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Jillian Reyna

Jillian Reyna

Akron, Ohio, United States

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

Jillian Reyna, D1 alum and three-time Boston qualifier, offers remote consultations and private coaching for beginners to ultras, blending VDOT O2 & RRCA expertise with CrossFit strength.

Starting at $30.00

Karli Saur

Karli Saur

Bernardsville, New Jersey, United States

Mental Skills Nutrition Competitive

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. +2

Karli provides purposeful, challenging training—speed, hills, endurance, cross-training and nutrition—for beginners to competitive runners. VDOT O2 & RRCA-certified; in-person or remote. Learn more.

Starting at $55.00

Brian Taggart

Brian Taggart

Co Tyrone, N.Ireland, Ireland

Mental Skills Competitive 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.

Brian is a VDOT O2 Certified coach who cut his marathon to 2:41, paces sub‑3 and coaches runners from beginners to masters. Offers training plans and consultations.

Starting at $33.00

Kelly Vigil

Kelly Vigil

Summerville, Virginia, United States

Mental Skills Competitive 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.

Kelly uses 12+ years' experience with VDOT O2 and Health Mindset coaching to train beginners through competitive runners (5K–ultra). Remote, group & private coaching available.

Starting at $117.00

Scott Brown

Scott Brown

Sakai, Osaka, Japan

Mental Skills 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.

Scott helps beginners through masters improve speed and endurance with VDOT O2 certified training plans and private coaching.

Starting at $60.00

Tom Palamar and Jenny Crawshaw

Tom Palamar and Jenny Crawshaw

New Port Richey, Florida, United States

Mental Skills Nutrition Competitive

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

Tom & Jenny deliver science-based, personalized plans via the VDOT app for beginners to Boston qualifiers. Training plans and private coaching available.

Starting at $50.00

Rachel Longstaff

Rachel Longstaff

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Mental Skills Nutrition Competitive

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.

Rachel helps runners and triathletes chase PBs, recover from injury and train with VDOT-based, data-driven, human-centred plans. Consultations & private coaching.

Starting at $40.00

Jonathon Loughran

Jonathon Loughran

Tyrone, Ireland, Ireland

Mental Skills Competitive 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.

Jonathon builds personalised remote and consultation training for beginners to competitive runners (5K–marathon). VDOT O2 certified.

Starting at $45.00

Roabel Medhanie

Roabel Medhanie

Oakland, CA, United States

Mental Skills 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.

Roabel offers remote VDOT O2 private coaching for beginners to marathoners, using education, pacing, recovery and steady accountability from his virtual run club.

Starting at $150.00

Todd Nickel

Todd Nickel

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Mental Skills 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.

Todd helps masters and returning runners; UESCA & V.O2-certified, 100+ races including 11 marathons. Offers remote, group, consultation and private coaching.

Starting at $149.00

Andrew Samuels

Andrew Samuels

New York, NY, United States

Mental Skills Nutrition Competitive

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

Andrew tailors in-person and remote plans for busy runners (5K–marathon), pairing VDOT O2 & RRCA coaching with NASM strength work to prevent injury and boost speed.

Starting at $150.00

Evan Titus

Evan Titus

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

Mental Skills Nutrition 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.

Evan pairs rugby grit and endurance results (3 ultras to 100K, 1:25 HM, 3:10 M) with VDOT O2-certified, holistic coaching. Remote consultations and tailored training plans.

Starting at $50.00

Fleet Feet Nashville

Fleet Feet Nashville

Nashville, TN, United States

Mental Skills Beginner Recreational

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

Fleet Feet Nashville builds a like-minded community with in-person/remote training, groups, and consultations. RRCA Level 1 & 2 coaches offer training plans and private coaching for 5K–marathon goals.

Starting at $60.00

Lindsey Altermatt

Lindsey Altermatt

St. Francis, Minnesota, United States

Mental Skills Cross Training Beginner

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.

Lindsey builds practical, individualized plans from 26+ years and Twin Cities race experience. Offers consultations, custom plans, The Navigator, and 1:1 coaching.

Starting at $129.00

Maddie Barrett

Maddie Barrett

Minneapolis , Minnesota, United States

Mental Skills Competitive Boston Marathon

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.

Maddie, RRCA-certified coach with 10 marathons (PR 3:07) and four Bostons, offers remote coaching, consultations and plans for 5K–marathon runners seeking confidence and joy.

Starting at $40.00

Heather Caplan RDN

Heather Caplan RDN

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Nutrition Beginner Recreational

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.

Heather Caplan RDN, RRCA L1 helps busy runners avoid bonking and build strength. RED-S and eating-disorder recovery specialist. Remote/group coaching.

Starting at $179.00

Dean Carroll

Dean Carroll

Dublin, Ireland, Ireland

Mental Skills Beginner Recreational

Dean offers remote private coaching for 5K-marathon runners, pairing structured plans, mental skills and injury-conscious progression. Explore his profile.

Starting at $79.95

Riley Coulter

Riley Coulter

Platteville, Wi, United States

Nutrition Competitive 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.

Riley founded Driftless Distance Project to deliver science-based 5K-marathon coaching. USATF L1, guided Boston qualifiers. View his plans and services.

Starting at $15.00

Dr. Andres T. De La Cruz, DC, CSCS

Dr. Andres T. De La Cruz, DC, CSCS

Pasadena, CA, United States

Nutrition Competitive High School

Andres combines sports chiropractic and CSCS strength coaching to keep 800m–marathon runners healthy, fast and race-ready; explore his private coaching.

Starting at $165.00

Joseph Gendy

Joseph Gendy

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Mental Skills Competitive Boston Marathon

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

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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 Mental Skills 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.

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