Training System

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Nutrition Competitive High School

5.0 (1) 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. USATF Level 2 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +2

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

Richard Airey

Richard Airey

Seneca , South Carolina, United States

Nutrition Competitive High School

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.

Rich blends 30 years of racing/coaching, Leadville top-20 finishes and a strength-first RunningWOD approach to boost longevity. Consultations available.

Starting at $75.00

Juan Carlos Arcos Lira

Juan Carlos Arcos Lira

Acolman, CDMX, Mexico

Nutrition Competitive Boston 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 2 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1

Juan Carlos guides beginners to 5K–marathon athletes with science-based, structured plans. VDOT O2 & RRCA L2 certified; offers private coaching, plans and consultations.

Starting at $30.00

Daniel Farrugia

Daniel Farrugia

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Nutrition Competitive 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.

Daniel guides beginners to ultras with 27 years' experience, VDOT O2 and Athletics Australia Level 2 credentials. Offers in-person, remote, group coaching and training plans.

Starting at $50.00

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Running Coaches Who Offer Nutrition Advice

Fueling Guidance Built Into Your Training, Not Bolted On

What and when you eat affects how you recover and how you perform on race day, and coaches who list Nutrition Advice among their specialties fold that guidance into your training instead of treating it as a separate conversation. Expect practical fueling strategy - race-day nutrition, recovery timing, day-to-day eating around training load - alongside your running plan. The running side still runs on the VDOT methodology - individualized paces developed from the research of Dr. Jack Daniels, a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist - so nutrition guidance supports a training plan that's already built around your actual fitness.

What This Specialty Doesn't Replace

A coach offering nutrition advice isn't a substitute for a registered dietitian - for a medical condition or a clinical nutrition need, see a qualified professional directly. What this specialty adds is practical, running-specific fueling guidance from a coach who factors it into your training.

Find a Coach Who Covers Fueling

Compare coach backgrounds and reviews from athletes they've actually coached, then message a specialist directly to ask how they'd approach your fueling around training and race day.

FAQ

Not necessarily - this specialty reflects a coach's practical, running-specific fueling knowledge, not a dietitian credential. For a medical condition or clinical nutrition need, see a registered dietitian directly.

Coaches set their own scope, but common areas include race-day fueling strategy, recovery nutrition timing, and eating around training load - shown on the coach's profile 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. Nutrition guidance from these coaches supports a running plan still built on his individualized pacing research.

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 Nutrition 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.

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