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Colin Cronin

Colin Cronin

Savannah, Virginia, United States

Cross Training Nutrition High School

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

Cross Training Nutrition Competitive

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

Sue McDonald

Sue McDonald

Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Cross Training Nutrition Competitive

5.0 (3) 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

Sue McDonald — Olympic‑Trials finalist, masters national titlist and Boston‑qualifier. VDOT O2 & USATF L1 coach offering private coaching and training plans.

Starting at $90.00

Bawcom Running

Bawcom Running

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

Cross Training Competitive High School

5.0 (3) 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

Janet & Jay mix VDOT O2 and USATF Level 1 coaching with nursing experience at Grand Canyon National Park, guiding runners from beginners to Boston Marathon athletes.

Starting at $60.00

Harvey Nelson - McKirdy Trained

Harvey Nelson - McKirdy Trained

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

Cross Training Nutrition Competitive

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

Andie Cozzarelli

Andie Cozzarelli

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Cross Training Nutrition Competitive

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.

Andie offers remote VDOT O2 private coaching, blending All‑American and Olympic‑Trials experience to deliver balanced training, fueling, and mental skills for 800m–marathon athletes.

Starting at $142.00

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

Sara Plumstead

Sara Plumstead

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Cross Training Competitive Boston Marathon

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. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1

Sara coaches remotely with private plans for 5K to ultra and Boston Marathon hopefuls. VDOT O2 & RRCA Level 1 certified, a masters runner who cut her marathon to 3:00.

Starting at $100.00

Rachel Turner

Rachel Turner

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Nutrition Nutrition Recreational

5.0 (2)

Rachel helps everyday runners balance busy lives and big goals with safe, consistent plans, gut-training and practical sport nutrition. Offers remote, in-person & group coaching.

Starting at $45.00

Ben Lauder Dykes

Ben Lauder Dykes

New York, New York, United Kingdom

Cross Training Nutrition Competitive

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

Becky Anthony

Becky Anthony

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Cross Training Competitive Boston Marathon

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.

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

Jordan Colby

Jordan Colby

Chico, CA, USA

Cross Training Nutrition Competitive

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

Malindi Elmore

Malindi Elmore

Kelowna, BC, Canada

Cross Training 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.

Malindi combines Olympic 1500m experience, a 2:24 Canadian-record marathon and VDOT O2 coaching to create individualized plans for goal-oriented, youth, and busy runners.

Starting at $80.00

Ariane Hendrix Roach

Ariane Hendrix Roach

Portland, OR, United States

Cross Training Nutrition Competitive

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.

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

Pamela Hunt

Pamela Hunt

New York, New York, United States

Cross Training Nutrition Competitive

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.

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

Kirk Mueller

Kirk Mueller

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Cross Training Competitive Boston Marathon

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.

Kirk Mueller, VDOT O2 coach with decades of racing and Daniels' Running Formula expertise, helps competitive and masters runners improve pacing, fueling, and race execution.

Starting at $100.00

Tom Myers

Tom Myers

New York, NY, USA

Cross Training 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.

Tom offers diligent, supportive coaching for 800m–marathon runners. VDOT O2-certified with NASM corrective training, he builds individualized plans and rehabs injuries.

Starting at $50.00

Diane Neubauer

Diane Neubauer

Ambler, Pennsylvania, United States

Cross Training 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. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1

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

Joe Shayne

Joe Shayne

New York, New York, United States

Cross Training Competitive Boston Marathon

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

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

Pete Simon

Pete Simon

Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

Cross Training Nutrition 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.

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

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 Trail Running and 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.